Progressing in Catch a Monster can feel slow if you don’t know how the leveling system works. Many players reach a point where their monsters stop leveling up around level 40 or 50, which makes it harder to deal with stronger enemies later in the game.
The truth is that getting stronger in Catch a Monster is not just about leveling your pets. Several systems in the game affect your overall power, including bosses, achievements, gear, and the monster index. Understanding these mechanics will help you increase your damage, unlock higher level caps, and build stronger teams. Below is a simple guide explaining the best ways to get stronger in Catch a Monster.
Defeat Island Bosses to Increase Max Level
One of the most important ways to make your monsters stronger is by increasing their maximum level cap.
You can do this through the Boss Killer achievement found in the Legacy Milestones section.
Every time you defeat the main boss of an island, you receive:
- +5 Maximum Pet Level
This means if your monster is stuck at level 40 or 50, you probably need to defeat more island bosses.
Boss Spawn Time
Boss monsters appear every 15 minutes, following a simple schedule:
- 00:00
- 00:15
- 00:30
- 00:45
For example, if a boss spawns at 10:00, the next one will appear at 10:15.
Most bosses usually spawn near the center of the island, so finding them is generally easy.
Use the Monster Index for Farming
The Index is one of the most useful tools in the game, but many players ignore it.
Inside the index you can:
- Check monsters you have captured
- See where monsters spawn
- Learn which monsters drop certain gems
- View catch rates and rarity
For example:
- Panguard in Duneville drops Fire Gems
- Other monsters in the same area may drop similar materials
Stronger monsters also give more coins, so farming creatures from newer islands can help you earn money faster.
Increase Damage with Index Score
Another hidden mechanic that boosts your strength is the Index Score.
Inside the Index Mania achievement, your score increases as you collect more monsters.
Higher scores give you passive damage bonuses.
For example:
- Index Score bonuses may provide extra damage percentages
- A higher score means stronger monsters even with the same team
This means players who capture more monsters will deal more damage overall.
Use Better Catchers and Boosts
Your catching tools also affect your progress.
Different catchers (similar to capture balls) provide bonuses that help you capture stronger monsters.
Some players prefer using the Solar Ball, while others use skins for visual effects. The skin only changes the animation, not the actual bonuses.
You can also use boosts, including:
- Lucky Potions from daily tasks
- Weekly task rewards
- Temporary catch bonuses
These boosts make it easier to catch rare monsters.
Best Way to Farm Gems
Gems are needed for upgrades, and many players struggle to farm them efficiently.
One of the best methods is Rift Raids.
Rift raids often reward Gem Boxes, which can contain multiple gem types such as:
- Fire Gems
- Grass Gems
- Water Gems
This method is often faster than farming monsters directly.
Use Pet Snacks During Raids
Pet snacks are extremely valuable because they give:
- +200% Catch Chance
Always bring them when doing rift raids or when hunting rare monsters.
Equip Good Pet Gear
Gear also plays a huge role in your monster’s strength.
While many players chase Mythic gear, some Legendary gear can still be extremely powerful due to their traits.
Examples of useful traits include:
- Dominance – increases damage if the monster has not taken damage
- Elemental Damage Boosts – increases damage for certain elements
- Last Stand – useful for survival builds
For monsters placed in the backline that rarely get hit, Dominance can provide a huge damage boost.
How to Get Mounts
Mounts help players move around the map faster.
Currently, some known mounts include:
Dustwing
- Rare spawn in the Dune area
- Can appear when a Special Monster notification appears
Frostworm
- Boss monster in Spirit Grove
- Spawns under the large tree area
Defeating and capturing these monsters allows you to use them as mounts.
Claim Leaderboard Rewards
If you participate in leaderboard activities such as towers or events, always remember to claim your rewards.
These rewards can include:
- Gems
- Pet Snacks
- Potential Serums
- Other useful upgrade materials
Many players use their rewards to buy items that improve monster growth or help with catching rare creatures.
Getting stronger in Catch a Monster requires more than simply leveling up your pets. Systems like boss achievements, index score, gear traits, and raid rewards all play a role in increasing your overall power. By defeating island bosses to raise your level cap, farming rift raids for gems, improving your index score, and equipping strong gear traits, you can steadily build a much stronger team and progress through the game much faster.