Can you transfer any Pokemon to Arceus?

To answer this question directly, no, you cannot transfer any Pokémon to Legends: Arceus. Only Pokémon that are natively available in Legends: Arceus can be transferred to it, with their moves replaced by the species’ level-equivalent moveset in Legends: Arceus if transferred from other games.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Transfer Questions

1. Can you transfer Pokémon from Scarlet to Legends: Arceus?: A Pokémon like Pikachu caught in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet can be moved to Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but a Lechonk cannot be transferred because it does not appear in those games.
2. Can you transfer all Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet?: No, there are transfer limitations between Home and Scarlet and Violet.
3. Which Pokémon cannot be transferred to Scarlet and Violet?: Various Pokémon from different regions, such as Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Chimchar, and others, are not eligible for transfer.

Specific Pokémon Transfer Questions

4. Can Squirtle be transferred to Scarlet and Violet?: Sadly, Squirtle is not eligible to be transferred to the Paldea region.
5. Can Darkrai be transferred to Scarlet and Violet?: Yes, Darkrai, along with Shaymin, Manaphy, and Jirachi, can be transferred to SV.
6. Can you transfer Pokémon from Diamond to Scarlet?: Transferring Pokémon between games is possible through Pokémon Home, allowing access to a library of boxes from whichever game is selected.

Pokémon and Game-Specific Questions

7. Is Scarlett better than Arceus?: The preference between Scarlett and Arceus depends on whether one enjoys traditional battling or open-ended exploration and Pokémon catching.
8. Can you get Hisuian in Pokémon Scarlet?: Yes, Hisuian Growlithe can be obtained in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s DLC as a reward for completing a sidequest.
9. Should you buy Arceus or Scarlet?: The choice between Arceus and Scarlet boils down to preference for battling versus catching and collecting.

Technical and Breeding Questions

10. Can you breed a Mew?: No, Mew is in the Undiscovered Egg Group, and Pokémon in this group cannot breed.
11. How do you evolve Gliscor?: To evolve Gligar into Gliscor, give your Gligar a Razor Fang to hold and level it up at night.
12. Can Hisuian Zoroark breed in Scarlet?: Hisuian Zoroark can breed but will only hatch Paldean Zorua unless it holds an Everstone.

Game Connectivity and Transfer Process

13. How do I transfer Pokémon from Scarlet?: To transfer, download the Pokémon Home app, login with your Nintendo Account, select Pokémon from the main menu, and choose Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.
14. Can you transfer a Pokémon Scarlet save?: Yes, you can transfer your save data by pressing X on the Pokémon game from the Nintendo Switch home screen, selecting Manage Software, and then Transfer Your Save Data.
15. Is Scarlet connected to Arceus?: While there’s no direct storyline connection, fans speculate that Perrin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC might be connected to Adaman from Pokémon Legends: Arceus as a potential ancestor due to visual similarities.