Monster Hunter Stories 3 features 27 Poogies hidden throughout the Canalta Timberland region, with most concentrated around Mt. Canalta, making this sprawling forest a collectible paradise for completionists. These adorable piggy mascots reward Trade Tickets upon discovery, convertible into Trade Points for the Melynz Emporium. This comprehensive guide maps every Poogie location so you can complete your Canalta collection without endless searching.
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Complete Location Breakdown
| Location Area | Poogie Count | Best Strategy | Difficulty | Key Markers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Canalta | 18 Poogies | Explore mountain top-to-bottom | Hard | Cliff edges, rock pillars |
| Cataracts Region | 5 Poogies | Follow river paths carefully | Medium | Waterfalls, ledges |
| Howlinyowl Forest | 2 Poogies | Scout forest edges | Easy | Tree stumps, ground level |
| Blessing Hill | 1 Poogie | Tree stump jumping puzzle | Medium | Interactable stump icon |
| Narrow Passage | 2 Poogies | Entrance areas only | Easy | Upper/lower ledges |
Mt. Canalta: Where 18 Poogies Hide
Mt. Canalta dominates Canalta Timberland’s Poogie concentration, requiring constant environmental scanning. The majority of Poogies are scattered around Mt. Canalta, while southern regions have almost no Poogies to speak of, so prioritize mountain exploration first.
Key mountain locations include the very peak (hidden underground), northeast bushes, areas directly west of the Mt. Canalta Lookout Point, cliff edges overlooking tree trunk bridges, rock spires, and ledges between the Cataracts and Mt. Canalta regions. Several Poogies perch on high rocks requiring Fly and Wall Climb abilities, so return later with unlocked Monstie powers.
Check out our Monster Hunter Stories 3 Poogie Hunter ability guide for Thea’s Side Story unlock and hint system tips!
River & Waterfall Poogies: Cataracts Region Secrets
The Cataracts region holds Poogies along rivers and by waterfalls, including ones on rock platforms in shallow water accessible by any Monstie. One sits on the western river’s rocky formation, another by the waterfall south of Sheparden village, and additional ones on ledges near the Cataracts Crossroads Catavan Stand.
Scout both river shorelines thoroughly—Poogies blend into yellow-green environments, making them easy to miss without the Poogie Hunter ability active.
Howlinyowl Forest & Blessing Hill: Easy Pickings
The Poogie at Howlinyowl Forest entrance can be found sleeping or standing on the ledge in front of the forest, almost directly north of the Cataracts Crossroads Catavan Stand. This relatively easy Poogie highlights the forest’s edge location advantage.
Blessing Hill’s Poogie requires jumping across tree stumps to reach an interactable icon atop the final stump—it won’t be visible on the stump itself, so interact with the icon to reveal it.
Essential Preparation: Unlock Poogie Hunter First
Completing Thea’s quest “The Gale Force Porkers” unlocks the Poogie hint system, notifying you when nearby Poogies exist. This ability transforms Poogie hunting from frustrating hide-and-seek into a directed scavenger hunt, revealing hidden Poogies’ proximity in real-time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to complete Mt. Canalta before hunting Poogies?
A: No! You can hunt Poogies anytime after unlocking Canalta Timberland, though some high-altitude Poogies require Fly and Wall Climb Monstie abilities unlocked during story progression.
Q: What reward do I get for collecting all 27 Canalta Poogies?
A: Collecting all 100 Poogies across all regions grants the “Poogie Hunt” four-part quest chain, rewarding Trade Tickets, Gold, XP, Lifepowder, and exclusive items totaling 10,000+ Gold equivalent value.
