Pokemon Violet

Journey into Pokemon's past!

Explore a vast untamed wilderness where discoveries await in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Survey, catch and research wild Pokemon in this sprawling action RPG set in a long-gone era when it was rare for people and Pokemon to live in close harmony.

Hisui's calling!

Your adventure takes place in the expansive natural majesty of the Hisui region, where you're tasked with researching Pokemon to help build the region's first-ever Pokedex. This land that would come to be known as Sinnoh in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl features natural wonders, stunning vistas, and is teeming with wild Pokemon - both and familiar! Let's meet some of the Pokemon that call Hisui home: It's said that enigmatic Arceus holds the key to solving the strange phenomenon afflicting certain Pokemon in this region. Just how could this Mythical Pokemon be connected to your journey.

Welcome to the Galaxy Team!

The Galaxy Expedition Team is made up of people from all walks of life who've travelled to Hisui to study this mysterious region. As the newest recruit to the Galaxy Team's Survey Corps, your job is to travel far and wide, meeting species of Pokemon from every corner of the Hisui region. When duty calls, depart from Jubilife Village, the Galaxy Team's main base of operations, and venture out into one of Hisui's biomes to begin your survey.

Rowlet

Rowlet uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night. Silently it glides, drawing near its targets. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.

Cyndaquil

Cyndaquil is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. When it's surprised, the flames on its back flare up stronger. When it is attacked, it uses its flames to protect itself.

Oshawott

With the scalchop on its stomach, Oshawott blocks opponents' attacks, then retaliates immediately by slashing. Its scalchop can be used to break open hard Berries as well.

Field research

From lush forests to snow-capped mountains, hiding in tall grass, deep swamps and high-up in the trees, wild Pokemon live freely throughout Hisui. They're likely to notice researchers wandering through their habitats - some may happily greet you while others might be easily startled or attack you on sight! Try observing Pokemon from a safe distance to get a better understanding of their behaviors and determine the best approach. Sneak up on your target slowly, crouch in tall grass to stay undetected and, when the opportunity strikes, aim carefully and throw your Poke Ball towards it. If the Pokemon doesn't pop right back out, then nice work - you've caught it! There's to this job than just catching Pokemon though. Flesh out each Pokedex entry by completing a variety of research tasks that'll increase your rank, allowing you to explore the Hisui region.

Let battle commence!

If you encounter a Pokemon that's putting up a fight, throw a Poke Ball containing one of your Pokemon into the fray to start a battle. While engaged in combat, the number of actions and in what order you can take them depends on different factors, such as your Pokemon's stats. To even the odds, switch between two unique styles of unleashing Pokemon attacks - Agile Style and Strong Style. Use these different styles strategically to gain the upper hand in battle. Such tactics will prove especially useful if you want to prove your worth against the wardens that protect the region's most sacred Pokemon.

Agile Style

Raises your Pokemon's speed, giving them the opportunity to attack twice in a row at the expense of the move's power.

Strong Style

Buffs up your Pokemon's attack power at the risk of a longer wait until your next move.

Tricks of the trade

Survey work isn't exactly a walk in the park! Visit one of the base camps dotted around Hisui to give you - and your Pokemon - some rest after a long day's research. These outposts also have workbenches where you can craft useful items such as Poke Balls and Smoke Bombs from materials gathered while out in the field. Give those tired feet a break from trekking through the wild and summon special Pokemon that'll allow you to ride them - swiftly traverse sweeping landscapes, cross great bodies of water with ease or soar through the skies while enjoying the view!

A blessing or a curse?

Powerful Pokemon nobles of the Hisui region are known as lords and ladies. Normally revered, a strange phenomenon now causes them to fly into a frenzy, becoming extremely difficult to rein in! As a member of the Survey Corps, you'll be called upon to quell these furious nobles. Be on the lookout for alphas roaming about, too! These frenzied Pokemon with glowing red eyes will pursue and attack researchers without hesitation. If you're spotted by an alpha, get ready to run or challenge them to a Pokemon battle!

Kleavor

Frenzied Pokemon are larger in size and shine brightly as a result of their strange power. Calm these Pokemon by throwing balms made of their favorite foods at them. Nobles have powerful attacks - especially when frenzied! Study their moves carefully, time your dodges, and aim those balms carefully. When they're caught off-guard, throw your Pokemon into the mix to start a battle. Defeating a noble in battle will leave them temporarily dazed, so use the opportunity to pelt them with as many balms as you can.