Best Gathering Pals in Palworld v1.0.0
Palworld v1.0.0 rescaled base-work suitability so top workers now reach level 8. These are the strongest Gathering pals, ranked by suitability level first, then craft speed and food cost, so you can staff your base with the fewest, hungriest-efficient workers.
Top 10 Gathering pals ranked
| # | Pal | Level | Max rank | Craft speed | Food | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jetragon | 8 | 9 | 100 | 9 | 0.89 |
| 2 |  Starryon Primo | 7 | 8 | 100 | 6 | 1.17 |
| 3 |  Frostallion Noct | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 4 |  Hartalis | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 5 |  Venusa | 6 | 7 | 100 | 6 | 1.00 |
| 6 |  Lyleen | 6 | 7 | 100 | 8 | 0.75 |
| 7 |  Lyleen Noct | 6 | 7 | 100 | 8 | 0.75 |
| 8 |  Omascul | 5 | 6 | 100 | 5 | 1.00 |
| 9 |  Starryon | 5 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 0.83 |
| 10 |  Tropicaw | 5 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 0.83 |
Level is the base work suitability. Max rank is the level after full condensing (+1). Efficiency is suitability per unit of food (higher is cheaper to run).
Catchable before level 20
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Gathering pal in Palworld 1.0?
Jetragon is the top Gathering worker in Palworld 1.0, with a base Gathering suitability of level 8.
What is the best early-game Gathering pal?
Beegarde is the strongest Gathering worker you can catch early, spawning from level 20 on the main island, at Gathering suitability level 3.
Does condensing improve Gathering?
Yes. Condensing a pal to a higher rank adds +1 to its work suitability, so Jetragon goes from level 8 to level 9 Gathering once fully condensed.