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How to Use the Dowsing Machine

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Pokemon Pokopia - Dowsing Machine

Dowsing Machine is an item that is used to search for treasures in Pokemon Pokopia. Check out how to use and how to get the Dowsing Machine in this guide!

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How to Use Dowsing Machine

Search for Treasures

Dowsing Machine is primarily used to search for treasures and ancient artifacts. In order to start searching, you must first have a Pokemon that has a Search Specialty to follow you.

List of Pokemon by Specialties

How to Start Searching with the Dowsing Machine

Step Objective
1
Search
Look for a Pokemon with a Search Specialty.
Pidgey is a good example of a Pokemon that has a Search Specialty.
2
Select
Select the Dowsing Machine from your Inventory to equip it.
3
Treasure
Walk around while holding the Dowsing Machine. Pay attention to the Pokemon as they will indicate if there is a treasure nearby.
Start digging by using Rock Smash to unveil the treasure.

Dowsing Machine Items

Items Searched by Dowsing Machine
Ancient Artifacts CDs
Mysterious Slates Dolls

Ancient Artifacts

Using Water Gun on a Dangerous Lost Relic

Ancient Artifacts such as Lost Relics and Fossils can be acquired from searching with the Dowsing Machine, with Lost Relics needing to be brought to Professor Tangrowth in order to be appraised for its proper value.

Keep in mind that Lost Relics have a chance of detonating upon unearthing, requiring you to use Water Gun to defuse it before it explodes.

Professor Tangrowth Information

CDs

DJ Rotom Music

CDs are special items acquired from searching with Dowsing Machine that can be used to change the music that plays in the town. The player must have previously met DJ Rotom for this option to be available.

DJ Rotom Information

Mysterious Slates

Getting a Mysterious Slate

A collectible that can be acquired by searching with Dowsing Machine is Mysterious Slates. They can be attached to the Mysterious Mural found in Withered Wasteland. You will need to match them according to the Unknown Alphabet found on the back of the slate.

Matching all 27 Slates to the correct symbols will unlock a surprise.

How to Complete the Mysterious Mural

Dolls

What are dolls?

Dolls can also be acquired through the Dowsing Machine. These are various items that can be presented to Drifloon to transport you to a Dream Island. Every doll will transport you to a specific island featuring distinct materials to gather.

List of All Dolls

How to Get Dowsing Machine

Complete the Check What's Up There Request

Pokemon Pokopia - Check what

By completing the Check what's up there request, you will be rewarded with the Dowsing Machine!

The request will come from Hitmonchan while looking up located on the left side of Withered Wasteland.

Check what's up there Walkthrough

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Time Traveling Guide Money Farming Guide
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How to Expand Your Bag How to Customize Items
How to Play Hide-and-Seek Photo Mode Guide
How to Fast Travel How to Get Unstuck
How to Increase Trainer Rank How to Have Pokemon Follow You
How to Get Berries How to Raise Humidity
How to Complete the Mysterious Mural How to Play Jump Rope
How to Increase PP How to Plant Seeds to Grow Crops
How to Use the Handy Bag Lucky Day Effects
How to Use the Dowsing Machine Stamp Rally Guide
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