Human capture FAQ
Yes, you can catch humans in Palworld with an ordinary Pal Sphere, it counts as a crime and raises a wanted level if witnessed, and captured humans can be assigned to base work or sold at the Black Marketeer.
Updated for the current Palworld patch
Key takeaways
- ✓Which sphere works on humans?
- ✓Can you catch named NPCs?
- ✓Do humans count toward the Paldeck?
- ✓Can you sell captured humans?
Which sphere works on humans?
Any sphere works, but Giga tier or better keeps the attempt count reasonable.
Can you catch named NPCs?
Most vendors and wandering merchants are capturable; a handful of story and tower-boss NPCs are not.
Do humans count toward the Paldeck?
No. Humans have no Paldeck entry and no condenser star ranking.
Can you sell captured humans?
Yes, the Black Marketeer buys them. Prices are low relative to rare Pals.
Is human capture disabled in multiplayer?
No, but PvP servers often disable it via settings. Check your server rules first.
Official sources
Palworld — official site ↗Pocketpair's official Palworld site: patch notes, roadmap and news.