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.

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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.

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#029

Nickit

dark

#030

Thievul

dark

#033

Obstagoon

darknormal

#040

Nuzleaf

grassdark

#041

Shiftry

grassdark

#044

Purrloin

dark

#045

Liepard

dark

#103

Crawdaunt

waterdark

#112

Pangoro

fightingdark

#130

Stunky

poisondark

#131

Skuntank

poisondark

#201

Umbreon

dark

#224

Scraggy

darkfighting

#225

Scrafty

darkfighting

#238

Impidimp

darkfairy

#239

Morgrem

darkfairy

#240

Grimmsnarl

darkfairy

#246

Pawniard

darksteel

#247

Bisharp

darksteel

#283

Vullaby

darkflying

#284

Mandibuzz

darkflying

#286

Drapion

poisondark

#290

Inkay

darkpsychic

#291

Malamar

darkpsychic

#292

Sneasel

darkice

#293

Weavile

darkice

#294

Sableye

darkghost

#344

Morpeko

electricdark

#385

Tyranitar

rockdark

#386

Deino

darkdragon

#387

Zweilous

darkdragon

#388

Hydreigon

darkdragon

#0717

Yveltal

darkflying

#0799

Guzzlord

darkdragon

#0892

Urshifu

fightingdark

#0893

Zarude

darkgrass

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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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Nickit

Thievul

Obstagoon

Nuzleaf

Shiftry

Purrloin

Liepard

Crawdaunt

Pangoro

Stunky

Skuntank

Umbreon

Scraggy

Scrafty

Impidimp

Morgrem

Grimmsnarl

Pawniard

Bisharp

Vullaby

Mandibuzz

Drapion

Inkay

Malamar

Sneasel

Weavile

Sableye

Morpeko

Tyranitar

Deino

Zweilous

Hydreigon

Yveltal

Guzzlord

Urshifu

Zarude