What do you actually do with Ho-oh’s Rainbow Feathers in Pokémon Pokopia?

Pokémon Pokopia does invoke a bit of nostalgia with a bunch of Kanto nods throughout the game, whether that be places you visit or lore you read.

A core memory of mine, as well as so many others, is seeing Ho-oh flying over in the first episode of the anime, and in Pokopia, it almost recreates this very moment.

Yes, it will drop a Rainbow Feather similar to that of the Rainbow Wing item in the mainline games, and here’s everything you need to know about it.

How to get Rainbow Feathers in Pokémon Pokopia

Ho-oh will fly over occasionally in Pokémon Pokopia, which is a pretty special event in itself. You’ll know when this is happening because even if you miss the mythical bird in the sky, you’ll hear its cry almost anywhere.

During its fleeting visits, it will end up dropping a Rainbow Feather, which will float down to the ground. After finding it by doing some traversal, whether that be via land or water, it will be on fire with smoke emitting from it. Using Water Gun will put out the flames, allowing you to put it in your inventory.

What to do with Rainbow Feathers in Pokémon Pokopia

If you’ve picked one of Ho-oh’s Rainbow Feathers up and are not sure what to do with it, there are a couple of things to note here.

First, in finding these Rainbow Feathers, you will be able to complete the “Gather mysterious feathers!” Daily Challenge that will pop up every now and then. You’ll secure 200 coins for doing so, which is always nice for basically doing no work.

Second, you can actually trade Rainbow Feathers for other items. This is done via Gimmighoul, who is located in Rocky Ridges with the remnants of the old museum.

After talking to Gimmighoul, you’ll have the option to trade a couple of things, including Rainbow Feathers. In return, you’ll usually get furniture that’s on the rarer side, such as Pop Art variants, which can add a bit more color to your abode, and save on materials by not having to make them.