Pokémon Legends: Arceus Data Reveals Space-Time Distortion Mechanics

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Spawning Space-Time Distortions in Pokémon Legends: Arceus does not occur randomly, but at specific intervals, according to recent data. While much of the Hisui region is historically influenced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, there are many reminders that things are amiss with the timeline during gameplay. This includes the large, purple bubbles that appear through region maps and offer players access to rare treasures and special Pokémon spawns.

Space-Time Distortions become available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus after the player calms the Noble Lord Kleavor in the Obsidian Fieldlands. These distortions are announced by a notice at the top of the screen, which will inform a player when one is forming and when it has fully appeared. Only one Space-Time Distortion can be active on a map at a time, and the Pokémon that spawn inside the distortion change depending on the map the player is currently exploring. Space-Time Distortions don't have a higher chance of Shiny Pokémon, but rare Alpha Pokémon spawns can appear, giving players a chance at an Alpha Eeveelution or starter.

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While predicting when a Space-Time Distortion will appear in Pokémon Legends: Arceus may feel like a frustrating and random wait, data shared by Sibuna_Switch on Twitter shows the likelihood of a spawn may be based on time passed after entering a map. According to the post, the required wait time for a Space-Time Distortion appearance is determined as soon as a player enters an area or sleeps at a Base Camp. The chances of a rift appearing steadily increase the longer a player spends in the area, with a rift guaranteed to spawn after forty minutes. It also appears that traveling around