How to Catch Hoodle in Palworld (Location, Skills & Drops)
Hoodle is a Dark-element Pal introduced in Palworld's 1.0 release, and you'll find it drifting high above the map in the Sunreach Sky Islands. This shadowy, hood-cloaked spirit hits hard with a deep Dark-type movepool and carries a partner skill built for ambush hunters. This guide covers exactly where Hoodle spawns, how to catch it cleanly, and what its skills, stats, and drops bring to your team.
Hoodle at a Glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Element | Dark |
| Paldeck # | #166 |
| Partner Skill | Void-Dweller — +50% damage to enemies not in combat (does not stack) |
| Work Suitability | Handiwork Lv1, Transporting Lv1 |
| Notable Drops | Small Pal Soul x1–2, Horn x1–2 |
Where to Find Hoodle
Hoodle lives in the Sunreach Sky Islands, where it roams at Lv. 65–69. Beyond the general Sky Islands spawn pool, it appears in the skyisland_8_04_B_higland, skyisland_8_07_G_mountain, and skyisland_8_09_D_forest regions at Lv. 65–66. Its alpha/boss variant is Vanishing Master Hoodle, encountered at Lv. 65–69, and Hoodle also turns up in Raids at Lv. 13.
Exact map coordinates for Hoodle aren't documented yet, so scout the listed sky-island regions on foot or by air mount. On the breeding side, Hoodle sits at CombiRank 1770 and hatches from a Dark Egg — but a specific parent breeding pair isn't documented yet, so wild capture in the Sunreach Skies remains the reliable route for now.
How to Catch Hoodle
Dark-type Pals take extra punishment from Dragon-element attacks, so build your capture team around a strong Dragon Pal to break Hoodle down fast.
- Bring a Dragon-type team. Dark is weak to Dragon, so Dragon damage will chunk Hoodle's HP quickly while you set up the throw.
- Prepare for the altitude. Hoodle spawns in the Sunreach Sky Islands, so bring a flying mount and stock up before you launch — restocking mid-hunt means a long trip back down.
- Weaken, don't wipe. Whittle Hoodle to a sliver of health, then stop attacking. The lower its HP, the higher your capture rate.
- Apply a status effect. Landing something like a stun or freeze further boosts catch odds and keeps Hoodle from retaliating.
- Throw high-tier spheres. At Lv. 65–69, Hoodle shrugs off basic spheres — use Ultra or Legendary spheres and keep a healthy stack, since sky-island trips are long.
- For the alpha, come overleveled. Vanishing Master Hoodle at Lv. 65–69 hits hard; bring your best Dragon Pals and plenty of healing items before engaging.
Skills & Stats
Hoodle's partner skill, Void-Dweller, increases the player's damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat by 50% (this does not stack). That makes Hoodle a natural pick for opening ambushes — hit hard before the fight officially starts.
Its top signature skills are Dark Whisp (600), Dark Laser (450), Apocalypse (400), and Nightmare Ball (300). The full active skill list unlocks as Hoodle levels: Dark Ball (50, Lv1), Dark Cannon (70, Lv7), Shadow Burst (80, Lv15), Spirit Flame (200, Lv22), Nightmare Ball (300, Lv30), Apocalypse (400, Lv40), Dark Laser (450, Lv50), and Dark Whisp (600, Lv70).
At Level 80, Hoodle's stats land at:
- HP: 3,700–4,540
- Attack: 610–763
- Defense: 530–674
For base work, Hoodle offers Handiwork Lv1 and Transporting Lv1 — modest utility, but handy filler while its real value stays in combat.
Practical tips
- Lean on Void-Dweller: land your first strike before Hoodle's target enters combat for a free 50% damage boost.
- Pack Dragon-type damage for both the catch and everyday battles against this Dark Pal.
- Save your Ultra and Legendary spheres for the sky-island run so you're not caught short at Lv. 65–69.
- Farm Small Pal Souls and Horns from repeat captures to fund upgrades and stat boosts.
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Conclusion
Hoodle is one of 1.0's standout Sky Island catches: a Dark-type ambusher with a deep skill list, respectable Lv80 stats, and a partner skill that rewards aggressive openings. Bring Dragon damage, high-tier spheres, and a flying mount, and Vanishing Master Hoodle is well within reach. Add it to your roster and let Void-Dweller do the heavy lifting on your next hunt.
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