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Overview

Smelting is the process of converting raw ores into refined ingots and other processed materials in Pokemon Pokopia. There are two distinct types of furnaces in the game: the Smelting Furnace for material processing and the Power Furnace (Generator) for producing electricity. This guide covers the Smelting Furnace and its role in material processing.

Smelting Furnace

The Smelting Furnace is a crafting station that uses a Pokemon with the Burn specialty to heat raw ores into refined ingots. To smelt materials:

1. Place raw ore near the Smelting Furnace.

2. Lead a Pokemon with the Burn specialty (such as Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Torchic, or Combusken) to the furnace.

3. The Burn Pokemon will heat the ore, converting it into refined ingots.

The Smelting Furnace needs power to operate. Connect it to a power grid using a Pokemon with the Generate specialty, or place it near a windmill or waterwheel.

Ore to Ingot Conversion

Finding Ores

Iron Ore is the most common ore and is found primarily in Rocky Ridges. Iron Ore blocks can be identified by the silver nuggets visible on dark rock. To break Iron Ore blocks, players need to power up Rock Smash by eating Hamburger Steak, which upgrades the move to break through all materials including stone and steel.

Copper Ore blocks are found around the mine entrance north of the Pokemon Center in Rocky Ridges. Gold Ore is rare and primarily found in Sparkling Skylands. Pokemetal deposits are located in Sparkling Skylands near waterfalls, including next to the waterfall on the Pokemon Center island and behind the Tinkmaster's tower.

Power Furnace (Generator)

The Power Furnace (also called the Furnace Generator) is a completely separate item from the Smelting Furnace. It burns fuel (wood or coal) to generate electricity, producing approximately 15 to 25 power units. Power is distributed through Utility Poles or Wireless Power Transmitters to operate lamps, machines, and other electrical appliances.

Tinkgears

Iron Ingots have an additional use beyond standard crafting: Tinkmaster can convert 1 Iron Ingot into 3 Tinkgears, a special late-game material required for advanced structures like the Lift platform and other major building projects in Sparkling Skylands.

Tips

• Always eat Hamburger Steak before mining runs to ensure Rock Smash can break ore blocks.

• Set up a dedicated smelting area near your mining spot with a Smelting Furnace, Storage Box, and a Burn-specialty Pokemon.

• Prioritize Iron Ore early, as Iron Ingots are needed for Tinkgears and many late-game recipes.

• The Power Furnace is useful in areas without natural power sources like windmills or waterwheels.