Keep in mind, these will only appear if you purchase the DLC. Meanwhile, in Pokémon Shield, you'll be challenging Melony and her team of ice-type Pokémon.Depending on which version of the game you got, the following Pokemon will appear on the Isle of Armor. In Pokémon Sword, you'll be battling Gordie and his rock-type Pokémon. The sixth Pokémon Gym in Circhester will also differ depending on which version of the game you're playing. Whether there are more exclusive gym leaders is yet to be seen, so check back with this guide regularly!
In Pokémon Sword, you'll be able to challenge Bea, who specialises in fighting-type Pokémon, while in Pokémon Shield, you'll find yourself battling the spooky Allister, leader of the ghost-type gym. Battle Allister in Pokémon Shield and Bea in Pokémon Sword. Like in Pokémon Black and White, you'll also be able to fight different gym leaders depending on which version, Sword or Shield, you're playing. Just like the exclusive Pokémon, Zacain and Zamazenta will be tradable between Pokémon Sword and Shield allowing you to add their entry to your Pokédex.
Zamazenta, whose shield has been incorporated into its full body, is described as having 'majestic movements and what appears to be a shield covering its body, Zamazenta can turn back any attack and overwhelm any opponents that dare face it.' Holding what appears to be a sword in its mouth, Zacain's shining blade can cut through anything.' With its sword firmly clutched within its mouth, Zacian is described as having attacks 'so graceful that its movements captivate opponents. You'll find Zacain in Pokémon Sword and zamazenta in Pokémon Shield. These Pokémon are displayed on the game's box art - Zacian for Pokémon Sword and Zamazenta for Pokémon Shield. What else is exclusive in Pokémon Sword and Shield?Ĭontinuing the tradition started by Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pokémon Sword and Shield each have an exclusive legendary Pokémon.
For Isle of Armor players, here's how to find the Slowpoke, where to find Max Mushroom locations, and how to get Kubfu, become best friends and evolve it, plus all Diglett locations too!įor the base game, here's info on the ability to transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Home, the Wild Area, lists of all TM locations and TRs, all Galarian forms and finally our main Pokémon Sword and Shield walkthrough for the whole game. Plus, here's how to catch Calyrex, Glastrier and Spectrier, the Regieleki and Regidrago puzzle solution and Regirock, Regice, Registeel locations, details on how to catch Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres in the Crown Tundra, the Ultra Beasts and Necrozma adventure, Dynamax Adventures, including the legendries you can catch on these adventures, and the new Crown Tundra Pokédex and returning Pokémon explained.
With it finally in the wild, here's how to start the Crown Tundra DLC and our full Pokémon Crown Tundra walkthrough. Pokémon Exclusive to Pokémon Sword, including DLC exclusivesīelow you'll find a list of the Pokémon that have are currently confirmed to be exclusive to Pokémon Sword, such as Sirfetch'd: Thank you to Centro Pokémon LEAKS from Twitter for the help with this information! No. Watch on YouTube Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield - Overview trailer Pokémon Exclusive to Pokémon Shield, including DLC exclusivesīelow you'll find a list of the Pokémon that have are currently confirmed to be exclusive to Pokémon Shield, including the Galarian form of Ponyta: