Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Connection Orb Recruitment and Expedition Requests
Grow the network, combine compatible requests and rotate available allies.
Edition covered
Original Nintendo 3DS release (2015 Japan/North America, 2016 Europe). Covers the offline adventure; discontinued Internet services are not required for these guides.
Follow the connection web
Recruitment comes from connections rather than a random chance after knocking out a wild Pokémon. A completed request can introduce further Pokémon, so check the newly opened branches after each successful return.
| Method | Where to check | Expected result |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a request | Connection Orb or a town conversation | Requesting Pokémon becomes a friend |
| Talk to a marked resident | Town or buildings | Direct connection may form |
| Befriend a linked Pokémon | New branches in the orb | Additional friends appear |
| Increase Society rank | Expedition progress | New connections unlock |
| Help a travelling Pokémon | Inside a dungeon | A new connection opportunity |
Stack requests on the same route
Several accepted requests can be completed in one dungeon visit. Compare their floors and objectives before entering, then avoid leaving as soon as the earliest task finishes.
| Field | Read for | Planning consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Dungeon | Shared destination | Combine compatible jobs |
| Floor | How far to travel | Carry supplies to the deepest target |
| Objective | Rescue, item or battle task | Bring the right tools |
| Available allies | Who can enter today | Build a reserve team |
Speak to marked town residents
Some connections begin with a conversation, and some Pokémon join without a dungeon mission. Sweep through the current town before paying for travel or setting out on another expedition.
Prepare a second workable team
Powerful recruits may be unavailable on the next outing, and some decline particular dungeons. Keep a backup combination with usable moves and held items instead of planning every expedition around one over-levelled ally.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo instruction manual | csassets.nintendo.com |
| Connection Orb rules | www.serebii.net |