While some Tamers will dive into Temtem's complex battle systems and stat training, others will want to start off their journey with the rarest Tems. On just the first island, Deniz, there are a few rare Temtems you should keep your eye out for as you explore and complete story quests.
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A few of the Temtems you can find on the first island are incredibly powerful, and are strong enough to remain a staple in your squad for the remainder of the main story. Let's take a look at a few rare Temtems you can find at the start of the game.
Updated September 27, 2022 by Jacob Whaling: Temtem has officially launched with the release of patch 1.0, so we've updated this guide with new information on some of the more rare Temtems you can find on the first island to help give you a boost as you explore the Airborne Archipelago.
Platypet is a Water and Toxic-type Temtem that has a high focus on Special Attack and Speed stats, as well as techniques that can poison the enemy. With its unique typing, Platypet has a good range of offensive advantages, and will serve you well through the first island and beyond.
Platypet can only be found in the Gifted Bridges area of Deniz, in the square and long vertical patches of grass. Platypet doesn't have the lowest encounter rate, but you may need to run around for a bit in these patches of grass before you find one.
Kaku is a small Nature-type Temtem that can evolve into Saku, gaining the Wind-type and access to a strong and diverse range of techniques, including a few Toxic-type attacks. Kaku evolves into Saku after leveling it up 13 times.
Kaku can be found in the Prasine Coast, Thalassian Cliffs, and Gifted Bridges areas of Deniz, but most early in the third area
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