URGENT POKÉMON COLLECTOR ALERT: The ‘Legends: Z-A’ Museum Spewpa is a Rare, Must-Keep Variant

A crucial piece of advice is circulating across the competitive and collector circles of Pokémon Legends: Z-A (PLA: Z-A): Do not release the Spewpa obtained as a reward from the “Spewpa in the Museum” side mission. What appears to be a common, disposable Bug-type Pokémon is, in fact, a single-source rare variant that evolves into one of the game’s most sought-after Vivillon patterns. Failure to keep this specific Pokémon will leave a permanent gap in your potential living Pokédex collection.

This news is especially important for players who are meticulously managing their limited Pokémon storage space early in the game or who typically release common creatures to save time. The Lumiose Museum Spewpa is a trap for the unwary, as its true value lies in its genetics, which determine its final evolved form.

The Hidden Value of the Museum Spewpa

The quest, titled “Spewpa in the Museum,” (Side Mission 021) involves a delightful hide-and-seek challenge where you must locate twelve runaway Spewpa hidden throughout the Lumiose Museum. Upon successful completion, the trainers reward you with various items, including a Wise Glasses and 3,000 Poké Dollars, alongside a single Spewpa.

The deceptive nature of the reward has led many players to quickly transfer or release the Spewpa, assuming it’s identical to the common Meadow Pattern-bound Spewpa found elsewhere in the Kalos region. This assumption is a critical error.

• The Default: In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the standard Vivillon pattern—which most wild-caught Spewpa will evolve into—is the Meadow Pattern. This is a departure from previous games like Pokémon X & Y, where the pattern was determined by the player’s real-world location.
• The Rarity: The specific Spewpa given as the quest reward is the only known source in the game, as of the current patch, for the Marine Pattern Vivillon. This vibrant blue-winged form is highly prized by Pokémon collectors and completionists.
• The Risk: Releasing this Spewpa means you lose the ability to obtain the Marine Pattern form of Vivillon, making a true 20-form Vivillon collection currently impossible within the game without trading. For those aiming for a Living Pokédex, this creature is irreplaceable.

Collector’s Checklist: What You Need to Know

The Vivillon line, originating in Generation VI, has a total of 20 distinct patterns, each with its own unique aesthetic. In PLA: Z-A, only two are confirmed to be obtainable natively, making the quest reward incredibly significant for game progression and rarity hunting.

• Keep it Safe: Immediately after receiving the reward Spewpa, it is highly recommended to evolve it right away using an Exp. Candy to level it up to Level 12, confirming its Marine Pattern. Alternatively, place it in a separate storage box to avoid accidentally releasing it during a batch transfer.
• The Vivillon Forms: The Vivillon pattern system represents a major collectible sub-quest within the Pokémon ecosystem. Currently, the known obtainable forms in Legends: Z-A are:
  • Meadow Pattern: (Wild-caught Spewpa/Default)
  • Marine Pattern: (Museum Quest Reward Spewpa only)
• Future Content: It is anticipated that other Vivillon forms may be added through future updates, DLC, or special in-game events, but for now, the Museum Spewpa is your one chance to secure the Marine Pattern. This makes it a high-value asset in the in-game economy and trading communities.

The Importance of Checking Quest Rewards

This incident is a stern reminder for all players in the open-world RPG genre to scrutinize their side quest rewards carefully. Developers often hide unique, valuable, or Shiny Pokémon variants behind seemingly trivial in-game challenges. The “Spewpa in the Museum” quest, which is part of the mid-game content unlocking during Main Mission 08, is a prime example of a non-combat mission with an incredibly rare and significant Pokémon collectible attached.

Don’t fall into the trap of assuming common Pokémon are always common. The Lumiose Museum Spewpa is a marine marvel in disguise—keep it, evolve it, and secure that rare Vivillon for your collection.