- Total Dalmatians: 99 puppies scattered in 33 treasure chests across worlds.
- Rewards: Essential items like Curaga Gummi, Torn Pages, and the Thundaga ability.
- Secret Ending: Required to unlock the secret ending at the end of the game.
- Tracking: Check your Journal in the pause menu to track found puppies.
- Delivery: Return puppies to the Dalmatians' House in Traverse Town's 2nd District.
Dalmatian Locations Overview
The Dalmatians are separated into groups of three inside red, blue, or green treasure chests. Finding them often requires specific abilities like High Jump, Glide, or Trinity Marks. Below is a comprehensive list of all 33 locations.
Video Highlights:
- Visual guide for all 99 Dalmatian locations.
- Tips for accessing difficult chests in Monstro and Hollow Bastion.
- Instructions for unlocking secret rooms in Wonderland and Agrabah.
Some chests are only accessible after sealing the Keyhole of that world or obtaining specific abilities from the story progression. If a chest is missing, come back later in the game.
Traverse Town & Wonderland
Traverse Town and Wonderland hold the first sets of Dalmatians. While some are available immediately, others require the Glide ability or specific Trinity Marks.
| World | Dalmatians # | Location & Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse Town | 1, 2, 3 | Mystical House (Island in the water). Requires Glide to reach the island. |
| Traverse Town | 4, 5, 6 | 1st District Alleyway. Activate the Red Trinity behind the Item Shop. |
| Traverse Town | 7, 8, 9 | Accessory Shop. Activate the Green Trinity (requires sealing Keyhole) to access the Moogle Shop. Chest is upstairs. |
| Traverse Town | 10, 11, 12 | Secret Waterway. Located at the bottom of the stairs. |
| Wonderland | 13, 14, 15 | Queen's Castle. Enter the Lotus Forest, turn left into the castle, and go straight to the blue chest. |
| Wonderland | 16, 17, 18 | Lotus Forest. Use mushrooms to reach the high platform on the right. |
| Wonderland | 19, 20, 21 | Lotus Forest. High jump or Glide up to the Tea Party Garden area. |
| Wonderland | 58, 59, 60 | Lotus Forest Bazaar. Enter via the hidden painting (light torches, defeat enemies, cast Thunder on flowers). |
Use the Journal in the pause menu to see which numbers you have found. Paw prints indicate discovered groups.
Olympus Coliseum & Deep Jungle
These worlds feature verticality and hidden switches. The High Jump ability is crucial here for several chests.
| World | Dalmatians # | Location & Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Olympus Coliseum | 22, 23, 24 | Entrance. Activate the Blue Trinity in front of the statue. |
| Deep Jungle | 25, 26, 27 | Hippos Lagoon. Jump across the hippos. Easier with Glide or High Jump. |
| Deep Jungle | 28, 29, 30 | Vines Area. Swing across vines to the bush platforms. |
| Deep Jungle | 31, 32, 33 | Waterfall. Climb vines to the platform behind the waterfall. |
| Deep Jungle | 34, 35, 36 | Camp. Activate the Blue Trinity near the table. |
| Agrabah | 43, 44, 45 | Ship Hold. Activate the White Trinity at the back of the ship. |
In the Camp, ensure you do not accidentally trigger the Clayton boss fight before collecting the chest if you are early in the game, though it remains accessible after.
Agrabah & Monstro
Agrabah requires the High Jump ability to fully explore the secret chambers. Monstro is a maze-like area requiring specific navigation paths.
Agrabah Secret Chambers
For Dalmatians 46, 47, 48, enter the Relic Chamber via the lift in the Alley. Touch the statue to open a passage. You must have High Jump to enter the hidden room in the ceiling of the Sand Chamber.
Cave of Wonders
For Dalmatians 49, 50, 51, Glide to the platform in the entrance. For 52, 53, 54, use High Jump to reach the upper ledge in the Palace Gates.
Monstro Navigation
Monstro contains three sets. For 55, 56, 57, go Mouth -> Chamber 1 -> Chamber 2 -> Chamber 3 (Left). Defeat enemies to unlock the chest.
Monstro Depths
For 76, 77, 78, go Mouth -> Chamber 1 -> Chamber 3 -> Chamber 6. For 79, 80, 81, go Mouth -> Chamber 1 -> Chamber 3 -> Chamber 2 -> Chamber 5 (defeat enemies, break barrel).
Hollow Bastion & Halloween Town
The late-game areas contain some of the most complex puzzles, including library puzzles and gravity spells.
| World | Dalmatians # | Location & Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Hollow Bastion | 61, 62, 63 | Grand Hall. High jump to the ledge on the left. |
| Halloween Town | 64, 65, 66 | Moonlight Hill. Examine the Christmas Tree door (requires sealing Keyhole). |
| Halloween Town | 67, 68, 69 | Moonlight Hill. Activate the White Trinity. |
| Halloween Town | 70, 71, 72 | Guillotine Square. High jump to the ledge, then Glide into the pumpkin's mouth. |
| Neverland | 82, 83, 84 | Hold. Fly to the topmost platform. |
| Neverland | 88, 89, 90 | Captain's Cabin. Green chest next to the bed. |
| Hollow Bastion | 91, 92, 93 | Rising Falls. Located on a high platform. |
| Hollow Bastion | 97, 98, 99 | Library. Complete the library puzzle to enter the hidden area. Cast Gravity on the floating chest. |
Collecting all puppies is a requirement for unlocking the secret ending video. Ensure you also seal all Keyholes and complete the Hades Cup.
Rewards Checklist
Returning puppies to the Dalmatians' House in Traverse Town yields incremental rewards. Here is the progression list.
Reward Milestones:
- 12 Puppies: Curaga Gummi
- 21 Puppies: Firaga Gummi
- 30 Puppies: Thundaga Gummi
- 42 Puppies: Mythril Shard
- 51 Puppies: Torn Page (plus Mythril)
- 60 Puppies: Mega-Ether
- 72 Puppies: Orichalcum
- 81 Puppies: Ultima Gummi
- 90 Puppies: Torn Page
- 99 Puppies: All Gummi Pieces & Aerora Upgrade
Early Game
- Curaga Gummi (12)
- Firaga Gummi (21)
- Thundaga Gummi (30)
Mid Game
- Mythril Shard (42)
- Torn Page (51)
- Mega-Ether (60)
Late Game
- Orichalcum (72)
- Ultima Gummi (81)
- Aerora Upgrade (99)
FAQ
Q: Do I need to find all 99 Dalmatians to beat the game?
No, they are optional for the main story. However, finding them is required to unlock the secret ending and provides valuable synthesis items like Orichalcum.
Q: What happens if I miss a chest in a boss room?
Most chests remain accessible after defeating the boss. For example, in Oogie Boogie's Manor, you can still return to the room to get the chest even after he is defeated.
Q: Where is the Dalmatians' House?
It is located in the **Second District** of Traverse Town, in the alley near the hotel entrance.
Q: Can I get Dalmatians before I learn Glide?
Yes, many chests are accessible early. However, specific chests like #1-3 in Traverse Town and #19-21 in Wonderland require Glide or High Jump, so you must return later.