If you’re on a quest to catch every Secret fish in Fisch, brace yourself for a formidable challenge presented by the Phantom Koi. This remarkable fish, identifiable by its striking orange fins and tail, is among the game’s most coveted species, prized for its distinctive appearance and the rewards it provides. To encounter this fish, you’ll need a combination of fortune and skill to successfully reel it in. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to locate and catch the Phantom Koi, covering the ideal locations and the best bait to use.
Location of the Phantom Koi
You will find the Phantom Koi in a solitary location: the Isle of New Beginnings, which is situated in the Second Sea. This is the exclusive area where you can catch this fish, so ensure you arrive equipped with the appropriate bait and at the right time.
The appearance of the Phantom Koi is limited to very specific circumstances:
- Time of Day: Only appears during the daytime
- Weather: Must be foggy
- Season: Autumn
These strict conditions require you to monitor both the in-game weather and the seasonal changes closely, ready to take action when everything aligns. Utilizing the Smokescreen totem can create foggy weather, while the Sundial totem allows you to adjust the day-night cycle, so you simply need to remain aware of the seasonal transitions. Additionally, be sure to have multiple stacked Luck boosts to enhance your chances of encountering this fish.
To attract the Phantom Koi, you must bait it using Luminous Larva, which is its favored food source. You can obtain this bait from a Tropical Bait Crate found in the waters of the Second Sea.
Here are the stats associated with the Luminous Larva:
- Resilience: +50%
- Lure Speed: +10%
- Preferred Luck: +200%
- Universal Luck: +175%
Once hooked, the Phantom Koi will put up a fierce fight. It exhibits quick, erratic movements with a challenging reeling progress of -85%, so make sure to use the highest-tier rod you possess, equipped with excellent resilience and control.
The size of the Phantom Koi is quite variable, ranging from approximately 200 kg to an astonishing 7,000+ kg. Its considerable size translates to impressive value, yielding around 9,500 C$ on average per catch, along with 6,660 XP for successful captures.