On this page you’ll find the complete list of all 18 Alpha Nest locations available in the game.
This guide is designed to help you quickly identify each nest, understand its typing, and locate it easily while exploring the region. Whether you’re hunting rewards, experience, or stronger encounters, this page works as a simple reference you can keep open while playing.
Quick Questions
What are Alpha Nests?
Alpha Nests are special overworld spots that trigger a unique, stronger wild encounter when interacted with.
In Pokemon Z, each Alpha Nest is linked to a specific Pokemon type, meaning the encounter you get will always belong to that typing. These battles are designed to feel more challenging than regular wild encounters and often require better preparation.
How many Alpha Nests are in the game?
There are 18 Alpha Nests in total, representing all 18 Pokemon types.
Each nest is permanently assigned a type, so you’ll always know what kind of encounter to expect when visiting a location.
What rewards do you get from Alpha Nests?
Besides the encounter itself, defeating the Alpha Pokemon grants special rewards unique to each nest.
Additionally, the game features a bonus reward for players who manage to clear all 18 nests, giving completionists an extra incentive to track them down.
How are Alpha Nest Pokemon different from normal wild Pokemon?
Pokemon found in Alpha Nests are usually stronger than standard wild encounters in the same area.
They often have improved stats, better movesets, and grant higher experience yields, making them excellent for training and mid-game progression.
How many times can you use an Alpha Nest?
Each Alpha Nest can only be activated once.
After the first encounter is completed, the nest becomes inactive and no further Pokemon will spawn there, so make sure you’re prepared before initiating the battle.
All 18 ALPHA NESTS LOCATIONS
1. Alpha Bug Nest
Location: Hillside Forest (Bosque Ladera)
How to reach: Go to the lower-left area of the forest. After passing the first trainer, follow the path left and then head down.
2. Alpha Normal Nest
Location: Route 5
How to reach: On the left side of the route, just to the left of the Daycare.
3. Alpha Poison Nest
Location: Profane Swamp
How to reach: In the third section of the swamp. Using the den entrance as a reference, it’s in the lower-left corner.
4. Alpha Electric Nest
Location: Storm Hill
How to reach: Directly below the entrance to the Burned Workshop.
Requirement: Surf
5. Alpha Grass Nest
Location: Prosperity Sanctuary (Exterior)
How to reach: Upper-right area of the map. You’ll need the Gogat Mount to climb the mountain wall.
6. Alpha Rock Nest
Location: Route 10
How to reach: From the route entrance, head to the upper-right section of the map.
7. Alpha Water Nest
Location: Route 11 – Part 2
How to reach: On the left side of the beach.
Requirement: Surf
8. Alpha Flying Nest
Location: Route 12
How to reach: At the intersection with two bridges. Take the bridge heading north, then go down the stairs on the left.
9. Alpha Fire Nest
Location: Burning Chasm
How to reach: Go left, descend the stairs, then continue downward to the exterior area.
10. Alpha Psychic Nest
Location: Batik City
How to reach: Upper-right corner of the city. Climb multiple rocky walls on the right side to reach it.
11. Alpha Ghost Nest
Location: Route 15
How to reach: Move to the right screen of the route, then return via the upper path to the left screen. It’s just before a ledge.
12. Alpha Ice Nest
Location: Route 17
How to reach: Before entering Frosted Cave, cross the lake to the left.
13. Alpha Fighting Nest
Location: Route 18 – Part 2
How to reach: Upper-right corner of the route, just above the right-side intersection.
14. Alpha Steel Nest
Location: Route 19
How to reach: Lower-right corner near the rails and mine carts.
15. Alpha Fairy Nest
Location: Wandering Forest
How to reach: From Pokémon Village, head into the forest area.
16. Alpha Dark Nest
Location: Route 22
How to reach: From Sanguine Town, head right along the lowest path.
17. Alpha Ground Nest
Location: South Luminalia Expansions
How to reach: Located beneath the hotel.
18. Alpha Dragon Nest
Location: Route 23
How to reach: At the screen-transition bridges — take the one on the right.
Alpha Nests Quick Reference Table
| # | Type | Location | Area / Landmark | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bug | Hillside Forest | Lower-left section | — |
| 2 | Normal | Route 5 | Left of Daycare | — |
| 3 | Poison | Profane Swamp | Third section, lower-left | — |
| 4 | Electric | Storm Hill | Below Burned Workshop | Surf |
| 5 | Grass | Prosperity Sanctuary (Exterior) | Upper-right map | Gogat Mount |
| 6 | Rock | Route 10 | Upper-right area | — |
| 7 | Water | Route 11 Part 2 | Left side beach | Surf |
| 8 | Flying | Route 12 | North bridge intersection | — |
| 9 | Fire | Burning Chasm | Exterior lower area | — |
| 10 | Psychic | Batik City | Upper-right corner | Wall climbing |
| 11 | Ghost | Route 15 | Before ledge (upper path) | — |
| 12 | Ice | Route 17 | Lake before Frosted Cave | — |
| 13 | Fighting | Route 18 Part 2 | Upper-right corner | — |
| 14 | Steel | Route 19 | Near rails & carts | — |
| 15 | Fairy | Wandering Forest | From Pokémon Village | — |
| 16 | Dark | Route 22 | Right lower path | — |
| 17 | Ground | South Luminalia Expansions | Beneath hotel | — |
| 18 | Dragon | Route 23 | Right transition bridge | — |
Closing Note & Tips
Clearing all Alpha Nests is a great milestone for any playthrough, especially if you enjoy optional challenges and completion goals. Since each nest can only be activated once, it’s always a good idea to save your game beforehand and bring a well-prepared team that can handle the specific typing you’re about to face.
If you’re planning a full completion run, consider marking each cleared nest on your map or checklist so you don’t miss the final reward tied to finishing all 18 encounters. Keep this page bookmarked as a quick reference whenever you reach a new area.