The newest adventure in the Pokemon franchise, Pokemon Legends Arceus has finally been released for Nintendo Switch. It comes with a wide open-world and a host of new items, quests and Pokémon. The game is set in the region of Hisui which has deep mysteries for Trainers to uncover while exploring the game map and catching Pokemon. Arceus, the eponymous character is aptly a ‘boss’ Pokemon that might be the hardest Pokemon to catch. This guide will take you through the process of catching Arceus in Pokemon Legends Arceus.
Where to Find Arceus in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Arceus is a Mythical Alpha Pokemon that has no evolution. This is their first and final form. As it says in the Pokedex entry of Pokemon Legends Arceus, Arceus the Pokemon is the one who protects all the Pokemon in the world with his luminance, and that they are the creator of them all.
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To get Arceus, you need to find every other Pokemon in the game first and complete the main story. This is not an easy task, but the Pokedex which contains a list of all 242 Pokemon should help you along the way.
Your first priority should be to learn where to find all the Pokemon and catch them all. Only then will you be worthy enough to meet the creator of the game, having completed the main story and all the challenges.
By finishing the main storyline, you will also have gathered up a wide array of powerful Pokemon which will help you to defeat Arceus.
On unlocking the final quest—The Deified Pokemon—which is to collect the Azure Flute, you will be able to face Arceus.
Once you have collected all the Pokemon in the game, head to the Sinnoh Temple.
Go to the very top of the temple and play the Azure flute. A cutscene of the flute-playing will begin.
You will see a white staircase appear in front of you, which you can follow to meet Arceus.
Make sure you are prepared for the boss battle. You will have to fight Arceus, and they will not go down easily.
Throw as many balms as you can, as fast as possible in the first stage.
Once his health is down to the second stage, they will shoot projectiles at you that you need to dodge. The same follows for the third stage.
In the fourth stage, hit them with bombs until they’re dazed, and then you can bring in your Pokemon to finish Arceus off. You need to use Legendary Pokemon to easily defeat Arceus. Check out our guides on how to get Dialga, Palkia and Giratina.
Once Arceus is defeated, they will bless you with their Legend Plate.
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