What to know
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Rototiller lets Ditto prepare dirt and grass patches for planting seeds or moving plants.
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Learn it from Drillbur near the Pokémon Center in Withered Wasteland after gaining Rock Smash.
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Use ZR button while active to till ground continuously by holding it down.
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Essential for veggie gardens that attract specific Pokémon habitats.
Rototiller stands out as a versatile move in Pokémon Pokopia, enabling players to transform barren land into productive crop fields and rearrange natural elements without destruction.
Finding Drillbur in Withered Wasteland
Head northeast from the Pokémon Center to spot a breakable wall of stones on the right.
Smash through using Rock Smash from Hitmonchan to reveal a hidden garden area with a river and small pond.
Drillbur appears here once you approach and assist in tidying its surroundings.
How to learn Rototiller from Drillbur
Approach Drillbur in its barren garden spot. Complete the request to improve the area by clearing debris and enhancing the environment.
Make sure the area is irrigated by the waters.
Drillbur rewards you by teaching Rototiller, adding it to your move wheel alongside abilities like Water Gun and Leafage.
How to equip and use Rototiller
Step 1: Access the move wheel
Open the move selection on the bottom right of your screen to set Rototiller as the active ability. It appears highlighted when ready.
Step 2: Target the ground
Aim your cursor at dirt patches, grass, or flowers. Highlighted areas glow to show tillable spots.
Step 3: Activate with ZR
Press ZR to till a single spot or hold it down while moving to cover larger areas quickly. Watch the ground turn into ready crop fields.
Step 4: Plant or relocate
Sow seeds like beans directly into tilled soil for growth. For grass or flowers, till lifts them intact for repositioning elsewhere.
Benefits for farming and habitats
Tilled fields support veggies that grow over time, sped up by Pokémon with Growth specialty. Veggie gardens fulfill habitat needs for Drillbur and others, boosting comfort and attracting rare spawns. Relocating plants preserves decorations without resetting progress.
Rewards
Plant seeds in tilled spots and wait through day-night cycles for harvest. Growth specialty Pokémon halve times, turning fields into reliable food sources for cooking or gifting.
Tips for early game efficiency
Prioritize Rock Smash first to unlock this path quickly. Combine Rototiller with Water Gun for watered fields that thrive faster. Use it decoratively to shift wildflowers to base areas without cutting them down.
Build veggie habitats to befriend more Ground-types. Explore Rocky Ridges next for Rollout, expanding your toolkit for faster clearing.
