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Pokemon have different temperaments and behaviors in Pokemon Legends Arceus, which affects how players can catch and battle them. Read on to learn about their effects, symbols, and how to catch alert and unaware Pokemon.
Different types of Pokemon will have different temperaments and react differently when the player approaches. These temperaments affect how easily you can catch each Pokemon and whether you will need to battle them before throwing a Poke Ball.
There are certain types of Pokemon that simply ignore the player as they approach. These Pokemon could be easier to catch since you can easily throw a Poke Ball at them. These would be Pokemon like Bidoof, Aipom, Ponyta, Wurmple, etc.
Some types of Pokemon such as Starly are skittish and will run away when they see the player. Since they will avoid the player once startled, these Pokemon would be significantly harder to catch and you will likely need to sneak up on them before throwing a Poke Ball.
Aggressive Pokemon like Shinx will immediately attack when they see the player. Once they are in this alert state, you will see a red eye symbol above the screen and Poke Balls will simply deflect off of the Pokemon.
To catch alerted Pokemon, you will need to enter battle to weaken them. If you do not wish to enter battle, make sure to sneak up on aggressive Pokemon instead, so they do not spot you.
| Symbol | Meaning |
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Pokemon with a thought bubble above their heads have likely not yet noticed the player, but have the player in their line of sight, so it is only a matter of time before you are spotted. |
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When an exclamation point appears above a Pokemon's head, they are likely skittish or aggressive Pokemon that have spotted the player and will start to run away or attack. |
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When you see an X-symbol above a Pokemon, you are likely unable to catch that Pokemon because they are in an alert state, and you will need to battle it to be able to throw Poke Balls. |
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The Poke Ball symbol likely appears above a Pokemon when it is able to be caught. |
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The red eye symbol does not appear above the Pokemon, but at the top of the screen. This appears when an aggressive Pokemon enters an alert state. |
Unaware Pokemon are those that have not yet spotted the player as you are sneaking up on them. While a Pokemon is unaware, you are able to throw a Poke Ball at any time for a chance to catch them.
When you throw one of your party members' Poke Ball at a Pokemon that has not yet spotted you, that Pokemon will be caught unawares. This will grant you an extra chance to attack them in battle.
Pokemon Behavior and Effects
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