How to Make Money in Pokemon Legends: Arceus

In Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokedollars are essential for purchasing valuable items, crafting materials, and upgrading your equipment. While exploration and completing missions grant you some income, there are several highly effective methods to rapidly increase your earnings and ensure you always have enough funds for your adventures in Hisui.

One of the most consistent and lucrative ways to earn money is by selling Valuable Items. These are special items that Pokemon sometimes drop or that can be found scattered throughout the regions. The most common and valuable of these are Star Pieces and Pearls (including Big Pearls and the rare Comet Shards). These items have no practical use in battle or crafting, making them purely for selling.

You can find these valuable items by:

Mining Ore Deposits: Look for sparkling rock formations in caves and mountainous areas. Hitting these with a Pokemon's move (like Rock Smash) can yield valuable items, including Star Pieces and Pearls.
Pokemon Drops: Certain Pokemon, especially those found in specific areas or during specific times, might drop these items. Keep an eye on the loot you get after battles or successful catches.
Digging with Ursaluna: Once you unlock the Ursaluna mount ability, you can use its digging skill in specific areas marked by sparkling spots on the ground. This is a fantastic way to unearth valuable items, including Pearls and Star Pieces.

Another excellent method for generating income is by completing Requests. Many requests, especially those given by villagers in Jubilife Village, offer Pokedollars as a reward upon completion. While not all requests are lucrative, some provide a decent sum for relatively simple tasks. Always check the rewards listed for each request before accepting it.

Participating in Battles and completing Pokedex Entries also contributes to your income. While not a primary source of wealth, every battle won yields some Pokedollars, and filling out your Pokedex can unlock rewards and bonuses that indirectly lead to more money. Completing research tasks for specific Pokemon can also lead to rewards.

A highly recommended strategy for consistent income is to focus on collecting and selling Grit Items. While these are used to boost your Pokemon's Effort Levels, you can also sell them for a profit. However, it's generally more beneficial to use them on your Pokemon first. If you find yourself with an excess, selling them can be an option.

The most efficient way to sell your collected valuables is by visiting the General Store in Jubilife Village. The shopkeeper will buy any items you have for sale. For maximum profit, it's often best to hoard your valuable items like Star Pieces and Pearls until you have a substantial amount, then sell them all at once for a significant payout. Consider investing in inventory upgrades at the General Store to carry more items.

Finally, keep an eye out for Lost Satchels. When other players' characters faint in the wild, they drop satchels. You can recover these satchels by interacting with them on the map. Recovering a Lost Satchel not only earns you Merit Points (which can be exchanged for items) but also often rewards you with Pokedollars directly, or items that can be sold for Pokedollars.

Tips for Maximizing Income:

Prioritize collecting Star Pieces, Pearls, and Comet Shards.
Utilize Ursaluna's digging ability in marked areas.
Complete Requests that offer Pokedollar rewards.
Sell excess valuable items at the General Store in Jubilife Village.
Recover Lost Satchels for Merit Points and Pokedollars.