In Roco Kingdom you catch Jinies with Buddy Pods, the game's capture item. Find a Jini in its habitat, weaken or approach it, then throw a Buddy Pod. To find specific species, unlock Owl Sanctuaries and place Jini seeds there to attract them. Keep an eye out for rare prismatic and alternate-colour individuals.
Catching essentials
-
Capture item: Buddy Pods
-
Where: each Jini lives in its own habitat across Carosia
-
Targeted catching: Owl Sanctuaries + Jini seeds
-
Rare forms: prismatic and alternate-colour individuals
-
Unique individuals: every Jini has its own height, build and weight
By the Roco Kingdom Shop team · Updated October 6, 2026
With more than 400 Jinies at launch, catching is where you'll spend most of your time in Roco Kingdom. Here's how it works, based on the Chinese release and the global previews, and how to find the Jinies you actually want.
How to catch a Jini, step by step
-
Find it in its habitat. Jinies live in specific environments: water types near coasts and rivers, grass types in forests, and so on. Exploring different biomes is the fastest way to fill your collection.
-
Engage. Most catches start with a battle. Bring a Jini with a type advantage so you control the fight.
-
Weaken, don't knock out. As in most creature collectors, a weakened Jini is easier to catch than a healthy one. Watch your damage on the last turns.
-
Throw a Buddy Pod. If it fails, keep the pressure on and try again.
Owl Sanctuaries: how to find a specific Jini
Wandering is fun until you need one particular species. That's what Owl Sanctuaries are for. You unlock them with stars earned through play, then place Jini seeds inside. Seeds attract specific species, which makes targeted catching much easier than waiting for a random encounter.
Tips for sanctuaries
- Prioritise sanctuaries near areas you visit often.
- Use seeds for Jinies that cover your team's weak types.
- Check back regularly: an attracted Jini is only useful if you come to catch it.
Rare Jinies: prismatic and alternate colours
Some Jinies appear with a prism-like glow or alternate colours. These are the collector's prize, the equivalent of a "shiny" in other games. Previews of the Chinese version also mention stronger special forms, including boss-like transformations and corrupted "nightmare" variants that show up in specific situations.
Since every Jini also has its own height and weight, two Jinies of the same species can look noticeably different. Expect players to hunt for the biggest, smallest and rarest-coloured specimens.
Treat your Jinies well
How you treat your Jinies affects how they behave. Well-cared-for Jinies are friendly and can even bring you gifts; neglected ones may run away or turn aggressive. Feeding, playing and keeping them in your home all count.
Which Jinies to catch first?
| Your starter |
Its weakness |
Catch early |
| Sparka (fire) |
Water |
A grass type to handle water |
| Cerulla (water) |
Grass |
A fire type to handle grass |
| Meevy (grass) |
Fire |
A water type to handle fire |
Not sure which starter to pick yet? See Sparka vs Cerulla vs Meevy.
Catching FAQ
How do you catch Jinies in Roco Kingdom?
Find a Jini in its habitat, weaken it in battle, then throw a Buddy Pod. Owl Sanctuaries with Jini seeds help you attract specific species.
What are Buddy Pods?
Buddy Pods are Roco Kingdom's capture item, used to catch wild Jinies.
Are there shiny Jinies in Roco Kingdom?
Yes, in a way: some Jinies appear with prismatic or alternate colours, and every individual has its own size and weight.
Can every Jini be caught for free?
The developers say all Jinies at launch can be obtained through normal play, with no pay-only creatures.
Sources: Roco Kingdom on Steam, GamingTrend hands-on preview (Buddy Pods, Owl Sanctuaries, Jini seeds), Gachia Jinies guide, official Roco Kingdom website. Roco Kingdom © Tencent. Systems may differ slightly in the global version.
