13 legendariesGen 8 · HisuiUpdated NOV 12, 2026

Legendary Pokémon in Legends: Arceus

Legends: Arceus has 13 legendaries, and only Dialga and Palkia are caught during the story, both at the Temple of Sinnoh. Every other one waits for the post-game, including Enamorus, which makes the Forces of Nature a set of four. With one version, nothing is locked away, so head to Moonview Arena for Cresselia.

In game 2
Post-game 11

The list

Full Legends: Arceus legendary list (13 legendaries)

Your clan choice locks no one out: side with Adaman or Irida and you still face both Dialga and Palkia, the second one in its Origin Forme during The Counterpart.

Gen 4 legendaries (Sinnoh)

Cogita’s plate missions at the Ancient Retreat open the lake guardians, Heatran, Cresselia and Regigigas, while Giratina waits for On the Trail of Giratina.

Gen 5 legendaries (Unova)

Request 94, Incarnate Forces of Hisui, sends you after them: Tornadus only in a snowstorm, Thundurus only in a thunderstorm, Landorus on Ramanas Island.

Gen 8 legendaries (Hisui)

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Enamorus
Fairy/Flying typePost-game: Scarlet Bog (Crimson Mirelands)

Full Legends: Arceus legendary list (13 legendaries), with types and base stats
Caught			Type
	#0480	Uxie	Psychic type	75	75	130	75	130	95	580
	#0481	Mesprit	Psychic type	80	105	105	105	105	80	580
	#0482	Azelf	Psychic type	75	125	70	125	70	115	580
	#0483	Dialga	Steel/Dragon type	100	120	120	150	100	90	680
	#0484	Palkia	Water/Dragon type	90	120	100	150	120	100	680
	#0485	Heatran	Fire/Steel type	91	90	106	130	106	77	600
	#0486	Regigigas	Normal type	110	160	110	80	110	100	670
	#0487	Giratina	Ghost/Dragon type	150	100	120	100	120	90	680
	#0488	Cresselia	Psychic type	120	70	120	75	130	85	600
	#0641	Tornadus	Flying type	79	115	70	125	80	111	580
	#0642	Thundurus	Electric/Flying type	79	115	70	125	80	111	580
	#0645	Landorus	Ground/Flying type	89	125	90	115	80	101	600
	#0905	Enamorus	Fairy/Flying type	74	115	70	135	80	106	580
		Average · 13		93	110	99	115	101	97	615
Base statunder 6060 to 8990 to 119120+

Where to catch them

How to get every legendary in Legends: Arceus

Dialga and Palkia are the story catches, both atop Mount Coronet. Every other legendary waits for the post-game, spread over caverns, islands, Snowpoint Temple and Scarlet Bog.

In game2

DialgaTemple of Sinnoh (Coronet Highlands)
PalkiaTemple of Sinnoh (Coronet Highlands)

Post-game11

UxieAcuity Cavern (Alabaster Icelands)
MespritVerity Cavern (Obsidian Fieldlands)
AzelfValor Cavern (Crimson Mirelands)
HeatranFirespit Island (Cobalt Coastlands; Lava Dome Sanctum)
RegigigasSnowpoint Temple (Alabaster Icelands)
GiratinaTurnback Cave, in the Spring Path crater (Cobalt Coastlands)
CresseliaMoonview Arena (Coronet Highlands)
TornadusBonechill Wastes (Alabaster Icelands)
ThundurusCobalt Coastlands
LandorusRamanas Island (Obsidian Fieldlands)
EnamorusScarlet Bog (Crimson Mirelands)

Where to find

Legends: Arceus legendary requests and catch spots

The lake guardians you meet in their story trials are only caught later, in The Plate of the Lakes.

Before you battle

None of these legendaries can be shiny: each one is shiny locked
Dialga and Palkia come during the main story; every other legendary here waits until the main story is over
Expect Lv. 70 for every legendary here except Dialga and Palkia, who are Lv. 65

The Researcher of Myths6
1. After the main story, The Researcher of Myths has you team up with Volo and then talk to Cogita
2. Beat the Alpha Vespiquen at Grueling Grove during The Researcher of Myths for the Stone Plate
3. Cogita is at the Ancient Retreat
4. Ask Cogita about each myth to open the plate missions for the lakes, Firespit Island, Moonview Arena and Snowpoint Temple
Incarnate Forces of Hisui4
Request
Request 94: Incarnate Forces of Hisui
1. After Seeking the Remaining Plates, Cogita gives you the request in Galaxy Hall
2. Track down Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus; each one's spot and weather is on its own row
3. Raise all three to research level 10, then report to Cogita at the Ancient Retreat to hear about Enamorus
4. Complete Enamorus's entry and see Cogita again for the Reveal Glass
On the village map the X marks the large hall at the top, Galaxy Hall
Dialga
On this mountain map the X sits right on the summit, the top of Mount Coronet
Level
65
Where
Temple of Sinnoh, at the top of Mount Coronet (Coronet Highlands)
Request
Atop Mount Coronet
1. From Summit Camp in the Coronet Highlands, go through the Stone Portal up to the Temple of Sinnoh
2. Side with Adaman of the Diamond Clan and Dialga is the first one you face in Atop Mount Coronet
3. Side with Irida instead and Dialga comes next, in its Origin Forme, during The Counterpart
4. Calm the Origin Forme with balms; you get an Origin Ball for this catch
5. After the main story, win Request 89, The Diamond Clan's Treasure, against Adaman to get the Adamant Crystal
6. Adaman fights with Leafeon, Umbreon and Vaporeon
- Origin FormeUse the Adamant Crystal on Dialga to change it into its Origin Forme
Dialga in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Palkia
Palkia’s map puts the X on the same summit as Dialga’s, since both are met at the Temple of Sinnoh
Level
65
Where
Temple of Sinnoh, at the top of Mount Coronet (Coronet Highlands)
Request
Atop Mount Coronet
1. From Summit Camp in the Coronet Highlands, go through the Stone Portal up to the Temple of Sinnoh
2. Side with Irida of the Pearl Clan and Palkia is the first one you face in Atop Mount Coronet
3. Side with Adaman instead and Palkia comes next, in its Origin Forme, during The Counterpart
4. Calm the Origin Forme with balms; you get an Origin Ball for this catch
5. After the main story, win Request 90, The Pearl Clan's Treasure, against Irida to get the Lustrous Globe
6. Irida fights with Glaceon, Espeon and Flareon
- Origin FormeUse the Lustrous Globe on Palkia to change it into its Origin Forme
Palkia in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Uxie
The X sits on Lake Acuity, the lake at the north end of the Alabaster Icelands
Level
70
When
After the main story
Request
The Plate of the Lakes
1. The Trial of Lake Acuity in the story has you pass the trial of the Lake Acuity guardian, but Uxie cannot be caught then
2. After the story, Cogita at the Ancient Retreat gives you The Plate of the Lakes
3. Enter Acuity Cavern at Lake Acuity in the Alabaster Icelands to battle Uxie
TipCatch all three lake guardians to finish The Plate of the Lakes
Uxie in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Mesprit
The X lands on the western lake of the green Obsidian Fieldlands map, Lake Verity
Level
70
When
After the main story
Request
The Plate of the Lakes
1. The Trial of Lake Verity in the story has you pass the trial of the Lake Verity guardian, but Mesprit cannot be caught then
2. After the story, Cogita at the Ancient Retreat gives you The Plate of the Lakes
3. Enter Verity Cavern at Lake Verity in the Obsidian Fieldlands to battle Mesprit
TipCatch all three lake guardians to finish The Plate of the Lakes
Mesprit in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Azelf
Lake Valor sits up in the northeast corner of the Crimson Mirelands
Level
70
Where
Lake Valor (Crimson Mirelands)
When
After the main story
Request
The Plate of the Lakes
1. The Trial of Lake Valor in the story has you pass the trial of the Lake Valor guardian, but Azelf cannot be caught then
2. After the story, Cogita at the Ancient Retreat gives you The Plate of the Lakes
3. Enter the cave on the island in the middle of Lake Valor in the Crimson Mirelands to battle Azelf
TipCatch all three lake guardians to finish The Plate of the Lakes
Azelf in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Heatran
Firespit Island is the volcanic island at the northeast edge of the Cobalt Coastlands map
Level
70
Where
Lava Dome Sanctum on Firespit Island (Cobalt Coastlands)
When
After the main story
Request
The Plate of Firespit Island
1. Cogita at the Ancient Retreat gives you The Plate of Firespit Island
2. On Firespit Island in the Cobalt Coastlands, find Iscan and Irida near the Molten Arena, then enter the cave in the volcano
3. Throw balls of mud at Heatran until its fire shield drops, then send out a Pokémon
4. Heatran waits in the Lava Dome Sanctum
TipSpare balls of mud lie around the cave. Catching Heatran gives you the Iron Plate, which the Snowpoint Temple door needs
Heatran in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Regigigas
The X marks a grey building at the far north edge of the snowy map: Snowpoint Temple
Level
70
Where
Snowpoint Temple (Alabaster Icelands)
Needs
Iron Plate Icicle Plate Stone Plate
When
After the main story
Request
The Plate of Snowpoint Temple
1. Cogita gives you The Plate of Snowpoint Temple after the main story
2. Snowpoint Temple sits in the Alabaster Icelands, north of the Pearl Settlement
3. At the sealed door, Adaman and Sabi meet you
4. The sealed door opens only while you carry the Iron, Icicle and Stone Plates
5. Make your way down to the end of the passage and approach Regigigas to start the battle
Plates
- Iron PlateCatch Heatran on Firespit Island in The Plate of Firespit Island
- Icicle PlateQuell the frenzied Avalugg in The Slumbering Lord of the Tundra
- Stone PlateBeat the Alpha Vespiquen at Grueling Grove during The Researcher of Myths
Regigigas in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Giratina
On the coastal map the X sits on a ring-shaped rise in the northwest, where the Spring Path lies
The X marks the start of this request in Jubilife Village
Level
70
Where
Turnback Cave, in the Spring Path (Cobalt Coastlands)
When
After you beat Volo at the Temple of Sinnoh
Request
Request 91: On the Trail of Giratina
1. Beat Volo at the Temple of Sinnoh to finish Seeking the Remaining Plates
2. Return to Jubilife Village to receive On the Trail of Giratina
3. Head to the Spring Path in the northwest of the Cobalt Coastlands and enter Turnback Cave
4. Giratina waits inside in its Origin Forme
5. Catch it to receive the Griseous Core
- Origin FormeThe form Giratina is in when you meet it in Turnback Cave
- Altered FormeUse the Griseous Core on Giratina to swap between Altered and Origin Forme
Giratina in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Cresselia
The X on the western edge of the mountain map is Moonview Arena
Level
70
Where
Moonview Arena (Coronet Highlands)
When
After the main story
Request
The Plate of Moonview Arena
1. Cogita at the Ancient Retreat gives you The Plate of Moonview Arena
2. Go to Moonview Arena in the Coronet Highlands, where Melli is waiting for you
Cresselia in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Tornadus
The X sits in the middle of the snowy map’s southern half, out in the Bonechill Wastes
Level
70
Where
Bonechill Wastes (Alabaster Icelands)
When
Only during a snowstorm
Request
Request 94: Incarnate Forces of Hisui
1. Wait for a snowstorm in the Alabaster Icelands, then search the Bonechill Wastes
- Therian FormeUse the Reveal Glass from Cogita to swap between Incarnate and Therian Forme
Tornadus in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Thundurus
The X sits on open water east of the bay, because Thundurus is met out on the water
Level
70
Where
Around Sand's Reach and Lunker's Lair (Cobalt Coastlands)
When
Only during a thunderstorm
Request
Request 94: Incarnate Forces of Hisui
1. During a thunderstorm in the Cobalt Coastlands, search the water around Sand's Reach and Lunker's Lair
- Therian FormeUse the Reveal Glass from Cogita to swap between Incarnate and Therian Forme
Thundurus in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Landorus
The X marks the small island in the south of the green map, Ramanas Island
Level
70
Where
Ramanas Island (Obsidian Fieldlands)
Request
Request 94: Incarnate Forces of Hisui
1. Search Ramanas Island in the Obsidian Fieldlands
- Therian FormeUse the Reveal Glass from Cogita to swap between Incarnate and Therian Forme
Landorus in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Enamorus
The X sits on the red bog patch at the center of the map
Level
70
Where
Scarlet Bog (Crimson Mirelands)
When
After Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus reach research level 10
Request
Request 94: Incarnate Forces of Hisui
1. Raise Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus to research level 10
2. Report to Cogita at the Ancient Retreat to hear about Enamorus
3. Find Enamorus in the Scarlet Bog in the Crimson Mirelands
4. Complete Enamorus's entry and see Cogita again for the Reveal Glass
- Therian FormeUse the Reveal Glass from Cogita to swap between Incarnate and Therian Forme
Enamorus in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions

Mythicals

Legends: Arceus mythicals and Arceus itself

The mythical requests come from the blackboard in Professor Laventon’s study inside Galaxy Hall, the building at the top of the village map.

Catch it in PLA3

PhioneThree wait alongside Manaphy, during its request
ManaphySeaside Hollow (Buizel, Mantyke and Overqwil in your party), Lv. 50
Request
The Sea's Legend (No. 66)
1. In the evening, swim through the gate in the sea off the Cobalt Coastlands
2. Head for the northern cliffs and enter the cave, which is open now
3. Catch Manaphy inside
- Overqwil comes from a Hisuian Qwilfish that uses Barb Barrage in Strong Style 20 times
TipThrow out one of your Pokémon at Manaphy or a Phione to start a battle
ArceusTemple of Sinnoh (Coronet Highlands), final mission, Lv. 75
Mission
The Deified Pokémon
1. Beat Volo, and your Celestica Flute becomes the Azure Flute
2. Catch Pokémon 001 to 237 in the Hisui Pokédex
3. Go to the temple and play the flute to call Arceus
4. Beat Arceus in battle and it joins you with the Legend Plate
Plates
- Mind PlateStory: The Frenzy of the Lord of the Woods
- Insect PlateCalm the frenzied noble Kleavor
- Earth PlateArezu's Predicament: after the Ursaluna battle at Sludge Mound
- Meadow PlateCalm the frenzied noble Lilligant at the Brava Arena
- Splash PlateThe Lordless Island: given when Basculegion becomes your ride
- Flame PlateCalm the frenzied noble Arcanine at the Molten Arena on Firespit Island
- Toxic PlateScaling Perilous Heights: given when Sneasler becomes your ride
- Zap PlateCalm the frenzied noble Electrode at Moonview Arena
- Sky PlateThe Slumbering Lord of the Tundra: given when Braviary becomes your ride, at Snowpoint Temple
- Icicle PlateCalm the frenzied noble Avalugg
- Stone PlateThe Researcher of Myths: beat the Alpha Vespiquen at Grueling Grove
- Draco PlateThe Plate of the Lakes: catch Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf
- Iron PlateThe Plate of Firespit Island: catch Heatran
- Dread PlateThe Plate of Moonview Arena: catch Cresselia
- Blank PlateThe Plate of Snowpoint Temple: catch Regigigas
- Fist PlateThe Plate of Prelude Beach: beat Kamado in battle there, in Jubilife Village
- Pixie PlateSeeking the Remaining Plates: bring Cogita three pieces of Wood at the Ancient Retreat
- Spooky PlateVolo hands it over after you beat him and Giratina

Save data from another game2

DarkraiCoronet Highlands request with a Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl save, Lv. 70
When
After the main story
Request
The Darksome Nightmare (No. 93)
1. Take the request, then talk to Cael
2. Go to Clamberclaw Cliffs at night
TipThrown balls make Darkrai vanish, so time it and throw out your Pokémon to start a battle
ShayminFloaro Gardens request with a Sword or Shield save, Lv. 70
When
After the main story
Request
A Token of Gratitude (No. 92)
1. Talk to Medi at the camp in the Obsidian Fieldlands; she hands you a Gracidea
2. Go to the gardens, where Medi gives thanks and Shaymin appears for a battle
- Sky FormeUse that flower on Shaymin to switch its form

Mythical Pokémon5 in PLA

Sets

Legendary sets in Legends: Arceus

Enamorus closes its set: it shows up only after Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus reach research level ten. Regigigas needs the Iron, Icicle and Stone Plates to open its door.

0 of 4 complete

The Regi family
Gen 4 · Sinnoh
- Regigigas
0/1 caught
Lake guardians
Gen 4 · Sinnoh
0/3 caught
Dialga, Palkia and Giratina
Gen 4 · Sinnoh
0/3 caught
Forces of Nature
Gens 5 and 8
0/4 caught
Standalone legendaries
Gen 4 · Sinnoh
- Heatran
- Cresselia
0/2 caught

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More Pokémon lists for Legends: Arceus

The Legends: Arceus Regional forms list includes Hisuian Growlithe, Arcanine and Typhlosion, and Arceus itself appears under Mythical Pokémon.

Legendary Pokémon in Legends: Arceus

Gen 4 legendaries (Sinnoh)

Uxie

Mesprit

Azelf

Dialga

Palkia

Heatran

Regigigas

Giratina

Cresselia

Gen 5 legendaries (Unova)

Tornadus

Thundurus

Landorus

Gen 8 legendaries (Hisui)

Enamorus

In game2

Post-game11

Before you battle

The Researcher of Myths6

Incarnate Forces of Hisui4

Catch it in PLA3

Save data from another game2

The Regi family

Lake guardians

Dialga, Palkia and Giratina

Forces of Nature

Standalone legendaries

Legends: Arceus guides