The Ultimate Guide to Capturing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet‘s Legendary Pokemon
As an avid Pokemon professor and collector, completing my Scarlet Pokedex has been my latest aspiration. But tracking down its ancient legendaries has proven the toughest challenge – without their power, my goal stays out of reach!
That‘s why I‘ve prepared this comprehensive guide so fellow fans can fully realize our shared dream. Let‘s conquer those legendary hunts together!
Ancient Riders Koraidon and Miraidon
These majestic mounts grace Scarlet and Violet‘s boxes for good reason – they represent Paldea‘s extensive past and vast potential moving forward. That power can be yours, if you catch them! Here is everything you need to know:
Koraidon (Scarlet Exclusive)
Koraidon packs quite a punch with its formidable dual Fire/Fighting typing. Here is precisely how to track it down:
Post-Game Locations:
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Poco Path
- Navigate: Take east exit from Levincia heading downhill
- Level: 68
- Moves: Flamethrower, Collision Course, Endure, Tera Blast
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Area Zero
- Navigate: Finish Titan Pokemon subplot to unlock
- Level: 72
- Moves: Giga Impact, Bulk Up, Collision Course, Flamethrower
To counter Koraidon‘s moveset, I highly recommend leading with a bulky Water type Pokemon to resist its blazing offense. Quaxly‘s final evolution Quaquaval is an excellent choice here thanks to its Torrent ability boosting Water moves at low health. Just be wary of Collision Course crashing through your defenses!
Miraidon (Violet Exclusive)
While not as physically imposing as Koraidon, Miraidon‘s insane speed presents an entirely different challenge. Here‘s the critical intel to seek yours out:
Post-Game Locations:
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Poco Path
- Navigate: Take west exit from Levincia towards coastline
- Level: 68
- Moves: Power Gem, Electro Drift, Endure, Tera Blast
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Area Zero
- Navigate: Finish Titan Pokemon subplot to unlock
- Level: 72
- Moves: Hyper Beam, Charge, Electro Drift, Power Gem
Miraidon‘s Electric/Fighting combo hits hard and fast. The best option? Neutralize that sweeping speed at all costs. I strongly recommend leading with a Pokemon carrying Thunder Wave or Stun Spore to paralyze it immediately. Tangrowth or Liligant fit this support role perfectly while also resisting incoming Electric damage.
Just leave Miraidon unable to act, then pummel it relentlessly with Rock, Ground, or Psychic attacks before it overwhelms your team!
Legendary Shrine Quartet
While obscure, this group of ancient spirits sleeping in Paldea‘s wilds boasts tremendous power. Each takes specific preparation to awaken. I‘ll outline everything you need to succeed:
Step 1) Locate Glowing Stakes
Consult my maps below highlighting exactly where the 8 unique stakes reside for each member of the quartet.
Step 2) Activate the Shrine
Once you gather one set of 8 stakes, backtrack to its corresponding shrine location marked on your map. Interact to ignite an epic showdown!
Step 3) Capture the Legendary Pokemon
Now the true test begins. I‘ll provide tailored strategies I used successfully to turn these legends into my allies:
Chi-Yu (Sky Blue Stakes, Northeast Paldea)
As a Fire/Ghost type, Chi-Yu‘s specteral flames hit brutally hard. But the right counters turn it to ash:
Moves: Lava Plume, Ruination, Bounce, Swagger
Recommended Pokemon: Rock, Ghost, or Dark types like Rellor, Grafaiai, Obstagoon
Why: These options resist Chi-Yu‘s STAB attacks
Ideal Strategy:
- Bait its Swagger to raise your Attack
- Boost further with Swords Dance
- Obliterate Chi-Yu with super effective STAB attacks
I swept it with my Rellor‘s Max Rockfall – fight spectral with spectral!
And with that rivalry settled, Chi-Yu‘sghostly power belongs to you! Follow my detailed guides to achieve similar success against the full legendary pantheon. Soon you‘ll stand triumphant as Paldea‘s champion!
Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions conquering these epic hunts. Time to round out that Pokedex and elevate your team to godly status!
