Quick answer: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections has 22 Poogies hidden throughout the Azuria region and its sub-area, Ashen Pass. Each one you help rewards two Trade Tickets (Gold), worth 200 points at the Melynx Emporium.
What Poogies Are and Why You Want Them
Poogies are small, pig-like creatures tucked into hard-to-reach corners of the overworld. They aren't enemies or monsties — they're collectibles that need your help. Walk up to one, interact with it, and you'll receive two Trade Tickets (Gold) on the spot. Those tickets automatically convert into 200 Melynx Emporium points, which you can spend on powerful decorations, useful recipes, and other high-value items you won't easily find elsewhere.
Because each Poogie is a one-time pickup, hunting them all down is one of the most efficient ways to stock up on Emporium currency early in the game.
Azuria Poogie Count and Sub-Area Breakdown
Azuria is the first major open region, and it holds the largest confirmed batch of Poogies. The 22 total are split between the main Azuria map and its connected sub-area, Ashen Pass. The in-game tracker separates them by zone, so you can check your progress for each area independently.
| Zone | Poogie Count |
|---|---|
| Azuria (main map) | ~19 |
| Ashen Pass | ~3 |
| Total | 22 |
Commonly Missed Poogie Spots in Azuria
Most Poogies sit in plain sight along main paths, but several are deliberately hidden in spots players tend to overlook. Below are the locations that trip people up the most.
Under the Large Tree Near the Anjanath
On the left side of the Azuria map, there's a massive tree with an Anjanath patrolling its base. The Poogie here doesn't appear as a visible model on the ground — instead, an interaction icon pops up when you run close to the tree's roots. You may need to circle the trunk while dodging the Anjanath to trigger it.
Tutorial Area Climbable Ledges
Near the area where you first learn to use the Roar ability to bypass monsters, two climbable ledges sit along the path. The first ledge has a fruit tree; the second ledge, slightly higher, holds a Poogie. It's easy to miss because most players grab the fruit and move on without climbing further.
Ancient Battlegrounds
At least one Poogie hides within the Ancient Battlegrounds section of the main Azuria map. This is a frequently overlooked zone because it sits off the main story path. Explore the area thoroughly if your tracker shows you're still short.
Top of the Northern Spire
A tall, seemingly inaccessible rock spire in northern Azuria actually has a Poogie on its peak. You can reach it by using a flying monstie and an extended-glide technique. The trick involves gliding until you're about to lose altitude, then tapping the jump button repeatedly to reset your glide arc. Launch from the highest point on the mountain behind the farm, and you should arrive at the spire's top with room to spare. This Poogie reportedly rewards a Vital Essence instead of the standard Trade Tickets.
Behind Espinas
One Poogie is positioned behind Espinas, a powerful sleeping monster in Azuria. In the demo, Espinas was extremely difficult to defeat due to the level cap, requiring upwards of 160 turns in combat. In the full release, you should be able to challenge and defeat Espinas at an appropriate level to access this Poogie normally.
How to Track Your Progress
The game's map interface shows how many Poogies you've found in each zone versus the total available. If you're stuck at 19 or 20 out of 22, the missing ones are almost certainly in one of the tricky spots listed above — the tree near the Anjanath, the tutorial ledges, the northern spire, or behind Espinas.
Poogie Rewards at a Glance
| Reward | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Ticket (Gold) ×2 | Given per Poogie rescued; converts to 200 Melynx Emporium points |
| Vital Essence (rare) | Reported from the northern spire Poogie specifically |
| Total points from all 22 | 4,400 Melynx Emporium points (if all give standard tickets) |
The Melynx Emporium stocks decorations that can meaningfully improve your builds and recipes that unlock new crafting options, so collecting every Poogie pays off well beyond the initial pickup.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections launched on March 13, 2026, and the full game likely includes Poogies in regions beyond Azuria that weren't part of the demo. As more areas open up, expect the total Poogie count to grow significantly — but the 22 in Azuria and Ashen Pass are the ones you can start collecting right away.