How many Pokemon are in Sword and Shield?

The base game has about 400. DLC adds more: Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra bring the total to around 664. Not every Pokemon from past generations is in SwSh. This was the first mainline game to cut the national dex.

Dynamax makes a Pokemon giant for three turns, doubling its HP and turning moves into Max Moves with bonus effects. Gigantamax is a special version for certain species that changes their appearance and gives unique G-Max Moves. Any Pokemon can Dynamax, but only specific ones Gigantamax.

What is the best starter in Sword and Shield?

Scorbunny is the top pick. Cinderace with Libero turns into whatever type it's about to attack with, so every move gets STAB. It's basically the Fire-type Greninja . Grookey 's Rillaboom brings Grassy Terrain support, and Sobble 's Inteleon is a glass cannon sniper.

What is the Wild Area?

A large open zone between cities where Pokemon roam the overworld. You can see them before engaging, and their levels scale with your badges. Strong Pokemon appear early, which lets you build diverse teams faster than in linear-route games. Weather changes what Pokemon appear.

What generation is Sword and Shield?

Generation 8, released in 2019 for the Nintendo Switch. First mainline Pokemon game on a home console. Introduced Dynamax/Gigantamax, the Wild Area, Max Raid Battles, and the Galar region (based on the UK).

What are the version exclusives in Sword and Shield?

Sword gets Zacian , Sirfetch'd , Braviary , and Gothitelle. Shield gets Zamazenta , Galarian Ponyta (Psychic), Mandibuzz , and Reuniclus. Gym leaders also differ: Sword has Bea (Fighting) and Gordie (Rock); Shield has Allister (Ghost) and Melony (Ice).

Pokemon Sword & Shield Pokedex

Sword and Shield's Galar Pokedex trades Mega Evolution and Z-Moves for Dynamax. Any Pokemon can Dynamax for three turns of boosted HP and Max Moves, with certain species getting unique Gigantamax forms on top. The Wild Area gives you strong catches early. Dragapult at 600 BST and 142 Speed is the pseudo-legendary. DLC adds the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra rosters. Filter by type to compare what's available.

#0001

Bulbasaur

grasspoison

#0002

Ivysaur

grasspoison

#0003

Venusaur

grasspoison

#0004

Charmander

fire

#0005

Charmeleon

fire

#0006

Charizard

fireflying

#0007

Squirtle

water

#0008

Wartortle

water

#0009

Blastoise

water

#0010

Caterpie

bug

#0011

Metapod

bug

#0012

Butterfree

bugflying

#0025

Pikachu

electric

#0026

Raichu

electric

#0027

Sandshrew

ground

#0028

Sandslash

ground

#0029

Nidoran♀ (female)

poison

#0030

Nidorina

poison

#0031

Nidoqueen

poisonground

#0032

Nidoran♂ (male)

poison

#0033

Nidorino

poison

#0034

Nidoking

poisonground

#0035

Clefairy

fairy

#0036

Clefable

fairy

#0037

Vulpix

fire

#0038

Ninetales

fire

#0039

Jigglypuff

normalfairy

#0040

Wigglytuff

normalfairy

#0041

Zubat

poisonflying

#0042

Golbat

poisonflying

#0043

Oddish

grasspoison

#0044

Gloom

grasspoison

#0045

Vileplume

grasspoison

#0050

Diglett

ground

#0051

Dugtrio

ground

#0052

Meowth

normal

#0053

Persian

normal

#0054

Psyduck

water

#0055

Golduck

water

#0058

Growlithe

fire

#0059

Arcanine

fire

#0060

Poliwag

water

#0061

Poliwhirl

water

#0062

Poliwrath

waterfighting

#0063

Abra

psychic

#0064

Kadabra

psychic

#0065

Alakazam

psychic

#0066

Machop

fighting

The base game has about 400. DLC adds more: Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra bring the total to around 664. Not every Pokemon from past generations is in SwSh. This was the first mainline game to cut the national dex.
Dynamax makes a Pokemon giant for three turns, doubling its HP and turning moves into Max Moves with bonus effects. Gigantamax is a special version for certain species that changes their appearance and gives unique G-Max Moves. Any Pokemon can Dynamax, but only specific ones Gigantamax.
Scorbunny is the top pick. Cinderace with Libero turns into whatever type it's about to attack with, so every move gets STAB. It's basically the Fire-type Greninja. Grookey's Rillaboom brings Grassy Terrain support, and Sobble's Inteleon is a glass cannon sniper.
A large open zone between cities where Pokemon roam the overworld. You can see them before engaging, and their levels scale with your badges. Strong Pokemon appear early, which lets you build diverse teams faster than in linear-route games. Weather changes what Pokemon appear.
Generation 8, released in 2019 for the Nintendo Switch. First mainline Pokemon game on a home console. Introduced Dynamax/Gigantamax, the Wild Area, Max Raid Battles, and the Galar region (based on the UK).
Sword gets Zacian, Sirfetch'd, Braviary, and Gothitelle. Shield gets Zamazenta, Galarian Ponyta (Psychic), Mandibuzz, and Reuniclus. Gym leaders also differ: Sword has Bea (Fighting) and Gordie (Rock); Shield has Allister (Ghost) and Melony (Ice).

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