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NO. 54NTraining & EvolutionUpdated: 2026.10.16

Aniilog Guide – How to Raise Research Points Fast, Skip the 1,000 Catches with a Sparkling Cube, and 48 Habit Snap Missions

Where to get Research Points · Points needed per level · Level rewards (Accessory Slots) · 15 Topic types · Habit Snap mission conditions · Regional research level rewards · Research Report
The Aniilog — the crown at the top right of each card is the research stage, and the row below is the regional Family Collection reward
A breakdown of where the Research Points that raise each Aniimo's Research Level in the Aniilog come from, and how many you get. First catch 100, another form 50, Sparkling form 50, one Habit 50, Topic step 10–20. For most Aniimo, catching a Sparkling once gets you to max level without the 1,000-catch Topic. The table also lists what to photograph and the conditions for all 48 Habit Snap missions.
  • Research Points: first catch 100 · first catch of another form 50 · first catch of a Sparkling form 50 · 1 Habit 50 · Topic step 10–20
  • Each level up gives that Aniimo +1 Accessory Slot (up to 4 times, 1 slot → 5 slots)
  • For 84 of 86 species, Topics + Habits + forms add up to exactly the max level — the 1,000 catches (10 points) is part of that
  • A Sparkling Cube always catches a Sparkling, so the 50 Sparkling points let you skip the 1,000 catches
  • Collected points only count after you submit a Research Report at the Research Console in an Outpost

Where Research Points come from

Reference
• First catch (basic form): 100 points • First catch of another form: 50 points per form • First catch of a Sparkling form: 50 points per form — guaranteed with a Sparkling Cube • Habit (feature) unlock: 50 points each — Snap missions, etc. • Topic step: 10 or 20 points

The in-game help says “very large for new Aniimo, large for survey items and forms, small for Topics.” The numbers above are the actual values.

1Research Level and Rewards

  • Each Aniimo has its own Research Level, and every level needs a different number of Research Points. The first level is always 110 points; after that it differs per Aniimo. For example, Flutternym needs 110 → 90 → 160 → 220 points (580 total).
  • Each level up adds 1 Accessory Slot to that Aniimo. The in-game guide says slots become 2, 3, 4 and 5 as the research stage rises to Bronze, Silver, Gold and Prismana. You must claim the reward yourself in the Aniilog.
  • The only level reward is Accessory Slots. The Skill, Trait and Evolution Research tabs unlock just by obtaining the Aniimo and have nothing to do with points.
  • Points do not apply right away. They pile up until you submit a Research Report at the Research Console in an Outpost, and only then count toward the level. You cannot report without an active Outpost.

2Skip the 1,000 Catches with a Sparkling Cube

  • Add up the Topic + Habit + first-catch-of-each-form points for one species, and for 84 of 86 species the total is exactly the points needed for max level. So normally you have to finish even the last Topic, like “1,000 catches,” to reach max level.
  • But the first catch of a Sparkling form gives 50 points per form on top of that. Those 50 points are extra, outside the total above, so with one Sparkling you can skip a few Topics, like the 1,000 catches (10 points), and still reach max level.
  • An Aniimo caught with a Sparkling Cube is always Sparkling. If you want to raise an Aniimo's Research Level, using a Sparkling Cube on it guarantees the 50 points.
  • Many Gamma Stage and Nova Stage Aniimo (46 species) also have an “Obtain a Sparkling Aniimo” Topic (20 points), so one Sparkling gives 70 points. Lumin Stage Aniimo do not have this Topic.
  • Exceptions: Panpanta and Glynsera are 20 points short even after finishing every Topic, so they need at least 1 Sparkling form to reach max level. Glacy, Grizbo and Irisalis, on the other hand, end up with points to spare.

3Topic Types and Points

  • Each Aniimo has 4 to 6 Topics. Most have 4 steps worth 10 points each.
  • Besides points, some Topic step rewards include items such as Sparkling Crystals, Safaris and Starcryst Essence, and the “1,000 catches” step also gives a Sparkling Sigil. You must claim Topic rewards yourself too.

Topic types

Catch this Aniimo

Steps
10 / 50 / 100 / 1,000 Aniimo (some: 1 / 2 / 5 / 10)
Total
40 pts
Aniimo with it
38 species

Defeat this Aniimo

Steps
5 / 10 / 20 / 40 times (some: 2 / 5 / 10 / 20)
Total
40 pts
Aniimo with it
38 species

Defeat this Aniimo using a (element) Skill

Steps
1 / 2 / 5 / 10 times
Total
40 pts
Aniimo with it
27 species

Complete the evolution of this Aniimo

Steps
1 / 2 / 4 / 8 times
Total
40 pts
Aniimo with it
38 species

Complete 2 (or 3) evolution paths

Steps
1 time
Total
20 pts
Aniimo with it
13 species

Use Skills

Steps
10 / 20 / 40 / 80 times (some: 3 steps)
Total
30–40 pts
Aniimo with it
49 species

Core Skills Used

Steps
5 / 10 / 20 / 40 times
Total
40 pts
Aniimo with it
48 species

Use Ultimate

Steps
2 / 5 / 10 / 20 times
Total
40 pts
Aniimo with it
48 species

Own an Elite Aniimo

Steps
1 time
Total
20 pts
Aniimo with it
44 species

Obtain a Sparkling Aniimo

Steps
1 time
Total
20 pts
Aniimo with it
46 species

Catch an Alpha Aniimo

Steps
1 time
Total
20 pts
Aniimo with it
16 species

Collect forms (a Prismana Form · 3–4 different forms)

Steps
1 time
Total
20 pts
Aniimo with it
29 species

Elemental reactions (Douse with a Water skill · Use Fire skill to ignite objects · Recharge with Lightning skills)

Steps
5 times
Total
20 pts
Aniimo with it
Skippy · Emberpup · Bolty

Catch from behind · Catch this Aniimo in its Break State

Steps
10 times
Total
20 pts
Aniimo with it
Celestis · Hummin

448 Habit Snap Missions

  • Each time you unlock a Habit in the Aniilog's Feature Research, you get 50 points. 48 of them are Snap missions, where you take a photo to unlock it.
  • A mission only turns on after you have caught that Aniimo at least once. If you never have, it does not show up at all.
  • When the condition is met, a photo marker appears over the target's head. Then take the photo from within 0–25 m, with the target fully in frame and not blocked. Both Quick Snap and Camera Mode work.
  • Your own summoned Aniimo counts too. For missions that only check a motion, like “when sleeping” or “an occasional idle move,” summon your Aniimo, open the Camera (F7) → “Aniimo Emotes,” make it do a Sleep, Rest or Cute pose, and take the photo to clear it (last column of the table). No need to hunt for wild Aniimo.
  • Behavior, route and special-state missions must be photographed while a wild Aniimo does that thing. Using Freeze Time in photo mode to stop the motion midway and frame your shot keeps you from missing it.
  • The 2 “scene” missions (Skippy Water Slide, Susuta Natural Trampoline) only work when the scene starts at the set spot, and only for wild Aniimo.

Habit Snap missions (Feature name · what to photograph · condition · pose you can use with your own Aniimo)

Helgon

Feature
Rest in Place
What to photograph
Helgon sleeping
Condition
When sleeping
Pose
Sleep

Helmwhelp

Feature
To the Ends of the Earth
What to photograph
Helmwhelp practicing flight
Condition
When moving along its set route
Pose
-

Cubbo

Feature
Morning Grumpiness
What to photograph
A Cubbo chasing a Pomegg
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Cubbo

Feature
Sweet Dreams
What to photograph
A Cubbo deep in slumber
Condition
In a special state
Pose
-

Pomegg

Feature
Trembling Egg
What to photograph
A Pomegg withdrawing into its shell
Condition
When sleeping
Pose
Sleep

Bolty

Feature
Quick as Lightning
What to photograph
A Bolty running away in the form of lightning
Condition
When it does that move
Pose
-

Eko

Feature
Upside Down
What to photograph
An Eko sleeping upside down
Condition
When sleeping upside down
Pose
-

Bulbly

Feature
Flash Signal
What to photograph
Bulbly flashing in turns
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Pebbling

Feature
Crunchy!
What to photograph
A Pebbling eating stones
Condition
When it does that move
Pose
-

Pebbling

Feature
Born to Dig
What to photograph
Pebbling learning to dig from a Lavazar
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Tromber

Feature
Rainy-Day Blues
What to photograph
A Tromber performing in harmony with the rain
Condition
When moving along its set route
Pose
-

Waleetle

Feature
Fast and Passionate
What to photograph
A Waleetle dashing
Condition
When running
Pose
-

Nimbi

Feature
Light as Air
What to photograph
A floating Nimbi
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Jawling

Feature
Eyes Locked
What to photograph
Jawling arguing with Helmut
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Fahloo

Feature
Slippery When Soapy
What to photograph
Fahloo losing its balance and falling
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Squashel

Feature
Warm-Up
What to photograph
Squashel warming up and getting ready to fight
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Besauce

Feature
Quiet Moment
What to photograph
Besauce sleeping
Condition
When sleeping
Pose
Sleep

Popota

Feature
Mood Bubbles
What to photograph
Popota rubbing its cheeks
Condition
When it does that move
Pose
Cute

Fulmintis

Feature
Tip Discharge
What to photograph
Fulmintis discharging electricity toward the sky
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Hummin

Feature
Watch Your Step
What to photograph
Hummin in disguise
Condition
When disguised
Pose
-

Luminelle

Feature
Jellyfish Parade
What to photograph
The meteors parading through the sky
Condition
Meteor parade + Luminelle capture record
Pose
-

Susuta

Feature
Treasure Hunters
What to photograph
Susuta digging for shells
Condition
When it does that move
Pose
-

Susuta

Feature
Natural Trampolines
What to photograph
Susuta playing on Bouncy Pads
Condition
Scripted scene at a set spot
Pose
-

Susuta

Feature
Embarrassed Susuta
What to photograph
Wild Susutas courting
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Celestis

Feature
Foodie Joy
What to photograph
Celestis eating Starines
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Geoclaw

Feature
Hunting Tools
What to photograph
Geoclaw showing off its claws
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Budclaw

Feature
Tunnel Vision
What to photograph
The moment Budclaw is knocked dizzy from a collision
Condition
When dizzy
Pose
-

Budclaw

Feature
Heart Flutter
What to photograph
Budclaw’s blooming courtship display
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Dazmand

Feature
Aerial Spin
What to photograph
A Dazmand doing somersaults while sprinting
Condition
When running
Pose
-

Irisalis

Feature
Light as the Wind
What to photograph
Irisalis levitating in a seated pose
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Fentuft

Feature
Fluffy Wings
What to photograph
Fentuft trying hard to fly
Condition
An occasional second move
Pose
-

Skippy

Feature
One Big Happy Family
What to photograph
Twine with Skippy and spin its hat near Glacy
Condition
Scripted scene at a set spot
Pose
-

Skippy

Feature
Water and Fire Don’t Mix
What to photograph
Twine with Skippy and approach Emberpup
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Irisal

Feature
Picture-Perfect Poses
What to photograph
Irisal dancing
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Sheldon

Feature
Starry Dream
What to photograph
Sheldon sleeping in a shell cradle
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest · Sleep

Sheldon

Feature
Bounce Toward the Stars
What to photograph
Sheldon playing on the trampoline
Condition
When moving along its set route
Pose
-

Scorchhowl

Feature
Imaginary Enemy
What to photograph
Alpha Scorchhowl training alone
Condition
When it does that move
Pose
-

Cozite

Feature
A Shared Goal
What to photograph
Cozite carrying ore
Condition
When a wild one does it
Pose
-

Dreaple

Feature
5 More Minutes
What to photograph
A Dreaple having a nice dream
Condition
When sleeping
Pose
Sleep

Minespine

Feature
Sleepyhead
What to photograph
A sleeping Minespine
Condition
When sleeping
Pose
Sleep

Shelly

Feature
Moonbathing
What to photograph
Shelly bathing in the moonlight at night
Condition
When it does that move
Pose
-

Emberpup

Feature
Natural Instinct
What to photograph
Emberpup chasing Nimbis
Condition
When moving along its set route
Pose
-

Squarrel

Feature
Tail Wrap Roll
What to photograph
Squarrel while it dashes
Condition
When running
Pose
-

Erlath

Feature
Family Time
What to photograph
An Erlath cleaning its nestlings
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest

Grizbo

Feature
Visible Rage
What to photograph
A Grizbo going ballistic
Condition
In a special state
Pose
-

Fragrancier

Feature
Test Feather
What to photograph
A Fragrancier making perfume
Condition
An occasional second move
Pose
Rest

Dewy

Feature
Multiple Purposes
What to photograph
Dewy collecting nectar
Condition
When it does that move
Pose
-

Inferlupa

Feature
Non-stop Argument
What to photograph
Inferlupa’s souls arguing with one another
Condition
An occasional idle move
Pose
Rest
Summon my Helgon and use the Sleep pose in the Camera (F7) “Aniimo Emotes” — this is how the “Rest in Place” mission clears

5Regional Research Level (Breezy Plains)

  • Adding up the Research Points of all 82 Breezy Plains Aniimo raises the Regional Research Level. Each level gives 100 Glimmer, a Report Card, 10 Growth Flowers (Growth Fruit from level 6) and a cosmetic package.
  • Maxing all 82 gives 37,130 points, and with every Sparkling form caught too, 47,130. So level 12 (48,000 points) is out of reach for now.
  • Form Collection (up to 195) and Family Collection (up to 82 species) have their own step rewards too, such as Aniipod Ultra, Tumbler, Starcryst Essence, Capafruit and Vein Essence.

Regional Research Level (total points · cosmetic package)

1

Points needed
500
Package
Blooming Hairclip

2

Points needed
1,200
Package
Electro Soul

3

Points needed
2,400
Package
Gullcall Horn

4

Points needed
4,000
Package
Ducky on the Go

5

Points needed
6,000
Package
Treasure Digger’s Helper

6

Points needed
9,000
Package
Fluffy Otter Tail

7

Points needed
13,000
Package
Frost Fangblade

8

Points needed
17,000
Package
Panpanta Hood

9

Points needed
23,000
Package
Sunshade Water Lily

10

Points needed
30,000
Package
Little Bone

11

Points needed
38,000
Package
Warrior’s Sword

12

Points needed
48,000
Package
Moody Cap

FAQ

Q. Do I have to catch 1,000 to max out the Research Level?
No. The 1,000 catches is just one 10-point step. The first catch of a Sparkling form gives 50 points separately, so catching one with a Sparkling Cube gets most Aniimo to max level without the 1,000. Only Panpanta and Glynsera truly need a Sparkling.
Q. What do I get for raising the Research Level?
Each level adds 1 Accessory Slot to that Aniimo, up to 5. You must claim the reward yourself in the Aniilog.
Q. I collected points but my level did not go up.
Submit a Research Report at the Research Console in an Outpost for the points to count. You need an active Outpost.
Q. The Habit Snap mission does not show up.
You must have caught that Aniimo at least once for the mission to turn on. A photo marker appears over its head when the condition is met, so take the photo from within 25 m while it shows.

Pro tips

  • •Use a Sparkling Cube on Gamma Stage or Nova Stage Aniimo whose Research Level is still low and that have the Sparkling Topic (20 points): you get 70 points at once.
  • •A Habit is worth 50 points, the same as 5 Topic steps (10 each). Pose-based missions can be done right away with your own Aniimo, so grab those first.
  • •After collecting points, don't forget to submit a Research Report at the Outpost.
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