List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)

This is a list of Pokémon obtainable from events found in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Most of these Pokémon can only be obtained once per game; however, some may also be obtained in other ways as well.

Base game

Galar first partner Pokémon

After bringing Leon back to Postwick, the Champion will present the player the three first partner Pokémon the player can choose from.

Grookey

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Grookey ♂/♀		Dex No.	0810	Postwick	Normal	Scratch
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Grass		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Overgrow
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Scorbunny

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Scorbunny ♂/♀		Dex No.	0813	Postwick	Normal	Tackle
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Fire		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Blaze
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Sobble

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Sobble ♂/♀		Dex No.	0816	Postwick	Normal	Pound
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Water		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Torrent
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Galarian Slowpoke

Starting in version 1.1.0, after the player visits the Wild Area for the first time, the player has the opportunity to catch this Galarian Slowpoke at Wedgehurst Station during a scene where they meet Klara^Sw/Avery^Sh from The Isle of Armor expansion. The scene will only progress after the Slowpoke has been caught; if it is defeated or fled from, the player will be able to rematch it until they catch it.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Slowpoke ♂/♀		Dex No.	0079	Wedgehurst	Ghost	Curse
Lv.12		Type		Met at Lv. 12.	Normal	Growl
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Normal	Yawn
		Item		-	Psychic	Confusion
		None		-	Ability	Gluttony or Own Tempo
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Gigantamax Factor Charmander

After he is dethroned as Champion, Leon will leave this Charmander in a Poké Ball in his room in Postwick. This Charmander has a Gigantamax Factor, and can Gigantamax once it becomes a Charizard.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Charmander ♂/♀		Dex No.	0004	Postwick	Normal	Scratch
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Fire		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Blaze
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Gigantamax Factor Pikachu and Eevee

If the player talks to one of two NPCs on the left side of the Wild Area Station in Meetup Spot with a save file from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee!, they can receive one of these special Pokémon with a Gigantamax Factor. Players of Let's Go, Pikachu! can receive a Pikachu from the male NPC, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! can receive an Eevee from the female NPC. Both Pokémon cannot evolve, but do come with a maxed out 31 IVs across all of their stats.

Pikachu

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Pikachu ♂/♀		Dex No.	0025	Meetup Spot	Normal	Growl
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Quick Attack
		Electric		Unknown	-	Electric	Thunder Wave
		Item		-	Normal	Double Team
		None		-	Ability	Static
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Eevee

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Eevee ♂/♀		Dex No.	0133	Meetup Spot	Normal	Growl
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Tail Whip
		Normal		Unknown	-	Ground	Sand Attack
		Item		-	Normal	Quick Attack
		None		-	Ability	Run Away
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Type: Null

A League Staff member will entrust the player with this Type: Null after they become Champion and visit them at the newly opened Battle Tower. They will also receive a set of Memories to use for it when it evolves into Silvally.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Type: Null		Dex No.	0772	Battle Tower	Normal	Tri Attack
Lv.50		Type		Met at Lv. 50.	Bug	X-Scissor
		Normal		Unknown	-	Steel	Iron Head
		Item		-	Normal	Take Down
		None		-	Ability	Battle Armor
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Toxel

The player can receive this Toxel from a Pokémon Breeder on Route 5 inside the Pokémon Nursery.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Toxel ♂/♀		Dex No.	0848	Route 5	Electric	Nuzzle
Lv.1		Type		Met at Lv. 1.	Normal	Growl
		Electric	Poison	-	Normal	Flail
		Item		-	Poison	Acid
		None		-	Ability	Rattled or Static
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Zacian and Zamazenta

This Zacian^Sw/Zamazenta^Sh challenges the player during the post-game story involving Sordward and Shielbert, where it must be caught in order to progress. It is given the Rusted Sword^Sw/Rusted Shield^Sh before it is battled, and will be holding it when it is captured. Because of this, it will have access to its signature move, Behemoth Blade^Sw/Behemoth Bash^Sh during the battle, replacing Iron Head.

Zacian

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zacian		Dex No.	0888	Tower Summit	Fighting	Sacred Sword
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Swords Dance
		Fairy	Steel	-	Steel	Iron Head
		Item		-	Dark	Crunch
		Rusted Sword		-	Ability	Intrepid Sword
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Zamazenta

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zamazenta		Dex No.	0889	Tower Summit	Normal	Slash
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Dark	Crunch
		Fighting	Steel	-	Steel	Iron Head
		Item		-	Steel	Iron Defense
		Rusted Shield		-	Ability	Dauntless Shield
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Eternatus

During the climax of the main story, the player will join forces with Hop, Zacian, and Zamazenta in a Max Raid Battle against Eternamax Eternatus on the Energy Plant's Tower Summit. After Eternatus is defeated, the player will be forced to capture it with their choice of Poké Ball. Eternatus's capture is guaranteed, but it will no longer be in Eternamax form.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Eternatus		Dex No.	0890	Tower Summit	Poison	Cross Poison
Lv.60		Type		Met at Lv. 60.	Dragon	Dragon Pulse
		Poison	Dragon	-	Fire	Flamethrower
		Item		-	Dragon	Dynamax Cannon
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

The Isle of Armor

Gigantamax Factor Bulbasaur and Squirtle

After the player has completed Mustard's first trial, Honey will present them with a choice between Bulbasaur or Squirtle. Both have the Gigantamax Factor, allowing them to Gigantamax once they've evolved into Venusaur or Blastoise.

Bulbasaur

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Bulbasaur ♂/♀		Dex No.	0001	Master Dojo	Normal	Tackle
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Grass	Poison	-	Grass	Vine Whip
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Overgrow
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Squirtle

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Squirtle ♂/♀		Dex No.	0007	Master Dojo	Normal	Tackle
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Tail Whip
		Water		Unknown	-	Water	Water Gun
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Torrent
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Kubfu

After completing all three trials, the player will receive this Kubfu from Mustard. The player is then tasked with training at either the Tower of Darkness or the Tower of Waters with Kubfu alone. Completing its training will cause it to evolve into Urshifu in either its Fighting/Dark Single Strike Style or Fighting/Water Rapid Strike Style, depending on the place it trained.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Kubfu ♂/♀		Dex No.	0891	Master Dojo	Fighting	Rock Smash
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Leer
		Fighting		Unknown	-	Normal	Endure
		Item		-	Normal	Focus Energy
		None		-	Ability	Inner Focus
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Porygon

After defeating Mustard at the Battle Court, Hyde will have a Porygon the player can take. This Porygon has its Hidden Ability, Analytic.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Porygon		Dex No.	0137	Master Dojo	Electric	Magnet Rise
Lv.25		Type		Met at Lv. 25.	Electric	Thunder Shock
		Normal		Unknown	-	Psychic	Psybeam
		Item		-	Normal	Conversion 2
		None		-	Ability	Analytic
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Diglett Trainer

After encountering a partially hidden Alolan Diglett in front of the bridge toward the Master Dojo, the Diglett Trainer will ask the player to find his other 150 Alolan Diglett that are hiding in various locations throughout the Isle of Armor. As a reward for hitting a specific threshold of Diglett, the Diglett Trainer will gift the player regional forms of Pokémon not native to Galar, as well as one of the Alolan first partner Pokémon. Any of the Pokémon received will have their Hidden Ability if applicable, instead of one its species' standard Abilities.

Alolan Meowth

Requires at least 5 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Meowth ♂/♀		Dex No.	0052	Fields of Honor	Normal	Fake Out
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Dark		Unknown	-	Normal	Feint
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Rattled
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Kantonian Slowpoke

Requires at least 10 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Slowpoke ♂/♀		Dex No.	0079	Fields of Honor	Ghost	Curse
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Growl
		Water	Psychic	-	Water	Water Gun
		Item		-	Normal	Yawn
		King's Rock		-	Ability	Regenerator
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Alolan Vulpix

Requires at least 20 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Vulpix ♂/♀		Dex No.	0037	Fields of Honor	Ice	Powder Snow
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Tail Whip
		Ice		Unknown	-	Normal	Disable
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Snow Warning
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Alolan Sandshrew

Requires at least 30 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Sandshrew ♂/♀		Dex No.	0027	Fields of Honor	Normal	Scratch
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Defense Curl
		Ice	Steel	-	Ice	Mist
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Slush Rush
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Alolan Raichu

Requires at least 40 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Raichu ♂/♀		Dex No.	0026	Fields of Honor	Electric	Thunder Shock
Lv.30		Type		Met at Lv. 30.	Normal	Tail Whip
		Electric	Psychic	-	Normal	Growl
		Item		-	Normal	Quick Attack
		None		-	Ability	Surge Surfer
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Alolan Marowak

Requires at least 50 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Marowak ♂/♀		Dex No.	0105	Fields of Honor	Fire	Flame Wheel
Lv.30		Type		Met at Lv. 30.	Ghost	Hex
		Fire	Ghost	-	Dark	Fling
		Item		-	Ground	Stomping Tantrum
		None		-	Ability	Rock Head
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Alolan Exeggutor

Requires at least 75 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Exeggutor ♂/♀		Dex No.	0103	Fields of Honor	Grass	Absorb
Lv.30		Type		Met at Lv. 30.	Psychic	Hypnosis
		Grass	Dragon	-	Psychic	Reflect
		Item		-	Grass	Leech Seed
		None		-	Ability	Harvest
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Alolan first partner Pokémon

All 3 require at least 100 Alolan Diglett to be found. The Pokémon received is based on the player's first partner Pokémon.

Rowlet

If the player chose Grookey:

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Rowlet ♂/♀		Dex No.	0722	Fields of Honor	Normal	Tackle
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Grass	Flying	-	Grass	Leafage
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Long Reach
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Litten

If the player chose Scorbunny:

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Litten ♂/♀		Dex No.	0725	Fields of Honor	Normal	Scratch
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Fire		Unknown	-	Fire	Ember
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Intimidate
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Popplio

If the player chose Sobble:

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Popplio ♂/♀		Dex No.	0728	Fields of Honor	Normal	Pound
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Growl
		Water		Unknown	-	Water	Water Gun
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Liquid Voice
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Alolan Diglett

Requires all 151 Alolan Diglett to be found. This Diglett is guaranteed to have 31 IVs in each stat.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Diglett ♂		Dex No.	0050	Fields of Honor	Ghost	Astonish
Lv.20		Type		Met at Lv. 20.	Ground	Mud-Slap
		Ground	Steel	-	Ground	Bulldoze
		Item		-	Dark	Sucker Punch
		None		-	Ability	Sand Force
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

The Crown Tundra

Legendary wings

After obtaining the Legendary Clue 3 from Peony, his notes in the clue will inform the player of a large tree in the Crown Tundra where legendary Pokémon gather. By going to Dyna Tree Hill, a cutscene of the Legendary wings will occur. Afterwards, the three birds will roam around Galar's three Wild Areas. Unlike previous roaming Pokémon, they do not flee once encountered.

Galarian Articuno

Galarian Articuno can be found flying around the Crown Tundra. Articuno will land in various places in the Crown Tundra, (notably Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, and Snowslide Slope). Upon landing, it will create two mirages of itself. However, they are not perfect copies, and if the player interacts with the correct Articuno, it will battle the player. If the player interacts with a mirage, Articuno will fly off.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Articuno		Dex No.	0144	Crown Tundra	Psychic	Freezing Glare
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Flying	Hurricane
		Psychic	Flying	-	Psychic	Psycho Cut
		Item		-	Psychic	Psycho Shift
		None		-	Ability	Competitive
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Galarian Zapdos

Galarian Zapdos can be found running around the Wild Area. The player must chase after and catch up to Zapdos to battle it.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zapdos		Dex No.	0145	Wild Area	Fighting	Thunderous Kick
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Flying	Drill Peck
		Fighting	Flying	-	Fighting	Reversal
		Item		-	Normal	Focus Energy
		None		-	Ability	Defiant
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Galarian Moltres

Galarian Moltres can be found flying around the Isle of Armor, flying along a long path that crosses through most zones on the island. The player must get ahead of Moltres and catch its attention, and then it will charge at the player to initiate a battle.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Moltres		Dex No.	0146	Isle of Armor	Dark	Fiery Wrath
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Flying	Hurricane
		Dark	Flying	-	Dark	Sucker Punch
		Item		-	Dark	Nasty Plot
		None		-	Ability	Berserk
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Legendary giants

After obtaining Legendary Clue 2 from Peony, his notes in the clue will inform the player of four temples in the Crown Tundra. Finding one of the temples starts the The Terrible Titans... Lurking Locked Away! adventure. Similar to Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, entering the temple requires the player to meet a condition to enter, while similar to Pokémon Platinum, to awaken the giants, the player must step on the dots on the floor and interact with the statue. All Pokémon listed here can be Shiny, but are unaffected by the Shiny Charm.

Regirock

Regirock can be found in the Rock Peak Ruins, located in the southeastern portion of Giant's Bed, near the river leading to Ballimere Lake. To enter the temple, one of the Pokémon in the player's party must hold an Everstone.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Regirock		Dex No.	0377	Rock Peak Ruins	Fighting	Superpower
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Rock	Stone Edge
		Rock		Unknown	-	Fighting	Hammer Arm
		Item		-	Ghost	Curse
		None		-	Ability	Clear Body
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Regice

Regice can be found in the Iceberg Ruins, located in Snowslide Slope, embedded into the side of the slope. To enter the temple, the player's walking Pokémon must be a Cryogonal.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Regice		Dex No.	0378	Iceberg Ruins	Ice	Ice Beam
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Electric	Zap Cannon
		Ice		Unknown	-	Psychic	Amnesia
		Item		-	Ice	Icy Wind
		None		-	Ability	Clear Body
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Registeel

Registeel can be found in the Iron Ruins, located in the western portion of Giant's Bed, south of Frostpoint Field. To enter the temple, the player must whistle near the door.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Registeel		Dex No.	0379	Iron Ruins	Steel	Heavy Slam
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Steel	Flash Cannon
		Steel		Unknown	-	Steel	Iron Defense
		Item		-	Electric	Charge Beam
		None		-	Ability	Clear Body
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Regieleki and Regidrago

Regieleki and Regidrago can be found in the Split-Decision Ruins, located in Three-Point Pass. To enter the temple, the player must have Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in their party. Only one of the two giants here can be captured, and the one that appears depends on the pattern of dots the player lights up on the floor; if the pattern matches the eyes of either giant, then the one it matches will appear.

Spiritomb

After interacting with a tombstone in Ballimere Lake, talking with 32 different players, interacting with the tombstone again, then re-entering the area, a Spiritomb will appear. Spiritomb can be Shiny.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Spiritomb ♂/♀		Dex No.	0442	Ballimere Lake	Ghost	Shadow Ball
Lv.72		Type		Met at Lv. 72.	Dark	Dark Pulse
		Ghost	Dark	-	Psychic	Hypnosis
		Item		-	Psychic	Dream Eater
		None		-	Ability	Infiltrator
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Regigigas

Regigigas can be found in a Max Raid den that is normally unresponsive in Giant's Bed. Bringing all five of the legendary giants to the den will awaken Regigigas in a Max Raid Battle. Regigigas can be Shiny.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Regigigas		Dex No.	0486	Giant's Bed	Normal	Giga Impact
Lv.100		Type		Met at Lv. 100.	Psychic	Zen Headbutt
		Normal		Unknown	-	Fighting	Hammer Arm
		Item		-	Normal	Crush Grip
		None		-	Ability	Slow Start
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Swords of Justice

In the western portion of Frostpoint Field from Freezington (near the base camp), the player will see a set of footprints near a tree. Sonia will then come by informing the player that she is looking for evidence of three Legendary Pokémon located in the Crown Tundra. Collecting 50 footprints will allow Sonia to pinpoint the exact location of the Pokémon. This event can only be triggered after the base game has been completed; otherwise, the footprints initiating this event will not be present until the player completes the base game. All Pokémon listed here, except for Keldeo, can be Shiny.

Cobalion

Cobalion's footprints, which are dark blue, can be found in Giant's Bed (near the entrance to Giant's Foot), Giant's Foot (between the exit to Giant's Bed and the river to Roaring-Sea Caves), throughout Roaring-Sea Caves, and Frigid Sea (between the entrance of Roaring-Sea Caves and the sea itself). After collecting all 50 footprints, Cobalion can be found on an island in the middle of Frigid Sea.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Cobalion		Dex No.	0638	Frigid Sea	Fighting	Sacred Sword
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Swords Dance
		Steel	Fighting	-	Steel	Iron Head
		Item		-	Fighting	Close Combat
		None		-	Ability	Justified
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Terrakion

Terrakion's footprints, which are gray, can be found in Ballimere Lake and Lakeside Cave. After collecting all 50 footprints, Terrakion can be found in Lakeside Cave.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Terrakion		Dex No.	0639	Lakeside Cave	Fighting	Sacred Sword
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Swords Dance
		Rock	Fighting	-	Rock	Stone Edge
		Item		-	Fighting	Close Combat
		None		-	Ability	Justified
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Virizion

Virizion's footprints, which are green, can be found in the western portion of Frostpoint Field and throughout Giant's Bed. After collecting all 50 footprints, Virizion can be found in Giant's Bed.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Virizion		Dex No.	0640	Giant's Bed	Fighting	Sacred Sword
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Swords Dance
		Grass	Fighting	-	Grass	Leaf Blade
		Item		-	Fighting	Close Combat
		None		-	Ability	Justified
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Keldeo

After capturing Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, a pair of brown footprints will appear near an island with a pot on it in Ballimere Lake. After interacting with the footprints and making a curry on the island with Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in the party, Keldeo will appear on the island.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Keldeo		Dex No.	0647	Ballimere Lake	Fighting	Secret Sword
Lv.65		Type		Met at Lv. 65.	Fighting	Sacred Sword
		Water	Fighting	-	Normal	Swords Dance
		Item		-	Water	Hydro Pump
		None		-	Ability	Justified
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Cosmog

In Freezington an elderly woman in the house across from the peddler finds a Cosmog, calling it Fwoofy, and wants to give it to a Trainer she can trust to take care of it. After defeating the rampaging Glastrier or Spectrier in Freezington, she will entrust the player to take it in their care.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Cosmog		Dex No.	0789	Freezington	Normal	Splash
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Psychic	Teleport
		Psychic		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Unaware
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Poipole

After unlocking the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure and obtaining 5 Ultra Beasts via Dynamax Adventures, a Poipole will appear in the Max Lair. The Dynamax Adventure attendant will inform the player that Poipole was found deep in the den, and she brought it out so she could study it more. Unable to simultaneously do her research on the Max Lair dens and supervise Poipole, she asks the player to take care of it for her.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Poipole		Dex No.	0803	Max Lair	Normal	Helping Hand
Lv.20		Type		Met at Lv. 20.	Poison	Acid
		Poison		Unknown	-	Normal	Fury Attack
		Item		-	Bug	Fell Stinger
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Glastrier, Spectrier, and Calyrex

At the end of the storyline involving Calyrex, it will challenge the player while riding its steed. The steed it is riding is dependent on which carrot the player grew with their Carrot Seeds. If the player grows an Iceroot Carrot, the carrot will attract Glastrier, and the player will battle Calyrex in its Ice Rider form. If the player grows a Shaderoot Carrot, it will call forth Spectrier, and the player will battle Calyrex in its Shadow Rider form. The other Legendary Pokémon becomes unobtainable as a result of not being chosen.

Regardless of the choice, when the player catches Calyrex, both Pokémon will effectively be caught in the same ball, and the steed of their choice will be added to their Pokédex at the same time as Calyrex. It will share the same Poké Ball used to catch it, but all of its other stats, including IVs and Nature, will differ once split using the Reins of Unity.

Ice Rider Calyrex

If the player chose Glastrier:

Shadow Rider Calyrex

If the player chose Spectrier:

Dynamax Adventure Final Bosses

All Pokémon listed here can be Shiny. While they may be encountered multiple times, only one of each may be caught, unless the player does not keep the Pokémon. All Pokémon here can be encountered, regardless of game version, in other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Legendary birds

Articuno

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Articuno		Dex No.	0144	Max Lair	Ice	Ice Beam
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Ice	Freeze-Dry
		Ice	Flying	-	Flying	Hurricane
		Item		-	Ice	Mist
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Zapdos

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zapdos		Dex No.	0145	Max Lair	Electric	Thunder
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Flying	Drill Peck
		Electric	Flying	-	Flying	Brave Bird
		Item		-	Psychic	Agility
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Moltres

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Moltres		Dex No.	0146	Max Lair	Fire	Heat Wave
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Flying	Wing Attack
		Fire	Flying	-	Normal	Leer
		Item		-	Fire	Fire Spin
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Mewtwo

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Mewtwo		Dex No.	0150	Max Lair	Psychic	Psychic
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Disable
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Normal	Recover
		Item		-	Ice	Blizzard
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Legendary beasts

Raikou

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Raikou		Dex No.	0243	Max Lair	Electric	Thunderbolt
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Howl
		Electric		Unknown	-	Normal	Extreme Speed
		Item		-	Normal	Weather Ball
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Entei

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Entei		Dex No.	0244	Max Lair	Fire	Flamethrower
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Scary Face
		Fire		Unknown	-	Normal	Extreme Speed
		Item		-	Dark	Crunch
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Suicune

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Suicune		Dex No.	0245	Max Lair	Water	Liquidation
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Psychic	Extrasensory
		Water		Unknown	-	Normal	Extreme Speed
		Item		-	Psychic	Calm Mind
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Tower duo

Lugia is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield, while Ho-Oh is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword. Lugia and Ho-Oh can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Lugia

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Lugia		Dex No.	0249	Max Lair	Dragon	Dragon Pulse
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Psychic	Extrasensory
		Psychic	Flying	-	Water	Whirlpool
		Item		-	Rock	Ancient Power
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Ho-Oh

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Ho-Oh		Dex No.	0250	Max Lair	Fire	Flare Blitz
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Psychic	Extrasensory
		Fire	Flying	-	Fire	Sunny Day
		Item		-	Rock	Ancient Power
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Eon duo

Latias is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield, while Latios is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword. Latias and Latios can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Latias

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Latias ♀		Dex No.	0380	Max Lair	Normal	Reflect Type
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Dragon	Dragon Breath
		Dragon	Psychic	-	Psychic	Zen Headbutt
		Item		-	Water	Surf
		None		-	Ability	Levitate
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Latios

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Latios ♂		Dex No.	0381	Max Lair	Dragon	Dragon Dance
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Dragon	Dragon Pulse
		Dragon	Psychic	-	Psychic	Zen Headbutt
		Item		-	Fighting	Aura Sphere
		None		-	Ability	Levitate
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Super-ancient Pokémon

Kyogre is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield, while Groudon is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword. Rayquaza can be found in both versions. Kyogre and Groudon can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Kyogre

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Kyogre		Dex No.	0382	Max Lair	Water	Surf
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Body Slam
		Water		Unknown	-	Water	Aqua Ring
		Item		-	Electric	Thunder
		None		-	Ability	Drizzle
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Groudon

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Groudon		Dex No.	0383	Max Lair	Ground	Earthquake
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Scary Face
		Ground		Unknown	-	Fire	Lava Plume
		Item		-	Fighting	Hammer Arm
		None		-	Ability	Drought
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Rayquaza

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Rayquaza		Dex No.	0384	Max Lair	Flying	Dragon Ascent
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Dark	Brutal Swing
		Dragon	Flying	-	Normal	Extreme Speed
		Item		-	Dragon	Twister
		None		-	Ability	Air Lock
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Lake guardians

Uxie

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Uxie		Dex No.	0480	Max Lair	Psychic	Psychic
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Psychic	Future Sight
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Psychic	Magic Room
		Item		-	Ghost	Shadow Ball
		None		-	Ability	Levitate
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Mesprit

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Mesprit		Dex No.	0481	Max Lair	Psychic	Psychic
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fairy	Charm
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Fairy	Draining Kiss
		Item		-	Normal	Tri Attack
		None		-	Ability	Levitate
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Azelf

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Azelf		Dex No.	0482	Max Lair	Psychic	Psychic
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fairy	Dazzling Gleam
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Dark	Nasty Plot
		Item		-	Normal	Facade
		None		-	Ability	Levitate
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Pokémon of Myth

Dialga is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword, while Palkia is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield. Giratina can be found in both versions. Dialga and Palkia can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Dialga

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Dialga		Dex No.	0483	Max Lair	Normal	Slash
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Rock	Ancient Power
		Steel	Dragon	-	Steel	Flash Cannon
		Item		-	Dragon	Dragon Claw
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Palkia

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Palkia		Dex No.	0484	Max Lair	Normal	Slash
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Water	Surf
		Water	Dragon	-	Rock	Ancient Power
		Item		-	Dragon	Dragon Claw
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Giratina

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Giratina		Dex No.	0487	Max Lair	Dragon	Dragon Claw
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Scary Face
		Ghost	Dragon	-	Ghost	Shadow Ball
		Item		-	Rock	Ancient Power
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Heatran

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Heatran ♂/♀		Dex No.	0485	Max Lair	Steel	Metal Sound
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fire	Lava Plume
		Fire	Steel	-	Dark	Crunch
		Item		-	Steel	Iron Head
		None		-	Ability	Flash Fire
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Cresselia

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Cresselia ♀		Dex No.	0488	Max Lair	Ice	Icy Wind
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fairy	Moonblast
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Psychic	Psycho Cut
		Item		-	Psychic	Psyshock
		None		-	Ability	Levitate
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Forces of Nature

Tornadus is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword, while Thundurus is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield. Landorus can be found in both versions. Tornadus and Thundurus can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Tornadus

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Tornadus ♂		Dex No.	0641	Max Lair	Flying	Hurricane
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Psychic	Agility
		Flying		Unknown	-	Ice	Icy Wind
		Item		-	Fire	Heat Wave
		None		-	Ability	Prankster
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Thundurus

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Thundurus ♂		Dex No.	0642	Max Lair	Electric	Thunder
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Water	Rain Dance
		Electric	Flying	-	Normal	Weather Ball
		Item		-	Poison	Sludge Wave
		None		-	Ability	Prankster
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Landorus

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Landorus ♂		Dex No.	0645	Max Lair	Ground	Sand Tomb
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Rock	Rock Slide
		Ground	Flying	-	Ground	Bulldoze
		Item		-	Fighting	Focus Blast
		None		-	Ability	Sand Force
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Tao trio

Reshiram is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword, while Zekrom is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield. Kyurem can be found in both versions. Reshiram and Zekrom can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Reshiram

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Reshiram		Dex No.	0643	Max Lair	Normal	Noble Roar
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Psychic	Extrasensory
		Dragon	Fire	-	Fire	Fusion Flare
		Item		-	Dragon	Dragon Pulse
		None		-	Ability	Turboblaze
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Zekrom

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zekrom		Dex No.	0644	Max Lair	Normal	Noble Roar
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Slash
		Dragon	Electric	-	Electric	Fusion Bolt
		Item		-	Dragon	Dragon Claw
		None		-	Ability	Teravolt
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Kyurem

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Kyurem		Dex No.	0646	Max Lair	Ice	Ice Beam
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Hyper Voice
		Dragon	Ice	-	Ghost	Shadow Ball
		Item		-	Normal	Scary Face
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Aura trio

Xerneas is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword, while Yveltal is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield. Zygarde can be found in both versions. Xerneas and Yveltal can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Xerneas

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Xerneas		Dex No.	0716	Max Lair	Grass	Ingrain
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fairy	Dazzling Gleam
		Fairy		Unknown	-	Fairy	Moonblast
		Item		-	Grass	Horn Leech
		None		-	Ability	Fairy Aura
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Yveltal

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Yveltal		Dex No.	0717	Max Lair	Dark	Taunt
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Flying	Oblivion Wing
		Dark	Flying	-	Dragon	Dragon Rush
		Item		-	Dark	Sucker Punch
		None		-	Ability	Dark Aura
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Zygarde

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zygarde		Dex No.	0718	Max Lair	Ground	Thousand Arrows
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Ground	Land's Wrath
		Dragon	Ground	-	Dragon	Dragon Pulse
		Item		-	Normal	Bind
		None		-	Ability	Power Construct
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Guardian deities

Tapu Koko

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Tapu Koko		Dex No.	0785	Max Lair	Electric	Thunderbolt
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Quick Attack
		Electric	Fairy	-	Flying	Brave Bird
		Item		-	Dark	Taunt
		None		-	Ability	Electric Surge
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Tapu Lele

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Tapu Lele		Dex No.	0786	Max Lair	Psychic	Psychic
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fairy	Play Rough
		Psychic	Fairy	-	Psychic	Magic Room
		Item		-	Fairy	Charm
		None		-	Ability	Psychic Surge
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Tapu Bulu

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Tapu Bulu		Dex No.	0787	Max Lair	Fighting	Superpower
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Bug	Megahorn
		Grass	Fairy	-	Grass	Wood Hammer
		Item		-	Normal	Scary Face
		None		-	Ability	Grassy Surge
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Tapu Fini

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Tapu Fini		Dex No.	0788	Max Lair	Water	Whirlpool
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Water	Water Pulse
		Water	Fairy	-	Water	Brine
		Item		-	Fairy	Moonblast
		None		-	Ability	Misty Surge
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Light trio

Solgaleo is exclusive to players whose base game is Sword, while Lunala is exclusive to players whose base game is Shield. Necrozma can be found in both versions, but only appears after the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure is started. Solgaleo and Lunala can be captured in the opposite version by entering other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Solgaleo

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Solgaleo		Dex No.	0791	Max Lair	Psychic	Zen Headbutt
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fire	Fire Spin
		Psychic	Steel	-	Steel	Iron Head
		Item		-	Normal	Noble Roar
		None		-	Ability	Full Metal Body
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Lunala

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Lunala		Dex No.	0792	Max Lair	Ghost	Shadow Ball
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Fairy	Moonblast
		Psychic	Ghost	-	Psychic	Magic Coat
		Item		-	Normal	Swift
		None		-	Ability	Shadow Shield
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Necrozma

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Necrozma		Dex No.	0800	Max Lair	Psychic	Psycho Cut
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Electric	Charge Beam
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Rock	Power Gem
		Item		-	Steel	Autotomize
		None		-	Ability	Prism Armor
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Ultra Beasts

The Ultra Beasts appear after the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure is started.

Nihilego

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Nihilego		Dex No.	0793	Max Lair	Psychic	Wonder Room
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Poison	Sludge Wave
		Rock	Poison	-	Dark	Brutal Swing
		Item		-	Poison	Acid Spray
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Buzzwole

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Buzzwole		Dex No.	0794	Max Lair	Fighting	Power-Up Punch
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Dark	Taunt
		Bug	Fighting	-	Bug	Leech Life
		Item		-	Fighting	Dynamic Punch
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Pheromosa

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Pheromosa		Dex No.	0795	Max Lair	Fighting	High Jump Kick
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Swift
		Bug	Fighting	-	Dark	Throat Chop
		Item		-	Bug	Lunge
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Xurkitree

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Xurkitree		Dex No.	0796	Max Lair	Grass	Power Whip
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Electric	Discharge
		Electric		Unknown	-	Electric	Eerie Impulse
		Item		-	Dark	Brutal Swing
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Celesteela

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Celesteela		Dex No.	0797	Max Lair	Grass	Leech Seed
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Rock	Smack Down
		Steel	Flying	-	Steel	Gyro Ball
		Item		-	Ground	Earthquake
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Kartana

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Kartana		Dex No.	0798	Max Lair	Fighting	Vacuum Wave
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Flying	Air Cutter
		Grass	Steel	-	Grass	Leaf Blade
		Item		-	Normal	Swords Dance
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Guzzlord

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Guzzlord		Dex No.	0799	Max Lair	Dragon	Dragon Rush
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Ground	Stomping Tantrum
		Dark	Dragon	-	Dark	Brutal Swing
		Item		-	Normal	Mega Punch
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Stakataka

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Stakataka		Dex No.	0805	Max Lair	Rock	Rock Slide
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Normal	Double-Edge
		Rock	Steel	-	Dark	Brutal Swing
		Item		-	Steel	Autotomize
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Blacephalon

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Blacephalon		Dex No.	0806	Max Lair	Ghost	Shadow Claw
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Dark	Taunt
		Fire	Ghost	-	Fire	Fire Blast
		Item		-	Psychic	Zen Headbutt
		None		-	Ability	Beast Boost
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

Trivia

• Sword and Shield contain an unused level 70 Victini encounter added with The Crown Tundra, suggesting it was originally intended to be available without an event, alongside the formerly event-exclusive Keldeo.

See also

• Wanderer
• Gift Pokémon
• Max Raid Battle
• Dynamax Adventure

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