Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Crimson Mirelands

Map the Crimson Mirelands in Pokemon Legends: Arceus to find unique Pokémon nests and hidden items. Brave the fog and murky waters for rewards.

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Crimson Mirelands

The Crimson Mirelands is the second major region you'll explore in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, offering a starkly different environment and set of challenges compared to the Obsidian Fieldlands. This vast, swampy expanse is characterized by its murky waters, dense fog, and unique flora and fauna, making it a prime location for discovering Pokémon adapted to such conditions.

Upon arriving in the Crimson Mirelands, you'll establish a new base camp, Ginkgo Landing, which serves as your hub for expeditions. This region is crucial for advancing the main story, as it houses several key characters and objectives. Beyond the main quest, the Mirelands is a treasure trove for completing your Pokédex, gathering rare crafting materials, and uncovering the secrets of Hisui.

Key Features and Pokémon:

  • Environment: Expect a landscape dominated by swamps, bogs, and occasional rocky outcrops. Visibility can be limited due to fog, especially in areas like the Scarlet Bog.
  • Pokémon Diversity: The Mirelands is home to a wide array of Pokémon, including many Water, Poison, and Ground-type species. You'll encounter familiar faces like Quagsire, Croagunk, and Stantler, alongside new Hisuian forms and powerful Alpha Pokémon.
  • Resource Gathering: Essential crafting materials such as various Mints, medicinal herbs, and special ores can be found here. Keep an eye out for Ore Deposits and Berry Trees scattered throughout the region.
  • Space-Time Distortions: Like other regions, the Crimson Mirelands is prone to Space-Time Distortions, which can spawn rare and powerful Pokémon, including some that are not normally found in the area. These are high-risk, high-reward encounters.

Navigating the Mirelands:

Traversal in the Crimson Mirelands can be challenging due to the terrain. Your mount, Basculegion, becomes indispensable here, allowing you to cross bodies of water and navigate the swampy areas with ease. Wyrdeer remains useful for covering ground quickly on drier patches.

Important Locations:

  • Ginkgo Landing: Your main base camp.
  • Cloudpool Ridge: Offers a high vantage point for surveying.
  • Bolder Town: A small settlement with potential quest relevance.
  • Scarlet Bog: A central, often foggy, area with many Pokémon.
  • Sludge Mound: A notable landmark within the Scarlet Bog.

Completing research tasks in the Crimson Mirelands often involves observing Pokémon behavior, catching specific species, or battling them. Pay attention to the Pokédex entries for hints on how to best approach your research objectives. Successfully navigating and understanding the Crimson Mirelands is vital for your progression through the main story and for becoming a renowned Pokémon researcher in Hisui.