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Special Scan Guide and All Available Pokemon

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Pokemon Legends DLC - Special Scan Guide
The Special Scan feature allows you to find rare, Mythical, and Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about how Special Scan works, and all the available Pokemon that can be caught in scanned 5-Star Hyperspace Zones.

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List of All Pokemon Found in Special Scan

All Mythical Pokemon

KeldeoKeldeo Meloetta (Aria Forme)Meloetta (Aria Forme)

Keldeo and Meloetta are the possible Mythical Pokemon that can appear in 5-Star Hyperspace Zones. Do note that it is not possible to catch the shiny versions of both Keldeo and Meloetta if you're aiming for it.

All Legendary Pokemon

CobalionCobalion TerrakionTerrakion VirizionVirizion
LatiasLatias LatiosLatios

Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Latias, and Latios are Legendary Pokemon that can appear when scanning and navigating 5-Star Hyperspace Zones. It is also possible to catch the shiny versions of these Legendary Pokemon.

How to Get All Legendary Pokemon

All Rare Pokemon

AerodactylAerodactyl TyrantrumTyrantrum AurorusAurorus
Porygon-ZPorygon-Z RotomRotom FrigibaxFrigibax
ArctibaxArctibax BaxcaliburBaxcalibur GimmighoulGimmighoul

The Pokemon listed above are those with a rare encounter rate that can appear in 5-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones. Make sure to try catching them to complete your Pokedex.

Additionally, Fossil Pokemon will have a chance to appear at 5-Star Hyperspace Zones. This enables you to catch Fossil Pokemon without needing to revive them at the Research Lab.

Can I Reroll Special Scans?

Special Scan Rerolls WIll Not Be Possible

Special Scan

Rerolling Special Scans will not be possible as the game automatically saves once you've received a message from Philippe after acquiring the necessary Survey points. During that time, the Hyperspace Zone will already be determined.

The Backup Save Method will also not be possible to use as a way to reroll Special Scans, given that the process makes use of the autosave function.

How to Unlock Special Scan

Complete Hyperspace Mission 12 and Side Mission 188

Side Mission 188

You will first need to complete Hyperspace Mission 12: The Greatest Gift during the main storyline of the DLC. Once you've completed the mission, you will be able to receive a call from Philippe and start Side Mission 188.

Completing Side Mission 188 will enable you to perform Special Scans with Philippe, enabling you to search for 5-Star Hyperspace Zones.

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What is a Special Scan?

Method for Finding 5-Star Hyperspace Zones

Survey Points

Special Scan is a method that can search for 5-Star Hyperspace Zones. Performing a Special Scan will require you to accumulate 25,000 Survey Points, so make sure to collect them first before approaching Philippe.

Special Scans Can Be Overwritten

There can only be a single 5-Star Hyperspace Zone appearing on the map after using a Special Scan. If you try to perform another Special Scan while a 5-Star Hyperspace Zone is present, then the current one will be overwritten by the new one.

Special Scans Are Performed in the Rust Syndicate

Philippe

Perform Special Scans by going to the Rust Syndicate and interacting with Philippe. Do note that you'll need to accumulate enough Survey Points to perform a Special Scan.

There are Several Types of 5-Star Hyperspace Zones

There are 3 types of 5-Star Hyperspace Zones that can appear after performing a Special Scan with Philippe, with the three being Unknown Zone, Wild Zone, and Battle Zone.

Unknown Zones

Unknown Zone

Unknown Zones will usually comprise of either Mythical or Legendary Pokemon inside the Hyperspace. Whilst you cannot catch shiny versions of Mythical Pokemon, shiny hunting is possible for Legendary Pokemon appearing in Hyperspace Zones.

Wild Zones

Wild Zone

Wild Zones will comprise of Pokemon with a rare encounter rate such as Baxcalibur or Rotom. These Hyperspace Zones will usually have rare Pokemon, so make sure to check them out and catch any Pokemon that you need for your team or Pokedex.

Battle Zones

Battle Zone

Battle Zones will comprise of trainer battles that will sometimes reward you with rare items such as special Pokeballs, so make sure to talk with some of them when their conversation window is yellow to receive your rewards.

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How to Prepare for the DLC Hyper Strong Pokemon
All Hyperspace Wild Zone Locations How to Reroll Hyperspace Wild Zones
How to Shiny Hunt in Mega Dimension DLC How to Farm Hyper Berries
How to Farm Evolution Items Rogue Mega Silhouette Guide
Special Scan Guide and All Available Pokemon Rogue Mega Rush Guide
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Best Donut Recipes All Special Donut Recipes
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All Returning Pokemon		 New Mega Evolutions in the DLC
DLC Mega Stone Locations Mega Raichu X or Mega Raichu Y?

Mega Dimension New Characters

Mega Dimension Characters
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Hyperspace Lumiose Guides

Hyperspace Lumiose Guides
Hyperspace Lumiose Guide ★1 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon
★2 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon ★3 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon
★4 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon ★5 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon

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