The Wondrous Foods and Picnics of Paldea

Head over to Paldea and enjoy all the delicacies that the region has to offer. Whether you’re out picnicking or visiting a restaurant, from paella to takoyaki, there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes. For Trainers and their Pokémon, though, mealtime is a powerful experience—literally. Eating certain foods grants special benefits called Meal Powers, so you should never go exploring on an empty stomach.

Meal Powers to Go

There’s a plethora of Meal Powers that can be obtained from food sold by vendors or by eating sandwiches at a picnic such as: Catching Power, Egg Power, Encounter Power, Exp. Point Power, Humungo Power, Item Drop Power, Raid Power, and Teensy Power. They’re generally self-explanatory—if you’re searching for valuable Tera Shards, for example, eating a meal that grants Raid Power will increase the rewards received from successful Tera Raid Battles! A single meal can bestow multiple Meal Powers, but you’ll only be able to benefit from one meal at a time, so choose your food carefully and stack up as many useful benefits as you can.

Meal PowerBenefit
Catching PowerIncreases the likelihood of catching wild Pokémon of a particular type.
Egg PowerIncreases the likelihood of finding Eggs in your picnic basket.
Encounter PowerIncreases the likelihood of encountering wild Pokémon of a particular type.
Exp. Point PowerIncreases the Exp. Points received from battling Pokémon of a particular type.
Humungo PowerIncreases the likelihood of encountering large wild Pokémon of a particular type.
Item Drop PowerIncreases the materials received from wild Pokémon of a particular type.
Raid PowerIncreases the rewards received from Tera Raid Pokémon of a particular type.
Teensy PowerIncreases the likelihood of encountering small wild Pokémon of a particular type.

Setting Up a Picnic

Food is clearly an important part of Paldean culture, and one of the best ways to enjoy eating with friends and Pokémon is by picnicking in the great outdoors! Whenever you need a break from your adventures, try setting up a table, making a few sandwiches, and spending some quality time with your team. You might even find a Pokémon Egg once all the fun is done! You’ll also be able to customize your picnic table and acquire picnic goods as you progress through your journey. Just remember that you’ll only be able to use your Picnic Set where there’s plenty of space for your Pokémon to run around.

Sandwich Artistry

Some say that there is endless potential between two slices of bread. Along your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase ingredients for picnics—and we’re not just talking lettuce and tomatoes! You can pack your sandwiches with all sorts of ingredients, and the ones you choose will directly affect what kinds of Meal Powers you receive. As you make progress on your Treasure Hunt, you’ll unlock a myriad of sandwich recipes to create works of culinary art and experience the wonder of Meal Powers!

Making sandwiches in real life is a relatively easy task, but while you’re out picnicking in Paldea, you’d better put your game face on. Whether you’re working on a solo sub or joining with friends to pile condiments onto a giant baguette, you’ll stack up ingredients in a fun-filled minigame to try making the ultimate sandwich! When you make sandwiches with friends, there’s an even greater chance that your sandwich will hit its peak potential and bestow more potent Meal Powers.

IngredientFlavor
MayonnaiseA condiment with a very sour/tart flavor.
KetchupA condiment with a very salty and sour/tart flavor.
MustardA condiment with a very spicy flavor.
ButterA condiment with a sweet and salty flavor.
Peanut ButterA condiment with a very sweet flavor.
Chili SauceA condiment with a very spicy flavor.
SaltA seasoning with a very salty flavor.
PepperA seasoning with a very spicy flavor.
YogurtA condiment with a very sweet and sour/tart flavor.
Whipped CreamA condiment with a very sweet flavor.
Cream CheeseA condiment with a very sweet and sour/tart flavor.
JamA condiment with a very sweet and sour/tart flavor.
MarmaladeA condiment with a very sour/tart flavor.
Olive OilA condiment with a salty and bitter flavor.
VinegarA condiment with a very sour/tart flavor.
LettuceAn ingredient with a bitter flavor.
TomatoAn ingredient with a very sour/tart flavor.
Cherry TomatoesAn ingredient with a very sour/tart flavor.
CucumberAn ingredient with a sour/tart and bitter flavor.
PickleAn ingredient with a very sour/tart flavor.
OnionAn ingredient with a spicy flavor.
Red OnionAn ingredient with a sweet flavor.
Green Bell PepperAn ingredient with a bitter flavor.
Red Bell PepperAn ingredient with a bitter flavor.
Yellow Bell PepperAn ingredient with a bitter flavor.
AvocadoAn ingredient with a sweet flavor.
BaconAn ingredient with a very salty flavor.
HamAn ingredient with a very salty flavor.
ProsciuttoAn ingredient with a very salty flavor.
ChorizoAn ingredient with a very salty and spicy flavor.
Herbed SausageAn ingredient with a very salty and bitter flavor.
HamburgerAn ingredient with a very salty flavor.
Klawf StickAn ingredient with a very sweet and salty flavor.
Smoked FilletAn ingredient with a very salty and bitter flavor.
Fried FilletAn ingredient with a very salty and bitter flavor.
EggAn ingredient with a salty flavor.
Potato TortillaAn ingredient with a very salty flavor.
TofuAn ingredient with a sweet flavor.
RiceAn ingredient with a sweet flavor.
NoodlesAn ingredient with a sweet flavor.
Potato SaladAn ingredient with a very sour/tart flavor.
CheeseAn ingredient with a salty flavor.
BananaAn ingredient with a very sweet flavor.
StrawberryAn ingredient with a very sour/tart and sweet flavor.
AppleAn ingredient with a very sweet flavor.
KiwiAn ingredient with a very sour/tart flavor.
PineappleAn ingredient with a very sour/tart flavor.
JalapeñoAn ingredient with a very spicy flavor.
HorseradishA condiment with a very spicy flavor.
Curry PowderA condiment with a very spicy flavor.
WasabiA condiment with a very spicy flavor.
WatercressAn ingredient with a very bitter flavor.
BasilAn ingredient with a very bitter flavor.

Playing with Pokémon and Washing Up

Pokémon enjoy eating sandwiches and hanging out, but they also love to play! During your picnics, you’ll be able to toss out a ball and spend some quality time with your teammates outside of battle. Deepening the bonds between Trainer and Pokémon is one of the best ways to strengthen your team, so keep an eye on their happiness and play with them during picnics. Some Pokémon even evolve once you’ve strengthened your friendship, so keep that in mind on your adventures!

It’s only natural that you and your Pokémon may end up getting a bit messy while journeying through the great outdoors of Paldea, and there’s no better way to freshen up than by giving your Pokémon a good old scrub. Washing your Pokémon will restore their HP and cure all status conditions. Be careful where you wash, though, because some Pokémon don’t like being scrubbed everywhere—or even being washed at all! Keep your Pokémon clean and healthy and stay ready for your next battle!

Finding Eggs

Once you’re done making and enjoying sandwiches, you may want to check on your basket, because you might find a few items waiting for you—including Pokémon Eggs! Whether you’re picnicking by yourself or hamming it up with friends, there’s a chance that an Egg will appear in your basket based on the species of Pokémon participating in the picnic. But like any gathering, you’ll need to think carefully about who to invite. Hosting a picnic with only two compatible Pokémon of differing genders and a shared Egg Group is a great way to guarantee which species will hatch from the Eggs you find there. And if for any reason you don’t want the Eggs that show up in your basket, you can always donate them to the academy for someone else to care for!