{"product_id":"pokemon-legends-arceus-nintendo-switch-n03","title":"Pokémon Legends: Arceus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v3-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v3-lead\"\u003eThis action-forward Pokémon adventure travels to ancient Hisui, where field observation is as important as battling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild the first Pokédex through field research\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Legends: Arceus sends the player to Hisui, the historical region that later becomes Sinnoh. Progress comes from observing wild behavior, catching multiple specimens, completing research tasks, and reporting discoveries to the Galaxy Expedition Team. Open field areas make Pokémon part of the landscape rather than random encounters hidden between towns. Base camps provide a place to prepare, change party members, craft supplies, and turn field work into Pokédex progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatching and battling happen in the same landscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Pokémon can be approached directly, distracted with items, or caught by aiming a Poké Ball without entering battle first. Aggressive species may force the player to dodge attacks before choosing a partner Pokémon. Traditional move selection remains, but turn order can change through Agile Style and Strong Style attacks. That combination gives each encounter a choice between stealth, quick capture, direct battle, or retreat instead of one fixed rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA different kind of Sinnoh adventure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows the mystery surrounding space-time distortions and the powerful Pokémon tied to Mount Coronet. Jubilife Village grows as the expedition advances, while requests from residents encourage closer study of the region's species. Noble Pokémon encounters add action-focused boss sequences alongside the role-playing systems. Nintendo's physical US release moves between TV, tabletop, and handheld play on Switch, matching the expedition's field-based structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGame facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNintendo Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical US edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGenres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction, Role playing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlay modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlayer support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 on one system; 2 local wireless; 2 online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-01-28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Pokémon Legends: Arceus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich system is Pokémon Legends: Arceus made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePokémon Legends: Arceus is the physical US edition for Nintendo Switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the main gameplay hook in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurvey wild Pokémon while building the region's first Pokédex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich second mechanic shapes Pokémon Legends: Arceus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove directly through open field areas and throw Poké Balls in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat additional activity or feature stands out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow a story set in the past of the Sinnoh region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52396140364072,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-catalog-pokemon-legends-arceus-nintendo-switch-n03-01-primary-white.jpg?v=1789621731","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/pokemon-legends-arceus-nintendo-switch-n03","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}