Pokemon Legends: Arceus arrived on Nintendo Switch, and this is the most challenging installment in the Pokemon series. This new series is going to shake the classic Pokemon formula in certain dramatic ways. Players are diving into the Hisui region and experiencing whole new gameplay this time. In Legends Arceus, you can easily catch all the starter Pokemon, but when it comes to Darkrai & Shaymin – Both of these Pokemon are not that easy to find and catch in Legends Arceus and so here we brought a quick guide for you.
How to Get Darkrai & Shaymin in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Both of the Pokemon Shaymin and Darkrai will not be available to catch until you first complete the main storyline and complete research quests. But, there is a catch here. In order to access these research quests, you must have files of earlier Pokemon games on your Switch device.
– For Darkrai: You’ll need a saved record for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl on their Nintendo Switch.
– For Shaymin: You will need a saved record for Pokemon Sword or Shield on your Nintendo Switch console.
You can find these both research quests in Jublife Village after you view the end game credits. Each game also offers some extra cosmetic items as well. Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl players will be able to access the Modern Team Galactic Set. On the other hand, Sword and Shield players will be received a Shaymin Kimono.
You will be able to access these clothing items at the clothier once you join the Galaxy Expedition team.
Now, let’s talk about how to catch Darkrai and Shaymin Pokemon in Legends Arceus.
Catching Darkrai in Pokemon Legends Arceus
To catch Darkrai, go to the market and get ceratin Wing Balls and Ultra Balls and get ready to throw them.
When it dives between its spaces, it will always face inward towards the center of the circle, very straight towards you. Run behind, throw the ball at him, and catch. If it seems tough, then throw a Pokemon in this battle bring its health down and catch Darkrai eventually.
Catching Shaymin in Pokemon Legends Arceus
At the time of writing this, the exact method to catch Shaymin in Pokemon Legends Arceus is still unknown. The only thing we know so far is that you must have a saved file from either Pokemon Sword or Shield on your Switch console.
That’s everything you need to know about how to find and catch Darkrai and Shaymin in Pokemon Legends Arceus.