How to Get All Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Arceus features several Legendary Pokemon that you can catch throughout the game. True to their status, they are among the most powerful Pokemon you can obtain and are essential if you want to complete the Hisui Pokedex.
List of All Legendary Pokemon
Below is a list of all Legendary Pokemon, including each Pokemon’s type, category, description, mission and request encountered, location, and conditions to make them appear in the game. Note that some Legendary Pokemon in this list require you to beat the main story first.
Dialga and Palkia
| Dialga | Palkia |
|---|---|
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| Lv. | Lv. |
| ? | ? |
| Type | Type |
| Steel/Dragon | Water/Dragon |
| Category | Category |
| Temporal Pokemon | Spatial Pokemon |
| Description | Description |
| This Pokemon is revered as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Dialga was what caused the vast river of time to begin flowing in our world. | This Pokemon is feared as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Palkia was what caused the walls of our world to disappear, creating a sky that spans for infinity. |
| Mission Encountered | Mission Encountered |
| ? | ? |
How to get Dialga and Palkia
Both Dialga and Palkia can be caught during the game’s main story. Depending on whose help you ask for during the main mission Disaster Looming, you will either get Dialga or Palkia first. Asking Adaman to accompany you to the three lakes lets you obtain Dialga first, while choosing Irida allows you to get Palkia first. Either way, you will always get both Pokemon at the end of the game.
Obtainable Items (Dialga)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| ? | ? |
Obtainable Items (Palkia)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| ? | ? |
Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf
| Uxie | Mesprit | Azelf |
|---|---|---|
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| Lv. | Lv. | Lv. |
| ? | ? | ? |
| Type | Type | Type |
| Psychic | Psychic | Psychic |
| Category | Category | Category |
| Knowledge Pokemon | Emotion Pokemon | Willpower Pokemon |
| Description | Description | Description |
| A Pokemon feared but also respected for stealing away the memories of evildoers. I have found records that suggest Uxie holds dominion over knowledge. | Known as the Being of Emotion. In legend, this Pokemon was feared, as any who showed disrespect would have their emotions thrown into disarray. | The dreaded Being of Willpower. Legends tell of this Pokémon manipulating the will of its adversaries and turning them into puppets of its own. |
| Mission Encountered | Mission Encountered | Mission Encountered |
| The Plate of the Lakes | The Plate of the Lakes | The Plate of the Lakes |
The trio of Legendary Psychic Pokemon can be found at different locations once you have cleared the main story. Follow Volo to Cogita’s house at the Ancient Retreat and talk to her to unlock The Plate of the Lakes post-game mission.
To catch Mesprit, go to Lake Verity in Obsidian Fieldlands and defeat or catch the Alpha Goodra to obtain a piece of the Red Chain. Then, head to Lake Acuity in Alabaster Icelands and defeat or catch the Alpha Zoroark there. When Uxie asks you a question, answer with 60131 to get the next piece of the Red Chain. Finally, go to Lake Valor in Crimson Mirelands and defeat or catch the Alpha Qwilfish. When Azelf appears and ask you to hit it with balms, do so without giving up. You will eventually get the last piece of the Red Chain from it.
Once you have finished reassembling the Red Chain, you will be able to catch each of the Legendary Psychic Pokemon at their respective cave lairs.
Heatran
| Heatran |
|---|
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| Lv. |
| ? |
| Type |
| Fire/Steel |
| Category |
| Lava Dome Pokemon |
| Description |
| Stories tell of this Pokemon being birthed from the boiling magma within Mount Coronet. Its molten-steel body holds many mysteries. |
| Mission Encountered |
| The Plate of Firespit Island |
Heatran is also encountered after beating the game. Head to the Ancient Retreat and talk to Cogita again to begin the post-game mission The Plate of Firespit Island.
Afterwards, go to Firespit Island of Cobalt Coastlands. Enter the cave of the volcano to the northwest.
Heatran will have a flaming barrier when you first encounter it in the cave. Use mud balls found on the ground to disable its shield which will allow you to engage it in battle to catch it.
Cresselia
| Cresselia |
|---|
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| Lv. |
| ? |
| Type |
| Psychic |
| Category |
| Lunar Pokemon |
| Description |
| Cresselia is reminiscent of the crescent moon. It leaves a brilliant line of light in its wake as it flies across the night sky. I daresay it resembles the heavenly maiden who created the Milky Way. |
| Mission Encountered |
| The Plate of Moonview Arena |
To catch Cresselia, speak with Cogita again at the Ancient Retreat to begin the post-game mission The Plate of Moonview Arena. As the quest’s name suggests, Cresselia is found at Moonview Arena of Cobalt Coastlands. When you try to approach the Pokemon, it will radiate an aura that will disorient you. Wait for the aura to dissipate before engaging her in battle to catch her.
Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus
| Landorus | Thundurus | Tornadus |
|---|---|---|
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| Lv. | Lv. | Lv. |
| ? | ? | ? |
| Type | Type | Type |
| Ground/Flying | Electric/Flying | Flying |
| Category | Category | Category |
| Abundance Pokemon | Bolt Strike Pokemon | Willpower Pokemon |
| Description | Description | Description |
| When the incarnations of wind and of lightning clash, Landorus arrives to quell the conflict. After the tempests and thunderbolts abate, the land is sure to be blessed with bountiful harvests. | They say this wielder of electricity has waged war with its nemesis, Tornadus, since time immemorial. The lightning bolts it hurls pierce the very earth and enrich the soil. | This storm-stirring Pokemon is said to cause the seasons to turn by whipping up the air. I suspect its humanlike form to be a false one. |
| Request Encountered | Request Encountered | Request Encountered |
| The Incarnate Force of Hisui | The Incarnate Force of Hisui | The Incarnate Force of Hisui |
The three Legendary Genie Pokemon are encountered during the post-game request The Incarnate Forces of Hisui. To unlock this request, you must clear the post-game mission Seeking the Remaining Plates. Afterwards, head to the Galaxy Team’s request board to find this request.
Landorus can be found in Ramanas Island of Obsidian Fieldlands. Thundurus, meanwhile, is located in Cobalt Coastlands near the camp by the water during heavy rain. Lastly, Tornadus is found in Alabaster Icelands during a blizzard.
Enamorus
| Enamorus |
|---|
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| Lv. |
| ? |
| Type |
| Fairy/Flying |
| Category |
| Love-Hate Pokemon |
| Description |
| When it flies to this land from across the sea, the bitter winter comes to an end. According to legend, this Pokemon’s love gives rise to the budding of fresh life across Hisui. |
| Request Encountered |
| The Incarnate Forces of Hisui |
After catching Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus, speak to Cogita at the Ancient Retreat. This will allow you to catch Enamorus at the Scarlet Bog of Crimson Mirelands.
Once you have obtained all Legendary Genie Pokemon, speak to Cogita again to get the Reveal Glass key item which lets you transform Landorus, Thundurus, Tornadus, and Enamorus into their respective Therian Formes.
Giratina
| Giratina |
|---|
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| Lv. |
| 70 |
| Type |
| Ghost/Dragon |
| Category |
| Renegade Pokemon |
| Description |
| There is one Hisuian verse that tells of a powerful light creating a deep shadow. I imagine that this deep shadow is Giratina. |
| Request Encountered |
| On the Trail of Giratina |
How to Get Giratina
Giratina can be found during the post-game request On the Trail of Giratina which is accessed at the Galaxy Team HQ’s request board. The Legendary Pokemon is in Turnback Cave of Cobalt Coastlands upon clearing the post-game mission Seeking the Remaining Plates. Note that this requires you to defeat Volo who himself will use the Lv. 70 Giratina (Altered Forme) against you in battle.
Obtainable Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Griseous Core | When used on Giratina, this large, glowing gem wells with power and allows the Pokemon to change form. |
Arceus
| Arceus |
|---|
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| Lv. |
| ? |
| Type |
| Normal |
| Category |
| Alpha Pokemon |
| Description |
| It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokemon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things. |
| Mission Encountered |
| The Deified Pokemon |
How to get Arceus
Arceus can only be obtained after clearing the post-game mission Seeking the Remaining Plates. After acquiring the Azure Flute, you must catch all 242 Pokemon in the Pokedex (with the exception of Darkrai and Shaymin). Then, head to the dais at the Temple of Sinnoh and use the Azure Flute to summon Arceus, allowing you to battle and acquire it.
Similar to Frenzied Pokemon battles, you will need to deplete Arceus’ boss gauge by throwing Mysterious Balms at it while avoiding it relentless barrage of attacks.
Obtainable Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Legend Plate | A stone tablet imbued with the essence of all creation. When used on a certain Pokemon, it allows that Pokemon to gain the power of every type there is. |
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