Unlocking the Power of Level 3 Sandwich Recipes in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Spending time with your Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet just got more exciting with the picnic activity. Not only do you get to bond with your Pokémon, but you also receive multiple bonuses by making sandwiches. To take it to the next level, mastering Level 3 Sandwich Recipes is key to unlocking some of the best bonuses in the game.

What are Level 3 Sandwiches in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?

Level 3 Sandwiches are the most advanced type of sandwiches you can make in the game. They follow a strict recipe that requires specific ingredients to unlock the best bonuses. These bonuses include increased chances of encountering specific Pokémon in the wild, gaining more experience points, and even finding shiny versions of Pokémon.

How to Make Level 3 Sandwiches in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Before you can start making Level 3 Sandwiches, you need to reach the end of the game and complete the main storyline. This will unlock the ability to increase your chances of getting normal encounters, which is required to make Level 3 Sandwiches.

Once you've reached the end of the game, you'll need to participate in five and six-star Tera Raids. These raids can drop Herba Mystica, a core ingredient for Level 3 Sandwiches. You'll need to use at least two Herba Mystica to craft a Level 3 Sandwich, which means grinding these raids consistently.

There are five types of Herba Mystica:

• Sweet Herba Mystica
• Salty Herba Mystica
• Sour Herba Mystica
• Bitter Herba Mystica
• Spicy Herba Mystica

Level 3 Sandwich Recipes by Pokémon Type

Each Level 3 Sandwich recipe requires a specific ingredient based on the Pokémon type you want to focus on. Here are the ingredients you'll need:

• Bug-type: Cherry Tomato
• Dark-type: Smoked Fillet
• Dragon-type: Avocado
• Electric-type: Yellow Pepper
• Fairy-type: Tomato
• Fighting-type: Pickle
• Fire-type: Red Pepper
• Flying-type: Prosciutto
• Ghost-type: Red Onion
• Grass-type: Lettuce
• Ground-type: Ham
• Ice-type: Kalwf Stick
• Normal-type: Tofu
• Poison-type: Green Pepper
• Psychic-type: Onion
• Rock-type: Bacon
• Steel-type: Hamburger
• Water-type: Cucumber

Herba Mystica Combinations to Avoid

When using Herba Mystica in your Level 3 Sandwich recipes, make sure to follow these rules:

• Never mix Sweet and Sour Herba Mystica, as they do not work.
• Using two Sweet Herba Mystica will not work for Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Normal, or Water-type level 3 sandwiches.
• Using two Sour Herba Mystica will not work for Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice, or Normal-type level 3 sandwiches.

Tips for Farming Herba Mystica

Farming Herba Mystica can be challenging, but our best recommendation is to go after specific Pokémon that have a higher chance of dropping Herba Mystica from five and six-star raids. You can find some of the best Herba Mystica by farming in the Indigo Disk region, at the Blueberry Academy.