How to Mass Release Pokémon in Legends: Arceus

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While Pokémon Legends: Arceusencourages players to catch as many different kinds of Pokémon as possible, it also rewards players for mass-releasing Pokémon that are taking up space in the pasture. Of course, Pokémon games have always had a way to release Pokémon, and players have mostly done it as a way to make room for more Pokémon or as part of a Nuzlocke challenge. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, however, players are actually rewarded for releasing their Pokémon, and they can even mass release Pokémon to save a bit of time.

Whenever players release their Pokémon, they will be rewarded with a parting gift in the form of either Grit Dust, Grit Gravel, Grit Pebble, or Grit Rocks. Each of these items is used to increase the Effort Levels of Pokémon in Legends: Arceus, which significantly increase a given Pokémon's stats once they are maxed out. Of course, catching Alpha Pokémon in Legends: Arceus can also reward these items, but mass releasing Pokémon, regardless if they're Alphas or not, can easily net players dozens of Grit items quickly.

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In order to mass release Pokémon in Legends: Arceus, players need to first speak with Marie at the Jubilife Village pasture to see all of their Pokémon. Next, by pressing the" X" button, players will be able to select multiple Pokémon at once to release, after which they'll be able to confirm before releasing them. Once players are finished speaking with Marie, another NPC who works at the pasture will let players know that all released Pokémon left behind a parting gift. Before releasing Pokémon in Legends: Arceus from Jubilife Village, there are a few details that players need to check regarding their Pokémon.