New Mechanics

Explore the new mechanics in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, including Agile and Strong Styles, crafting, base camps, the Arc Phone, and more. Learn how to catch, battle, and manage your Pokemon effectively.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus introduces a host of new mechanics that change the way you play. This guide covers everything you need to know to master these new systems and succeed in the Hisui region.

• Agile and Strong Styles: Learn how to utilize these new battle mechanics to gain an advantage.

• Frenzied Noble Pokemon Battles: Discover strategies for overcoming these challenging encounters.

• Crafting System: Master the art of crafting items to aid you on your journey.

• Base Camps: Understand the features and benefits of setting up base camps.

• Arc Phone: Learn about the Arc Phone's capabilities and how to acquire it.

• Catching Pokemon: Get a comprehensive guide on how to catch Pokemon effectively.

• Aux Powers: Understand what Aux Powers are and how they function.

• Pastures: Learn how to use and expand your Pokemon Pastures.

• Controls: A detailed look at the game's controls and customization options.

• Type Weakness Chart: Essential information for strategic battling.

• Saving the Game: Information on how to save your progress.

• Riding Pokemon: Discover all the rideable Pokemon and how to use them.

• Pokemon Behavior: Understand how Pokemon behave and their effects.

• Merit Points: Learn about Merit Points and their uses.

• Losing in Battle: What happens when you are defeated.

• Status Conditions: A guide to all status conditions and their effects.

• Weather Guide: Understand the different weather types and their impact.

• Running Away: Learn how to disengage from battles.

• Changing Name and Gender: How to alter your character's appearance.

• Walking Pokemon: Find out if Pokemon can walk with you.

• Obedience Guide: Ensure your Pokemon obey your commands.

• Language Options: How to change the game's language.

• Swimming and Surfing: Master water traversal.

• Changing Nicknames: How to rename your Pokemon.

• Fast Travel: Utilize fast travel points to save time.

• Effort Levels: Understand and increase your Pokemon's Effort Levels.

• Lost & Found: Learn about the Lost Satchel system.

• Releasing Pokemon: Rewards and mechanics for releasing Pokemon.

• Changing Your Team: How to manage your party.

• Special Evolution Conditions: Discover unique ways to evolve Pokemon.

• Nature Chart: Understand Pokemon Natures and how to check them.

• Swapping Items: Learn how to exchange items.

• Double Battles: Strategies for multi-Pokemon battles.

• Catching Specific Pokemon: Tips for catching sleeping, small, and large Pokemon.

• Best Requests: Guidance on which requests to prioritize.