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Pokemon Legends Arceus Save Game Data

Players who have Save Game Data on their Nintendo Switch of other previous Pokemon Games, such as Pokemon Sword & Shield or Pokemon Lets GO, will receive a Mystery Gift. Depending on the game, the bonus gifts will be Shaymin Kimono Set, Pikachu and Eevee Themed Masks and a chance to catch Shaymin Land Form Mythical Pokemon.

Save Game Data Gift Bonuses for PLA

Players will need to speak to the clothier after joining the Galaxy Expedition Team. This will take about 1 hour of gameplay to reach in the game.

Pokemon Sword & Shield Save Game Data Bonus Gift
Shaymin Kimono Set
Shaymin Land Form Research Request (Catchable)
TIER ID Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
#241
600 100 100 100 100 100 100

If you have Save Game Data on your Nintendo Switch for Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game, you’ll be able to take on a research request in Pokémon Legends: Arceus in which you’ll have a chance to catch Shaymin Land Forme in PLA. The Request for Shaymin Sky is called, A Token of Gratitude. During the request, you will receive the Gracidea, this is used to change Shaymin's form into it's Sky Forme.

  1. Requirements: Must have Save Game Data of Pokemon Sword or Shield on Nintendo Switch.
  2. After viewing the game’s end credits (Post Game - Completed Main Story), head to Jubilife Village, where you can accept a Research Request for Shaymin.
  3. Travel to Floaro Gardens, located in Obsidian Fieldlands, here you will encounter Shaymin and can battle and catch it.
Pokemon Lets GO Save Game Data Bonus Gift
Lets GO Eevee & Pikachu Mask
Pokemon BDSP Save Game Data Bonus Gift
Modern Team Galactic Set - Shoes, Trousers, Jacket
Darkrai Research Request (Catchable in Post Game)
TIER ID Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
#242
600 70 90 135 90 90 125

If you have Save Game Data on your Nintendo Switch for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl game, you’ll be able to take on a research request in Pokémon Legends: Arceus in which you’ll have a chance to catch Darkrai in PLA. The Request for Darkrai is called, The Darksome Nightmare, the request can be obtained from Laventon's Lab.

  1. Requirements: Must have Save Game Data of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch.
  2. After viewing the game’s end credits (Post Game - Completed Main Story), head to Jubilife Village, where you can accept a Research Request for Darkrai.
  3. Go to Clamberclaw Cliffs, located in Coronet Highlands, make sure you save your game before battling Darkrai as it can be challenging.
You can view other Mystery Gift and Bonuses Guides by visiting the guides below.
List of Pokemon based on Type