Start Here
Begin your MycoDex journey here. Learn the basics, preview starter-safe specimens, complete the crash course, and unlock your first beginner-friendly Vault-Specimen signal.
Quick Training Path
Use this page in order: preview starter-safe signals, learn the starter loop, complete the crash course, then claim your first stabilized specimen.
Welcome to the Vault
The MycoDex is a living collection game built around Vault-Specimens, starter signals, incubation, currencies, battles, showcases, learning paths, cloning, and marketplace activity. This page keeps the first step simple.
Unlock
Training and Vault Keys can unlock specimens, incubation events, currencies, and MycoDex rewards.
Collect
Each Vault-Specimen can have its own stats, traits, quirks, rarity, size, and collection identity.
Play
Battle, showcase, explore, clone, trade, and build toward rarer shelves once the basics feel familiar.
Starter-Safe Signal Preview
This preview is intentionally limited to the easiest entry-level signals. Bigger chase groups are kept out of this beginner preview so new Myco-Patrons can learn the system without skipping straight to the heavy shelves.
Scarlet Detritus Coil
Origin: Scarlet Soil Myco-Verse
Ability: Compost Pulse
Scarlet Detritus Coil is a common field find millipede Vault-Specimen built around rustcoil armor and detritus engine. Its signature play pattern favors compost pulse before pivoting into scarlet coilguard. It is the MycoVault counterpart of Scarlet Millipede (Trigoniulus corallinus).
SpecimenOS anchor: Scarlet Millipede (Trigoniulus corallinus). Keep factual biology separate from Vault lore.
Phidippus Signal Jumper
Origin: Signal Pounce Myco-Verse
Ability: Signal Pounce
Phidippus Signal Jumper is a separate MycoVault counterpart of Jumping Spider (Phidippus spp.), preserving recognizable biology while expressing a distinct collectible identity and signal style.
Separate biological counterpart created for Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-28D95630. It intentionally shares the supplied real-world biology with other collectibles while retaining a unique MycoVault title, seed key, lore identity, abilities, and visual signal language.
Turkey Tail Shelfstrider
Origin: MycoDex Core Fungal Pantry
Ability: Versicolor Shelfstep
A turkey-tail bracket strider with layered rainbow bands and tiny shelf-legs made for log patrol.
Restored to the core fungi lineup so the MycoDex has a better edible, medicinal, and strange mushroom foundation.
Sandgranary Harvester Ant
Origin: Sandgranary Myco-Verse
Ability: Granary Surge
Sandgranary Harvester is the MycoVault counterpart of Florida Harvester Ant, translating its real-world morphology and ecology into a colony harvester signal specimen while keeping biology and lore clearly separated.
Biological counterpart generated from Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-88EDCAD4. Real-world morphology/ecology follows the supplied biological identity; combat behavior, energy, Myco-Verse geography, and named abilities are fictional MycoVault lore.
American Lady Paintsignal
Origin: Lady Brushline Myco-Verse
Ability: Paintsignal Flash
American Lady Paintsignal is a common field find butterfly Vault-Specimen built around painted eyespot and everlasting memory. Its signature play pattern favors paintsignal flash before pivoting into thistleline pivot. It is the MycoVault counterpart of American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis).
SpecimenOS anchor: American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis). Keep factual biology separate from Vault lore.
Pearl-Gill Moonfan
Origin: MycoDex Core Fungal Pantry
Ability: Pearl Fan Drift
A pale oyster fan specimen whose soft moonlit gills make it a calm collection staple.
Restored to the core fungi lineup so the MycoDex has a better edible, medicinal, and strange mushroom foundation.
Beginner Signal Scan
This scan flashes through simple starter-safe specimens so new Myco-Patrons can feel the MycoDex atmosphere without seeing the advanced chase pool too early.
Passionveil Silverflare
Origin: Suncoast Migration Myco-Verse
Ability: Flamewing Sweep
Passionveil Silverflare is the MycoVault counterpart of Gulf Fritillary, translating its real-world morphology and ecology into a flamewing glider signal specimen while keeping biology and lore clearly separated.
Biological counterpart generated from Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260820-8D2D30D1. Real-world morphology/ecology follows the supplied biological identity; combat behavior, energy, Myco-Verse geography, and named abilities are fictional MycoVault lore.
Strawnest Volva-Rider
Origin: MycoDex Core Fungal Pantry
Ability: Strawnest Roll
A straw-mushroom rider tucked into a little volva nest, built for warm compost corridors.
Restored to the core fungi lineup so the MycoDex has a better edible, medicinal, and strange mushroom foundation.
Portobello Canopyback
Origin: MycoDex Core Fungal Pantry
Ability: Canopyback Guard
A broad-capped portobello tank with a steady canopy shell and dependable earthy defense.
Restored to the core fungi lineup so the MycoDex has a better edible, medicinal, and strange mushroom foundation.
Giltwall Gecko
Origin: Gecko Gildline Myco-Verse
Ability: Wallphase Cling
Giltwall Gecko is a common field find gecko Vault-Specimen built around gilded grip and vertical ghoststep. Its signature play pattern favors wallphase cling before pivoting into golden slipstream. It is the MycoVault counterpart of Golden Gecko (Gekko ulikovskii).
SpecimenOS anchor: Golden Gecko (Gekko ulikovskii). Keep factual biology separate from Vault lore.
American Lady Paintsignal
Origin: Lady Brushline Myco-Verse
Ability: Paintsignal Flash
American Lady Paintsignal is a common field find butterfly Vault-Specimen built around painted eyespot and everlasting memory. Its signature play pattern favors paintsignal flash before pivoting into thistleline pivot. It is the MycoVault counterpart of American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis).
SpecimenOS anchor: American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis). Keep factual biology separate from Vault lore.
Scarlet Detritus Coil
Origin: Scarlet Soil Myco-Verse
Ability: Compost Pulse
Scarlet Detritus Coil is a common field find millipede Vault-Specimen built around rustcoil armor and detritus engine. Its signature play pattern favors compost pulse before pivoting into scarlet coilguard. It is the MycoVault counterpart of Scarlet Millipede (Trigoniulus corallinus).
SpecimenOS anchor: Scarlet Millipede (Trigoniulus corallinus). Keep factual biology separate from Vault lore.
Sandgranary Harvester Ant
Origin: Sandgranary Myco-Verse
Ability: Granary Surge
Sandgranary Harvester is the MycoVault counterpart of Florida Harvester Ant, translating its real-world morphology and ecology into a colony harvester signal specimen while keeping biology and lore clearly separated.
Biological counterpart generated from Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-88EDCAD4. Real-world morphology/ecology follows the supplied biological identity; combat behavior, energy, Myco-Verse geography, and named abilities are fictional MycoVault lore.
Chrysippus Sandtiger
Origin: Amber Tiger Myco-Verse
Ability: Sandtiger Sweep
Chrysippus Sandtiger is a separate MycoVault counterpart of Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus), preserving recognizable real morphology while translating selected traits into original collection and battle lore.
Separate biological counterpart created for Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-437D088C. Established biological identity and morphology are separated from fictional MycoVault abilities, stats, signal effects and Myco-Verse geography.
Phidippus Prism Pouncer
Origin: Prism Pounce Myco-Verse
Ability: Prism Pounce
Phidippus Prism Pouncer is a separate MycoVault counterpart of Jumping Spider (Phidippus spp.), preserving recognizable real morphology while translating selected traits into original collection and battle lore.
Separate biological counterpart created for Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-E9B4DA43. Established biological identity and morphology are separated from fictional MycoVault abilities, stats, signal effects and Myco-Verse geography.
Noctuid Nightveil
Origin: Nocturne Veil Myco-Verse
Ability: Nightveil Fold
Noctuid Nightveil is a separate MycoVault counterpart of Owlet Moth (Noctuidae sp.), preserving recognizable real morphology while translating selected traits into original collection and battle lore.
Separate biological counterpart created for Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-5B0915B0. Established biological identity and morphology are separated from fictional MycoVault abilities, stats, signal effects and Myco-Verse geography.
Buckeye Ocularchime
Origin: Buckeye Ocular Myco-Verse
Ability: Ocularchime Burst
Buckeye Ocularchime is a common field find butterfly Vault-Specimen built around ocular ringflash and groundline pattern. Its signature play pattern favors ocularchime burst before pivoting into false-gaze ward. It is the MycoVault counterpart of Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia).
SpecimenOS anchor: Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia). Keep factual biology separate from Vault lore.
Turkey Tail Shelfstrider
Origin: MycoDex Core Fungal Pantry
Ability: Versicolor Shelfstep
A turkey-tail bracket strider with layered rainbow bands and tiny shelf-legs made for log patrol.
Restored to the core fungi lineup so the MycoDex has a better edible, medicinal, and strange mushroom foundation.
Phidippus Signal Jumper
Origin: Signal Pounce Myco-Verse
Ability: Signal Pounce
Phidippus Signal Jumper is a separate MycoVault counterpart of Jumping Spider (Phidippus spp.), preserving recognizable biology while expressing a distinct collectible identity and signal style.
Separate biological counterpart created for Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-28D95630. It intentionally shares the supplied real-world biology with other collectibles while retaining a unique MycoVault title, seed key, lore identity, abilities, and visual signal language.
Pearl-Gill Moonfan
Origin: MycoDex Core Fungal Pantry
Ability: Pearl Fan Drift
A pale oyster fan specimen whose soft moonlit gills make it a calm collection staple.
Restored to the core fungi lineup so the MycoDex has a better edible, medicinal, and strange mushroom foundation.
Cloudless Sulphur Sunstream
Origin: Sulphur Sunline Myco-Verse
Ability: Sunstream Dash
Cloudless Sulphur Sunstream is a common field find butterfly Vault-Specimen built around sunstream yellow and senna memory. Its signature play pattern favors sunstream dash before pivoting into goldveil lift. It is the MycoVault counterpart of Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae).
SpecimenOS anchor: Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae). Keep factual biology separate from Vault lore.
Blomfild Emberbeauty
Origin: Embercanopy Myco-Verse
Ability: Beautyflare Sweep
Blomfild Emberbeauty is a separate MycoVault counterpart of Blomfild's Beauty (Smyrna blomfildia blomfildia), preserving recognizable real morphology while translating selected traits into original collection and battle lore.
Separate biological counterpart created for Forge request MV-FORGE-REQ-20260824-BCA0DF1B. Established biological identity and morphology are separated from fictional MycoVault abilities, stats, signal effects and Myco-Verse geography.
How Training Works
Training is your first tiny mission. It teaches the basic loop, grants one beginner-friendly starter, and introduces incubation.
Your First Mission
- Learn the basics. Vault-Specimens are collectible creatures and entities unlocked through training, Vault Keys, capsules, events, and missions.
- Receive a random starter signal. Training grants one beginner-friendly Vault-Specimen from the entry-level pool.
- Watch it stabilize. Your starter enters a short one-minute incubation so you can see how reservoir countdowns work.
- Claim your specimen. Once stabilized, it joins My MycoDex and becomes part of your collection.
- Choose your next path. Collect, showcase, battle, explore discovery missions, or redeem more Vault Keys.
One-Minute Incubation
Training introduces incubation in the safest way possible. A short starter countdown teaches you that some specimen signals need time before they fully stabilize.
Your starter specimen enters the reservoir, stabilizes for one minute, then becomes claimable. This helps you understand incubation before redeeming bigger packs or rarer codes.
What You Need to Know Before You Play
This is the quick version. The full MycoDex Guide goes deeper, but these basics are enough to start.
Begin Crash Course
Start your first MycoDex training sequence. When completed for the first time, you receive one random beginner-friendly Vault-Specimen signal and begin the starter stabilization process.
MycoVault Sign-In Required
Sign in with the Myco-Patron account connected to this collection to use Start Here.
Where to Go Next
Once your starter specimen is stabilized, use these pages to continue your journey.