The world of Pokémon Legends: Arceus is full of weird and wonderful Pokémon. Some pop up frequently, while others, such as Eevee, are a rare encounter in the world. Yet, there are a few creatures in the Hisui region that are so rare you can only find them in a specific location, after meeting certain regulations, and there’s just one available for you to catch. We’re, of course, talking about legendaries.
However, one member of this esteemed group takes a lot of effort to encounter, and when we say effort, we truly mean it. If there’s one thing all Pokémon fans enjoy, it’s getting their hands on the main legendary associated with the game, and, in this case, it’s Arceus, and that’s why we put together this Pokémon Legends: Arceus how to get Arceus guide. Everything you need to know is here, including the stipulations you must complete for the legendary to appear.
If you’re curious as to what other rare specimens are out there for you to encounter, check out our Pokémon Legends: Arceus legendaries guide, it features creatures such as Dialga, Palkia, the Pokémon of the Lakes, and more. Alternatively, we’ve got a Pokémon Legends: Arceus new Pokémon list if you want to familiarise yourself with all the fresh faces you encounter in the Hisui region.
Without further ado, here’s how to get Arceus in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus how to get Arceus
The short and sweet answer is complete the pokédex. No, we’re not joking. You must finish the entire thing, and meet every Pokémon in the Hisui region for Arceus to grace you with its presence. However, you only need to catch ‘em all – no need to worry about getting all of their pokédex entries to level 10.
Oh, and don’t worry about whether or not you have records from Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Sword, or Shield, as you don’t need to have Shaymin, Darkrai, Phione, or Manaphy to get an audience with Arceus.
Of course, you must also complete all of the main missions except for number 27, but that task involves you catching Arceus. This means finishing the primary storyline, and the exciting few missions after it, wherein you track down all of the remaining plates.
Upon completion of the pokédex, go and speak to Professor Laventon. After talking to him, you get main mission number 27 – The Deified Pokémon. Next, as you probably guessed, you must ascend the mountain in Coronet Highlands again, returning to the Temple of Sinnoh.
Battling Arceus
At this point, you should be well versed in throwing balms at powerful Pokémon, and that’s a good thing, given that’s what you need to do here. Of course, you can weaken it faster by engaging it in a Pokémon battle when you’re able to. Our advice, bring a diverse team with you.
Arceus can change its type in battle, so ensure you have all the primary types covered. That way, you can guarantee you have attacks that are super effective. Furthermore, you don’t need to worry about catching it. Instead, you should focus on winning the battle, as your reward is Arceus offering you a piece of itself, meaning you can always call on it to fight for you.
There you have it, all the steps you must take if you wish to get your hands on Arceus. If you’re still exploring the Hisui region, perhaps our Pokémon Legends: Arceus weather and Pokémon Legends: Arceus evolution items guides will help you out.