Here's how you can get all of the Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Arceus does a lot to separate itself from the standard Pokemon formula. However, it still has three traditional Starter Pokemon in Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott. While you can only pick one to accompany you on your journey, players will certainly want to know how to get their hands on the other two as well. Let’s look at how you can catch all three Starters in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Here’s how you can get all of the Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
To catch all three Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, you’ll need to beat the game and roll the end credits. Once this is done, make your way to Professor Laventon’s lab at the Galaxy Team building in Jubilife Village. Speak to him and he will ask if you would be interested in taking the other two Starter Pokemon with you for your journey through Hisui. Say yes and he will give you the two Starters that you didn’t select at the beginning of the game.
The two Pokemon will be at level 5 with a decent range of moves available, some of which have already been mastered, allowing you to use them in Agile and Strong Styles. If your party is full, the two Starter Pokemon will be automatically sent to a Pasture. If you’re setting out to complete your Pokedex, you’ll need to register information for all three Starter Pokemon and their evolutions, so make sure you’re doing those Research Tasks.
That’s how you can catch all three Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Although these three Pokemon have all appeared in previous games, they have new Hisuian forms for their final evolutions along with some typing changes. If you want to see what’s new, you’ll have to get all three of them for yourself. For more helpful guides on Pokemon Legends: Arceus, stick with Shacknews.
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It is possible to get all the Hisui starters in Pokemon Legends: Arceus as a reward after finishing the main story, by trading, and by catching them in Space-Time Distortions. Read on to learn about the steps on how to get all starters Pokemon Legends: Arceus for the Nintendo Switch!
List of Contents
- How To Get All Starters
- Beat Main Story
- Via Trade
- Trade & Reset Method
- Catch Starters in Space-Time Distortions
- All Sinnoh Starter Locations
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides
After finishing the main story, talk to Captain Cyllene inside the Galaxy Hall, then speak to Professor Laventon and he will ask you if you want to take the Pokemon in his lab with you.
Choose the option I'd love to!, and you will receive all the starter Pokemon that you didn't choose at the start of the game!
You can get all Hisui starters on one account via local or online trading. You can trade with other players or trade with a secondary device you can run another save file of the games on.
Trading is unlocked after being promoted to First Star Member.
How to Trade Online
Below are the materials needed in order to get all Sinnoh Starters by yourself.
- 2 devices (Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite)
- 2 copies of Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Required Time: About 40 Minutes - 1 Hour
Play the game until you are asked by Professor Laventon to pick a starter. |
Choose your preferred starter and continue doing your current Mission. |
Continue through the main story again until you are promoted to First Star Member. |
After receiving your first Star, you can now trade and get access to the Trading Post in Jubilife Village. |
Repeat the same steps on your secondary device, but choose a different Starter Pokemon instead. |
After having unlocked trading on both devices, go to the Trading Post and speak to Simona. |
Select I want to trade Pokemon and choose Someone nearby. |
Enter a Link Code and let the other device connect by entering the same Link Code. |
Accept the trade offer on your other device in order to get the Starter Pokemon you want. |
You can encounter the Hisuian starters inside Space-Time Distortions after finishing the main story. These areas can appear while you're exploring the region.
Along with other strong high-level Pokemon, Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott may pop-up inside the dome.
| Coronet Highlands |
| Crimson Mirelands |
| Alabaster Icelands |
If you encounter a Space-Time Distortions, you may face wild Pokemon that are stronger than your current party, so be careful when checking out these places!
Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon
In addition to the Hisuian Starters, you can find the Sinnoh Starters and some of their evolutions, even before the end of the main game!
| Crimson Mirelands, Droning Meadow |
| Crimson Mirelands, Droning Meadow |
(Alpha) | Crimson Mirelands, Holm of Trials |
| Obsidian Fieldlands, Deertrack Heights & Ramanas Island |
| Obsidian Fieldlands, Ramanas Island |
(Alpha) | Obsidian Fieldlands, Deertrack Heights & Ramanas Island |
| Cobalt Coastlands, Spring Path |
| Cobalt Coastlands, Spring Path |
(Alpha) | Cobalt Coastlands, Islespy Shore |
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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 |
Character Creation Guide | Best Starter Pokemon |
Bests Requests to Do First | |
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? |
How to Get All Legendary Pokemon | How to Get Shiny Pokemon |
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How to Evolve Pokemon | Pokemon Behavior and Effects |
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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 | |
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 |
All Unown Locations: Unown Notes Guide | Wisp Locations and Maps |
Old Verse Locations and Maps | - |
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 | - |
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 |
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 |
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 |