5 mythicalsGen 8 · HisuiUpdated NOV 12, 2026

Mythical Pokémon in Legends: Arceus

Legends: Arceus counts 5 mythicals. Manaphy appears at Seaside Hollow, a cave at the north end of the cliffs in the Cobalt Coastlands, once Buizel, Mantyke and Overqwil travel with you, and Phione shares the cave. Arceus closes things out at Lv. 75 in the Temple of Sinnoh.

In game 3
Save data from another game 2

The list

Full Legends: Arceus mythical Pokémon list (5 mythicals)

#0489
Phione
Water typeThree wait alongside Manaphy, during its request
#0490
Manaphy
Water typeSeaside Hollow (Cobalt Coastlands; Buizel, Mantyke and Overqwil in your party), Lv. 50
#0491
Darkrai
Dark typeCoronet Highlands request with a Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl save, Lv. 70
#0492
Shaymin
Grass typeFloaro Gardens (Obsidian Fieldlands) request with a Sword or Shield save, Lv. 70
#0493
Arceus
Normal typeTemple of Sinnoh (Coronet Highlands), final mission, Lv. 75

Full Legends: Arceus mythical Pokémon list (5 mythicals), with types and base stats
Caught			Type
	#0489	Phione	Water type	80	80	80	80	80	80	480
	#0490	Manaphy	Water type	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
	#0491	Darkrai	Dark type	70	90	90	135	90	125	600
	#0492	Shaymin	Grass type	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
	#0493	Arceus	Normal type	120	120	120	120	120	120	720
		Average · 5		94	98	98	107	98	105	600
Base statunder 6060 to 8990 to 119120+

How to get them

How to get every mythical in Legends: Arceus

In game3

PhioneThree wait alongside Manaphy, during its request
ManaphySeaside Hollow (Cobalt Coastlands; Buizel, Mantyke and Overqwil in your party), Lv. 50
ArceusTemple of Sinnoh (Coronet Highlands), final mission, Lv. 75

Save data from another game2

DarkraiCoronet Highlands request with a Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl save, Lv. 70
ShayminFloaro Gardens (Obsidian Fieldlands) request with a Sword or Shield save, Lv. 70

Not on the PLA list18

Where to find

Where to find each one in Legends: Arceus

Before you start

Take the requests from the blackboard in Professor Laventon's study in Jubilife Village

Phione
1. Catch them during the Manaphy request
Phione in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Manaphy
A wide bay opens south of the X, ringed by a curving green shore
Level
50
Needs
Buizel Mantyke Overqwil
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 Seaside Hollow
3. Catch Manaphy and the three Phione 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
Manaphy in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Arceus
Sea fills the right edge, and long lakes reach up from the bottom of the map
Level
75
Mission
The Deified Pokémon
1. Beat Volo, and your Celestica Flute becomes the Azure Flute
2. Catch all 237 Pokémon in your Pokédex
3. Go to the Temple of Sinnoh 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
Arceus in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Darkrai
The X sits halfway down the map, above a wide band of dotted woodland
A river crosses the map just south of the X, with rows of red-roofed houses beyond it
Level
70
When
After the main story, with Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl save data
Request
The Darksome Nightmare (No. 93)
1. Talk to Cael after you take the request
2. Go to Clamberclaw Cliffs in the Coronet Highlands at night
TipThrown balls make Darkrai vanish, so time it and throw out your Pokémon to start a battle
Darkrai in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions
Shaymin
A round lake with a small island lies below the X
Level
70
When
After the main story, with Sword or Shield save data
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 Floaro Gardens, where Medi gives thanks and Shaymin appears for a battle
- Sky FormeUse that flower on Shaymin to switch its form
Shaymin in PLA: moves, stats and evolutions