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"Monster Hunter Wilds: Guide to Earning the A Prize Held High Trophy"

Author:Kristen Update:May 25,2025

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, there's a world of activities beyond just hunting the largest beasts. If you're aiming to unlock the A Prize Held High trophy or achievement, here's your guide to success.

How To Unlock the A Prize Held High Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds

The trophy description might lead you to think it involves dragons or wyverns, but the actual target is the elusive Curioshell Crab, which you can capture using the Capture Net.

Finding the best spots for this creature can be challenging as it appears across various maps. Our most reliable method involves heading to the Scarlet Forest. Start from the base camp and navigate to Area 6: Flowering Rocks pop-up camp, located between Areas 2 and 6.

A Prize Held High Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds Image Source: Capcom via The Escapist

Once at Flowering Rocks, scan the nearby puddle of water, a prime spawning spot for the Curioshell Crab. If it's not immediately visible, Alma can help. She'll mention if a creature nearby is holding something, indicating a Curioshell Crab's presence.

Equip your Capture Net, aim carefully until the reticle turns orange, and fire to capture the crab. A successful capture will reward you with both a Curioshell Crab and an Ancient Wyvern Coin.

The Curioshell Crab moves quickly, so anticipate its path and aim ahead to net it successfully. Other promising locations include Area 13 of the Windward Plains and Area 8 of the Scarlet Forest, though it might appear in other areas as well.

That's all you need to know about securing the A Prize Held High trophy or achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and guides, visit The Escapist.

*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*