How do Wild Area weather encounters work in Sword and Shield?

The Wild Area has weather that changes daily across its zones. Each weather type (rain, thunderstorm, sunny, snow, sandstorm, fog, etc.) brings different Pokemon spawns. Some Pokemon only appear in one weather condition. The checklist tags weather-dependent catches so you know which conditions to wait for.

Does this tracker include DLC Pokemon for Sword and Shield?

Yes. The roster includes Pokemon from Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra. These DLC Pokemon are part of the same Galar checklist, and the Catch Route section covers DLC locations separately from the main story.

What Sword and Shield Pokemon are trade-exclusive?

Sword has Zacian, Darumaka, Farfetch'd (Galarian), Jangmo-o, and Deino among others. Shield has Zamazenta, Corsola (Galarian), Ponyta (Galarian), Larvitar, and Goomy. Each exclusive is labeled with its version so you can plan trades with a friend.

Is my Sword & Shield Pokedex progress saved?

Your data saves automatically in your browser's local storage. It persists between sessions as long as you use the same browser and don't clear site data. No account or login is needed.

Sword & Shield Catch Tracker - Pokemon Checklist

SWORD & SHIELD CATCH PROGRESS

Pokemon Caught

Games Tracked

Locations Visited

Collection Progress

CATCH ACTIVITY & STREAKS

Catch activity for Sword & Shield over the past year. The heatmap only counts catches tagged to this game. Your streak tracks consecutive days catching any Pokemon, not just this game.

Day Streak

Longest Streak

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SWORD & SHIELD POKEMON CHECKLIST

Galar's Wild Area changes spawns based on weather, and different weather conditions cycle daily. Some Pokemon only show up in specific weather. DLC areas (Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra) add more encounters. Track your catches and check the Remaining section to see which weather conditions you still need to visit.

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SWORD & SHIELD CATCH ROUTE

Follow the game's story-ordered locations and catch Pokemon as you go. Completed routes show a star, partial ones show how many are left. Click any location to jump to its guide page for encounter details and rates.

Pick a game to follow its story-ordered catch route

HOW TO CATCH REMAINING SWORD & SHIELD POKEMON

Every Pokemon you haven't caught yet, grouped by how you get them. Wild catches, evolutions, trades, gifts, fossils, and version exclusives each have their own group. Click the method cards above to filter, or scroll to find a specific Pokemon.

FAQ

The Wild Area has weather that changes daily across its zones. Each weather type (rain, thunderstorm, sunny, snow, sandstorm, fog, etc.) brings different Pokemon spawns. Some Pokemon only appear in one weather condition. The checklist tags weather-dependent catches so you know which conditions to wait for.
Yes. The roster includes Pokemon from Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra. These DLC Pokemon are part of the same Galar checklist, and the Catch Route section covers DLC locations separately from the main story.
Sword has Zacian, Darumaka, Farfetch'd (Galarian), Jangmo-o, and Deino among others. Shield has Zamazenta, Corsola (Galarian), Ponyta (Galarian), Larvitar, and Goomy. Each exclusive is labeled with its version so you can plan trades with a friend.
Your data saves automatically in your browser's local storage. It persists between sessions as long as you use the same browser and don't clear site data. No account or login is needed.