Dog Coins are a rare currency in Palworld 1.0 that you cannot earn through normal trading. Standard wandering merchants and settlement shops will not accept them, and regular Pals will not drop them. Instead, this coin exists for one purpose, which is to buy exclusive gear, cosmetics, and permanent stat items from a single vendor type spread across the Palpagos Islands.
Quick answer: Capture or defeat Mimogs, loot Scrap Piles, open treasure chests, and beat hostile human camps to collect Dog Coins, then trade them at a Medal Merchant found in ruined churches.
Where to get Dog Coins in Palworld 1.0
In earlier builds these coins only appeared on Sakurajima Island. In 1.0 they are spread across the whole map, with several reliable sources. Each method drops a different amount, so mixing them is the fastest way to build a stockpile.
| Source | What to know |
|---|---|
| Mimog | A chest-shaped mimic Pal. Capturing it gives the largest single payout. Low-level Mimogs give roughly 14-21 coins; level 60+ can give more than 100. |
| Scrap Piles / Junkyards | Fixed spawn points that respawn about every 5 real-time hours. A single pile usually holds 2-6 Dog Coins alongside arrows, Pal Spheres, and Paldium Fragments. |
| Treasure chests | Chests in the overworld and inside dungeons can drop a random number of coins. |
| Human enemies | Syndicate Thugs and other faction fighters occasionally drop coins. It is a rare drop, so do not expect one per kill. |
| Oil Rig stronghold | Packed with hostile humans in one place, which raises your odds. It is an endgame area that needs heavy preparation. |
Mimogs spawn across most major regions of the Palpagos Islands but skip smaller areas such as the Hill of Beginnings, Seabreeze Archipelago, and Marsh Island. They can appear near the World Tree, though they are rarer there. Raids are another strong option, and rebuilding bases can reset and respawn them.
How to catch a Mimog before it escapes
Mimog is the best farming target, but it bolts the instant it is startled and can despawn if it gets away. Butchering it gives nothing, so you must capture or defeat it in place. Speed and stun are the two things that matter.
Tip: For a hands-off option, certain foraging Pals with a salvaging partner skill can pull extra resources, including Dog Coins, from water and coastal junk nodes while you explore shorelines.
How to use Dog Coins at the Medal Merchant
Dog Coins are only accepted by the Medal Merchant, a large NPC in a golden coat that stands out from a distance. This vendor appears at ruined churches and near ancient statues, including the Desolate Church, Marsh Island, Forgotten Island, and Sea Breeze Archipelago. Their exact spawn shifts, but those church ruins are the most dependable places to check.
Walk up to the merchant, open the trade menu, and buy items directly with the coins you are carrying. The purchase confirms when the item lands in your inventory and your Dog Coin balance drops by the listed price. If a purchase does nothing, you are almost always short on coins for that item.
Medal Merchant items and prices
The stock covers permanent player and Pal boosts, rank-up Starfruit, high-tier schematics, and cosmetic hats. Prioritize Elixirs and stat Fruits first, since those give lasting upgrades. Prices can shift between patches, so treat the numbers below as the current 1.0 values.
| Item | Effect | Price (Dog Coins) |
|---|---|---|
| Pal hats (Cattiva, Lamball, Chikipi, Cawgnito, Dumud, Sibelyx, Lyleen, Gloopie, Jelliette) | Reduce damage from a specific element by 20% | 25 each |
| Mysterious Accessory Box | +1 accessory slot (one is enough) | 50 |
| Mystic Accessory Box | +1 further accessory slot (one is enough) | 300 |
| Life / Power / Stout Fruit | Slightly raises a Pal’s HP, attack, or defense | 200 each |
| Vital / Stamina / Might / Speed / Burden Elixir | Permanently raises player HP, stamina, attack, work speed, or carry capacity | 200 each |
| Starfruit ☆1 / ☆2 / ☆3 / ☆4 | Raises a Pal’s rank by one star | 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 |
| Applied Handbook I (Kindling, Watering, Mining, Handiwork, and more) | Permanently +1 to that work affinity | 300 each |
| Lily’s Spear Schematic | Unlocks crafting for Lily’s Spear | 600 |
| Enhanced Lily’s Spear Schematic | Unlocks crafting for the enhanced version | 840 |
Note: The Box of Mystery Accessories, a higher-priced accessory-slot upgrade, only becomes available after you already own a base accessory box, so grab the cheaper Mysterious Accessory Box first.
Because Dog Coins come in slowly, plan purchases around what changes your run the most. The permanent Elixirs and Starfruit rank-ups pay off over the entire game, while the Pal hats are mainly cosmetic with a small elemental defense bonus. Keep a flying mount handy, sweep Scrap Piles on your travels, and capture every Mimog you spot, and the balance you need for the Medal Merchant will build up faster than grinding any single method.
