Poogie (プーギー) is a pet pig that has been in every Monster Hunter game to date, except Monster Hunter Rise. Poogie serves as one of the mascots of the Monster Hunter series.
Gameplay[]
- Poogie is first mostly found near vendors.
- It serves as a pet inside your room.
- It was not until Monster Hunter 2 where the hunter can dress up their Poogie different costumes.
- A successful press of the
button when a "!" symbol appears over the Poogie's head, will make it jump up and hearts will appear. If you wait a few seconds afterwards before leaving the area, your Poogie will start following you around. However it is quite slow.
- In Monster Hunter 3, button is pressed for petting.
- In Monster Hunter 3,
- It is rumored (but never has been proven) that snuggling with the pig gives the hunter good luck on carving rare items.
- The ability for the hunter to give it a name chosen among the list of available names is also introduced to this game. This is only in Monster Hunter 3, as Monster Hunter Portable 3rd does not have this feature.
- Asides from petting, the hunter can also carry the Poogie and take it around Moga Village and the farm.
- Additionally, some interior decorations for the hunters' rooms are fashioned after Poogie.
- In Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, aside from petting and carrying, a hunter's Felyne Comrades can ride the Poogie inside the Village.
- In Monster Hunter Frontier, the Poogie has a different purpose, and appears in Hunt Quests.
button when a "!" symbol appears over the Poogie's head, will make it jump up and hearts will appear. If you wait a few seconds afterwards before leaving the area, your Poogie will start following you around. However it is quite slow.
button is pressed for petting.Monster Hunter Freedom Series[]
- The Naked Emperor - This outfit and title is an allusion to the children's book, The Emperor's New Clothes. It comes default with the game.
- Memorial Stripes - The original clothing for Poogie in the original Monster Hunter. This also comes default with the game.
- Charming Pink - A Poogie costume in Monster Hunter Freedom 2. This costume is Unlocked by importing your save data Monster Hunter Freedom. Also available in Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.
- Black Green Clash - Fashioned after a slice of a Watermelon, this costume in Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite can be unlocked by fully upgrading the Pokke Farm's Field Row.
- Angel Leotard - The first Downloadable Poogie costume.
- Famitsu Suit - Another Downloadable Poogie costume. This one is exclusive to MHP2ndG.
- Sleepy Pig White - A Downloadable Poogie costume.
- Pig Maid - This maid outfit is found only in MHF.
- Magician Pig - This magicians cape and hat is found only in MHF.
- Mafumofu Jumpsuit - This costume is exclusive to Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.
Monster Hunter 3[]
Poogie Costumes in Monster Hunter 3[]
- Emperor's New Duds - This costume comes default in the game.
- Memorial Stripes - This costume comes default in the game.
- Pretty in Pink - This costume comes default in the game.
- Pygmelion - This costume is available as a trade goods from the Argosy Captain.
- Angel Leotard - This costume is available as a trade goods from the Argosy Captain.
- Sleepy Sheepy - This costume is available as a trade goods from the Argosy Captain.
- Hog in a Frog - This costume is available as a trade goods from the Argosy Captain.
- Black Honey - This costume is received from the Guest House Honcho at HR30.
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd[]
Poogie Costumes in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd[]
The following are the available Poogie Costumes (プーギーの服) in the game:
- The Naked Emperor - This costume comes default in the game.
- Memorial Stripes - This costume comes default in the game.
- Pretty in Pink - This costume comes default in the game.
- Black Green Clash - Can be obtained by upgrading the Field Row of Yukumo Farm to the max.
- Angel Leotard - This costume can be received after beating Low Rank Jhen Mohran Urgent Quest.
- Hog in a Frog - Can be obtained by acquiring 20,000 Yukumo Farm points.
- Sheep Cloth - After hugging him perfectly 30 times.
- Yukumo Suit - Obtained after beating the 5 star Urgent Zinogre or beating the Zinogre as a Warning Quest monster after beating the Bulldrome.
- Mafumofu Jumpsuit - This costume gonna be unlocked after import a save file from Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G.
Poogie-Themed Decorations[]
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate[]
Poogie Costumes in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate[]
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate[]
The following Poogie Costumes are available in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate:
| Costume | How to Get |
| Memorial Stripes | Available from the start |
|---|---|
| Mejor Hamigo | Available from the start |
| Emperor's New Duds | Low-rank Expedition |
| Pretty in Pink | Low-rank Expedition |
| Pygmelion | Low-rank Expedition |
| Sleepy Sheepy | Low-rank Expedition |
| Wishing Star | Low-rank Expedition |
| Angel Leotard | Low-rank or High-rank Expedition |
| Hog in a Frog | Low-rank or High-rank Expedition |
| Fro Nest | Low-rank or High-rank Expedition |
| Black Honey | High-rank Expedition |
| Porkimono | High-rank Expedition |
| Pork Chop Ninja | High-rank Expedition |
| Mafumofu Jumpsuit | High-rank Expedition |
| Buzzy Bee | High-rank Expedition |
| Funky Fro | High-rank or G-rank Expedition |
| Mucho Macho | Clear the 6★ Caravan quest Advanced: Heaven's Wheel. |
| Vagaboar | DLC |
| Kitchen Pig | DLC |
| Hattori Hamzo | DLC |
| Cotton Candy | G-rank Expedition |
| Buzzy Blue Bee | G-rank Expedition |
| Pig in a Yukata | G-rank Expedition |
| Mosspoogie | G-rank Expedition |
| Ludroth Jumpsuit | G-rank Expedition (Rare) |
| Pink Frog | G-rank Expedition (Rare) |
| Deviljhog | G-rank Expedition (Rare) |
| Great Poogie | G-rank Expedition (Rare) |
| The Heart Empress | G-rank Expedition |
| Pumpkin PJs | DLC |
| Disco Ball | DLC |
Monster Hunter Frontier G Genuine[]
To obtain a Poogie in Frontier, hunters must at least have 30 points obtained from the Park. The Poogie would be present in the hunter's farm. Another 30 points is needed for it to have a trampoline so it can go with the hunter on Quests. Poogies give items to the hunter in-quest.
Poogie Costumes in Monster Hunter Frontier G Genuine[]
The following are the available Poogie Costumes (マイトレプーギー服) in the game:
Legendary Poogie[]
Legendary Poogie (レジェンドプーギー) is owned by the Legendary Rastas a hunter can hire after purchasing the Assist Course (アシストコース). Prior to Monster Hunter Frontier G3.2, before Partners were introduced, the Legendary Poogie was the only means of obtaining additional items in the rewards screen after a quest had been cleared.
Notable about the Legendary Poogie is his unique clothing and ability to drop Max Potions mid-quest, as well as getting you extra monster and gathering items in an additional reward screen. They are mostly praised for their ability to obtain even HC-carves.
In Other Media[]
Poogie is available as a companion in PlayStation Home when setting up a PSP Ad-Hoc Party game in Monster Hunter Portable. This is only available in Japan.
Poogie can be obtained as a Minion in Final Fantasy XIV.
Trivia[]
- Poogie doesn't appear in Monster Hunter Rise and its expansion, however, its mini-statues can be found in game as the player's room decorations.