What are the default controls for Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a rpg game, maps 15 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Every Pokémon Legends: Arceus action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap Pokémon Legends: Arceus controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Pokémon Legends: Arceus resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pokémon Legends: Arceus or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Nintendo Switch controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.

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Movement 6

Action	Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Camera	`R-Stick`
Dash / Run	`LS`
Dodge roll	`Y`
Crouch / Sneak	`B`
Ride mount	`+`

Catching 5

Action	Switch
Ready item or Pokémon	`X`
Aim and throw Poké Ball / item	`ZR`
Send out Pokémon	`X`then`ZR`
Change item / Pokémon (previous)	`L`
Change item / Pokémon (next)	`R`

Menus 3

Action	Switch
Open satchel	`D-Pad ↑`
Open Arc Phone (menu / map)	`−`
Open Pokédex	`D-Pad ↓`

System 1

Action	Switch
Interact / Confirm	`A`

Sourced from strategywiki.org, game8.co, samurai-gamers.com Last verified June 23, 2026

15 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Pokémon Legends: Arceus?: Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a rpg game, maps 15 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?: Every Pokémon Legends: Arceus action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap Pokémon Legends: Arceus controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Pokémon Legends: Arceus resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pokémon Legends: Arceus or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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