Discover every Pokémon lurking in Area Zero! This guide breaks down which Pokémon you can find before each Research Station in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with map links.
Alright, so you're heading into Area Zero and want to know what Pokémon are hanging around? You've come to the right place! This guide will help you figure out which Pokémon you can encounter before you even reach each Research Station. Think of the Research Stations as checkpoints – we'll list the Pokémon you can find in the areas leading up to them. And hey, if you want a bigger picture, check out our interactive Paldea Region map for more details!
We're going to break this down by each Research Station, since Area Zero doesn't have a super clear map layout within the game itself. So, let's dive in and see what critters you can catch!
Pokémon Before Research Station No.1
Before you even make it to the first Research Station, you'll find a variety of Pokémon in the initial parts of Area Zero. Keep your eyes peeled for these:
| Pokemon | Map Marker |
| Braviary | Map Link |
| Chansey | Map Link |
| Corviknight | Map Link |
| Farigiraf | Map Link |
| Floette | Map Link |
| Frosmoth | Map Link |
| Garganacl | Map Link |
| Girafarig | Map Link |
| Hawlucha | Map Link |
| Jumpluff | Map Link |
| Lokix | Map Link |
| Medicham | Map Link |
| Meditite | Map Link |
| Raichu | Map Link |
| Talonflame | Map Link |
| Venomoth | Map Link |
Pokémon Before Research Station No.2
As you push further into Area Zero and approach the second Research Station, you'll encounter a slightly different set of Pokémon. Here's what you can expect:
| Pokemon | Map Marker |
| Braviary | Map Link |
| Camerupt | Map Link |
| Corviknight | Map Link |
| Espeon | Map Link |
| Floette | Map Link |
| Frosmoth | Map Link |
| Girafarig | Map Link |
| Gogoat | Map Link |
| Jumpluff | Map Link |
| Lycanroc (Midday) | Map Link |
| Medicham | Map Link |
| Meditite | Map Link |
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