A complete guide to the 243 Pokemon in Hisui, featuring classic species, new Hisuian forms, and legendary encounters.
Understanding the Hisui Region Pokedex
Journeying through the ancient Hisui region presents a unique challenge for Pokemon Trainers, as the land is filled with both familiar faces and never-before-seen variants. This guide provides the complete catalog of creatures available in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
The Hisui Pokedex represents a fascinating blend of evolutionary history, featuring classic Pokemon from previous generations alongside special regional variants that have adapted to the ancient environment.
Set in the distant past, Pokemon Legends: Arceus utilizes its historical setting to implement some of the most groundbreaking mechanics the franchise has seen. The game shifts from traditional random encounters to an open-world observation and capture system, fundamentally changing how Trainers interact with and complete their Pokedex.
The Pokedex itself reflects this innovation. It’s not merely a list but a research journal where entries are completed by performing specific tasks like catching multiple specimens, witnessing certain moves, or observing unique behaviors. This “research task” system adds depth to the completion process beyond simply finding each Pokemon once.
As an origin story for the Sinnoh region, it’s logical that many Pokemon from Diamond & Pearl appear here. However, Game Freak expertly expanded this roster by introducing Hisuian forms—regional variants with distinct typings, designs, and sometimes entirely new evolution lines not seen in modern times. These forms are not mere palette swaps but represent canonical divergent evolution paths specific to ancient Hisui.
Trainers can encounter 243 distinct Pokemon species throughout their adventure. This total includes brand-new Hisuian formes, legendary titans, and even a new member of the Forces of Nature trio. A common mistake players make is assuming all Pokemon are available from the start; many species only appear after reaching specific story milestones or obtaining certain traversal abilities like riding Basculegion or Braviary.
Complete Hisui Pokedex Listing
Below is the numerical listing of all catchable Pokemon in the Hisui region, organized by Pokedex number. Practical tip: Focus on completing research tasks for each Pokemon as you encounter them rather than backtracking later, as some tasks (like “use Agile Style moves”) are easier to complete during initial encounters.
1 – Rowlet (Starter): Where to find – Professor Laventon offers this Grass/Flying type as one of three starter choices.
2 – Dartrix: Where to find – Evolves from Rowlet at level 17.
3 – Decidueye (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Dartrix at level 36. Hisuian Decidueye changes to Grass/Fighting type.
4 – Cyndaquil (Starter): Where to find – A Fire-type starter option from Professor Laventon.
5 – Quilava: Where to find – Evolves from Cyndaquil at level 17.
6 – Typhlosion (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Quilava at level 36. Gains Ghost typing as a Hisuian form.
7 – Oshawott (Starter): Where to find – The Water-type starter choice.
8 – Dewott: Where to find – Evolves from Oshawott at level 17.
9 – Samurott (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Dewott at level 36. Hisuian form gains Dark typing.
25 – Eevee: Where to find – Found in Horseshoe Plains (Obsidian Fieldlands) and other locations. A versatile Pokemon with eight evolution paths.
26 – Vaporeon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with a Water Stone.
27 – Jolteon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with a Thunder Stone.
28 – Flareon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with a Fire Stone.
29 – Espeon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with high friendship during daytime.
30 – Umbreon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with high friendship during nighttime.
31 – Leafeon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with a Leaf Stone.
32 – Glaceon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with an Ice Stone.
33 – Sylveon: Where to find – Evolve Eevee with high friendship knowing a Fairy-type move.
49 – Stantler: Where to find – Appears in Horseshoe Plains (Obsidian Fieldlands).
50 – Wyrdeer: Where to find – Evolves from Stantler after using Psyshield Bash in Agile Style 20 times.
60 – Alakazam: Where to find – Evolves from Kadabra, which can be found in various locations.
61 – Chimchar: Where to find – Found in Ramanas Island (Obsidian Fieldlands) after unlocking Basculegion riding.
62 – Monferno: Where to find – Evolves from Chimchar at level 14.
63 – Infernape: Where to find – Evolves from Monferno at level 36.
72 – Scyther: Where to find – Found in The Heartwood (Obsidian Fieldlands) and other forested areas.
73 – Kleavor: Where to find – Evolves from Scyther using Black Augurite item.
74 – Scizor: Where to find – Evolves from Scyther using Metal Coat item (different evolution path than Kleavor).
84 – Qwilfish: Where to find – Found in coastal waters, particularly in Cobalt Coastlands.
85 – Overqwil: Where to find – Evolves from Hisuian Qwilfish after using Barb Barrage in Strong Style 20 times.
93 – Petilil: Where to find – Found in Holm of Trials (Crimson Mirelands).
94 – Lilligant (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Petilil using a Sun Stone. Hisuian form is Grass/Fighting type.
101 – Ralts: Where to find – Found in Holm of Trials (Crimson Mirelands) during daytime.
102 – Kirlia: Where to find – Evolves from Ralts at level 20.
103 – Gardevoir: Where to find – Evolves from Kirlia at level 30 (female or genderless).
104 – Gallade: Where to find – Evolves from male Kirlia using a Dawn Stone.
113 – Ursaring: Where to find – Found in various mountainous areas across multiple regions.
114 – Ursaluna: Where to find – Evolves from Ursaring using Peat Block during a full moon.
115 – Goomy: Where to find – Found in Holm of Trials (Crimson Mirelands) during rainy weather.
116 – Sliggoo (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Goomy at level 40. Hisuian form is Steel/Dragon type.
117 – Goodra (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Hisuian Sliggoo at level 50 during rainy weather in Hisui.
130 – Turtwig: Where to find – Found in Ramanas Island (Obsidian Fieldlands) after obtaining Basculegion.
131 – Grotle: Where to find – Evolves from Turtwig at level 18.
132 – Torterra: Where to find – Evolves from Grotle at level 32.
142 – Unown: Where to find all 28 – Scattered throughout the Hisui region, often hidden in ruins or caves.
150 – Growlithe (Hisuian form): Where to find – Found in Windbreak Stand (Cobalt Coastlands). Hisuian form is Fire/Rock type.
151 – Arcanine (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Hisuian Growlithe using a Fire Stone.
161 – Piplup: Where to find – Found in Ramanas Island (Obsidian Fieldlands) after obtaining Basculegion.
162 – Prinplup: Where to find – Evolves from Piplup at level 16.
163 – Empoleon: Where to find – Evolves from Prinplup at level 36.
166 – Basculin: Where to find – Found in water across multiple regions, especially Cobalt Coastlands.
167 – Basculegion: Where to find – Evolves from Basculin after losing 294+ HP from recoil damage without fainting.
187 – Gible: Where to find – Found in Clamberclaw Cliffs (Coronet Highlands).
188 – Gabite: Where to find – Evolves from Gible at level 24.
189 – Garchomp: Where to find – Evolves from Gabite at level 48.
192 – Voltorb (Hisuian form): Where to find – Found in Sacred Plaza (Coronet Highlands). Hisuian form is Electric/Grass type.
193 – Electrode (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Hisuian Voltorb using a Leaf Stone.
202 – Sneasel (Hisuian form): Where to find – Found in Icebound Falls (Alabaster Icelands). Hisuian form is Fighting/Poison type.
203 – Sneasler (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Hisuian Sneasel using Razor Claw during daytime.
208 – Cranidos: Where to find – Obtained from space-time distortions in Coronet Highlands.
209 – Rampardos: Where to find – Evolves from Cranidos at level 30.
210 – Shieldon: Where to find – Obtained from space-time distortions in Coronet Highlands.
211 – Bastiodon: Where to find – Evolves from Shieldon at level 30.
215 – Bergmite: Where to find – Found in Icebound Falls (Alabaster Icelands).
216 – Avalugg (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Bergmite at level 37. Hisuian form is Ice/Rock type.
219 – Zorua (Hisuian form): Where to find – Found in Bonechill Wastes (Alabaster Icelands). Hisuian form is Normal/Ghost type.
220 – Zoroark (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Hisuian Zorua at level 30.
221 – Rufflet: Where to find – Found in Snowfall Hot Spring (Alabaster Icelands).
222 – Braviary (Hisuian form): Where to find – Evolves from Rufflet at level 54. Hisuian form is Psychic/Flying type.
223 – Riolu: Where to find – Found in Icebound Falls (Alabaster Icelands) during daytime.
224 – Lucario: Where to find – Evolves from Riolu with high friendship during daytime.
228 – Heatran: Where to find – Found in Volcano Cave (Cobalt Coastlands) post-game.
229 – Regigigas: Where to find – Found in Snowpoint Temple (Alabaster Icelands) post-game.
230 – Cresselia: Where to find – Found in Moonview Arena (Crimson Mirelands) post-game.
231 – Tornadus: Where to find – Found in Alabaster Icelands during snowstorms post-game.
232 – Thundurus: Where to find – Found in Cobalt Coastlands during thunderstorms post-game.
233 – Landorus: Where to find – Found in Obsidian Fieldlands during sunny weather post-game.
234 – Enamorus: Where to find – Found in Crimson Mirelands during foggy weather after catching the other three Forces of Nature.
235 – Dialga: Where to find & get Origin Forme – Story encounter. Origin Forme obtained post-game using Adamant Crystal.
236 – Palkia: Where to find & get Origin Forme – Story encounter. Origin Forme obtained post-game using Lustrous Globe.
237 – Giratina: Where to find & get Altered Forme – Found in Turnback Cave post-game. Altered Forme is its default state in this game.
238 – Arceus: Where to find – Requires completing all main missions and catching every other Pokemon in the Pokedex.
241 – Shaymin: Where to find – Found in Flower Paradise (Obsidian Fieldlands) post-game with save data from Pokemon Sword/Shield.
242 – Darkrai: Where to find – Found in Clamberclaw Cliffs (Coronet Highlands) post-game with save data from Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl.
Advanced Completion Strategies & Future Updates
That completes the full catalog of 243 Pokemon inhabiting the ancient Hisui region. Optimization tip for advanced players: Focus on completing Pokedex entries to Research Level 10 for each Pokemon, as this significantly increases Shiny encounter odds through the Shiny Charm reward obtained after full completion.
At launch, no downloadable content was announced for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. However, the game’s structure allows for potential expansion. Future updates could introduce additional areas like the Sinjoh Ruins or new space-time distortion events featuring Pokemon from other generations. Common mistake: Players often neglect the research tasks for common Pokemon early on, making post-game completion more tedious than necessary.
For comprehensive assistance throughout your journey, consult our specialized guides covering key aspects of Hisui exploration:
Best starter Pokemon | All Hisuian forms | Hisuian Pokedex | How to catch Darkrai | How to catch Shaymin | All Noble Pokemon | How to beat Frenzied Noble Pokemon | All Gift Pokemon | Mystery Gift codes | Agile & Strong Styles | Alpha Pokemon | How to get Garchomp | How to catch Lucario | All Unown locations | How to catch Eevee | Where to find Pikachu | Hisuian Growlithe & Arcanine location | How to evolve Kleavor | Sylveon evolution guide | Hisuian Voltorb location | How to get Hisuian Sliggoo & Goodra | Where to find Hisuian Zorua & Zoroark | Hisuian Braviary location | How to evolve Overqwil | How to get Hisuian Sneasel & Sneasler | Shiny hunting guide | How to get all three starters without trading
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