Catch a Monster Starter Island Guide 2025: Complete Walkthrough

Starter Island is where every player begins their journey in Catch a Monster. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about this essential area, from monster spawns to key facilities and the critical Aquron mount that unlocks access to the rest of the game.

Starter Island Overview

Starter Island serves as the tutorial and early-game area for all players. Despite being the first location, it contains essential facilities and the most important mount in the game.

Island Features Summary

Key Locations Detailed Guide

Spawn Point (Safe Zone)

The spawn point is where you appear when joining any server:

Features:

• Completely safe - no monster spawns
• Central location for navigation
• Quick access to all facilities
• Return point after leaving game

Tips:

• Familiarize yourself with the layout
• Note the direction to each key area
• Use this as your "home base"

Pet Center (Fusion & Storage)

The Pet Center is the most important facility on Starter Island:

Location: Near the spawn point, easily identifiable building

Services Available:

Fusion Guide:

1. Enter the Pet Center
2. Select "Fusion"
3. Choose 5 monsters of the same tier
4. Confirm to create one higher-tier monster
5. Shiny monsters in fusion = shiny result

Storage Tips:

• Store monsters you want to keep but not use
• Organize by tier for easy access
• Don't forget stored shinies!

For complete fusion strategies, see our Fusion Guide.

Incubators (Egg Hatching)

Incubators are where you hatch eggs collected from around the game:

Location: Near the Pet Center

How Incubators Work:

Egg Priority:

1. Boss eggs (Flaragon, Glazadon, Mountusk)
2. Fire/Ice eggs from world spawns
3. Standard eggs
4. Event eggs (when available)

For complete egg information, see our Egg Hatching Guide.

Revival Pond (Free Healing)

The Revival Pond provides free healing for fainted monsters:

Location: Designated pond area on Starter Island

How to Use:

1. Walk your character into the pond
2. All fainted monsters instantly revive
3. HP restored to full
4. No cost, no cooldown

Revival Pond Tips:

• Return here between farming sessions
• Use after tough wild battles
• Essential when learning the game
• No revival pond on other islands!

Beach Area (Aquron Location)

The beach is the most important area for new players because it spawns Aquron:

Location: Edge of the island near the water

Why It's Critical: Aquron is a rideable mount that allows you to swim to other islands. Without Aquron, you cannot access Volcano Island, Frost Island, or any other content.

Beach Spawns:

Grassy Plains (Main Farming)

The grassy plains are where you'll spend most of your early-game time:

Location: Large open area from spawn point

Spawns:

How to Get Aquron (Critical Guide)

Aquron is the most important monster on Starter Island. Here's a detailed guide to catching it:

Step-by-Step Aquron Hunt

Step 1: Prepare Your Team

• Have at least 2-3 monsters in your party
• Level 5+ recommended
• Any type works, but avoid grass types

Step 2: Travel to the Beach

• From spawn, head toward the water
• Look for sandy/shore areas
• Aquron spawns both in shallow water and on land

Step 3: Locate Aquron

• Aquron has a distinctive blue/water appearance
• May be swimming or on the shore
• If none visible, wait 2-3 minutes or server hop

Step 4: Battle and Capture

• Engage Aquron in battle
• Weaken it to increase capture chance
• Use your capture attempt
• Higher luck = better capture rates

Step 5: Add to Party

• Once caught, access your monster list
• Add Aquron to your active party
• Ensure it's equipped and ready

Step 6: Mount and Swim

• Press M key to mount Aquron
• Walk into the water
• You can now swim to other islands!

Aquron Troubleshooting

Complete Monster List

All monsters that spawn on Starter Island:

Land Monsters

Water Monsters

Optimal Starter Island Routine

Here's the recommended routine for new players:

First 30 Minutes

1. Explore spawn area - Get familiar with layout
2. Catch 4 monsters - Build a full team
3. Visit Pet Center - Learn the interface
4. Level to 5 - Farm grassy plains

First Hour

1. Hunt Aquron - Go to beach, catch it
2. Test mounting - Press M to ride
3. Continue farming - Build up fodder
4. Fuse if possible - Turn E into D tier

First Session (2-3 Hours)

1. Reach level 10-15 - Farm consistently
2. Build D-tier team - Through catches and fusion
3. Travel to Volcano Island - Use Aquron
4. Return to heal - Use revival pond

When to Leave Starter Island

You're ready to move on when:

Don't leave too early! Under-leveled players will struggle on Volcano Island.

Returning to Starter Island

Even after progressing, you'll return to Starter Island for:

Tips for New Players

Do's ✓

• Catch everything - Build up fodder
• Get Aquron first - Don't delay
• Use revival pond - Free healing
• Fuse regularly - Upgrade tiers
• Explore fully - Learn the island

Don'ts ✗

• Don't sell monsters - Feed them instead
• Don't ignore Aquron - You need it
• Don't rush - Level up properly
• Don't hoard eggs - Hatch them
• Don't skip Pet Center - Learn fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where exactly is Aquron? A: On the beach/shore area at the edge of the island. It spawns both in shallow water and on land.

Q: Can I leave without Aquron? A: No, Aquron is required to swim to other islands. There's no other way to travel.

Q: What level should I be before leaving? A: Level 10-15 is recommended. Having a full team of D or C tier monsters helps.

Q: How do I use the revival pond? A: Simply walk into the pond. All fainted monsters are instantly revived at full HP.

Q: Should I fuse my E tier monsters? A: Yes! Five E tier monsters become one D tier monster, which is a significant upgrade.

Q: Where is the Pet Center? A: Near the spawn point. It's a building you can enter to access fusion and storage.

Starter Island Checklist

Before leaving Starter Island, complete this checklist:

• [ ] Caught Aquron and added to party
• [ ] Tested mounting with M key
• [ ] Full team of 4 monsters
• [ ] Team level 10+ (15+ recommended)
• [ ] Team is D tier or higher
• [ ] Visited Pet Center
• [ ] Performed at least one fusion
• [ ] Used the revival pond
• [ ] Placed eggs in incubators
• [ ] Familiar with island layout

Conclusion

Starter Island is your foundation in Catch a Monster. Taking time to master this area, especially catching Aquron and learning the fusion system, sets you up for success throughout the rest of the game.

Key takeaways:

• Aquron is essential - Hunt it early
• Use all facilities - Pet Center, pond, incubators
• Don't rush - Level to 10-15 before leaving
• Fuse regularly - Turn E tier into D tier
• Return when needed - Revival pond is free healing

Once you've completed the Starter Island checklist, you're ready to swim to Volcano Island and continue your adventure!