How to Catch All Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Complete Location Guide

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet feature an impressive lineup of legendary Pokémon scattered across Paldea and beyond. From the iconic Koraidon and Miraidon to the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero legendaries, this guide will show you exactly where to find and how to catch every legendary Pokémon in Generation 9.

Version-Exclusive Legendaries: Koraidon and Miraidon

The flagship legendaries of Generation 9 are version-exclusive. Koraidon (Scarlet) and Miraidon (Violet) serve as both your ride Pokémon and a battle Legendary. You first get them early in the game as a rideable form, but you can catch the true battle-capable version at the end of the game.

Where to Find Koraidon / Miraidon

Location: Area Zero — The Great Crater of PaldeaWhen: After completing all three story paths (Victory Road, Starfall Street, Path of Legends)Level: 68How to catch: Return to Area Zero after the credits. The second Koraidon/Miraidon is waiting at the bottom of the crater. Save before the encounter and use Timer Balls or Ultra Balls.

Treasures of Ruin Quartet

The Treasures of Ruin are four legendary Pokémon sealed in shrines around Paldea. You will need to collect 32 stakes per shrine to unlock them.

Pokémon	Type	Shrine Location	Level
Wo-Chien	Dark / Grass	South Province (Area Three)	60
Chien-Pao	Dark / Ice	West Province (Area One)	60
Ting-Lu	Dark / Ground	East Province (Area Three)	60
Chi-Yu	Dark / Fire	North Province (Area Two)	60

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Legendaries

The Indigo Disk DLC introduced several returning legendary Pokémon to catch in the terrarium of Blueberry Academy. These include all past legendary Pokémon from Generations 1 through 8, divided into biomes within the terrarium.

Key Legendaries in the Terrarium

Terapagos: The mascot legendary of The Indigo Disk. Found in Area Zero at the end of the DLC story. Level 75. Use your Master Ball here if you have one.Ogerpon: The mascot of The Teal Mask DLC. Found in Kitakami after completing the DLC story. Level varies by encounter.Legendary Birds (Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres): Found in the Coastal Biome of the terrarium. They roam the area, so use the auto-battle feature to track them.Legendary Beasts (Raikou, Entei, Suicune): Found in the Savanna Biome. These also roam.Lugia and Ho-Oh: Found in the Canyon Biome. Lugia appears in Violet, Ho-Oh in Scarlet.

Best Poké Balls for Legendary Encounters

When attempting to catch legendary Pokémon, preparation is key. Here are the best ball choices:

Timer Ball: Best option after turn 10. Most legendaries take several turns to catch.Ultra Ball: Reliable catch rate boost if you do not want to wait.Master Ball: Save this for Terapagos or roaming legendaries that are easy to accidentally knock out.Quick Ball: Use on the very first turn for a slim chance at an instant catch.

Preparation Tips for Legendary Catching

Stock up on Timer Balls (20+), Ultra Balls (30+), Full Restores, and Revives. Bring a Pokémon with False Swipe to get the legendary down to 1 HP without knocking it out. A Pokémon with Spore or Hypnosis for sleep is also invaluable — sleep gives the highest catch rate multiplier. For more detailed walkthroughs, see our Best Team for Scarlet and Violet guide and the Indigo Disk DLC Legendary Catching guide.