Mythical and Legendary Pokemonare among the series' most desirable creatures, thanks both to their rarity and their peerless prowess in battle. In total, there are 18 of them inPokemon Legends: Arceus, though players will only be able to get their hands on two of them before theycomplete the game’s main story.
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Once thepost-gamebegins, however, players will be able to begin hunting down the rest of these powerful Pokemon, with the majority tied to requests and additionalstory missions. Those looking to capture every Mythical and Legendary Pokemon inPokemon Legends: Arceusare going to have their work cut out for them though, and will also need to have save data from a couple of the previousPokemongames on their Switch.
Updated June 03, 2025, by Tom Bowen:Gathering the strongest Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a surefire way to assemble an unstoppable team. However, there’s a little more to it than just catching all of the game’s Legendary and Mythical Pokemon. Those looking to get the very best out of their newly acquired creatures will need to consider both their stats and their nature, the latter of which can bechanged with the help of special nature mints. With this in mind, this guide on how to catch every Mythical and Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon: Legends: Arceus has been updated to include the stats of and best nature for all 18 Pokemon.
Uxie
Where to Find Uxie in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
In order to catchUxie, players will need to return to the cavern in the center ofLake Acuityafter completing the main story and speaking with Cogita about the plates.
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Mesprit
Where to Find Mesprit in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
In order to catchMesprit, players will need to return to the cavern in the center ofLake Verityafter completing the main story and speaking with Cogita about the plates.
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Azelf
Where to Find Azelf in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
In order to catchAzelf, players will need to return to the cavern in the center ofLake Valorafter completing the main story and speaking with Cogita about the plates.
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Heatran
Where to Find Heatran in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Players can catch Heatran onFirespit Islandin the Cobalt Coastlands area as part of story mission #22, which is unlocked by speaking to Cogita after completing the main story. Before they can engage it in battle though, they’ll first need to lower thepowerful Fire-type Pokemon’s barrier by pelting it with Mud Balls.
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Regigigas
Where to Find Regigigas in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Like in previous games, players can catch Regigigas insideSnowpoint Temple, which is located in the Alabaster Icelands area. To do so, they’ll first need to initiate story mission #24 by beating the main story and speaking with Cogita. With that out of the way, they should make their way to the temple’s lower levels. There, the Icicle, Iron, and Stone plates will open up a large stone door that grants access to Regigigas' chamber.
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Cresselia
Where to Find Cresselia in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Those hoping to catch Cresselia will first need to initiate story mission #23 by speaking with Cogita at the Ancient Retreat after finishing the main story. After doing so, they’ll need to make their way to theMoonview Arenain the Coronet Highlands and speak with Warden Melli. Once the conversation is over, they’ll find themselves in the arena, where Cresselia lies in wait.
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Tornadus
Where to Find Tornadus in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
To catch Tornadus, players will need to have caught or defeated Giratina at the Turnback Cave. Doing so will unlock request #94, which is handed out by Cogita. After accepting the request, players should make their way to theBonechill Wastesarea of the Alabaster Icelands. For Tornadus to appear, there needs to be a blizzard taking place, so if the weather is mild, players should return to the nearest base camp and rest until it starts to snow heavily. When Tornadus finally appears, players will need to hit it with a Poke Ball to lower its shield and then quickly throw in a Pokemon to engage it in battle before it has a chance to recover. To switch between the Pokemon’s Incarnate and Therian forms, players will need the Reveal Glass, which is obtained by returning to Cogita after catching Enamorus and completing ten or more of its Pokedex research tasks.
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Thundurus
Where to Find Thundurus in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
To catch Thundurus, players will need to have caught or defeated Giratina at the Turnback Cave. Doing so will unlock request #94, which is handed out by Cogita. After accepting the request, players should make their way tothe water near the Coastland Campsitein the Cobalt Coastlands area. For Thundurus to appear, there needs to be a storm taking place, so, if the weather is mild, players should return to the nearest base camp and rest until it starts to rain heavily. Once Thundurus does appear, players will need to hit it with a Poke Ball to lower its shield and then throw in a Pokemon to battle it before it has a chance to recover. To switch between the Pokemon’s Incarnate and Therian forms, players will need the Reveal Glass, which is obtained by returning to Cogita after catching Enamorus and completing ten or more of its Pokedex research tasks.
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Landorus
Where to Find Landorus in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
To catch Landorus, players will need to have caught or defeated Giratina at the Turnback Cave. Doing so will unlock request #94, which is handed out by Cogita. After accepting the request, players should make their way toRamanos Islandin the Obsidian Fieldlands area. Upon finding Landorus, players will need to hit it with a Poke Ball to lower its shield and then quickly throw a Pokemon at it before it can recover. To switch between the Pokemon’s Incarnate and Therian forms, players will need the Reveal Glass, which is obtained by returning to Cogita after catching Enamorus and completing ten or more of its Pokedex research tasks.
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