Rare Pokemon Locations For Completing the Pokedex

This guide shows you the locations of all rare Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus to help you complete the entire Hisuian Pokedex. Read on to learn where to find all rare Pokemon, hard-to-catch Pokemon, as well as Mythical and Legendary Pokemon!

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Where to Find Rare Pokemon

Rare Pokemon Locations
Obsidian Fieldlands	Crimson Mirelands	Cobalt Coastlands
Coronet Highlands	Alabaster Icelands

Obsidian Fieldlands

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Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Crimson Mirelands

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Crimson Mirelands Map and Pokemon List

Cobalt Coastlands

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Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Coronet Highlands

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Coronet Highlands Map and Pokemon List

Alabaster Icelands

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Alabaster Icelands Map and Pokemon List

Rare Spawn Pokemon Locations

Rare Spawn Pokemon
Pichu	Munchlax	Happiny
Cleffa	Elekid	Magby
Bonsly	Mime Jr.	Togepi
Riolu	Cherubi	Cherrim
Porygon	Porygon2	Porygon-Z
Magnemite	Cranidos	Shieldon
Mantyke	Rotom

Pichu

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You can find Pichu on the field south of Aspiration Hill at Obsidian Fieldlands. Pichu will be quick to run away once it senses your presence.

Do your best to stay crouched and in grass as you slowly approach. You may also use Berries to make Pichu face a different direction as you slowly move behind it.

Pichu - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Munchlax

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Use the Heights Camp as a starting point and head to the cliffsides southwest of Deertrack Path at Obsidian Fieldlands. You can find a Munchlax roaming around next to a tree.

Munchlax - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Happiny

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At Obsidian Fieldlands, head to the cave inside the Oreburrow Tunnel east of the Heights Camp. Happiny can be found inside the cave alongside some Machop.

You can use a Smoke Bomb to create a hiding spot and catch Happiny without being detected.

Happiny - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Cleffa

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Cleffa can be found on the area east of Fabled Spring at Coronet Highlands. Once you reach the area, keep your distance from Cleffa to avoid getting detected by the Alpha Clefable.

Use Berries or Cleffa's preferred food to make it move closer to you. Throw a Smoke Bomb on the ground to create a hiding spot and use a Heavy Ball or Leaden Ball while the Pokemon is eating to increase the chances of successfully capturing it.

Cleffa - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Elekid

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You can find Elekid next to a berry tree on the mountain south of Icebound Falls at Alabaster Islands. Once you reach the area, hide under the tall grass and use Berries or Elekid's preferred food to make it move towards you.

Elekid - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Magby

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Magby - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Magby can be found on the path leading to the Molten Arena in Firespit Island at Cobalt Coastlands. We recommend completing The Lordless Island in order to unlock the fast travel point in this area.

Bonsly

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You can find Bonsly on the area with the two Sudowoodo west of the Diamond Settlement at Crimson Mirelands.

Bonsly - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Mime Jr.

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You can find Mime Jr. near the shoreline southeast of Horsehoe Plains at Obsidian Fieldlands. Be careful when approaching this Pokemon as it will quickly run away once it detects you.

Mime Jr. - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Togepi

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Togepi can be found at the Bathers' Lagoon, southeast of the Beachside Camp, at Cobalt Coastlands.

Be sure to approach Togepi slowly as it will quickly run away when it senses your presence. Hide under the tall grass or use a Smoke Bomb to move around without being detected.
Togepi - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Riolu

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You can find Riolu on the mountain south of Icebound Falls at Alabaster Icelands. This is the same area where you can also find Elekid.

Riolu - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Cherubi

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Cherubi can be found on Primeval Grotto at Coronet Highlands. Look for a shaking berry tree in the area and use your Pokemon to knock the berries down. A startled Cherubi may appear, starting a battle.

Cherubi - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Cherrim

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You can find Cherrim on the area surrounding The Heartwood at Obsidian Fieldlands. Much like Cherubi, you need to find a shaking berry tree and use your Pokemon to knock the berries down. A startled Cherrim may appear, starting a battle.

Cherrim - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Space-Time Distortion Exclusive Pokemon

The following contains a list of Pokemon that can only be found in areas with Space-Time Distortions. If you are in the corresponding area, check for a notification in-game if a distortion has appeared and open the map to see its exact location.

Pokemon	Space-Time Distortion Area
Porygon	Crimson Mirelands
Porygon2	Crimson Mirelands
Porygon-Z	Crimson Mirelands
Magnemite	Cobalt Coastlands
Cranidos	Coronet Highlands
Shieldon	Coronet Highlands

Post Game Space-Time Distortion Pokemon

Crimson Mirelands
Cyndaquil	Quilava	Hisuian Typhlosion
Coronet Highlands
Rowlet	Dartrix	Hisuian Decidueye
Alabaster Icelands
Oshawott	Dewott	Hisuian Samurott

Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon

Mantyke

Mantyke

Mantyke can be found all over the ocean at Cobalt Coastlands. You may need to use a Feather Ball or its upgrades to catch this Pokemon successfully.

Mantyke - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

Rotom

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You can find Rotom on the area southwest of Sacred Plaza at Coronet Highlands. It can also be found within Sacred Plaza in the area with the Alpha Luxray.

How to Catch Rotom - Forms and Learnset

Hard to Catch Legendary Pokemon Locations

Hard to Catch Legendaries
Landorus	Thundurus	Tornadus
Enamorus	Darkrai	Shaymin
Giratina	Heatran

Landorus

Landorus

Landorus can be found in Ramanas Island as part of the Incarnate Forces of Hisui post-game Request. Note that you need to complete Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates for the Request to appear.

There are no required weather or time conditions for Landorus to appear in the area. You simply need to use a Stealth Spray to destroy its tornado barrier before battling it.

Landorus - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Thundurus

Thundurus

How to Catch Thundurus - Forms and Learnset

You can find Thundurus on Firespit Island as part of the Incarnate Forces of Hisui, a post-game Request. This request only appears after finishing Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates.

Head to Firespit Island at nightfall while the weather conditions are a thunderstorm. This allows Thundurus to spawn. Fly over the area until you find two large pillars over the ocean. Hover past this area until you see a tornado.

Much like the other Forces of Nature Pokemon, you need to use Stealth Spray to destroy its tornado barrier.

Tornadus

Tornadus

You can catch Tornadus as part of the Incarnate Forces of Hisui, a post-game Request. The Request only appears after completing Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates.

Head to Bonechill Wastes at Alabaster Icelands while it is snowing. Use a Stealth Spray to destroy its tornado barrier before battling it.

How to Catch Tornadus - Forms and Learnset

Enamorus

Enamorus

Enamorus appears on Scarlet Bog at Crimson Mirelands after completing Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates and the Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request. You also need to reach Research Level 10 with Landorus, Tornadus, and Thundurus.

Once you have met these conditions, head to Scarlet Bog during a Foggy weather. Use a Stealth Spray to destroy its tornado barrier before catching or battling it.

Enamorus - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Darkrai

Darkrai

Darkrai appears on Clamberclaw Cliffs at Coronet Highlands. Note that the Pokemon only appears if you have completed the main story and have a save file of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Use Hisuian Braviary to travel to Clamberclaw Cliffs. Look for the largest rock in the area and interact with it.

How to Get Darkrai - Learnset and Type

Shaymin

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You can catch Shaymin as part of the A Token of Gratitude Request. Note that the Request only appears if you have completed the main story and have a save file of Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Shaymin appears on Floaro Gardens, south of Lake Verity, at Obsidian Fieldlands. Talk to Medi near the Fieldlands Camp to give you a Gracidea flower.

Use the Hisuian Braviary to fly towards Floaro Gardens. Head towards the withered flowerbed for Shaymin to appear.

How to Get Shaymin - Learnset and Type

Giratina

Giratina

You can catch Giratina as part of the On the Trail of Giratina Request. The Request appears after defeating Volo in a post-game Mission.

Giratina appears inside Turnback Cave at Cobalt Coastlands. You will need to use Hisuian Braviary to fly down to the entrance of the cave.

Giratina - Evolution, How to Get, and Research Tasks

Heatran

Heatran

You can catch Heatran as part of The Plate of Firespit Island post-game Mission. Travel to Firespit Island at Cobalt Coastlands and enter the Altar of the Cauldron.

Use a Ball of Mud to disable Heatran's fire barrier before sending out your Pokemon to battle it.

How to Get Heatran - Learnset and Type

Request Exclusive Pokemon

Pokemon	How to Get Them
Spiritomb	Request 22 Catch in battle after collecting all Wisps. Wisp Locations and Map
Alolan Vulpix	Request 83 Obtained after finding all 5 Alolan Vulpix in Alabaster Icelands. Snow-White Vulpix in the Snow Guide
Phione	Request 66 Catch in battle after solving the Mystery of the Sea's Legend. The Sea's Legend Guide
Manaphy	Request 66 Catch in battle after solving the Mystery of the Sea's Legend. The Sea's Legend Guide
Unown	Crimson Mirelands first visit Spawns in Solaceon Ruins after catching all 28 Unown variants. All Unown Locations

Rewards for Completing the Pokedex

Arceus for Catching All Pokemon

Catching all Pokemon lets you face Arceus in a boss fight as part of The Deified Pokemon post-game mission. Defeating him allows you to have him as a Pokemon available on your party.

How to Get Arceus

Shiny Charm for Getting All Pokemon to Research Level 10

You can obtain the Shiny Charm after raising the research level of all Pokemon to 10. This item increases the chances of encountering a shiny Pokemon on the field.

How to Hunt for Shiny Pokemon and Shiny Odds

Pokemon: Legends Arceus Related Guides

Beginner's Tips & Guides

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Tips and Guides

Beginner's Tips and Guides
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
Old Verse Locations and Maps	-
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?
Missables and Unrepeatable Events	-
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