> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.pokekingdoms.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.pokekingdoms.com/guides/money-guide.md).

# Money Guide

Money is a crucial resource on PokeKingdoms! This guide will teach you all the ways to earn and manage your currency.

## 💵 Ways to Earn Money

### 1. Selling Items to Shop

The server shop (`/shop`) is your primary way to earn money, especially when starting out.

#### High-Value Items to Sell:

* **Ores & Minerals**
  * Diamonds
  * Emeralds
  * Gold ingots
  * Iron ingots
  * Netherite scraps
* **Pokemon Drops**
  * Rare drops from Pokemon
  * Evolution stones
  * Special items
* **Farmed Resources**
  * Crops (wheat, carrots, etc.)
  * Wood and logs
  * Stone and cobblestone (in bulk)

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Use `/shop` to check current buy and sell prices before farming specific items!
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### 2. STS (Player Trading System)

The STS system (`/sts`) allows you to sell Pokemon directly to other players for custom prices.

#### How to Use STS:

1. Type `/sts` to open the interface
2. Select a Pokemon from your party or PC to list
3. Set your price
4. Wait for another player to purchase it
5. Receive your money automatically!

#### What Sells Well:

* **Competitive Pokemon**
  * Good IVs (Individual Values)
  * Desirable natures
  * Hidden abilities
  * Already EV trained
* **Shiny Pokemon**
  * Shinies are always in demand
  * Price based on rarity and stats
* **Legendary/Rare Pokemon**
  * High demand, high prices
  * Make sure to price appropriately
* **Breeding Pairs**
  * Pokemon with good IVs for breeding
  * Complementary natures
* **Starter Pokemon**
  * Players love collecting all starters
  * Good IVs increase value

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**Pro Tip:** Check other listings before pricing your Pokemon. Price competitively to make sales faster!
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Learn more about breeding competitive Pokemon in the [Breeding Guide](/guides/breeding-guide.md)!
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### 3. Completing Hunts

Hunts are special challenges that reward you with money and items upon completion.

#### How Hunts Work:

1. Access hunts through `/hunts`
2. View active hunt objectives
3. Complete the requirements (catch specific Pokemon, defeat certain trainers, collect items, etc.)
4. Claim your rewards!

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**Pro Tip:** Check hunts regularly for consistent income opportunities!
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### 4. Voting Rewards

Vote daily using `/voting` to earn:

* Direct money rewards
* Voting crate keys (which can contain valuable items)
* Special currency for the vote shop

Voting takes less than 2 minutes and provides consistent income!

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### 5. Gym Battles

Defeating gym leaders rewards you with money and valuable items. Each gym can be challenged multiple times (with cooldowns) for additional rewards.

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Check out the [Gyms Guide](broken://pages/cF2iAtauMLKkch6XME1V) for locations and strategies!
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### 6. Player-to-Player Trading

Beyond STS, you can trade directly with players for:

* Items
* Services (building, breeding, etc.)
* Pokemon not listed on STS

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Always be careful with direct trades! Use STS when possible for secure transactions.
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## 💎 Money Management Tips

### Smart Spending

1. **Prioritize Essentials**
   * Pokeballs
   * Healing items
   * Building materials
2. **Investment Purchases**
   * Pokebuilder tokens (for creating valuable Pokemon)
   * Rare breeding Pokemon
   * Shop items that help you earn more
3. **Avoid Impulse Buys**
   * Check if you really need an item
   * Compare prices before buying

### Saving Strategies

* Set money goals (e.g., "Save 10,000 for a specific Pokemon")
* Keep a reserve fund for emergencies
* Don't spend all your money on cosmetics early on

### Money Making Loops

Create efficient money-making routines:

**Example Daily Routine:**

1. Vote on all sites (`/voting`) - 5 minutes
2. Claim daily calendar (`/calendar`) - 1 minute
3. Check and complete daily hunts - 15-30 minutes
4. Farm and sell to shop - 30 minutes
5. List competitive Pokemon on STS - 10 minutes

**Total Time:** \~1 hour **Estimated Earnings:** Varies based on luck and efficiency

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## 🎯 Quick Money Methods

### Need Money Fast?

1. **Mining Session** - 30 minutes of mining can yield valuable ores
2. **Mass Farming** - Grow and sell large quantities of crops
3. **Pokemon Drop Farming** - Hunt Pokemon that drop valuable items
4. **List Unused Pokemon** - Clean out your PC and sell on STS
5. **Complete Easy Hunts** - Quick objectives for fast cash

### Long-term Wealth Building

1. **Build Efficient Farms** - Automate resource gathering
2. **Master Breeding** - Create a breeding operation for competitive Pokemon
3. **Shiny Hunt** - Shinies sell for premium prices
4. **Complete Pokedex** - Dex rewards give substantial bonuses
5. **Participate in Events** - Server events often have big prizes

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## 💡 Pro Tips for Maximum Profit

1. **Bulk Selling** - Save up items and sell in large quantities
2. **Market Research** - Check STS prices before breeding specific Pokemon
3. **Diversify Income** - Don't rely on just one money-making method
4. **Invest in Tools** - Better tools = faster gathering = more money
5. **Network with Players** - Bulk trades and partnerships can be very profitable
6. **Time Your Sales** - List Pokemon on STS when more players are online
7. **Keep Breeding** - Breeding competitive Pokemon is one of the best money makers
8. **Never Miss Votes** - Voting is free money and items!
9. **Organize Your Storage** - Efficiency saves time and time = money
10. **Help New Players** - Building reputation can lead to tips and trading partnerships

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## ⚠️ Money Mistakes to Avoid

* ❌ Selling all your resources without keeping any for yourself
* ❌ Buying expensive cosmetics before establishing income
* ❌ Underpricing your Pokemon on STS
* ❌ Forgetting to vote daily
* ❌ Not comparing shop prices before mass farming
* ❌ Falling for scams in direct player trades
* ❌ Spending money on unnecessary items early game

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## 📈 Track Your Progress

Keep mental notes of:

* Daily earnings
* Best money-making methods for you
* Prices of common items
* Which Pokemon sell well on STS

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**Remember:** Consistent effort beats grinding sessions. Daily activities and smart investments will build wealth over time!
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**Good luck building your fortune on PokeKingdoms!** 💰✨