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How to Catch a Coelacanth in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

We have everything you need to know to catch the rare Coelacanth in Animal Crossing: New Horizons covered for you.
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The world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a wide range of rare animals that players can encounter and catch. One of these unique creatures is the fish called Coelacanth. Players will find that some specific requirements must be met if players want to be able to catch a Coelacanth in the high-profile game. Fortunately, we have everything you need to know about obtaining this rare fish covered for you.  

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How to Catch a Coelacanth in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Now, the most critical aspect of players having the ability to catch a Coelacanth is that the fish only spawns in its home of the sea when it is raining. Players will have to wait until a downpour is happening to have a chance of getting this rare aquatic creature. 

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Luckily, the spawn schedule of this creature is for every month of the year and at any time of the day. This schedule is for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The only thing players have to wait for is some rain to come to their island to have an opportunity to catch a Coelacanth. 

It is a large fish, which means players will need to look out for the large shadows in the sea when it is raining to have the best chance of getting this fish. Individuals who obtain this creature will be pleased, considering that it is worth a total of 15,000 Bells. 

We wish you the best of luck in your quest to catch a Coelacanth! Let us know how it goes over on Facebook and Twitter! You can grab yourself a copy of the latest entry in the fan-favorite Nintendo franchise and support Prima Games at the same time by purchasing Animal Crossing: New Horizons through this link.


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