I still remember the moment a Rathian nest snapped me out of my comfort zone: wind, a hiss, and the choice to run or steal an egg. You hold your breath, counting steps and chances. That tiny decision turned every subsequent hunt into a timetable of risk and reward.
I write guides because I’ve taken the hits so you don’t have to. I’ll walk you through where each monstie shows up, which areas give you the best eggs early on, and the handful of names you won’t hatch no matter how many nests you raid. Read fast; these regions move like predators.
Tracks in the mud — All monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3
A quick, practical map: every hatchable monstie in the game, grouped by region, rank, element, and weakness. I’ll point out which areas spit out Rank 1–3 fodder and which ones hand you Rank 6–7 nightmares so you know when to be careful and when to push your luck.
Where can I find every monstie?
Short answer: they’re spread across Azuria, Canalta Timberland, Tarkuan, and Serathis. The tables below list hatchable species and the exact subzones where their eggs appear—so use them as your grab-and-go checklist.
First footprints on the trail — All Azuria region monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3
| Name | Rank | Location | Element | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocidrome | 1 | Sunpetal Plains | Non-Elemental | IceFire |
| Chatacabra | 1 | Blightstone WoodsBroadleaf Basin | Non-Elemental | ThunderIce |
| Gypceros | 2 | Blightstone WoodsSunpetal Plains | Non-Elemental | FireIce |
| Yian Kut-Ku | 2 | Mirror LakeSunpetal Plains | Fire | IceThunder |
| Royal Ludroth | 2 | Mirror LakeSunpetal Plains | Water | FireThunder |
| Nerscylla | 3 | Blightsone WoodsSunpetal Plains | Non-Elemental | FireThunder |
| Blue Yian Kut-Ku | 3 | Blightsone WoodsBroadleaf Basin | Fire | WaterThunder |
| Purple Gypceros | 3 | Broadleaf Basin | Non-Elemental | FireIce |
| Tobi-kadachi | 3 | Broadleaf Basin | Thunder | WaterFire |
| Paolumu | 3 | Blightstone Woods | Non-Elemental | FireThunder |
| Rathian | 4 | Sunpetal Plains | Fire | DragonThunder |
| Anjanath | 4 | Broadleaf Basin | Fire | WaterIce |
| Plesioth | 4 | Mirror Lake | Water | ThunderFire |
| Green Plesioth | 5 | Mirror Lake | Water | ThunderFire |
| Lagiacrus | 5 | Mirror Lake | Thunder | FireDragon |
| Astalos | 5 | Mirror Lake | Thunder | IceWater |
| Namielle | 7 | Mirror Lake | Water | FireDragon |
Azuria is where you cut your teeth. If you want Rathian eggs, Sunpetal Plains is the place—just be ready to face her if she decides to defend the nest.
Two bootprints on a log — All Canalta Timberland region monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Canalta pushes your Rank 4 and 5 encounters earlier than you might expect. Take it like a waypoint: this area rewards patience with mid-game eggs that scale quickly into competitive partners.
| Name | Rank | Location | Element | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Izuchi | 1 | Howlinyowl Forest | Non-Elemental | ThunderWater |
| Arzuros | 2 | Cataracts | Non-Elemental | FireIce |
| Aknosom | 3 | Mt. Canalta | Fire | WaterThunder |
| Pukei-Pukei | 3 | CataractsHowlinyowl Forest | Non-Elemental | ThunderIce |
| Purple Ludroth | 3 | Cataracts | Water | FireThunder |
| Tetranodon | 3 | Cataracts | Water | ThunderFire |
| Bishaten | 3 | Blessing HillHowlinyowl Forest | Non-Elemental | IceFire |
| Khezu | 3 | Frozen Grotto | Thunder | Fire |
| Garangolm | 4 | Mt. Canalta | Non-Elemental | ThunderIce |
| Yian Garuga | 4 | Mt. CanaltaHowlinyowl Forest | Fire | WaterIce |
| Somnacanth | 4 | CataractsFrozen Grottto | Water | ThunderFire |
| Nargacuga | 4 | Blessing Hill | Non-Elemental | ThunderFire |
| Red Khezu | 4 | Frozen Grotto | Thunder | Water |
| Aurora Somnacanth | 5 | Frozen GrottoMt. Canalta | Ice | FireThunder |
| Canyne | 5 | Blessing Hill | Non-Elemental | WaterThunder |
| Mizutsune | 5 | Frozen Grotto | Water | ThunderDragon |
| Seregios | 6 | Mt. Canalta | Non-Elemental | ThunderIce |
Canalta is where you should farm eggs if you want to power up quickly without jumping to the final areas. Treat it as a reliable source of Rank 4–5 mates.
Sun on cracked stone — All Tarkuan region monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Tarkuan hands out a heavy dose of upper-rank monsters—expect more threats and higher rewards. I recommend steady scouting and using elemental counters from your collection.
| Name | Rank | Location | Element | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulu-Ya-Ku | 2 | Colossal Dragon Remains | Non-Elemental | WaterIce |
| Shogun Ceantaur | 3 | Colossal Dragon Remains | Water | ThunderFire |
| Barroth | 3 | Colossal Dragon Remains | Non-Elemental | FireIce |
| Shrouded Nerscylla | 4 | Rococo Rocks | Non-Elemental | FireIce |
| Blood Orange Bishaten | 4 | Bountiful Dunes | Fire | WaterThunder |
| Almudron | 5 | Colossal Dragon Remains | Water | FireIce |
| Tigrex | 5 | Colossal Dragon Remains | Non-Elemental | ThunderDragon |
| Diablos | 5 | Rococo Rocks | Non-Elemental | IceWater |
| Gravios | 5 | Rococo Rocks | Fire | WaterDragon |
| Glavenus | 5 | Rococo Rocks | Non-Elemental | WaterIce |
| Zinogre | 5 | Rococo Rocks | Thunder | IceWater |
| Ajarakan | 5 | Bountiful Dunes | Fire | WaterIce |
| Odogaron | 5 | Death’s Maw | Non-Elemental | IceThunder |
| Rakna-Kadaki | 5 | Death’s Maw | Non-Elemental | IceWater |
| Black Diablos | 6 | Death’s MawRococo Rocks | Non-Elemental | IceWater |
| Espinas | 6 | Bountiful Dunes | Fire | IceDragon |
| Black Gravios | 6 | Bountiful DunesDeath’s Maw | Fire | WaterDragon |
| Rey Dau | 6 | Death’s Maw | Thunder | IceWater |
Tarkuan favors players who have a plan: swap elementals, mark nests, and rotate through the subzones if you want specific eggs. If your team lacks Thunder resistors, avoid certain pockets until you’re ready.
Snow-caked roof tiles — All Serathis region monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Serathis is the late-game playground. Rank 6 and 7 monsties dominate here, and the eggs you find will define your endgame roster.
| Name | Rank | Location | Element | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blangonga | 3 | Glacial Caps | Ice | FireThunder |
| Legiana | 4 | Glacial Caps | Ice | ThunderFire |
| Barioth | 4 | Glacial Caps | Ice | FireThunder |
| Jade Barioth | 4 | Old Capital Road | Ice | FireThunder |
| Lunagaron | 5 | Old Capital Road | Ice | FireThunder |
| Goss Harag | 5 | Old Capital Road | Ice | FireThunder |
| Fulgur Anjanath | 5 | Old Capital Road | Thunder | IceWater |
| Rathalos | 5 | Sacrosanctum Lazlion | Fire | DragonThunder |
| Brachydios | 6 | Glacial Caps | Non-Elemental | WaterIce |
| Magnamalo | 6 | Old Capital Road | Non-Elemental | ThunderWater |
| Ebony Odoragon | 6 | Sacrosanctum Lazlion | Dragon | WaterIce |
| Arkveld | 6 | Sacrosanctum Lazlion | Dragon | Dragon |
| Velkhana | 7 | Glacial Caps | Ice | FireDragon |
| Deviljho | 7 | Sacrosanctum Lazlion | Dragon | DragonThunder |
| Malzeno | 7 | Sacrosanctum Lazlion | Dragon | Dragon |
Which monsties are non-hatchable or tied to special conditions?
Some creatures won’t ever come from an egg. Wind Serpent Ibushi, Thunder Serpent Narwa, Yama Tsukami, and Final Boss Aenshin are excluded from hatchables. Endangered species also require you to force invasive monsties to retreat before those eggs appear—so plan a hunt cycle around invasive clears.
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The regions are a chessboard, and every egg is a played piece—move badly and you lose momentum. The rare eggs are lottery tickets that reward patience: farm the right pocket and you’ll snag a game-changer.
Tools that help: trackers like Moyens I/O’s maps, Capcom community guides, and Discord groups focused on Monster Hunter Stories 3 will speed hunting runs. I use a simple spreadsheet to mark which nests I’ve cleared; you’ll save hours if you do the same.
- Endangered species are spread across all four regions and require invasive clears before they appear.
- Four monsties cannot be hatched from eggs: Wind Serpent Ibushi, Thunder Serpent Narwa, Yama Tsukami, and Final Boss Aenshin.
I’ve shown you where to go, what to expect, and which eggs are worth the risk—so what are you going to hatch first? ?