The space-time distortions are bubbles that form at random across the Hisui region. For a few minutes, the area’s wild Pokémon vanish, replaced by far stronger, aggressive groups, and treasure appears on the ground. It is the only way to meet several Pokémon of the Hisui Pokédex in the wild, notably the evolutions of Eevee, the Porygon line and the starter Pokémon. This page explains when they appear, what you can find in them area by area, and how to make the most of them. For a shorter account, our older article on the rift and the space-time distortions is still useful.
When do they appear?
Distortions only start appearing once you have defeated the first noble, Kleavor. The game hints at their existence just before your first expedition to the Crimson Mirelands. They are caused by the space-time rift over Mount Coronet, which stays visible in the sky until the end of the main story.
A distortion forms when you spend a certain amount of time in an area without resting at a camp. The counter resets if you sleep, enter a cave or a building, or return to Jubilife Village. It is paused during a menu, a dialogue or a wild battle. Here are the odds, based on player data:
| Total time in the area | Chance of a distortion forming | During Requests 13 to 18 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 10 % | 20 % |
| 10 minutes | 30 % | 30 % |
| 15 minutes | 50 % | 50 % |
| 25 minutes | 75 % | 75 % |
| 40 minutes | 100 % | 100 % |
A message announces that a distortion is forming and its icon appears on the map of the Arc Phone. The wait before it opens depends on your distance: within reach, count about a minute; farther away, longer. Once it opens, the area darkens, all wild Pokémon disappear (except Unown), and the distortion closes after about four minutes. It does not form during harsh sunlight, snowstorms or thunderstorms.
Levels that rise with the story
The level of the Pokémon in a distortion depends on your progress. According to player data, it is raised by 10 after the second noble, by 15 after the third, by 25 after the fourth and by 32 after the fifth in the first areas. The level ranges in the tables below cover the whole progression, from your first visit to the end of the adventure: from 20 to 72 for regular specimens, and from 35 to 91 for their Alpha versions, which can appear among them.
In the Obsidian Fieldlands
Common Pokémon
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Haunter | 25-60 | 40-75 |
| 94 | Gengar | 25-60 | 45-80 |
| 95 | Onix | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 108 | Lickitung | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 133 | Eevee | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 208 | Steelix | 25-60 | 45-80 |
| 217 | Ursaring | 30-65 | 45-80 |
| 454 | Toxicroak | 37-72 | 52-87 |
| 463 | Lickilicky | 25-60 | 40-75 |
| 470 | Leafeon | 25-60 | 40-75 |
| 700 | Sylveon | 25-60 | 45-80 |
Rare Pokémon (three spots)
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Sneasel (regular form) | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 461 | Weavile | 25-60 | 40-75 |
In the Crimson Mirelands
Common Pokémon
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Eevee | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 136 | Flareon | 25-60 | 40-75 |
| 143 | Snorlax | 30-65 | 50-85 |
| 197 | Umbreon | 25-60 | 45-80 |
| 214 | Heracross | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 404 | Luxio | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 405 | Luxray | 30-65 | 45-80 |
| 419 | Floatzel | 26-61 | 41-76 |
| 426 | Drifblim | 28-63 | 43-78 |
| 428 | Lopunny | 25-60 | 40-75 |
Rare Pokémon (three spots)
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Porygon | 20-55 | 35-70 |
| 233 | Porygon2 | 25-60 | 45-80 |
| 474 | Porygon-Z | 30-65 | 50-85 |
| 155 | Cyndaquil | 52-55 | 67-70 |
| 156 | Quilava | 52-55 | 67-70 |
| 157 | Hisuian Typhlosion | 68-71 | 88-91 |
In the Cobalt Coastlands
Common Pokémon
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Kadabra | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 65 | Alakazam | 30-58 | 50-78 |
| 112 | Rhydon | 42-70 | 57-85 |
| 122 | Mr. Mime | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 133 | Eevee | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 134 | Vaporeon | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 136 | Flareon | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 435 | Skuntank | 34-62 | 49-77 |
| 455 | Carnivine | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 464 | Rhyperior | 42-70 | 62-90 |
Rare Pokémon (three spots)
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Magnemite | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 82 | Magneton | 30-58 | 45-73 |
| 462 | Magnezone | 35-63 | 50-78 |
In the Coronet Highlands
Common Pokémon
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Magmar | 35-53 | 50-68 |
| 133 | Eevee | 35-53 | 50-68 |
| 135 | Jolteon | 40-58 | 55-73 |
| 224 | Octillery | 35-53 | 50-68 |
| 356 | Dusclops | 37-55 | 52-70 |
| 424 | Ambipom | 40-58 | 55-73 |
| 452 | Drapion | 40-58 | 55-73 |
| 467 | Magmortar | 40-58 | 55-73 |
| 477 | Dusknoir | 45-63 | 65-83 |
| 700 | Sylveon | 40-58 | 60-78 |
Rare Pokémon (three spots)
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | Cranidos | 50-53 | 65-68 |
| 409 | Rampardos | 55-58 | 70-73 |
| 410 | Shieldon | 50-53 | 65-68 |
| 411 | Bastiodon | 55-58 | 70-73 |
| 722 | Rowlet | 50-53 | 65-68 |
| 723 | Dartrix | 55-58 | 70-73 |
| 724 | Hisuian Decidueye | 60-63 | 80-83 |
In the Alabaster Icelands
Common Pokémon
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Pikachu | 45-58 | 60-73 |
| 26 | Raichu | 50-63 | 65-78 |
| 78 | Rapidash | 50-63 | 65-78 |
| 123 | Scyther | 45-58 | 60-73 |
| 125 | Electabuzz | 45-58 | 60-73 |
| 133 | Eevee | 45-58 | 60-73 |
| 196 | Espeon | 50-63 | 70-83 |
| 364 | Sealeo | 45-58 | 60-73 |
| 365 | Walrein | 50-63 | 65-78 |
| 465 | Tangrowth | 50-63 | 65-78 |
| 466 | Electivire | 50-63 | 70-83 |
| 471 | Glaceon | 50-63 | 65-78 |
Rare Pokémon (three spots)
| No. | Pokémon | Levels | Alpha levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Scizor | 60-63 | 80-83 |
| 501 | Oshawott | 55-58 | 70-73 |
| 502 | Dewott | 60-63 | 75-78 |
| 503 | Hisuian Samurott | 65-68 | 85-88 |
After the credits, the three fully evolved starter Pokémon join the rare ones in their areas: Cyndaquil and its line in the Crimson Mirelands, Rowlet in the Coronet Highlands and Oshawott in the Alabaster Icelands. Starter Pokémon caught in a distortion can be shiny, unlike the ones you receive at the start of the game, which never are.
Eevee can also be found outside distortions, but its evolutions (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon) only appear in the wild inside these bubbles.
Eevee and its evolutions
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#0134VaporeonWater
#0135JolteonElectric
#0136FlareonFire
#0196EspeonPsychic
#0197UmbreonDark
#0470LeafeonGrass
#0471GlaceonIce
#0700SylveonFairy
Items found in distortions
Rare items drop on the ground in plain sight while the distortion is open. Many are evolution items, some of which can otherwise only be obtained by trading Merit Points at the lost-and-found forum:
- the Stones: Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, Ice, Moon, Sun, Shiny, Dusk and Dawn;
- the trade evolution items: Upgrade, Dubious Disc, Electirizer, Magmarizer, Protector, Reaper Cloth, Metal Coat, Razor Claw, Razor Fang and Linking Cord;
- valuables: Nugget, Star Piece, Comet Shard;
- shards (Red, Blue and Green) used to craft Star Pieces, and Black Augurite.
To understand why these items matter, head to our page on Hisui evolutions, where each condition is detailed. If you sell your finds, check our guide to money and the game’s economy.
Summary: how to go about it
- Stay in an area without sleeping until you see the formation message.
- Reach the area before the distortion opens, drop any useless items and prepare suitable Poké Balls.
- Start with the three rare Pokémon spots if you have a specific goal.
- Pick up the items on the ground before it ends, keeping an eye on the remaining time.
- Heal your team before the next distortion: all the Pokémon are aggressive.
To find your way around the Pokédex and see which Pokémon you are still missing, check out the Hisui Pokédex.
