In Monster Hunter Rise, you initially create one Palico to accompany you alongside a Palamute. You can make other palicoes after character creation by going to the Buddy Plaza and scouting and hire up to 35 Palicoes.

Palicoes are reliable comrades while out on the hunt. They’ll support you in numerous ways during quests, from attacking monsters to utilizing useful gadgets. They can also be sent out in Mewocenaries expeditions to get you loot, and trained at the Buddy Dojo while idle.