00:00So, you want to be the very best? Well, Pokemon Legends Arceus is a big change from the traditional
00:07Pokemon formula. This really isn't your average Pokemon adventure. Yes, you're tasked
00:14with making the region's very first Pokedex, but with no Elite Four, no gyms, and very
00:19few Pokemon trainers in sight, you might need a helping hand to get you off the start line.
00:24So here are our top tips to get you started in Pokemon Legends Arceus.
00:32If you're a Pokemon pro, you will no doubt notice some big changes when it comes to evolution
00:36and how your Pokemon learn new moves in this title. Firstly, your Pokemon will no longer
00:41automatically try to evolve once it hits a certain level or fulfills a specific criteria.
00:46Instead, your crew will let you know when they're ready to evolve, and then it's
00:50up to you to decide when it happens. You do that by selecting the Pokemon you want
00:54to evolve in your party menu, and then hitting X.
01:00And it's the same deal when it comes to your Pokemon learning new moves. They'll
01:04still unlock new moves at certain levels, but rather than having to choose then and
01:07there which moves to retain and which to forget, new moves are just added to a move library
01:12of sorts. Go to your Pokemon and hit A to open the menu, then tab down to change moves.
01:19In here you'll find all the moves your Pokemon has learned so far, and you can switch
01:23them out at will, anytime you like. It's super handy for finessing your team's moveset.
01:30The initial zone, Obsidian Fieldlands, is absolutely teeming with medicinal leaks, and
01:36they're possibly the most useful resource in the game. You'll use them to craft revives
01:40and other craftable healing items. But as you move on to other areas, you'll find
01:45they appear a lot less. So whenever, wherever you can, stock up on those green goodies,
01:52because there's nothing worse than being caught without a stock of revives when an
01:56angry alpha attacks.
02:02Some trees and rocks will be seen doing something rather strange in Hisui, wriggling. Well,
02:07if you spot one, throw a Pokemon at it, because some Pokemon can only be found hiding in trees
02:12and other objects. So if you want to catch them all, make sure you keep an eye out for
02:16those wobbly trees.
02:23When you first go up against an alpha Pokemon in Hisui, it's a daunting experience. But
02:28as your Pokemon gets stronger, and you obtain better quality Pokeballs, it is actually possible
02:34to catch an alpha without battling it. Just make sure you sneak around them. You can use
02:39tall grass to hide, or just desperately avoid their eyeline. Either way, don't do anything
02:44to alert them to your presence, like interacting with the world or catching another Pokemon
02:50nearby.
02:52When you're close enough, just let that Pokeball fly and keep your fingers crossed.
02:59The general rule of thumb is that when using Agile or Strong Style for your attacks, is
03:03that Agile moves are less powerful, but let you chain two moves together. While Strong
03:08Style moves are more powerful, but will make you forgo that next turn. However, that's
03:14not always the case. It might be that your Agile move now will earn you an extra move
03:19later on, or not at all. And the same with Strong Moves too. You can make the action
03:24order appear on the screen by hitting Y whilst in battle, and make sure you keep an eye on
03:29it to know what effect your style switching will have on the turn order.
03:35Pokemon Legends Arceus lets your Pokemon earn XP in a number of ways, and it works
03:39a little differently to previous titles. Firstly, your entire party will earn XP from catching
03:44and defeating other Pokemon, unless any of them have fainted. In a trainer battle, you'll
03:50have to defeat the entire opposing party before you can bank the XP. This isn't great for
03:56situations where you're left with one Pokemon standing at the end of a fierce battle. In
04:01this case, your entire party won't benefit from the XP.
04:06Pokemon you use to interact with the world will earn individual XP. For example, if you
04:11use a Pokemon to break a rock or shake a tree. You'll also find XP candy items by exploring
04:17the world, as well as catching and defeating Pokemon. These come in small, medium or large
04:22sizes and can be fed to individual Pokemon in your party for an additional XP boost.
04:30Pokemon stones and other seriously useful items can be found by defeating wild Pokemon,
04:35but that's a bit of a gamble when you're after something specific, so make sure you're
04:39using the trade post in Jubilife Village. You can buy special items from there using
04:44merit points, which you'll earn from collecting and returning lost satchels you'll find in
04:48the world. It's super handy if you're after a particular Pokemon or item.
04:53Thanks for watching, let us know in the comments if you have any great tips for Pokemon Legends
04:57Arceus and we'll all help each other become the very best. You can watch our full review
05:02of the latest Pokemon game right now on our YouTube channel. And finally, remember to
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