Pukei-Pukei

Pukei-Pukei
プケプケ (Pukepuke)
English Name	Pukei-Pukei
English Title	Poison Bewitching Bird Gluttonous Gullet
Japanese Title	毒妖鳥
Chinese Name	毒妖鸟 (Simplified) 毒妖鳥 (Traditional)
Chinese Title	贪欲喉舌 (Simplified) 貪婪之舌 (Traditional)
Korean Name	푸케푸케
General Information
Monster Class	Bird Wyvern
Elements	None
Ailments	Poison Stun
Weakest to	Thunder
Habitat	Ancient Forest Wildspire Waste Guiding Lands Shrine Ruins Sandy Plains (Rise) Flooded Forest (Rise) Red Stronghold
Size	1344.99 cm 970.16 cm
Related Monsters	Coral Pukei-Pukei
Generation	Fifth

Pukei-Pukei is a Bird Wyvern first introduced in Monster Hunter: World.

Appearance

Pukei-Pukei slightly resembles a chameleon, with a limited color-shifting capability, and its eyes are similar to frogs. It has a pair of wings and is covered in green, feather-like scales that vary in color throughout its body, excluding its underbelly, which is covered in white osteoderm-like platings. Despite being reptilian in nature, Pukei-Pukei has vibrant feathers around its neck and wings.

Abilities

Pukei-Pukei is known to store the properties of its food within its mouth and tail before combining them with its own poison. By doing so, it can spew poison from its mouth and tail for protection with various effects depending on its previous meal. For example, if Pukei-Pukei eats a Scatternut, then its poison will gain a stunning ability. Hunters can drop Scatternuts on Pukei-Pukei in order to prevent it from feeding on nuts.

Behavior

Observational reports state that Pukei-Pukei will bully weaker monsters but cower before bigger, stronger monsters. It's prone to retreating at the first sign of danger, so use that to your advantage. When enraged, the head and wing feathers of the Pukei-Pukei will turn red. When fatigued, the color of feathers on its head and wings fades, its eyes also narrows.

Game Data

This section contains data of Pukei-Pukei in Monster Hunter Rise. For information in other games, see Pukei-Pukei Guides.

Physiology

Hitzone Damage Data
Hitzone	Cutting Damage	Impact Damage	Shot Damage
Head	75	80	70
Tongue	95	90	85
Neck	40	35	30
Torso	35	35	30
Wing	50	45	40
Leg	45	45	40
Tail	55	50	45
Breakable Parts		Head, Wings, Back, Tail(Sever)

Element Weakness Damage Data
Hitzone	Fire	Water	Thunder	Ice	Dragon
Head	15	0	30	20	10
Tongue	15	0	30	20	10
Neck	5	0	20	10	5
Torso	0	0	15	5	5
Wing	10	0	25	15	5
Leg	0	0	15	5	0
Tail	10	0	25	15	5

Ailment Effectiveness
Ailments	Effectiveness	Ailments	Effectiveness
Poison	☆	Stun	★
Paralysis	★★★	Sleep	★★★
Blast	★★	Exhaust	★
Fireblight	★	Waterblight	★
Thunderblight	★★	Iceblight	★

Hunting Tips

“	Observational reports state that Pukei-Pukei will bully weaker monsters but cower before bigger, stronger monsters. It's prone to retreating at the first sign of danger, so use that to your advantage.	„
- MHW's Hunter's Notes

“	The regurgitation of a Pukei-Pukei varies depending on what it has eaten: it may spread wider, linger on the ground, or even stun prey more easily. Check, therefore, that the monster's mouth and tail aren't swollen prior to engaging.	„
- MHRise's Hunter's Notes

“	This monster assails hunters with its poisonous saliva and extendable tongue. After spitting out venom, it leaves a small opening in which its vulnerable head can be attacked.	„
- MHNow’s Useful Information

Game Appearances

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Main Series

• Monster Hunter: World (Introduced)
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
• Monster Hunter Rise
• Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Spin-offs

• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
• Monster Hunter Now

In-game Description

Monster Hunter World A bird wyvern known to possess poisonous toxins in its body. It's been spotted storing scatternuts in its mouth or tail, coating them with poison and spitting them out at threats. Monster Hunter Rise A bird wyvern known to store toxins within its body. It uses its tongue like a whip and can stretch or shrink it at will, allowing it to grab up food. As a defence against threats, Pukei-Pukei have numerous toxic attacks. Keep an eye on both its mouth and tail! Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★ Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Pukei-Pukei stores venom inside their bodies which ferments in their stomachs with the vegetation they consume to create poisonous gas. They can either exhale it at their prey, or exude it from their tail tips. Monster Hunter Now A bird wyvern whose body contains a poisonous fluid. It ensnares its prey by brandishing its whiplike tongue, which can be expanded and contracted at will. By mixing the berries and plants it consumes with the venom in its body, it can release a devastating poison breath attack.

Hunting Tips

“	This monster assails hunters with its poisonous saliva and extendable tongue. After spitting out venom, it leaves a small opening in which its vulnerable head can be attacked.	„
- MHNow’s Monster Guide

Materials

This section is about monster materials obtained from hunting Pukei-Pukei in Monster Hunter Rise. For a list of acquisition chances, as well as carves in other games, see Pukei-Pukei Carves.

Low Rank

Items
Name	Rarity	Price
Pukei-Pukei Scale	Rare-4	440z
	Many a hunter has been charmed by the deep forest-green hue of these scales.
Pukei-Pukei Shell	Rare-4	640z
	The shade of green varies slightly depending on where it was harvested from.
Pukei-Pukei Quill	Rare-4	760z
	Green feather taken from a Pukei-Pukei wing. Has many decorative uses.
Pukei-Pukei Tail	Rare-4	840z
	The striped pattern isn't everyone's cup of tea, but some hunters dig it.
Pukei-Pukei Sac	Rare-4	900z
	A Pukei-Pukei dewlap. Holds a digestive poison that dissolves plants.
Poison Sac	Rare-4	270z
	A monster organ that contains a lethal toxin. Handle with extreme care.
Monster Bone L	Rare-4	400z
	Bone from a large monster. Its size is hard to work with but vital to craft big items.
Wyvern Tear	Rare-4	300z
	Bitter tears wept by wyverns on certain occasions. (Account Item)

High Rank

Items
Name	Rarity	Price
Pukei-Pukei Scale+	Rare-6	1270z
	Light and sturdy. With a little work, this could let you blend into the woods.
Pukei-Pukei Carapace	Rare-6	1870z
	The surface of this carapace is exceptionally hard; great for making armor.
Pukei-Pukei Wing	Rare-6	2230z
	This wing membrane is highly elastic and resistant to poison, giving it many uses.
Pukei-Pukei Sac+	Rare-6	2670z
	Large dewlap that amps up poison production and potency by a large margin.
Toxin Sac	Rare-6	850z
	A monster organ filled with an extremely potent toxin. Even one touch can be risky.
Monster Keenbone	Rare-6	850z
	A rare bone with a razor-sharp tip that retains its strength even when crafted.
Bird Wyvern Gem	Rare-7	4800z
	A valuable gem that can be harvested from bird wyverns. Said to fetch a high price on the market.
Pukei-Pukei Tail	Rare-4	840z
	The striped pattern isn't everyone's cup of tea, but some hunters dig it.
Wyvern Tear	Rare-4	300z
	Bitter tears wept by wyverns on certain occasions. (Account Item)
Large Wyvern Tear	Rare-4	500z
	Large bitter tears wept by wyverns on certain occasions. (Account Item)

Gallery

With Rathalos and Rathian

With Great Jagras and Paolumu

Notes

• General
• MHW
• MHRise

General Notes

• Pukei-Pukei was based on flowers and one of its design concepts was of an accordion.
• Pukei-Pukei shares a similar wing shape, pattern, and chameleon-like feet with Paolumu, despite one being a Bird Wyvern and the other being a Flying Wyvern.
• Pukei-Pukei was voted 64th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.

Monster Hunter: World

In the collaboration quest for The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, a friendly Pukei-Pukei can be found trapped in a Leshen's roots. If freed with the Igni Sign, it will assist the player in fighting the Leshen. It can be healed using Lifepowder if it is injured.

• If the Pukei-Pukei survives the quest until the end, it and a Grimalkyne will award the player with an Attack Jewel.

Monster Hunter Rise

Pukei-Pukei can appear in The Rampage. It is considered a Targetter type.

Pukei-Pukei and Tobi-Kadachi are notably more dangerous than their appearances in Monster Hunter World, as more large monsters are fought until the two, and both are unlocked in LR 4* quests rather than LR 3*.

Pukei-Pukei releases poisonous gas more often from its tail than in previous games. Also unlike previous games, it can still release poison form its tail after it is severed.

• The severed tail will have very short range for this attack, but can still hit and poison their foe.

Unlike in previous games where Pukei-Pukei consumed scatternuts to fire them as poison-covered projectiles, Pukei-Pukei now will consume any plant or mushroom within its vicinity to grant this effect.

In Master Rank, Pukei-Pukei gains attacks with its tail and can spray poisonous gas out of it in a similar manner to its subspecies.

• Pukei-Pukei gains a new attack where it runs flailing around while firing poisonous gas out of its mouth, similar to Yian Kut-Ku.
• Pukei-Pukei gains a new attack where it spews a beam of poisonous gas out of its mouth.