Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduces many new mechanics and changes to the Pokémon series, but it does retain some older ones. One mechanic that players will be familiar with is Friendship and Friendship Evolution. Those new to the series may be wondering how to increase Friendship in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
How to Raise Friendship in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
There are a couple of different ways. We have compiled a list of these methods below.
- Win battles with your PokémonUse them to gather resources in the overworldGive them EXP candiesKeep them healthy by healing them and curing status ailments
Using the above methods will increase your Pokémon’s Friendship level and let you get Friendship Evolutions faster. If you let your Pokémon faint, stay at low health, or remain afflicted by a status ailment, their Friendship level will not increase.
There are many Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus that evolve through a high Friendship level. You can check your Pokémon’s Friendship with the Friendship Checker after completing Request 28.
For more information on Pokémon, check out How to evolve Pokémon with friendship in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Is Charmander in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? on Pro Game Guides.
