What Are Pokesnacks?

Pokesnacks are special items in Cobblemon that you can place down to attract wild Pokemon to spawn near them. When a Pokemon spawns near a Pokesnack, it will approach and take a bite, making Pokesnacks an excellent tool for Pokemon hunting and shiny hunting. Each Pokesnack can be bitten 9 times before it's completely consumed, giving you multiple chances to encounter Pokemon in a specific location.

The type of Pokemon attracted depends on the seasoning you use when crafting the Pokesnack, making them incredibly versatile for targeting specific Pokemon or increasing your shiny odds. In this guide, I'll show you everything you need to know about crafting Pokesnacks and using them effectively!

Video Guide

Here's a video guide if you prefer watching to reading. Watch the full video walkthrough above for step-by-step instructions on crafting and using Pokesnacks in Cobblemon.

How To Craft Pokesnacks

Pokesnacks are crafted using a Campfire Pot, which is a special cooking station in Cobblemon. The crafting process requires several ingredients that you'll combine in the Campfire Pot to create your Pokesnack. The key ingredient that determines what Pokemon you'll attract is the "Bait Seasoning" - this is where you can get creative and strategic!

Required Ingredients

To craft a Pokesnack, you'll need the following base ingredients:

• 3x Any Milk: This can be regular Milk Buckets or Moomoo Milk. Milk is relatively easy to obtain and is a staple ingredient.
• 2x Honey Bottle: Honey can be found in beehives or obtained from bees. It's a common ingredient in many Cobblemon recipes.
• 1x Vivichoke: A vegetable that can be grown from Vivichoke Seeds. You'll need to farm these if you plan to make many Pokesnacks.
• 3x Hearty Grains: These grains are essential for the recipe. You can obtain them through farming or by finding them in the world.
• 0-3x Bait Seasoning: This is the most important ingredient! The seasoning determines what type of Pokemon will be attracted. You can use 0 to 3 bait seasonings, and you can use almost any berry, fruit, or special item as seasoning.

Once you have all these ingredients, place them in your Campfire Pot in the correct order and cook them together to create your Pokesnack!

Best Seasoning Options for Pokesnacks

The seasoning you choose is crucial because it determines both the type of Pokemon attracted and the quality of encounters. Here are the best seasoning options depending on your goals:

For Shiny Hunting: Starf Berries

If your main goal is to increase your chances of encountering shiny Pokemon, Starf berries are your best option. Starf berries significantly boost the shiny encounter rate when used as seasoning in Pokesnacks, making them essential for serious shiny hunters.

Starf berries don't spawn naturally and must be created through berry mutation. If you need help obtaining Starf berries, check out my complete guide on how to get Starf berries in Cobblemon, which covers the entire mutation process step by step.

For Rare Pokemon: Golden Apples or Golden Carrots

If you're looking to attract rare and powerful Pokemon, Golden Apples or Golden Carrots make excellent seasoning choices. These items increase the likelihood of encountering rarer Pokemon species, making them perfect for completing your Pokedex or finding specific Pokemon you've been searching for.

Golden Apples can be crafted using gold ingots and apples, while Golden Carrots are made with gold nuggets and carrots. Both are relatively accessible once you have a good gold supply.

The Ultimate (But Impractical) Option: Enchanted Golden Apples

Technically, Enchanted Golden Apples provide the best results for attracting rare Pokemon. However, they cannot be crafted and can only be found in loot chests throughout the world. This makes them extremely rare and impractical for regular use. While they offer the highest quality encounters, finding enough Enchanted Golden Apples to use as seasoning consistently is nearly impossible.

For most players, Starf berries for shiny hunting or Golden Apples/Golden Carrots for rare Pokemon are much more sustainable and effective choices.

How To Use Pokesnacks

Using Pokesnacks is simple! Once you've crafted your Pokesnack, you can place it down anywhere in the world by right-clicking with it in your hand. The Pokesnack will appear as a block that Pokemon can interact with.

After placing a Pokesnack, Pokemon will occasionally spawn in the area around it. When a Pokemon spawns near your Pokesnack, it will automatically approach and take a bite. Each Pokesnack can be bitten 9 times before it's completely consumed and disappears.

Here are some tips for effective Pokesnack placement:

• Choose Good Locations: Place Pokesnacks in biomes where your target Pokemon naturally spawn. This increases the chances of attracting the Pokemon you want.
• Give It Space: Make sure there's enough room around the Pokesnack for Pokemon to spawn. Avoid placing them in cramped spaces.
• Be Patient: Pokemon don't spawn instantly. Give the Pokesnack some time to attract Pokemon to the area.
• Use Multiple Pokesnacks: Placing several Pokesnacks in the same area can increase spawn rates and give you more opportunities to encounter Pokemon.
• Stay Nearby: While Pokemon can spawn around Pokesnacks even when you're away, staying in the area can help ensure you don't miss any encounters.

Shiny Hunting Strategy with Pokesnacks

Pokesnacks are one of the most effective tools for shiny hunting in Cobblemon, especially when combined with Starf berry seasoning. Here's an effective strategy:

1. Obtain Starf Berries: First, you'll need to create Starf berries through berry mutation. This process takes some time but is well worth it for shiny hunting.
2. Craft Multiple Pokesnacks: Create several Pokesnacks using Starf berries as seasoning. The more Pokesnacks you have, the more opportunities for shiny encounters.
3. Find the Right Biome: Identify the biome where your target Pokemon spawns. This maximizes your chances of attracting the specific Pokemon you're hunting.
4. Set Up Your Hunting Area: Place multiple Pokesnacks in a good location within the target biome. Create a safe area where you can wait and watch for spawns.
5. Wait and Watch: Stay in the area and monitor the Pokesnacks. When Pokemon spawn and take bites, check each one for shinies.
6. Replace as Needed: As Pokesnacks get consumed (after 9 bites), replace them with new ones to maintain your hunting setup.

This method is much more efficient than random exploration and significantly increases your shiny encounter rate when using Starf berry seasoning!

Tips and Tricks

• Farm Your Ingredients: Set up farms for Vivichoke and Hearty Grains so you always have ingredients ready for crafting Pokesnacks.
• Stock Up on Milk: Keep a steady supply of milk. You can obtain milk by using buckets on cows or by crafting Moomoo Milk.
• Experiment with Seasoning: Try different berries and fruits as seasoning to see what Pokemon they attract. Some combinations might surprise you!
• Combine with Other Methods: Pokesnacks work great alongside other hunting methods. You can use them while exploring or combine them with other attractants.
• Build a Hunting Base: Consider building a small base near your Pokesnack placement area so you can easily return and check for spawns.
• Keep Backup Pokesnacks: Always carry extra Pokesnacks so you can replace consumed ones immediately and maintain your hunting efficiency.

Start Crafting Your Pokesnacks!

Pokesnacks are an incredibly useful tool in Cobblemon, whether you're hunting for specific Pokemon, trying to complete your Pokedex, or searching for shiny Pokemon. With the right ingredients and seasoning strategy, you can significantly improve your Pokemon encounter rates and make your hunting much more efficient.

Remember, Starf berries are your best friend for shiny hunting, while Golden Apples or Golden Carrots are excellent for attracting rare Pokemon. Start gathering your ingredients and begin crafting Pokesnacks to enhance your Cobblemon adventure!

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