You're running through the neon-soaked streets of Lumiose City, dodging construction scaffolding, and suddenly you see it. A tiny speck of color floating over a flower bed. Most players just keep running. They think, "Oh, it's just another Flabebe, I caught one in 2013, I'm good."
That’s a mistake.
In Pokemon Legends ZA, those different hues aren't just for show anymore. They are the gatekeepers to some of the best character customization in the game. Honestly, if you want your trainer to look like anything other than a generic NPC, you've got to care about the flabebe colors legends za side quest.
It’s called "The Many Flowers of Flabebe," and it’s basically a scavenger hunt across the urban sprawl. You aren't just looking in the grass this time; you’re scaling buildings and hunting through gated courtyards.
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The Quest for the Full Rainbow
To kick things off, you need to find an NPC named Vivace. She’s usually hanging out right outside the Bleu District hair salon, looking a bit stressed about her lack of inspiration. She wants to see all five variants: Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, and White.
Here is the thing—showing her a Floette or a Florges won't work. She’s a purist. She wants the tiny ones.
Where to Find Every Flower Color
Finding them is a mix of easy street-level strolls and "wait, how do I get up there?" platforming.
- Red Flabebe: These are everywhere. You’ll find them as the default spawn in most street-level areas and all over Wild Zone 3. If you can't find a red one, you might be playing the wrong game.
- Yellow Flabebe: Head over to Vert Street, specifically the stretch between Prism Tower and Vert Plaza. They like the manicured gardens there. I also spotted a few hanging out near the water south of Wild Zone 6.
- Orange Flabebe: This one is a bit ironic. You can find them on Bleu Street. Look near the entrance to the Passage de la Félicité shopping district. They blend into the flower borders along the road, so keep your eyes peeled.
- White Flabebe: This is the "hidden in plain sight" one. Go to Vert Sector 3. There’s a gated courtyard with a fountain. The white ones are usually hovering near the white petals scattered on the ground. It’s actually quite a vibe.
- Blue Flabebe: The absolute bane of my existence for three hours. Blue Flabebe love heights. You usually have to take a "Holoelevator" (this game's version of a lift) to the rooftops in Rouge Sector 6 or Magenta Sector 4. They aren't on the ground. Look for the scaffolding and the roof gardens.
Why Bother? (The Rewards)
Is it worth the hassle? Probably.
Every time you bring a new color to Vivace, she unlocks that specific hair color for you at the salon. Want blue hair? Find a blue Flabebe. Simple.
But the real prize comes when you finish the set. Completing the whole quest unlocks the "prestige" colors: Passion Pink, Aqua, and Purple. Plus, you get a Rare Candy and 1,500 Poke Dollars, which is basically pocket change by mid-game, but hey, a free level-up is a free level-up.
The Alpha and Shiny Hunt
For the hardcore players, it gets sweatier. You can actually find Alpha Flabebe in this game. There is a static Alpha spawn on a rooftop northeast of Wild Zone 20, near the Dratini spot.
The crazy part? That single Alpha spot can rotate through different colors. If you’re looking for a giant White Florges, that’s where you’re going to be resetting your game for a while.
The shiny forms haven't changed much—they still have that purple "bottom" instead of the green one—but seeing a Shiny White Flabebe on a Lumiose rooftop at night is easily one of the coolest sights in the game.
Pro Tips for the Hunt
Don't just run around aimlessly. The spawns in Legends ZA are a bit more fixed than in previous games. If a color isn't showing up, fast travel to a different sector and come back to reset the "cells."
Also, use the rooftops. Half the rare spawns in this game are tucked away on balconies you’d never notice from the street.
To wrap this up and get your trainer looking right, go talk to Vivace in the Bleu District first. Check your boxes—you might already have a Red or Yellow one from your early-game captures. Once you've checked the easy ones off, head to the rooftops of Rouge Sector 6 for that Blue variant, as that’s usually the one that holds people up. After you show all five to Vivace, head inside the salon to check out those new Neon and Pastel hair options.