Merchants · Article 5

Palworld Pal Merchants Guide & FAQ — FAQ

Answers to the questions Palworld players ask most about Pal Merchants, from unlock requirements to costs and edge cases.

Updated 2026-08-09

Key takeaways
  • Where is the Pal Merchant in Palworld?
  • Can you buy Pals in Palworld?
  • Can merchants be captured?
  • What should I buy from merchants?

Where is the Pal Merchant in Palworld?

Small Settlement is the first reliable location, with additional merchants in each hub town and at roadside camps pinned on /map.

Can you buy Pals in Palworld?

Yes. Pal Merchants sell live Pals for Gold, with stock that rotates on a real-time timer.

Can merchants be captured?

Yes — throwing a sphere at a merchant lets you assign them to your base as a permanent on-site shop.

What should I buy from merchants?

Cake ingredients, seeds and ammunition. They are cheap in Gold and expensive in real time to farm.

How do I get Gold fast in Palworld?

Sell surplus bred Pals and duplicate loot, clear Syndicate camps, and mine Gold nodes — see /guides/gold-mining.

Do merchant prices change?

Prices are fixed per item, but stock lists rotate, so revisit or fast travel away and back to reroll inventory.

Further reading
IGN — Palworld hub

IGN walkthroughs and guides.