# How to Find Missing Pokemon

> Search for Pokemon that have wandered away from their habitat using the Pokedex or honey jar

- Canonical URL: https://www.pokodexapp.com/guides/search-missing-pokemon
- Author: Pokodex Editorial Team

Following on from how Pokemon behave in the game: there will be times when, according to their programmed
            routines, they wander quite far from their habitat because they've gone for a walk around the area. However,
            this becomes a problem when you need their help for something and can't find them.

        Well, **Pokémon Pokopia** has anticipated this situation and includes a hidden option that will
            help you search for a specific creature.

        ## [Searching with the Pokédex](#search-with-pokedex)

            - **Press the + button** to open the game's main menu.

            - **Go to the Pokédex** and place the cursor over the Pokemon you want to find.

            - **Press the + button** to activate the search function.

        ![Searching for Pokemon with the Pokédex](https://pokopia-data.pages.dev/assets/guides/search-pokemon-1.png)

        At this point, your character will pull out the Pokédex indicating they're looking for someone, and when you
            open dialogue with any other Pokemon, they will point in the direction of the one you're searching for. This
            way, you can find them very easily in the blink of an eye.

        ![How to find missing Pokemon](https://pokopia-data.pages.dev/assets/guides/search-pokemon-2.png)

        ## [Alternative: Honey Jar](#honey-jar)

        Alternatively, you can also use a **honey jar** in their habitat (collected from flower beds) to
            make them return to it immediately.

Download the Pokodex companion app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pokodex-guide-for-pokopia/id6760185010