Poundmates are strong and special alliles that help out in battles for a fee in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8). Read on and see the full list of Poundmates, what Poundmates is and how to unlock it, and whether you should be using Poundmates frequently!

List of All Poundmates

Postmate	Skill and Effect	How to Unlock
Chitose Buster Holmes	Gauntlet Rush: Deals 150 base blunt damage in a straight line for 3 turns. May inflict Stun. With Benefits: Increases damage by 250.	Complete Substory 4
Nathan	Path of the Warrior: 200 base blade damage on a single enemy for 3 turns.	Complete Substory 15
Bony Kashiwa	Stuntkiller Salvo: 3 takes of 150 base fire damage to all enemies.	Complete Substory 27
Gondawara	Big Baby Blues: Deal 150 base magic damage to all enemies 3 times. May inflict Fear.	Complete Substory 24
Charlie	The Gig is Up: Deal 100 base blunt damage to all enemies while healing 100 HP to your party. With Benefits: Add about 150 damage and 150 HP recovery.	Complete Substory 3
Mameoka	Espresso Express: Heal 300 HP to one ally for 3 turns.	Complete Substory 22
Pocket Circuit Fighter	Pocket Surfing: 3 laps of 200 base blunt damage in a straight line.	TBD
Kazami Evolution	Temptuous Tempest: Deal 1000 base water damage to all enemies. It doesn't cost a turn.	Complete Substory 13
Sojimaru Flying Beta Max	Doomsday Drop: Deal 1000 base lightning damage to the enemy party. Doesn't cost a turn.	Complete Substory 30
Nancy and Olivia	Pincer Pandemonium: Deal 1000 base blade damage to all enemies. May inflict Poison. It doesn't cost a turn. With Benefits: Increases damage to about 1500.	Complete Substory 10
Sotaro Komaki	Komaki Finisher - Heaven's Gate: Deal 1000 base blunt damage to all enemies. May inflict Stun. It doesn't cost a turn.	TBD
Yuki and Kuyuki	Four Shine Fever: Deals 1000 base blunt damage to all enemies and boosts the Attack of your whole party. It doesn't cause a turn.	TBD
Kazuki and Yuya	Alluring Toast: Deals 1000 base blunt damage to all enemies and boosts the Magic of your whole party. It doesn't cause a turn.	TBD
	Crooked Cokoing: Heals 1000 HP to all allies and greatly increases their Defense and Willpower.It doesn't cause a turn.	TBD
Revolve Bartender	Eviscerating Enka: Deals 2000 base bullet damage to all enemies. It doesn't cost a turn.	TBD
Asakura	Urban Hospitality: Deal 2000 base blunt damage to opponents. May KO enemies instantly!	Complete Substory 46
Kaoru Sayama	Yakuza Crackdown: Deal 2000 base blade damage to all enemies and may cause them to be Silenced. It doesn't cost a turn.	TBD
Shun Akiyama	Millionaire Strike: Deal 2000 base blunt damage to all enemies and may cause them to be Charmed. It doesn't cost a turn.	TBD
Makoto Date	Do or Dive: Deal 2000 base fire damage to all enemies. It Doesn't cost a turn.	TBD

Should You Use Poundmates?

Not Recommended for Early to Mid Game

Because of the high costs of using Poundmates, it is better to use your money in buying items and equipping your character with gear and weapons to make them stronger during the early to mid game.

6 Beginner Tips and Tricks in the Early Game

Use Poundmates in Boss Battles

If you have enough money to avail a Poundmate's services, it is recommended to get them to help out during boss battles. Poundmates have high stats that can turn the tide of battles!

Money Farming Guide: How to Get Money Fast

How to Unlock Poundmates

Unlocked in Substory 4 of Chapter 3

Access to Poundmates is unlocked during Substory 4 of Chapter 3. You'll be forced to select the Poundmates app to use against Threatening Men to introduce the mechanic to you.

Substory 4: Busted! Guide and Rewards

What is Poundmates

Summon an Ally to Help During Battle

Poundmates is a mechanic that allows you to summon an ally to help out during battles for a fee.

Can Only Use Poundmates During Kasuga or Kiryu's Turns

Poundmates can only be accessed during Kasuga or Kiryu's turns. You'll have to wait until it's their turn to summon powerful allies!

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