Pokémon Legends: Arceus for Switch takes players back in time 100 years to the Sinnoh region — most recently seen in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl — then known as Hisui. This latest entry in the monster-catching franchise charges you with assembling Sinnoh's first ever Pokédex in a sprawling open-world adventure which marks a new direction for the mainline Pokémon series.
As you'd expect there are plenty of Pokémon to catch and much more awaiting keen Pokémon Trainers in this game.If you're having trouble knowing what to do or where to go next — or perhaps you need guidance for a particularly difficult Pokémon battle, our selection of Pokémon Legends: Arceus guides below are here to help.
If you don't own the game yet, check out our review where we called it "one of the greatest Pokémon games ever", plus our guide on Where To Buy Pokémon Legends: Arceus On Nintendo Switch.
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Walkthrough
Getting started
Here you'll find tips for getting off on the right foot, with advice on how to make good choices from the beginning of your Pokémon Legends: Arceus adventure.
- How To Swap Pokémon
- How To Turn On Gyro Controls
- How To Unlock The Mystery Gift Function
- Full List Of Mystery Gift Codes
- How To Change Pokémon Forms
- How To Break Cracked Rocks
How to get specific Pokémon
In these guides we detail how to get specific mons as you journey through the regions of 'ye olde' Sinnoh — perhaps rare or difficult-to-find Pokémon, or ones that can only be caught when specific conditions are met.
- Complete Hisui Pokédex List And Pokémon Locations
- Unown Locations - Where To Find Every Unown
- Where To Find The Other Starters
- Where To Find The Sinnoh Starters
- How To Get Every Eeveelution (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, And Sylveon)
- How To Catch Darkrai
- How To Catch Shaymin
- Where To Find Hisuian Zorua
- Where To Find Hisuian Growlithe
- Where To Find Hisuian Electrode
- How To Get Sneasler
- How To Get Kleavor
- How To Get Wyrdeer
- How To Get Alolan Vulpix
- How To Catch Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus
- How To Catch The New Legendary Pokémon
- How To Catch Arceus
- How To Get Shiny Pokémon
- Every New Evolution Method
- Every Alpha Pokémon - Alpha Pokémon Maps
- Every Rare Space-Time Distortion Pokémon
Where to find items and manage resources, and how things work
In these guides we provide instructions on exactly where to find specific items and how to acquire and make the most of your resources in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, plus exactly how certain mechanics and areas work.
- How To Increase Your Bag Size And Carry More Items
- Where To Buy Every Evolution Item, Complete Price List
- Ginkgo Guild Item List And Prices
Story and Side Quests
Here we cover specific quests and missions in the game, including how to access and complete them.
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus: 'The Sea Legend' Guide
- Wisp Locations - 'Apparitions In The Night' Mission Guide
- Alolan Vulpix Locations - 'Snow-White Vulpix In The Snow' Map
- How To Defeat Volo
Pokémon Legends: Arceus FAQ and General Info
Here's where you'll find little random guides on little random topics.
That's all for now folks! We hope these guides helped you in your time of need. We'll be updating and adding more Arceus guides over the launch period in an effort to catch 'em all, so stay tuned.
Comments (6)
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the pollsArceus!Damn can the game be out for a whole day b4 we're releasing guides?
@ThomastheDankEngine am guessing you can only use the one like with all the others.
Is there anyway of downloading saves data from Pokemon games you don't own to get the event exclusive pokemon? On a Switch that ISNT running CFW of course. The only Switch save I have is for Pokemon Sword, I never got Go! Or Pearl/Diamond. I'm guessing there isn't a way of doing it but thought it doesn't hurt to ask, there's always someone more knowledgeable out there.
Thank you for the reply @shinesprites Unfortunately I have no friends so this isn't possible. Ah well, I dont think I'm missing too much or anything game changing. Thanks again.
Is there a way for me to see if a Pokémon has an evolution in the game? Cause I'm working on Onix and I know he's got a second form. But I don't know if that's in the game. And the Pokédex doesn't show any indication if a Pokémon has an evolution or not.
Any ideas how I could see this without having to do extensive googling?
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