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Pal Sphere FAQ

Pal Spheres are crafted at a workbench from Paldium Fragments, higher tiers roughly double capture power each step, and the Legendary Sphere unlocks at technology Level 49 as the strongest sphere in Palworld.

Updated for the current Palworld patch

Player and Pals battling wild creatures before a Palworld capture attempt
Weaken wild Pals and choose the right sphere before attempting a capture. Image: Pocketpair / Steam.
Key takeaways
  • ✓Can you buy spheres?
  • ✓Do spheres break on failure?
  • ✓Does sphere tier matter for humans?
  • ✓What is the best sphere overall?

Can you buy spheres?

Wandering Merchants sell low tiers, but crafting is far cheaper per sphere.

Do spheres break on failure?

Yes, a failed throw consumes the sphere.

Does sphere tier matter for humans?

Yes — humans have high HP, so Giga tier or better saves throws.

What is the best sphere overall?

Legendary, but Ultra Spheres are the efficiency sweet spot for everything below Legendary targets.

Can spheres be automated?

Yes. A production assembly line with Handiwork Pals crafts them without player input.

Official sources
Palworld — official site ↗

Pocketpair's official Palworld site: patch notes, roadmap and news.

More: Pocketpair — official news · Palworld Trading Card Game — official site · Palworld on Steam
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