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.

Filtering:

Normal Type

Clear All

SHOWINGPokedex400+ Obtainable185 + Transfer79

Showing all 585 Pokemon obtainable in Sword & Shield, including post-game content and trading.

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.

#019

Hoothoot

normalflying

#020

Noctowl

normalflying

#024

Skwovet

normal

#025

Greedent

normal

#026

Pidove

normalflying

#027

Tranquill

normalflying

#028

Unfezant

normalflying

#031

Zigzagoon

normal

#032

Linoone

normal

#033

Obstagoon

darknormal

#034

Wooloo

normal

#035

Dubwool

normal

#048

Bunnelby

normal

#049

Diggersby

normalground

#050

Minccino

normal

#051

Cinccino

normal

#094

Stufful

normalfighting

#095

Bewear

normalfighting

#182

Meowth

normal

#184

Persian

normal

#196

Eevee

normal

#218

Farfetch'd

normalflying

#260

Munchlax

normal

#261

Snorlax

normal

#281

Rufflet

normalflying

#282

Braviary

normalflying

#318

Helioptile

electricnormal

#319

Heliolisk

electricnormal

#337

Indeedee

psychicnormal

#342

Oranguru

normalpsychic

#346

Drampa

normaldragon

#373

Ditto

normal

#381

Type: Null

normal

#382

Silvally

normal

#0039

Jigglypuff

normalfairy

#0040

Wigglytuff

normalfairy

#0108

Lickitung

normal

#0113

Chansey

normal

#0115

Kangaskhan

normal

#0128

Tauros

normal

#0137

Porygon

normal

#0174

Igglybuff

normalfairy

#0206

Dunsparce

normal

#0233

Porygon2

normal

#0241

Miltank

normal

#0242

Blissey

normal

#0293

Whismur

normal

#0294

Loudred

normal

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).

0 selected