Where to Find Every New Pal in Palworld 1.0

Finding every new Pal in Palworld 1.0 involves exploring five major regional biomes and event systems: the Sunreach Sky Islands, the fully unlocked World Tree endgame territory, dynamic Meteorite Crash sites, the expanded Sakurajima Island, and the high-yield Offshore Wildlife Sanctuaries. This guide is for Palworld 1.0 players seeking to complete their Paldeck with all new additions. Completing your Paldeck unlocks new gameplay features and achievements, making it a rewarding goal for dedicated players.

For clarity, "new Pals" refers to the unique creatures introduced in the latest update. Version 1.0 of Palworld introduces over 23 new Pals, each with distinct abilities and habitats. Knowing these exact habitats saves you hours of aimless searching across the expanded map.

Hunting these rare companions requires more than just coordinates. Many new Pals are found behind extreme weather hazards, massive altitude challenges, restricted-zone security, and time-dependent spawn conditions. Some of the best fighters and base workers are guarded by elite Level 70+ human faction patrols or aggressive alpha variants. You’ll need the right gear, solid combat strategies, and high-tier Pal Spheres to survive and secure your catches.

This guide breaks down the precise locations of prominent new Pals, environmental threats, required equipment, and efficient capture tips for each zone. With over 72 new additions spread across dangerous territories, following a clear route is essential to complete your Paldeck without wasting valuable resources.

Quick Reference Table: New Pals and Their Locations

Pal Name	Location	Special Notes
Lotus Dragon	Sunreach Sky Islands	High-altitude, requires flying mount
Starryon Primo	Sunreach Sky Islands	Fast avian mount, found on grassy ledges
Shaolong	Sunreach Sky Islands, World Tree Canopy	Dragon/Water-type, soars above clouds and canopy
Eidrolon Ignis	World Tree Canopy, Volcanic Border	Legendary, area fire damage, unlocks Hexolite Skin trait
Panthalus	Near World Tree	Whale Pal, seen heading toward World Tree
Astralym	World Tree Canopy	Endgame raid boss, multiple combat phases
Xenogard	Meteorite Crash Sites	Alien-like, requires explosive weaponry, cosmic energy attacks
Xenovader	Meteorite Crash Sites	Alien-like, guarded by human factions
Leafan	Sakurajima Island (Bamboo Forests)	Grass-type, close-range fighter
Tropiclaw	Sakurajima Island	Grass-type, fast attacks
Puppery	Sakurajima Island	Ground-type, Best Boy skill boosts melee damage
Dupin	Sakurajima Island, Offshore Sanctuaries	Elemental variants, Fire-type support roles
Pierdon	Offshore Wildlife Sanctuaries	Mining Lv. 5, rare, found at night
Lapure	Offshore Wildlife Sanctuaries	Handiwork Lv. 6, rare, found at night
Solenne	Offshore Wildlife Sanctuaries	Dark/Neutral-type, rare
Skutlass	Coastal Reefs	Can be equipped as a sword-like melee weapon

The Floating Sunreach Sky Islands Biome

Key Pals Found

The magnificent Lotus Dragon and the high-velocity avian mount Starryon Primo rule the high-altitude peaks of the newly accessible Sunreach Sky Islands. The Shaolong, a Dragon and Water-type Pal, soars above the clouds around these floating islands. These creatures roam openly on flat grassy ledges surrounding ancient, high-altitude stone ruins.

Accessing the Biome

To reach them, you must utilize advanced stamina-efficient flying mounts like Jetragon or Helzephyr to scale these massive vertical landmasses safely.

Combat Tips

Hunting in this biome requires careful stamina management during aerial chases, especially when the Shaolong uses its high mobility to prolong pursuit. The wild Pals here use rapid, high-impact wind and neutral projectile attacks. Explore during clear daytime hours to spot rare variants safely before moving in.

The Mystical World Tree Canopy & Tree Guardian Pal

Key Pals Found

Venture to the extreme northern edge of the map to discover the ultimate endgame zone: the World Tree biome. This region hosts the legendary Shaolong high in the canopy and is filled with Level 70–80 threats.

Accessing the Biome

Top-tier defensive Hexolite Armor is mandatory for survival in this area.

Combat Tips

The premier legendary behemoth here is the Eidrolon Ignis Fire Dragon, a massive titan guarding the deep, mossy roots beneath the glowing branches. Along the volcanic border nearby, the Eidrolon Ignis roams, dealing continuous area fire damage with explosive attacks. Capturing the Eidrolon Ignis is a major milestone, as it allows you to pass down the exclusive "Hexolite Skin" passive trait (+30% total base defense) via breeding.

Clear nearby aggressive predators with high-stagger weapons like the Rocket Launcher before tossing your Ultra or Legendary Spheres. The trailer also showed a Giant Whale Panthalus, a Whale Pal Panthalus heading toward the World Tree. The Tree Guardian, an endgame raid boss, can trigger multiple combat phases with wide sweeping attacks, so bring durable weapons and solid defensive preparations.

Dynamic Meteorite Crash Sites & Labs

Key Pals Found

The most unpredictable new Pals are tied to the dynamic Meteorite Crash event system. Massive meteors randomly crash onto the terrain, heavily guarded by hostile human factions.

Accessing the Biome

Infiltrating these sites reveals aggressive alien-like entities: Xenogard and Xenovader. These celestial monsters do not spawn naturally in standard zones.

Combat Tips

Facing them requires heavy explosive weaponry to bypass guards. Capturing Xenogard rewards you with a massive combat tank wielding devastating cosmic energy beam attacks.

The Expanded Sakurajima Biome & Sanctuaries

Key Pals Found

Sakurajima Island is a cherry-blossom-filled tropical paradise and the primary region for several mid-to-late-game Pals. The Martial Arts Panda appears in bamboo forests and fights alongside the player as a close-range Grass-type Pal. Tropiclaw, a Grass-type Pal built for fast attacks, also inhabits this region. You can find Puppery, a Ground-type canine whose Best Boy partner skill grants a 10% damage multiplier to your melee weapon attacks. Specialized elemental variants like Dupin roam the volcanic edges.

Accessing the Biome

For the rarest species, infiltrate the high-tier Offshore Wildlife Sanctuaries, visually overhauled to feature distinct ecosystems. Reworked sanctuary zones hold rare, exclusive Pals unique to each one.

Combat Tips

Trespassing triggers "Criminal Activity" warnings and drone tracking, so execute stealthy night-cycle hunts to catch sleeping high-tier workers like Pierdon (Mining Lv. 5) or Lapure (Handiwork Lv. 6), while watching for Solenne, a Dark and Neutral-type Pal, and Dupin, a Fire-type Pal with multiple support roles.

Best Methods to Secure Palworld 1.0 Creatures

1. Monitor the Skies

Carry a pickaxe or rocket launcher to quickly clear human camps when Meteorite Crash indicators appear on your map.

2. Check Coastal Reefs

The Sword Eel hides in deep coral reefs along coastal zones and can be equipped as a sword-like melee weapon for rapid attacks.

3. Leverage the 1.0 Breeding Meta

Use the new Special Cake recipe at your camp to ensure 100% passive-trait inheritance for perfect workers.

4. Farm Technique Books

Raid high-level chests on Sunreach Sky Islands to acquire Genetic Technique Books, allowing permanent passive trait locks before breeding.

Time and Weather-Dependent Spawns

Environmental Conditions and Spawn Mechanics

Many valuable Pals in version 1.0 appear only under specific environmental conditions. Night cycles swap active wildlife tables, replacing daytime species with efficient nocturnal Pals prized for 24/7 base production.

Severe weather events like sandstorms or mountain fog trigger unique spawn adjustments for rare elemental monsters. Constantly monitor your map radar and use the Paldeck habitat tracker to pinpoint changing coordinates. Players can utilize the Paldeck's habitat feature to track new Pals' locations, making it easier to find and capture every addition.

Conclusion

Finding every new companion in Palworld 1.0 requires disciplined exploration across dangerous biomes. From the windy Sunreach Sky Islands to chaotic Meteorite Crash zones, each location offers unique challenges. Build your ultimate squad, upgrade your capture gear, and prepare for multiplayer adventures on your own dedicated Palworld server across the fully expanded map.

Upgrade your travel tools, assemble strong elemental counter teams, and stock up on advanced capture spheres before setting out. Protect yourself from harsh weather, study wildlife movement patterns, and enjoy the ultimate monster hunting adventure. The newly expanded islands await your exploration.