The Pokemon Center is the most material-intensive build in the game, but it's worth every ingot. Free healing, trading, and fast travel. You need Environment Level 3 in the area first, then gather area-specific materials. Expect to stockpile before you start.
Steps#
- Raise the Environment Level of the area to at least Level 3.
- Purchase the Pokemon Center kit from the PC Store (it becomes available at Env Level 3).
- Gather the required materials — these vary per area (see table below).
- Place the kit at a suitable location in the area.
- Lead 8 Pokemon with Build, Bulldoze, and Chop specialties to the construction site.
- Wait for construction to complete, then enter to access the three services.
Pokemon Center Materials
The Pokemon Center is the most material-intensive structure in the game. Plan your gathering around these.
A processed material used for crafting buildings and roads
Smelted copper for crafting
From broken windows
Smelted iron for crafting
Processed from small logs
Common building material
You need Environment Level 3 in the area where you want to build it. That usually means you've built 8-10 habitats and planted some trees. The Pokemon Center also requires the most materials of any structure in the game.
Full PP and health restoration for all your Pokemon, for free. No berries needed. It also serves as a fast-travel point and lets you manage your Pokemon team roster. Worth the investment.
Yes, one per area. Each area can have its own Pokemon Center once you hit Environment Level 3 there. Building one in Withered Wasteland first is the smart play since that's where you spend the most time early.
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