Empoleon

A habitat matching this ambience raises Comfy Level faster. Time and weather gate whether a Pokémon turns up at a habitat at all — though light overrides the clock: a night Pokémon spawns at any hour if its habitat sits somewhere dark such as a cave or underground, and a day Pokémon spawns at night if its habitat is ringed with light.

Give or place anything matching these and both friendship and Comfy Level rise much faster — a matching item lays down with a bigger sparkle. For a Pokémon with the Trade specialty, matching items are also worth 50% more on the scale.

1 Lots of water

30+ items

Resort hammockTable settingPaper Party cupsSoda floatShaved iceModern sinkToiletSinkBathtime setCleaning suppliesShowerBathtubBouncy blue bathtubHumidifierFunky diffuserWater basinCanoeInflatable boatBeach parasolHorsea fountainFire hydrantSprinklerMystic WaterWater pillar quarterHoppip water bottleJuice trioTeaware setBottled shipGyarados fountainBubble machine

2 Ocean vibes

35+ items

Resort stoolResort chairResort sofaResort bedDeck chairBeach chairResort hammockShip's WheelSandboxInflatable boatBeach parasolHorsea fountainFishing rodHarbor streetlightShell lampResort lightMarine chestMarine closetMarine tableOrnate standMarine chairOrnate chairMarine sofaMarine dresserBottled shipDecorative Dive BallDecorative Lure BallWindup InkaySand toysPrimarina statuePearl streetlightSand bedSwim ringBig swim ringBeach volleyball set

3 Metal stuff

171+ items

Copper oreIron oreGold orePokémetal fragmentRare Pokémetal fragmentCopper ingotIron ingotGold ingotPokémetalRare PokémetalOffice cabinetGaming fridgePoké Ball ChestOffice lockerOffice shelfIron standIndustrial deskIron tableOffice deskIndustrial chairIron chairPublic seatSpectator chairLuxury chairGarden chairFolding chairOffice chairGaming chairIron benchIndustrial benchGarden benchPoké Ball SofaIron bedPoké Ball bedIndustrial bedTable settingSmall garbage canFancy penModern sinkCooking stoveMicrowave ovenRefrigeratorFanAir conditionerWashing machineShowerTabletCell phoneLaptopComputerGaming PCTelevisionWall monitorArcade machineAlarm ClockGame Boy systemFunky diffuserFirst aid kitMicroscopeScience experimentJumbled cordsTabletop micStanding micBig drumCool electric guitarCool bass guitarAudio mixerSpeakerGold TeethRepelBig NuggetStep stoolControl unitAuspicious ArmorMalicious ArmorClear BellTidal BellShip's WheelSpacesuitModel space shuttleSpaceshipCeiling fanGrubby tabletGrubby cell phoneWall torchFirepitPunching bagVending machineBikeMailboxWeather vaneCannonBellSmall stageFishing rodSignpostInformation boardRaichu signBarrelGarbage binRecycling binFire hydrantExcavation toolsMetal drumConstruction suppliesIron pipesWheelbarrowLarge ventilation fanCash registerSprinklerMini generatorCard readerTown streetlightHarbor streetlightChic streetlightDouble streetlightDesk lightPoké Ball lightModel planetGarden lightLanternSeedot LampMirror ballPop art lampSpotlightAntique chandelierIron-plate flooring (wallpaper)Team Rocket Wall HangingIron wallIron-plate flooringIron depositIron stepsIron ladderMetal chainIron doorIron gateCorrugated metalMetal DebrisMetal fragmentsHoppip water bottleJump rope trophyCamping chairDigital cameraTreasureOil lanternTelescopeCloud cannonHide-and-sneak trophyDecorative Poké BallShop shelfShop fridgeSparkling jewelryMetronomeHarpDecorative Great BallDecorative Heal BallDecorative Quick BallDecorative Dive BallDecorative Net BallDecorative Lure BallWindup InkayToolboxServersDecorative shop shelfWall clockWall-mounted toolsSand toysHanging signSlim information boardDangling streetlightChain lamp

4 Cleanliness

14+ items

Waterproof seatLarge mirrorModern sinkWashing machineToiletSinkTowel rackBathtime setCleaning suppliesShowerBathtubBouncy blue bathtubWater basinCooler

5 Letters and words

43+ items

Office shelfLetterNotepadBookOpen BookPapersNewspaperMagazine rackMini bookcaseBookcaseTelevisionWall monitorScience experimentWhiteboardWall CalendarDecorative bookshelfHanging scrollGrubby letterGrubby notepadGrubby bookGrubby papersGrubby newspaperGravestoneArrow signMenu boardSignSignpostInformation boardRaichu signFrameWeakness PolicyMap and compassBook stackShop shelfParty ballHanging signStone signSlim information boardCycle shop signSupermarket signCafé signRestaurant signGift shop sign

Flavour: bitter

11 foods

Rawst BerryPotatoSeaweedSeaweed saladSeaweed soupRecycled breadBitter hamburger steakSea grapesPopping saladPopping soupCoffee parfait smoothie

Two caveats. The game lists these five in a fixed order, but no source says the first counts for more than the fifth — the numbers are the in-game order, not a strength ranking. And the item lists are incomplete: Serebii marks them as still being filled in, so each count is a floor, not a total.

See every Pokémon’s gifts and the five friendship stages