Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Image via The Pokémon Company

How to capture alert Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Gotta battle 'em all.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is one of the Nintendo Switch's most anticipated games in 2022. The latest entry in the Pokémon franchise promises to change up the formula of gameplay. Instead of focusing on battling, researchers attempt to create the world's first Pokédex by scouring the Hisui region and studying its wildlife. Some Pokémon are more challenging to capture than others, namely alert Pokémon. These aggressive creatures will shirk off any capture attempt once they notice a trainer, so how can players grab them?

Recommended Videos

To capture an alert Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, players will have to battle their opponent and weaken it, just like in previous franchise iterations. To start a battle, toss a Pokéball with one of your partner Pokémon out in front of the alerted wild Pokémon. Use some of your attacks to lower the wild Pokémon's health.

Related: All character ancestors in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Image via The Pokémon Company

Once the opposing Pokémon weakens, swap from your Pokémon party menu to your Pokéball menu, pressing the X button between turns and select which type of Pokéball you'd like to use on the wild Pokémon. With luck, you'll capture an alert Pokémon and add them to your collection!

For more on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, be sure to visit some of our other articles, like All Special Bonuses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus here on Pro Game Guides.


Pro Game Guides is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
We have upgraded our commenting platform! Existing comments will be imported over the next few weeks.
Author
Image of Tai Hofmann
Tai Hofmann
I’m Tai, a gaming guru from Ohio and Staff Writer for Pro Game Guides. Few things are as incredible to me as the interactive experiences video games provide, and I want to use my writing talent to help others enjoy games as well! If I’m not gaming, I’m probably watching Marvel movies or anime.
twitter