In the Shadows: Tracking Down Palworld's Four Black Marketeers

The winds over Palpagos Island carried a strange rumor in 2026. Somewhere between the dunes and the old mine shafts, figures with bright white eyes and unnaturally wide smiles were doing business. People called them Black Marketeers. A lone explorer had heard the stories before, but seeing one in person was something else entirely.

These vendors wore executioner's robes, usually black and red, and their grins stretched just a little too far. At first glance, a traveler could mistake one for a demonic creature. But no, the Black Marketeers were not enemies. They were merchants. Shady ones. Honestly, the first time you spot one, you might still reach for your weapon before you remember they are there to help. Unless, of course, someone makes the mistake of attacking them.

The real draw was simple: Black Marketeers never refused an offer. They accepted stolen items. They bought illegal Pals. They sold rare goods that could not be found anywhere else in Palworld. For any adventurer chasing Gold, these creepy figures were a walking jackpot.

A veteran explorer once said that finding them was not a straight line. It was a route through the world's most unforgiving corners. There are only four Black Marketeers across the map, and each one hides in a place that tests both gear and patience. A traveler would need to train a starter companion, unlock Waypoints, and adjust equipment to survive the surrounding environments. The recommended order was whispered among seasoned players as Abandoned Mine, Duneshelter, Secret Mineshaft, and finally Mount Obsidian.

The first stop, the Abandoned Mine, felt like stepping into a forgotten world. The air hung heavy with dust, and the only light came from faint crystals embedded in the rock. In the gloom stood the first Black Marketeer, pale eyes glowing like little lanterns. He said nothing as the traveler approached. He simply waited.

No joke, nobody wanders into a creepy mine for a friendly chat. But the deals there were too good to ignore.

From the mine, the trail led to Duneshelter, where the heat pressed down like a second skin. Sand crept into every pocket and boot. The second vendor stood beneath a tattered shelter, still smiling, still silent. It was almost funny how a place so bright could feel so uneasy. Let's be real, the desert was brutal, but the vendor's stock made the sunburn worth it.

The Secret Mineshaft was the third location. Tucked away even further from the main roads, it rewarded only those who had been paying attention. By then, the traveler's Pal had grown stronger, and the Waypoints glowed like tiny promises of escape. The third marketer offered items that made the earlier stops look tame.

Mount Obsidian was the final test. Heat, lava, and danger surrounded the last Black Marketeer. This was where the rarest deals lived. The vendor there held something extraordinary: a Relaxaurus, priced at 29,184 Gold. The number was enough to make any trader's hands tremble. But where else would one find such a creature?

Some players kept a simple checklist in their heads:

As of 2026, Palworld had grown across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S since its January 19, 2024 release by Pocket Pair, Inc. Yet the rule remained true: these four vendors were still one of the best sources of money in the game. They did not judge what a player carried into their shop. Stolen goods, illegal Pals, questionable trinkets... all were welcome.

The traveler never asked what happened to the Pals sold to the Black Marketeers. Some questions were better left buried under the sand. Becoming a master Pal trader meant making moral sacrifices to squeeze every coin from the shadiest sources. Once all four Black Marketeer locations were found, a whole hidden economy opened up, offering Pals and items that could not be obtained in any other way.

And somewhere in the dark, a pair of bright white eyes kept smiling, waiting for the next customer.