The Trader

Learn how to use The Trader, Neko (means “Cat”), in Monster Hunter Generations to order items, farm resources with your Palico carts, and buy special goods and permits.

Alright, let's talk about The Trader! This is your go-to spot for managing a bunch of your resources in Monster Hunter Generations, and it's run by a very specific character: Neko (means “Cat”). Seriously, that's his full name, and you should always use it. Calling him just 'Neko' might get you some funny looks!

Think of Neko (means “Cat”) like the Wycoon from previous games. He's in charge of where you spend your hard-earned Resource Points. The most important thing he does is help you Order Items.

This is where the real farming happens: Request Trade. You start with one Palico cart, but you can unlock up to three by progressing through the game. When you request a trade, you'll fill out a form to set it all up:

Option	Explanation
Trade	This will start the trade.
Palico Enthusiasm	Select the Palico who will man this cart. Select one with high enthusiasm for a bountiful harvest!
Item	You will start off with not many options but here are the four you will eventually get: Sunsnug Farm, Jumbo Shroom Mountain, Moga Bee Yard, and Tanzia Fish Market. Each farm will allow you to multiply a different class of items
Rounds	How many “days” do you want this to go far? Minimum is one day, maximum is ten. Cycle an in-game day by completing a quest.
Gratuity	Use a gratuity item to increase your odds of a better harvest. Examples include Lagniapples

As your Palico carts work, you'll see the Odds star meter go up, showing better chances for more items. The cost is what you'll pay in Resource Points for each cycle. Simple items like Herbs are cheap, but rarer ones like Dragon Toadstools will cost you more. Once the farming is done, head to View Inbox to send your haul to your item box!

Beyond farming, Neko (means “Cat”) also lets you buy stuff. Browse Wares is where you can see everything. Under Trade Goods, you'll find common items like Herbal Medicines, Boomerangs, Nutrients, and various fish baits. Some baits might not be super useful, but items like Immunizers are a lifesaver if you don't want to bother combining them yourself. As you get further in the game, Neko (means “Cat”) will stock even better items.

Then there are the Special Goods. First up are Oils, which are temporary buffs for your Sword and Shield. If you use that weapon type, definitely grab these! You can also buy Reverse Ambrosia here, which is pretty rare and lets you reset any elemental buffs on your Insect Glaive's Kinsect. Plus, you can snag Decorations and Armor Spheres.

Looking for something purely for aesthetics? Check out Limited Goods. You can buy new titles for your Guild Card (like “Magic” or “Dragon Slayer”), outfits for your Poogie – who wouldn't want their little pig in a yukata?! – and new backgrounds for your Guild Card.

Finally, don't forget about Special Permits. These are essential for taking on quests that hunt Deviant monsters, so make sure you've got enough. As you unlock more Deviants, Neko (means “Cat”) will offer more types of permits.