All Weather Effects and How to Change Weather

There are different types of weather conditions in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on to learn more about each weather type, weather effects, as well as how to change the weather!

All Weather Types and Effects

Types of Weather
Clear	Cloudy	Rain	Thunderstorm
Strong Sunlight	Fog	Snow	Blizzard

Clear Weather

Most of the time, you will experience clear weather while exploring the Hisui region. The sky will be clear and no weather condition will be affecting your Pokemon when it is in battle.

Ponyta and Rapidash can appear in Obsidian Fieldlands when the weather is clear.

Cloudy Weather

During cloudy weather, the sky is less clear. There are no effects during battles if you happen to be in one when the weather is cloudy, so feel free to start encounters!

Ponyta and Rapidash can also appear in Obsidian Fieldlands when the weather is cloudy.

Rainy Weather

When it is raining, visibility will be slightly obscured due to the rainfall. Rain will occur more often in Crimson Mirelands than other areas.

During battles, Fire-type moves are less effective as damage is reduced when it is raining. It is best to put aside any Fire-type Pokemon while it is raining so you are not at a disadvantage!

Thunderstorm Weather

During a thunderstorm, the rain is stronger and you will be able to see gusts of wind blowing while the weather pours.

Additionally, damage of Fire-type moves are also reduced when battling during a thunderstorm.

Thundurus will appear during a blizzard in Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request

Thundurus Location

Thundurus will only appear in Cobalt Coastlands during the Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request if the weather in the map is a thunderstorm.

Strong Sunlight Weather

The sun shines bright during a strong sunlight weather, and the area will be a bit brighter than usual. Looking at the sky while the sun is on the screen will also produce lens flare effects.

This weather can only be experienced in Obsidian Fieldlands and Cobalt Coastlands.

During strong sunlight, the Speed of Grass-type Pokemon is boosted, allowing them to be more effective during this weather!

Foggy Weather

Visibility is reduced when fog is present in the map.

In battle, moves are less accurate when it is foggy and will more likely not land on your target, except for moves that will always hit like Swift. It is recommended to wait for the fog to clear up before engaging in any battles, as there is a chance that your attacks will miss!

Enamorus will appear if the weather is foggy in Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request

Enamorus Location

Enamorus will only appear in Crimson Mirelands during the Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request if the weather in the map is foggy.

Snowy Weather

You can experience snowy weather in Coronet Highlands and Alabaster Icelands. Ice-type Pokemon get an advantage during the snowy weather as their Speed will get boosted.

When fighting while it is snowing, all Pokemon, with the exception of Ice-type Pokemon, can get afflicted with frostbite, where their HP will be reduced every turn and their Special Attack will stat will be decreased. Additionally, Pokemon with the drowsy status condition are more likely to not do anything in a single turn.

Ice-type Pokemon get an advantage during the snowy weather as their Speed will get boosted.

All Status Conditions and Effects

Blizzard Weather

Snowfall is heavier and the wind will blow stronger during blizzards. This weather shares the same effects when battling during regular snowy weather, giving Ice-type Pokemon advantages in battles.

Additionally, Lucario will only appear in Alabaster Icelands when it is snowing heavily.

Tornadus will appear during blizzards in Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request

Tornadus Location

Tornadus will only appear in Alabaster Icelands during the Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request if the weather in the map is a blizzard.

How to Change Weather

Sleep Until Morning at Base Camps

To change the weather, sleep at a Base Camp and choose Until morning to force the map to change the weather.

Keep doing so until you get your preferred weather condition!

Progress the story if weather is not changing

There may be moments during the story where you cannot change the weather. It is recommended to push on further until you gain access to other maps, which may unlock the weather again.

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