Pokemon Legends: Arceus

How to Level Up Fast: EXP Farming Guide

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Level up fast by catching and defeating Pokemon in the wild and participating in Pokemon battles with other trainers. Read on to learn how to level up fast during the early, mid, and post game in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

How to Level Up Fast - Early Game

Catch or Defeat Level 20 Beautifly in Obsidian Fieldlands

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A quick way to raise your Pokemon's levels early on is to catch or defeat the Level 20 Beautifly that are found in the Floaro Gardens area of Obsidian Fieldlands. Other Pokemon in the area are at comparatively lower levels, so this a great way to get an early boost in EXP.

Beautifly will only appear during daytime, so go back to the Base Camp and rest until morning if it is currently nighttime, as Dustox will spawn instead.

Engage in battle to get more EXP

You will be rewarded with more experience points if you start an encounter with Beautifly compared to just catching it without starting a battle. When you spot a Beautifly, throw one of your Pokemon to battle it.

After doing so, you can either defeat it or catch it.

Throwing a Poke Ball (no battle) Catching or defeating in battle
Catching without Battling
+421 EXP
Battling or catching
+935 EXP

Send out Pokemon you want to level up

Pokemon which participate in the battle directly will receive twice as much EXP, so be sure to send out the Pokemon you're aiming to level up to help it get as much EXP as possible. The table below shows the results for each, with Zubat used as a sample.

Joined the battle Did not join battle
Entire party participating
Zubat gains 935 EXP
Party did not participate
Zubat only gains 496 EXP

Start the battle from behind

Catching Beautifly Unaware

If you sneak up behind Beautifly and throw a Pokemon on its back, you can get an extra turn at the start as it will be caught unaware.

Doing this will allow weaker Pokemon to participate in battle without taking attacks from Beautifly.

Use Rock-type attacks to defeat it

# Pokemon Type
267 Beautifly ImageBeautifly
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon

Beautifly's Bug and Flying typing makes it 4x weak to Rock-type attacks. You can use Geodude or Bibarel and their Rock-type moves to knock out Beautifly easily.

Follow route to collect materials

While farming Beauitfly for EXP, you can follow the route on the path above to farm several Apricorns and Tumblestones. These materials can be used to craft Poke Balls, so you'll need plenty of them in the long run.

How to Level Up Fast - Mid Game

Catch or Defeat Level 40 Kricketune in Crimson Mirelands

Crimson Mirelands Kricketune

You can battle level 40 Kricketunes behind the hills south of Golden Lowlands in Crimson Mirelands. They are at a higher level compared to other Pokemon in the Crimson Mirelands, which is a great way to farm EXP in the area.

Kricketune, like Beautifly, is also a Bug-type Pokemon, so you may use the Rock or Fire-type Pokemon you used previously to knock them out.

Kricketune Location
Kricketune Crimson Mirelands Map

Catch or Defeat Alpha Chansey or Blissey

Chansey and Blissey give a large amount of experience points when caught or defeated just like in previous Pokemon games. These Pokemon will be at a higher level when you first encounter them, so it is recommended to use Fighting-type Pokemon when battling them.

Level 50 Alpha Chansey in Cobalt Coastlands

Alpha Chansey

Alpha Chansey can be seen in a small island near the Coastlands Camp in Cobalt Coastlands, which is unlocked by completing the Setting Up the Coastlands Camp Request.

Alpha Chansey Location
Alpha Chansey Cobalt Coastlands Map

Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Level 62 Alpha Blissey in Obsidian Fieldlands

Alpha Blissey

To find Alpha Blissey in Obsidian Fieldlands, head to the entrance of Oreburrow Tunnel, ascend the hills beside it and walk towards the end. You will see Alpha Blissey near the cliff.

Alpha Blissey Location
Alpha Blissey Obsidian Fieldlands Map

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

How to Level Up Fast - Post Game

Battle Trainers at the Training Grounds

Ingo Training Grounds

After completing the Mission Scaling Perilous Heights, Ingo will appear in front of the Training Grounds. Talk to him to battle Galaxy Team members and other characters.

You will receive EXP after defeating the trainer. All your Pokemon will be healed immediately so you can keep on fighting the same trainer in a row. If you have a team that works great against a Trainer, you can fight them to farm EXP!

Trainer Name Pokemon and Level
Wenton Mothim ImageMothim
(Lv 55)
Gastrodon ImageGastrodon
(Lvl 56)
Jolteon ImageJolteon
(Lvl 55)
Bren Wormadam ImageWormadam
(Lv 55)
Gastrodon ImageGastrodon
(Lvl 56)
Sylveon ImageSylveon
(Lvl 55)
Zisu Ambipom ImageAmbipom
(Lv 57)
Luxray ImageLuxray
(Lvl 57)
Honchkrow ImageHonchkrow
(Lvl 57)
Hisuian Zoroark ImageHisuian Zoroark
(Lv 55)
- -
Rei or Akari Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime
(Lv 61)
Pikachu ImagePikachu
(Lvl 62)
Staraptor ImageStaraptor
(Lvl 61)
Kamado
Unlocked after The Counterpart
Golem ImageGolem
(Lv 65)
Snorlax ImageSnorlax
(Lvl 66)
Heracross ImageHeracross
(Lvl 65)
Clefable ImageClefable
(Lv 65)
Hisuian Braviary ImageHisuian Braviary
(Lv 65)
-
Beni
Unlocked after The Counterpart
Mismagius ImageMismagius
(Lv 63)
Sneasler ImageSneasler
(Lvl 63)
Gallade ImageGallade
(Lvl 64)
Gardevoir ImageGardevoir
(Lv 64)
- -
Ingo
Unlocked after The Counterpart
Alakazam ImageAlakazam
(Lv 67)
Gliscor ImageGliscor
(Lvl 68)
Machamp ImageMachamp
(Lvl 67)
Probopass ImageProbopass
(Lv 67)
Tangrowth ImageTangrowth
(Lv 67)
Magnezone ImageMagnezone
(Lv 67)

Alabaster Icelands Marathon

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This route is ideal for leveling your Pokemon up from level 60-onwards. In this route, you'll find plenty of Alpha Pokemon, many of which have common weaknesses and drop Exp. Candy when defeated.

Alabaster Icelands Marathon Route
0 Begin at Icepeak Arena.
1 Travel east to encounter Alpha Hisuian Sneasel.
Weaknesses: Psychic, Ground, Flying
2 From there, head east to encounter Alpha Mamoswine at Avalugg's Legacy.
Weaknesses: Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel
3 Go south and spot Alpha Abomasnow.
Weaknesses: Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel
4 From Alpha Abomasnow, Travel south west and battle Alpha Glalie.
Weaknesses: Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
5 Travel north west and defeat Alpha Swinub.
Weaknesses: Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel
6 Lastly, go west and battle and defeat Alpha Piloswine.
Weaknesses: Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel

Battle Miss Fortune Sisters

Battling Miss Fortune Sisters Coin

After defeating Coin during The Counterpart Mission, you may be battled by the Miss Fortune Sisters from time to time. It is recommended to battle and defeat them as they are all using Level 60 Pokemon.

Additionally, they can give you items you can sell after defeating them, so be sure to approach them whenever you see them!

Money Farming Guide: How to Make Money Fast

Eternal Battle Reverie

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For Pokemon at level 80-onwards, competing at the Eternal Battle Reverie is an excellent way to grind for Exp. Points and Exp. Candy. This is especially effective for that steep climb to level 100.

Battling at the Eternal Battle Reverie

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How to Trade Online How to Increase Satchel (Inventory) Size
How to Increase Survey Corps Rank How to Check Player HP
What Happens When You Lose? How to Run Away
What are Merit Points? How to Swim Longer and Surf on Water
How to Use Pastures Balloon Race Guide: How to Pop All Balloons
Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon How to Take Pictures
How to Enter First-Person View Beginner's Guide: Tips to Get Started
How to Get More Pastures Eternal Battle Reverie Guide
Path of Solitude Guide Path of Tenacity Guide
How to Swap Items Double Battles and Multiple Battles Guide
Starting Out
Character Creation Guide Best Starter Pokemon
Bests Requests to Do First
Items and Gadgets
Item Crafting Shop Guide and Item Prices
Arc Phone Guide Lost & Found Guide: Lost Satchel Effects
Farm Guide: Harvest Requirements and Crop List All Ginter Items: Ginkgo Guide Shop List
All Arceus Plate Locations: Arceus Plates Guide Can You Get the Master Ball?
Pokemon Guides
How to Get All Legendary Pokemon How to Get Shiny Pokemon
Frenzied Noble Pokemon How to Tell if a Pokemon is Shiny
How to Catch Pokemon Preferred Foods Guide
Are There Walking Pokemon? How to Ride Pokemon: All Rideable Pokemon
How to Evolve Pokemon Pokemon Behavior and Effects
How to Change A Pokemon's Nickname How to Make Pokemon Obey You
How to Get All Starters Effort Levels: How to Increase Pokemon Stats
Respawn Time: When Do Wild Pokemon Reappear? Are Starters and Legendaries Shiny Locked?
How to Release Pokemon and Rewards How to Increase Friendship and Friendship Checker Location
How to Change Your Team List of Special Evolution Conditions
How to Catch Flying Pokemon Mass Outbreak Guide and List of Pokemon
Best Pokemon for Catching How to Change Rotom's Form: All Mechanical Items
Can You Cancel Evolution? Is Breeding in the Game?
Best Shiny Alpha Pokemon Hunting Routes Training Grounds Guide
Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide How to Catch Sleeping Pokemon
How to Catch Small and Large Pokemon
Battle Guides
Agile and Strong Styles How to Change Moves
Type Weakness Chart All Status Conditions and Effects
Nature Chart and How to Check Natures How to Change Natures
Collectibles
All Unown Locations: Unown Notes Guide Wisp Locations and Maps
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Beating the Game
Best Story Team Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide
Money Farming Guide How to Get Research Points Fast
EXP Farming Guide Survey Report Guide
Research Tasks Guide and Best Research Tasks to Complete How to Complete the Pokedex: Rare Pokemon Locations
Dialogue Choices and Consequences Should You Choose Adaman or Irida?
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Maps, Weather, and Traveling
Map Guide How to Fast Travel
Base Camps Features Player Home Features
All Weather Types and Effects Time of Day Effects and How to Change
Useful Characters and Their Locations How to Break Rocks and Get Through Obstacles
Ursaluna Treasure Maps and Best Farming Route Full Moon Guide: How to Check and Change the Moon Phase
System, Settings and Controls
How to Save the Game: Is Autosave Available? List of Controls: Can You Change the Controls?
Best Settings to Use Language Options and How to Change Language
Character Customization
List of Clothing List of Hairstyles
How to Change Your Appearance Best Character Names
How to Change Your Name and Gender Special Gifts: List of Save File Bonuses

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