Discover the best ways to find rare Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee! Learn about Lures, Catch Combos, and see which Pokémon appear where.
Hey there! So, you're looking to snag some of those super rare Pokémon, huh? It can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I've got your back. There are two main ways to really boost your chances of finding these elusive critters in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee.
First off, using items like a Lure, Super Lure, or Max Lure can make a big difference. Think of them as bait that makes Pokémon more likely to show up. Secondly, and this is a big one, building up a high Catch Combo is key. The longer you chain together successful catches without breaking the combo, the better your odds get.
Ideally, you'll want to combine both of these methods for the best results. Seriously, it's like a double-whammy for rare spawns!
How Catch Combos Help Rare Spawns
You might be wondering just how much a Catch Combo actually helps. Well, it's pretty significant! Here's a quick rundown:
| Catch Combo | Rare spawn rate |
| 1 to 5 | x2 |
| 6 to 10 | x3 |
| 11 to 20 | x4 |
| 21 to 30 | x5 |
| 31+ | x6 |
See? The higher your combo, the more likely you are to encounter those rare Pokémon. It's totally worth the effort to keep that chain going!
Catch Combo Strategy
Now, sometimes you might be in an area where it's just not practical to build up a long Catch Combo. Maybe the Pokémon you need to catch to keep the combo going are too annoying, or maybe you just want to find a specific rare Pokémon in a different spot. Good news: the increased rare spawn rate from your Catch Combo carries over even if you switch areas! So, what you can do is build up a solid combo in an area where the Pokémon you need are plentiful, and then head over to the area where your target rare spawn actually hangs out. Pretty neat, right?
List of Rare Spawns
Alright, let's get to the good stuff – where to find these rare Pokémon. They're split into two groups: the ones you can find before beating the game and the ones that show up after you've become the Champion.
Default Rare Spawns
| Pokémon | Type | Location(s) |
| Bulbasaur | Grass/Poison | Viridian Forest |
| Charmander | Fire | Route 3, Route 4 and Rock Tunnel |
| Squirtle | Water | Route 24, Route 25 and Seafoam Islands |
| Hitmonlee | Fighting | Victory Road |
| Hitmonchan | Fighting | Victory Road |
| Chansey | Normal | Routes 5-6, 8-18, 21 and 23, Diglett’s Cave, Mt. Moon, Pokémon Tower, Power Plant, Pokémon Mansion and Victory Road |
| Lapras | Water/Ice | Route 19 and Route 20 |
| Porygon | Normal | Route 7 |
Postgame Rare Spawns
These are the Pokémon that become available after you've conquered the Pokémon League. Some of them are pretty powerful!
| Pokémon | Type | Location(s) |
| Charizard | Fire/Flying | Routes 1-4 and 6-25 |
| Snorlax | Normal | Cerulean Cave |
| Articuno | Ice/Flying | Routes 1-4 and 6-25 |
| Zapdos | Electric/Flying | Routes 1-4 and 6-25 |
| Moltres | Fire/Flying | Routes 1-4 and 6-25 |
| Dragonite | Dragon/Flying | Routes 1-4 and 6-25 |
Happy hunting! Remember, patience and a good strategy are your best friends when tracking down these rare Pokémon.
100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content