Effective Money Farming Tips for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Quick Cash

Tired of scraping together Pokédollars for Tera Shards and battle items? With the right strategies, you can turn Paldea’s daily routines into a goldmine, stacking cash faster than a Gimmighoul hoards coins.

Below, we list our favorite money farming methods. There are probably more methods, but these are the ones we tried and liked. (We will not list any methods that rely on exploits or bugs, since developer Game Freak might patch them out in the future.)

Farming rare items in Tera Raids

Farming rare items through Tera Raids is one of the fastest ways to boost your income. High-star Raids often drop valuable treasures like Nuggets, Pearls, and Bottle Caps, which can be sold for a hefty price. Joining online lobbies increases your chances of finding strong raid bosses that reward better loot. Using Pokémon with powerful type advantages helps clear battles faster, letting you collect more rewards in less time. Rotate between different raid levels each day to keep item drops varied and maximize profit.

This is the cold truth that nobody wants to hear (because Tera Raids can be so hard): High-level Tera Raids drop lots of rare items, like Big Nuggets and Comet Shards, which you can sell for a high value. Comet Shards go for $12,500 and Big Nuggets sell for a whopping $20,000.

Lower-tier raids will still drop items you can sell, but at a much lesser value.

I personally cannot stress enough how good Tera Raids are for both gaining EXP Candy and for getting rich quick, but if you cannot consistently take down five- and six-star raids, stick to four-star (or lower) raids. You can then use the rewards from the four-star raids to power up your Pokémon until they’re strong enough for five- and six-star raids. It’s an annoying cycle, but it’ll be worth it in the end.

Notably, you can get a ton by selling Ability Capsules ($25,000 each) and Ability Patches ($125,000 each). While we recommend using these items to get specific abilities (including Hidden Abilities), if you have a surplus, you can just sell them for a pretty penny. Any mints you don’t need can also be sold for a good chunk of change.

If you don’t want to run raids, there are some more methods below that work great.

Using the Amulet Coin and running the Academy Ace Tournament or Team Star rematches

Equipping your lead Pokémon with the Amulet Coin doubles the prize money you earn from battles, making it one of the best items for quick cash. Pair this with the Academy Ace Tournament or Team Star rematches, which feature strong trainers that already give high payouts, and your profits will skyrocket. Each tournament run or rematch yields tens of thousands of Pokédollars, and repeating them while your Amulet Coin is active can quickly fill your wallet without much grind.

Give your lead Pokémon the Amulet Coin held item and take down the Academy Ace Tournament for around $120,000 per run.

This method obviously works best if you have a very strong team that can one-hit KO most opponents in the Academy Ace Tournament, ensuring you won’t have to worry about type match-ups or anything like that.

You can get the Amulet Coin from this Pokémon League rep outside of Medali after taking down five trainers in the area:

If you just need around $25,000 or so, you can go take down one of the Team Star leaders at their bases as well, but you can only battle each one once per day.

Repeating the Team Star challenges

Repeating Team Star challenges can be a reliable way to pile up cash quickly. After completing their bases once, you can revisit them for rematches, where the trainers’ teams scale to your progress. These battles often grant large prize payouts and can be repeated multiple times after a cooldown period. Bringing high-level Pokémon and items that speed up battles helps make this method faster, especially if you focus on bases with shorter dialogue or easier enemy lineups.

This method technically rewards League Points (LP), but seeing as you can use LP as money in shops (though not in auctions), it’s kind of the same thing.

You can get a good chunk of LP from ringing the bell at the entrance to Team Star bases in the postgame and completing the Team Star challenges again. The faster you complete the challenge, the more LP you’ll get. We finished Mela’s base in a little bit under three minutes and got around 7,000 LP.

This isn’t really a super effective method, as running and chucking your Pokémon around can get tedious, and the return on your time investment isn’t great compared to the other methods, but if you only need a few more LP to complete your next big-ticket purchase, it can help in a pinch.

Hunting for sparkling items in Asado Desert

The Asado Desert is a great place to gather valuable sparkling items scattered across the sand. These shiny objects often include items like Nuggets, Stardust, and Star Pieces, which can be sold for quick cash. Keep an eye out for glittering spots on the ground, especially around rocks and dunes, as new items appear frequently after fast traveling or waiting a bit. With a careful sweep of the area, players can fill their bags and boost their funds without battling at all.

Every day, you can sweep through Asado Desert for sparkling items on the ground. While, yes, you’ll find dozens of Cacnea Needles and Potions, you’ll also run into Star Pieces ($6,000 each) and other loot you can flip for good money.

We recommend searching at nighttime in-game. It’s much easier to see the sparkling items on the ground.

Note that even items like Icy Rocks, Smooth Rocks, and the like sell for $2,000 each, so you can make a small fortune just selling the ones you find on the desert floor.

Farming and selling materials from outbreaks

Outbreaks are one of the fastest ways to gather high-value materials for quick profit. Check the map daily for active outbreaks and target Pokémon that drop rare or expensive items such as Nuggets, Pearls, or valuable crafting materials. Using the Sparkling Power sandwiches or the Shiny Charm can increase encounter rates, letting you defeat or capture large numbers quickly. Sell the collected drops at Poké Marts for a steady income while also earning experience and improving your team’s resources.

Again, this method will net you LP, but it’s still worth doing if you have tons of extra material.

Some Pokémon, like Dratini or Ditto, drop a valuable material when caught or knocked out. Some material can sell for up to 150 LP each when you sell them back to the TM Machine at Pokémon Centers. Notably, Happiny Dust sells for 150 LP each, so if you’re Chansey farming for EXP, then you will end up with tons of material (and LP).

How to get Amulet Coin early in Pokémon Scarlet Violet

To get the Amulet Coin early in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, head to West Province (Area Three) near Medali and defeat five trainers there. Then talk to the suited League Representative NPC at the Medali (East) Pokémon Center.​

Location Details

Reach Medali after progressing past the first few gyms (your team should handle level 25-35 wild Pokémon and trainers).​​
The East Pokémon Center is northeast of town; the rep in the suit stands outside.

Trainer Spots

Follow the path northeast from Medali toward the mountains-trainers line the road and hills south of the center (e.g., near the bridge cutoff).
Check your map to confirm “West Province Area Three”; only those count (about 12 total available). Heal at the center between fights.

Usage Tip

Equip it on a Pokémon that sends out at least once per battle-it doubles all prize money from trainers, gyms, and more.

Quick Steps Table

Best money farming spots using Amulet Coin

The Amulet Coin doubles prize money from trainer battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet when the holder participates. Pair it with repeatable high-payout spots like the Academy Ace Tournament for optimal farming.

Top Spot: Academy Ace Tournament

Unlock post-game after all story paths; it’s at Naranja/Uva Academy with four tough battles and auto-heals.
Equip Amulet Coin on a lead like Gholdengo (Make It Rain for bonus cash); yields ₽105,600+ per run (~10 mins), repeatable endlessly.

Early/Mid-Game Alternative: Medali Trainers

Right where you got the Coin-rematch the West Province (Area Three) trainers northeast of Medali’s East Pokémon Center.
Each gives ₽1,000-₽3,000 base (doubled to ₽2,000-₽6,000); cluster of 10+ makes loops efficient pre-gyms.​

Other Strong Options

• Team Star Rematches: Daily bases with leaders paying ₽25,000+ doubled; good mid-game filler.​

• 6-Star Tera Raids: Rewards sell for ₽10,000+ (Pearls); Amulet Coin boosts any trainer fights inside.

Farming Comparison