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

ALL SWORD & SHIELD POKEMON

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.

How to access additional Pokemon in Sword & Shield

Galar starts at 400 Pokemon. Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area are the main source for Hidden Abilities and Gigantamax forms that don't appear in regular encounters.

Two DLC packs expand the dex. Isle of Armor adds 211 species, Crown Tundra adds 210, and Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra let you catch one of each legendary from past generations. Pokemon HOME handles anything else that's coded into the game but doesn't appear in a Galar dex.

#001

Grookey

GRASS

310

#002

Thwackey

GRASS

420

#003

Rillaboom

GRASS

530

#004

Scorbunny

FIRE

310

#005

Raboot

FIRE

420

#006

Cinderace

FIRE

530

#007

Sobble

WATER

310

#008

Drizzile

WATER

420

#009

Inteleon

WATER

530

#010

Blipbug

BUG

180

#011

Dottler

BUGPSYCHIC

335

#012

Orbeetle

BUGPSYCHIC

505

#013

Caterpie

BUG

195

#014

Metapod

BUG

205

#015

Butterfree

BUGFLYING

395

#016

Grubbin

BUG

300

#017

Charjabug

BUGELECTRIC

400

#018

Vikavolt

BUGELECTRIC

500

#019

Hoothoot

NORMALFLYING

262

#020

Noctowl

NORMALFLYING

452

#021

Rookidee

FLYING

245

#022

Corvisquire

FLYING

365

#023

Corviknight

FLYINGSTEEL

495

#024

Skwovet

NORMAL

275

#025

Greedent

NORMAL

460

#026

Pidove

NORMALFLYING

264

#027

Tranquill

NORMALFLYING

358

#028

Unfezant

NORMALFLYING

488

#029

Nickit

DARK

245

#030

Thievul

DARK

455

#031

Zigzagoon

NORMAL

240

#032

Linoone

NORMAL

420

#033

Obstagoon

DARKNORMAL

520

#034

Wooloo

NORMAL

270

#035

Dubwool

NORMAL

490

#036

Lotad

WATERGRASS

220

#037

Lombre

WATERGRASS

340

#038

Ludicolo

WATERGRASS

480

#039

Seedot

GRASS

220

#040

Nuzleaf

GRASSDARK

340

#041

Shiftry

GRASSDARK

480

#042

Chewtle

WATER

284

#043

Drednaw

WATERROCK

485

#044

Purrloin

DARK

281

#045

Liepard

DARK

446

#046

Yamper

ELECTRIC

270

#047

Boltund

ELECTRIC

490

#048

Bunnelby

NORMAL

237

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FAQ

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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