Required progressionChecked for Patch 1.0.10

How to Catch Pufferfish in How to Fish

Pufferfish is associated with the Desert progression stage. Use Carrot to catch it; it is required for the main route.

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FIELD NOTES

Pufferfish at a glance

ASSOCIATED STAGE
Desert
REQUIRED LURE
Carrot
PROGRESSION
Required
BASE VALUE
Not confirmed
FISHIPEDIA
#44
VARIANT
No confirmed variant

Stage labels describe the confirmed progression association. This guide does not claim a narrower fishing spot unless the production data confirms one.

REQUIREMENTS

Before You Try

  • Reach the Desert progression stage.
  • Have Carrot.

CATCHING STEPS

How to Catch Pufferfish

  1. 1

    Reach Desert

    Complete the earlier island route until the Desert stage is available.

  2. 2

    Use Carrot

    Carrot is the confirmed catch source for Pufferfish.

  3. 3

    Complete the Pufferfish encounter

    Confirm the stage and lure or trigger before changing equipment or repeating the attempt.

STAGE

Where to Find Pufferfish

The confirmed production data associates Pufferfish with the Desert progression stage. No narrower location is shown here because it has not been reliably confirmed.

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PROGRESSION

Do You Need Pufferfish?

What is it used for?

Pufferfish is required for the Desert progression chain that opens the route to Rocks.

Can you skip it?

No. Pufferfish is part of the required main progression.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Why Can't I Catch Pufferfish?

Check the confirmed stage, lure, and progression conditions before repeating the attempt.

  • Confirm the Desert stage is unlocked.
  • Confirm Carrot is equipped or its trigger condition is complete.