💰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)

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

Pro Tip: Check other listings before pricing your Pokemon. Price competitively to make sales faster!

Learn more about breeding competitive Pokemon in the Breeding Guide!

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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!

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.

Check out the Gyms Guide 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

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

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! 💰✨