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As you explore the Palpagos Islands inPalworld, you’ll come across various Pals and people you can interact with. Aside from the people you meet who made the mistake of trying to hunt Pals while unprepared, you’ll also encounter merchants who have goods for you to purchase with your hard-earned gold.
In the Sakurajima update, a new merchant arrives in the Palpagos Islands. The Medal Merchant doesn’t trade in gold, and you’ll have to find this new currency he uses to buy any of his wares. Here’s everything you need to know about the Medal Merchant, where to find him, and how to farm Dog Coins.

Updated Jul 01, 2025 by Zoë J. Osik:We’ve updated our guide to include more locations for the Medal Merchants! They’re scattered across the Palpagos Islands, so keep your eyes open and attempt to visit them when you have enough Dog Coins.
Where To Find Medal Merchants
There arefour Medal Merchantson the Archipelago, and you can easily miss them. They only appear in specific locations and they are drenched in gold attire and wear a mask.
You’re welcome totry and catch one of the Medal Merchantsto bring them back to your base, butthey are level 50, so be prepared for a difficult fight if you dare attack one.
Youcannot sell anything to the Medal Merchants, so spend your coins wisely.
The Desolate Church Medal Merchant
The first Medal Merchant can befound in the Desolate Church, so fast travel there and approach the ruins. Uponentering the church, you’ll find a mischievous-looking merchant similar tothe Black Marketeeron your left.
He’s draped in gold and wears the same kind of mask.Talk to himto access his shop inventory.
Forgotten Island Church Medal Merchant Location
The next Medal Merchant can befound in the Forgotten Island Church. Fast travel there, then make your wayinside the ruinsof the old building.
The coordinates are (-455, -17) for the Forgotten Island Church.
To theleft of the statue of power, the Medal Merchant will greet you. You canvisit them any timeto trade Dog Coins for items.
Marsh Island Church Medal Merchant Location
Make your way to theMarsh Island Church fast travel point, then head inside the ruins tofind the next Medal Merchant.
The coordinates are (399, -276) for the Marsh Island Church.
You’ll find themalong the wall to the southof the statue of power. Talk with them tobrowse their shop and tradeany Dog Coins you have.
Sea Breeze Archipelago Church Medal Merchant Location
The last Medal Merchant can be found in theSea Breeze Archipelago Church, so fast travel there andmake your way north eastinto the ruins of the building.
The coordinates are (-62, -535) for the Sea Breeze Archipelago Church.
TheMedal Merchant will always be here, so you can establish a base nearby or visit often to check the shop. Note that youcannot build a base or any structures too close to the churchor statue of power.
Medal Merchant’s Stock
What makes the Medal Merchants so special is that theydoesn’t accept goldas payment. Instead, you’llneed Dog Coinsto buy any of their wares. Below is a list of everything the Medal Merchant has to offer:
Ring of Freight +1
2,000 Dog Coins
How To Earn Dog Coins
There areseveral ways to find Dog Coinsin Palworld. One way is tosearch through the Junkyard pilesfor a chance at finding a few Dog Coins, but the best way to find them so far is tocatch a Mimog.
Mimogs are like little treasure chests thatcontain plenty of Dog Coins. If you catch one, you canearn a larger numberof Dog Coins. Be warned,Mimogs are quick and will run awaywhen attacked.
Thankfully, if you’rehaving trouble finding a Mimog, you can easilyfind more Junkyard pilesscattered along beaches and cliffs. These appear randomly, but have a chance at helping gain additional coins.