Appendix:Legends: Arceus walkthrough/Section 3

Jubilife Village

The player receiving their first star

Head north into Galaxy Hall, and go into Cyllene's office. Press A to show Cyllene your Pokédex.

You've become a First Star recruit!

Gaining a higher rank grants you many benefits. For example, as a First Star recruit, you can use a new type of Poké Ball called a Heavy Ball and Pokémon up to level 20 will obey you in battle. You'll also earn more money from survey reports. Cyllene commends you for your hard work and hopes that you continue to keep at it. She hands you recipes for Heavy Balls and Revives, then suggests that you rest for the night.

You eat dinner at The Wallflower with Rei/Akari and Professor Laventon, who congratulate you on receiving your first star. Rei/Akari brings up requests and how they can come from anywhere, even outside of Jubilife Village. For example, Rei/Akari wants you to help them with a request from Mai of the Diamond Clan because it requires skill in battling.

Head to the training grounds

The next day, Rei/Akari shows up at your door, asking if you have time to help them out. They suggest that you head to the pastures in the east end of the village to change the Pokémon in your party.

When you're ready, head north to the training grounds, and press A to talk to Rei/Akari. They admit to having a partner Pokémon, a Pikachu, but can't quite command it in battle as easily as you can. So, they challenge you to a Pokémon battle to train them!





A move list in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, including Ancient Power, which is neutral, Earth Power, which is super effective, Iron Head, which is not very effective, and Double-Edge, which is also neutral.
An example of the symbols next to each move

After defeating Rei/Akari in battle, they felt like they understood Pikachu for once and were in sync. They strive to be as connected as you are with your Pokémon.

Rei/Akari also mentions that they had heard the Professor mention something called Types, which are attributes that effect what a Pokémon's strengths or weaknesses are. Types are extremely important in Pokémon, as they can double, halve, or even negate the damage of an attack, so definitely keep them in mind.

When selecting a move, there will be several icons in the move's interface. On the far left is the icon of the move's type. On the far right is its effectiveness, the strength of the move against an enemy Pokémon's types. If it's a small dot, it's neutral damage (1x). If it's a circle, that means it's super effective (2x). If it's a triangle, that's not very effective (1/2x). If it's a cross or an X, that means it doesn't effect them (0x). These symbols make it so that you don't always have to always worry about what types the enemy Pokémon is weak to. Otherwise, you can use a type chart.
Zisu, a large woman with a cheery disposition and a red kimono, introduces herself as the Captain of the Security Corps.
Zisu, the Captain of the Security Corps

Captain of the Security Corps

Types
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The entire time, Zisu, the captain of the Security Corps, was watching the battle and approaches. She is the local master of Pokémon battling and she gives you some tips.

Firstly, she mentions that in battle, you can change the properties of a move by using either agile style or strong style. Agile style makes it so that your Pokémon moves faster in the action order (and can possibly go twice in a row) but weakens the move's power. Strong style is the opposite, making your Pokémon move slower in the action order but making the attack do much more damage. Either style is a temporary one-turn buff that uses more power points.

You can apply one of the styles by pressing L or R when selecting the move in battle.

You may not see the option to select a style, but don't worry; a Pokémon slowly gains the ability to use styles on certain moves as they level up. (For example, the above image has the style option for Iron Head, but not for Double-Edge.) Eventually, you can also use certain items to enable your Pokémon to be able to use styles on more moves.

Zisu also mentions that at any time, you can ask her to teach your Pokémon new moves for a small fee. Definitely make use of this, as she can give your Pokémon many of their most powerful moves.

Rei/Akari remind you that they asked for your help with the request from Mai last night—it's about time that they meet up with her on Aspiration Hill. You receive a new mission: A Request from Mai.

Go ahead and make any preparations you need to make, then head to the east gate to depart for the Obsidian Fieldlands.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Volo, wearing the bright blue merchant outfit of the Ginkgo Guild, saying "Boo!"
Volo, spooking the player from behind
Mai, wearing a blue hoodie and short black hair, introducing herself to the player
Mai, one of the wardens of the Diamond Clan

You return to the Fieldlands Camp, when suddenly... you get spooked by Volo from behind! He teaches you about the back strike technique, which increases a Pokémon's catch rate (when throwing a Poké Ball) or stuns it (when sending your Pokémon out for battle). He wishes you well and heads off.

You can speak with Professor Laventon to return to Jubilife Village at any point, and when you earn enough research points, you can talk to Cyllene to increase your rank.

You should take a rest in the tent to heal your Pokémon. When you're ready, head down Aspiration Hill and talk to the guardsman on the bridge. Now that you're a First Star rank recruit, he lets you pass and tells you to not let your guard down.

Warden of the Diamond Clan

Continue through the bridge and approach Rei/Akari, who is currently talking to someone. She introduces herself as Mai, one of the wardens of the Diamond Clan, and the one who requested help. She asks if you're confident in your ability to lead your Pokémon in battle, and she shows you that her partner Pokémon is Munchlax.

Then, she challenges you to a battle to see if you're capable!



She commends you for winning the battle and heals your Pokémon. She also hands you 5 Vivichokes, which you can craft into Revives. She explains that she needs help dealing with an alpha Pokémon nearby Deertrack Heights. In response, you Arc Phone rings again, showing you the way to pursue it.

Then, Mai asks you if you know what the almighty Sinnoh is. The Diamond Clan settled in Hisui to worship the almighty Sinnoh, the creator of time, the world, and the Pokémon that live in it. It's an old tale, and almighty Sinnoh has long since ceased direct contact with most people. However, it still has connections with a few Pokémon, and it's the warden's job to look after them. One of them is currently causing trouble at Deertrack Heights, so Mai wants you to meet her there to learn more.

The possible areas that a First Star recruit can explore

New areas to explore (Optional)

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Now that you've crossed the bridge, you have access to nearly the entire map of Obsidian Fieldlands (besides a few islands that you can't reach quite yet). The first five areas you could access before were Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Floaro Gardens, Sandgem Flats, and part of Lake Verity. You can refer to this part of the walkthrough for the available items and Pokémon for those areas.

After crossing the bridge, you can reach Grueling Grove, Worn Bridge, Windswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam, The Heartwood, Grandtree Arena, Oreburrow Tunnel, and Obsidian Falls. If you're trying to find Oreburrow Tunnel, you can throw your Pokémon at a crack in the wall and it'll clear a path for you. You can enter either from the south end of Grueling Grove or the east side of The Heartwood.

The next two story-related areas, Deertrack Path and Deertrack Heights, are covered in the following subsection.

Deertrack Path, a dirt path that leads up a grassy mountain
Deertrack Path

Continue through Deertrack Path

When you're ready, continue following the path from the bridge, called Deertrack Path. You'll see torches beside you if you're going in the right direction.

A tutorial screen that reads, "Pokémon whose eyes glow red are called alpha Pokémon. Alpha Pokémon are larger than others and may know moves that are rare for their species. They appear to be very difficult to catch."
The tutorial screen of alpha Pokémon

Head to Deertrack Heights

At the top of Deertrack Path is Deertrack Heights. When you reach a fork in the road, take the east path with the stairs heading upward. You'll see Mai waiting for you at the top.

Approach Mai at the top of the stairs. Professor Laventon arrives panting, after sprinting all the way from the Fieldlands Camp. He wanted to see the alpha Pokémon for himself, and Mai allows it. Mai explains the situation: she wanted to pay tribute to a Pokémon that is related to almighty Sinnoh, but instead, she's interrupted by the cry of an alpha Kricketune that's been causing trouble. Mai heals your Pokémon, and wishes you luck with taking it on. Laventon ponders about its size, and Mai explains that alphas are significantly larger and stronger than normal Pokémon.

Approach the Kricketune to battle it (you don't need to throw out a Pokémon). You can catch most of the static encounters in this game, and the game will let you know if you are unable to.

Bug types like Kricketune are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks.
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Type:
Bug Unknown
Kricketune/ Lv.12
False Swipe
Normal Physical
Absorb
Grass Special
Tackle
Normal Physical
Aerial Ace
Flying Physical
A white deer with a thick mane
The great Wyrdeer

In battle, you can press Y to show the action order, which shows the order that Pokémon will be taking turns and how often. This is based on factors like their Speed, whether you're using agile or strong style, etc.

Once you've taken out the alpha Kricketune, Mai heals your party again, as a different Pokémon cries out. Up on the cliff is the great Wyrdeer! It jumps down to get a better look, and takes a liking to you. When it leaves, Mai explains that it lets people ride on it if it deems them worthy. Rei/Akari appears, sent by Cyllene. They explain that after subduing the alpha Pokémon, they can set up another camp site at this location. Laventon shows concern if it's okay to do this, but Mai reassures him that it's alright as long as you coexist and thrive with the Pokémon. Mai leaves to report back to her superior, and promises to give you a reward when she can.

You've completed A Request from Mai!

Later in the day, the Construction Corps appear and build the new camp site, which Laventon dubs the Heights Camp! You can fast travel to this camp at any time, and when you depart from Jubilife Village, you can choose to start from this camp instead.

After a long day, Rei/Akari suggests that you all return to The Wallflower at Jubilife Village.

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