Arceus Plates can be found all around the Hisui region of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Making its debut as the God of all Pokémon in Diamond and Pearl, Arceus has the power to transform into one of 18 possible types. It is known as the Pokémon that is responsible for creating everything in the known universe. While Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place in the distant past, residents of this time period are learning to understand Pokémon and live alongside them. It's the responsibility of the player to fill up the Pokédex to build on this knowledge of Pokémon. While on this journey, players will begin to collect strange plates that collect in the Key Item pouch.
These are known as the 18 Arceus Plates, and it was possible to find every Arceus plate in Pokémon BDSP by exploring the overworld. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, they are used to transform Arceus into one of these 18 types of Pokémon, giving it its strengths and weaknesses. For example, giving Arceus the Fist Plate will change it into a Fighting-type Pokémon. Not only that, but its signature move, Judgement, will also change into that type. Many of the plates are given to the player as part of the game's story. Although, a handful of plates require players to complete the main story to unlock them.
Trainers will need to have all 18 plates before they can face the game's secret final boss. Each plate has either been given to a Noble Pokémon to protect or is in the hands of one of the region's legendary Pokémon. Since these count as Key Items, they cannot be thrown away or equipped to other Pokémon. These plates will only work while in the presence of Arceus.
Every Arceus Plate Location in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
These are the locations to find every Arceus Plate in Pokémon Legends.
- Blank Plate: Obtained after catching Regigigas in Snowpoint Temple.
- Draco Plate: Obtained after catching Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie in their respective lakes.
- Dread Plate: Obtained after catching Cresselia in Moonview Arena.
- Earth Plate: Obtained after earning the respect of Ursaluna in Sludge Mound.
- Fist Plate: Rewarded for defeating Commander Kamado in battle.
- Flame Plate: Obtained after defeating Hisuian Arcanine.
- Icicle Plate: Obtained after defeating Hisuian Avalugg.
- Insect Plate: Obtained after calming Kleavor from its frenzy.
- Iron Plate: Obtained after catching Heatran in Lava Dome Sanctum.
- Legend Plate: Obtained after defeating Arceus.
- Meadow Plate: Obtained after calming Hisiuan Lilligant from its frenzy.
- Mind Plate: Obtained from Wyrdeer after getting the Celestic Flute.
- Pixie Plate: Given to the player after giving Cogita three pieces of wood.
- Sky Plate: Obtained from Braviary after learning how to fly.
- Splash Plate: Obtained from Basculegion after learning how to surf.
- Spooky Plate: Obtained after defeating Volo and Giratina.
- Stone Plate: Obtained after defeating Alpha Vespiquen.
- Toxic Plate: Obtained after learning how to climb with Sneasler.
- Zap Plate: Obtained after defeating Hisuian Electrode.
These have all made an appearance in the series before except for the Legend Plate. This item is completely new to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and will change Arceus into a Normal-type Pokémon. It's only obtained after defeating Arceus in the secret final battle. Completing the Pokédex to unlock it is one of the game's final challenges. With all 18 plates, Arceus can transform into any type at any point from the Key Item menu.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is available now on Nintendo Switch.