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

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This is a list of Pokémon obtainable from events found in the Generation VIII Pokémon games.

Most of these Pokémon can only be obtained once per game; however, some may also be obtained in other ways as well. Unless stated otherwise, all Pokémon listed here cannot be Shiny, but if the Pokémon can breed, it can produce Shiny offspring.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Base game

Galar starter Pokémon

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

Grookey
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Grookey / Dex No. 810 Postwick Normal Scratch
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
810Grookey.png Grass Unknown - -- --
Item - -- --
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Scorbunny / Dex No. 813 Postwick Normal Tackle
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
813Scorbunny.png Fire Unknown - -- --
Item - -- --
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Sobble / Dex No. 816 Postwick Normal Pound
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
816Sobble.png Water Unknown - -- --
Item - -- --
None 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 Patch 1.1.0, the player has the opportunity to catch this Galarian Slowpoke at Wedgehurst Station during a scene where they meet KlaraSw/AverySh from The Isle of Armor expansion.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Slowpoke / Dex No. 079 Wedgehurst Ghost Curse
Lv.12
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 12. Normal Growl
079Slowpoke-Galar.png Psychic Unknown - Normal Yawn
Item - Psychic Confusion
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Charmander / Dex No. 004 Postwick Normal Scratch
Lv.5
Gigantamax FactorGalar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
004Charmander.png Fire Unknown - -- --
Item - -- --
None 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 male NPC 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, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! can receive an Eevee. 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Pikachu / Dex No. 025 Meetup Spot Normal Growl
Lv.10
Gigantamax FactorGalar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 10. Normal Quick Attack
025Pikachu.png Electric Unknown - Electric Thunder Wave
Item - Normal Double Team
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Eevee / Dex No. 133 Meetup Spot Normal Growl
Lv.5
Gigantamax FactorGalar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Tail Whip
133Eevee.png Normal Unknown - Ground Sand Attack
Item - Normal Quick Attack
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Type: Null Dex No. 772 Battle Tower Normal Tri Attack
Lv.50
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 50. Bug X-Scissor
772Type: Null.png Normal Unknown - Steel Iron Head
Item - Normal Take Down
None 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
Bag Luxury Ball Sprite.png Toxel / Dex No. 848 Route 5 Electric Nuzzle
Lv.1
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 1. Normal Growl
848Toxel.png Electric Poison - Normal Flail
Item - Poison Acid
None 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 ZacianSw/ZamazentaSh challenges the player during the post-game story involving Sordward and Shielbert. It is given the Rusted SwordSw/Rusted ShieldSh 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 BladeSw/Behemoth BashSh during the battle, replacing Iron Head.

Zacian
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Zacian Dex No. 888 Tower Summit Fighting Sacred Sword
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Swords Dance
888Zacian.png Fairy Steel - Steel Iron Head
Item - Dark Crunch
Rusted Sword 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Zamazenta Dex No. 889 Tower Summit Normal Slash
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Dark Crunch
889Zamazenta.png Fighting Steel - Steel Iron Head
Item - Steel Iron Defense
Rusted Shield 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 able to capture it with their choice of Poké Ball. Eternatus's capture is guaranteed.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Eternatus Dex No. 890 Tower Summit Poison Cross Poison
Lv.60
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 60. Dragon Dragon Pulse
890Eternatus.png Poison Dragon - Fire Flamethrower
Item - Dragon Dynamax Cannon
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Bulbasaur / Dex No. 001 Master Dojo Normal Tackle
Lv.5
Gigantamax FactorGalar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
001Bulbasaur.png Grass Poison - Grass Vine Whip
Item - -- --
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Squirtle / Dex No. 007 Master Dojo Normal Tackle
Lv.5
Gigantamax FactorGalar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Tail Whip
007Squirtle.png Water Unknown - Water Water Gun
Item - -- --
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Kubfu / Dex No. 891 Master Dojo Fighting Rock Smash
Lv.10
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 10. Normal Leer
891Kubfu.png Fighting Unknown - Normal Endure
Item - Normal Focus Energy
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Porygon Dex No. 137 Master Dojo Electric Magnet Rise
Lv.25
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 25. Electric Thunder Shock
137Porygon.png Normal Unknown - Psychic Psybeam
Item - Normal Conversion 2
None 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, its will ask the player to find his other 150 Alolan Diglett 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 form Pokémon not native to Galar and one of the Alolan Starter Pokémon. Any of the Pokémon received that have a Hidden Ability will have their Hidden Ability, instead of one its species' standard Abilities.

Alolan Meowth

Requires at least 5 Alolan Diglett to be found.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Meowth Dex No. 052 Fields of Honor Normal Fake Out
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
052Meowth-Alola.png Dark Unknown - Normal Feint
Item - -- --
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Slowpoke Dex No. 079 Fields of Honor Ghost Curse
Lv.10
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 10. Normal Growl
079Slowpoke.png Water Psychic - Water Water Gun
Item - Normal Yawn
King's Rock 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Vulpix Dex No. 037 Fields of Honor Ice Powder Snow
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Tail Whip
037Vulpix-Alola.png Ice Unknown - Normal Disable
Item - -- --
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Sandshrew Dex No. 027 Fields of Honor Normal Scratch
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Defense Curl
027Sandshrew-Alola.png Ice Steel - Ice Mist
Item - -- --
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Raichu Dex No. 026 Fields of Honor Electric Thunder Shock
Lv.30
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 30. Normal Tail Whip
026Raichu-Alola.png Electric Psychic - Normal Growl
Item - Normal Quick Attack
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Marowak Dex No. 105 Fields of Honor Fire Flame Wheel
Lv.30
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 30. Ghost Hex
105Marowak-Alola.png Fire Ghost - Dark Fling
Item - Ground Stomping Tantrum
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Exeggutor Dex No. 103 Fields of Honor Grass Absorb
Lv.30
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 30. Psychic Hypnosis
103Exeggutor-Alola.png Grass Dragon - Psychic Reflect
Item - Grass Leech Seed
None 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 Starter Pokémon

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

Rowlet

Grookey If the player chose Grookey:

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Rowlet Dex No. 722 Fields of Honor Normal Tackle
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
722Rowlet.png Grass Flying - Grass Leafage
Item - -- --
None 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

Scorbunny If the player chose Scorbunny:

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Litten Dex No. 725 Fields of Honor Normal Scratch
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
725Litten.png Fire Unknown - Fire Ember
Item - -- --
None 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

Sobble If the player chose Sobble:

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Popplio Dex No. 728 Fields of Honor Normal Pound
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Normal Growl
728Popplio.png Water Unknown - Water Water Gun
Item - -- --
None 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 31/31/31/31/31/31 IV

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Diglett Dex No. 050 Fields of Honor Ghost Astonish
Lv.20
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 20. Ground Mud-Slap
050Diglett-Alola.png Ground Steel - Ground Bulldoze
Item - Dark Sucker Punch
None 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 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 wings will roam around Galar.

Galarian Articuno

Galarian Articuno can be found flying around the Crown Tundra. Articuno will land in various places in the Crown Tundra, after it lands it will create two mirages of itself. One of three Articuno will have a tell to show it's the real Articuno. Interacting with the correct Articuno will let you battle it. Interacting with one of the two mirages will cause it to fly off.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Articuno Dex No. 144 Crown Tundra Psychic Freezing Glare
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Flying Hurricane
144Articuno-Galar.png Psychic Flying - Psychic Psycho Cut
Item - Psychic Psycho Shift
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Zapdos Dex No. 145 Wild Area Fighting Thunderous Kick
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Flying Drill Peck
145Zapdos-Galar.png Fighting Flying - Fighting Reversal
Item - Normal Focus Energy
None 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 in circles. The player must get ahead of Moltres in order to battle it.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Moltres Dex No. 146 Isle of Armor Dark Fiery Wrath
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Flying Hurricane
146Moltres-Galar.png Dark Flying - Dark Sucker Punch
Item - Dark Nasty Plot
None 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 titans

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 titans, you must step on the dots on the floor and interact with the statue. All Pokémon listed here can be Shiny.

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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Regirock Dex No. 377 Rock Peak Ruins Fighting Superpower
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Rock Stone Edge
377Regirock.png Rock Unknown - Fighting Hammer Arm
Item - Ghost Curse
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Regice Dex No. 378 Iceberg Ruins Ice Ice Beam
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Electric Zap Cannon
378Regice.png Ice Unknown - Psychic Amnesia
Item - Ice Icy Wind
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Registeel Dex No. 379 Iron Ruins Steel Heavy Slam
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Steel Flash Cannon
379Registeel.png Steel Unknown - Steel Iron Defense
Item - Electric Charge Beam
None 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 titans here can be captured, and is done so by matching the dots on the floor to the eye pattern of the titan the player wishes to capture.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Regieleki Dex No. 894 Split-Decision Ruins Electric Thunder Cage
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Electric Electroweb
894Regieleki.png Electric Unknown - Normal Extreme Speed
Item - Electric Magnet Rise
None None - Ability Transistor
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 Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Regidrago Dex No. 895 Split-Decision Ruins Dragon Dragon Energy
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Dragon Dragon Claw
895Regidrago.png Dragon Unknown - Fighting Hammer Arm
Item - Normal Laser Focus
None None - Ability Dragon's Maw
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

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. Due to the requirements for this encounter, a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is required. Spiritomb can be Shiny.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Spiritomb Dex No. 442 Ballimere Lake Ghost Shadow Ball
Lv.72
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 72. Dark Dark Pulse
442Spiritomb.png Ghost Dark - Psychic Hypnosis
Item - Psychic Dream Eater
None 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 titans to the den will awaken Regigigas in a Max Raid Battle. Regigigas can be Shiny.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Regigigas Dex No. 486 Giant's Bed Normal Giga Impact
Lv.100
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 100. Psychic Zen Headbutt
486Regigigas.png Normal Unknown - Fighting Hammer Arm
Item - Normal Crush Grip
None 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 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. 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Cobalion Dex No. 638 Frigid Sea Fighting Sacred Sword
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Swords Dance
638Cobalion.png Steel Fighting - Steel Iron Head
Item - Fighting Close Combat
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Terrakion Dex No. 639 Lakeside Cave Fighting Sacred Sword
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Swords Dance
639Terrakion.png Rock Fighting - Rock Stone Edge
Item - Fighting Close Combat
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Virizion Dex No. 640 Giant's Bed Fighting Sacred Sword
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Swords Dance
640Virizion.png Grass Fighting - Grass Leaf Blade
Item - Fighting Close Combat
None 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 a pot on an island in Ballimere Lake. After interacting with the footprints and making a curry with Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizon in the party, Keldeo will appear on the island.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Keldeo Dex No. 647 Ballimere Lake Fighting Secret Sword
Lv.65
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 65. Fighting Sacred Sword
647Keldeo-Resolute.png Water Fighting - Normal Swords Dance
Item - Water Hydro Pump
None 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 (depending on if the player grew the Iceroot Carrot or the Shaderoot Carrot) in Freezington, she will entrust the trainer to take it in their care.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Cosmog Dex No. 789 Freezington Normal Splash
Lv.5
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 5. Psychic Teleport
789Cosmog.png Psychic Unknown - -- --
Item - -- --
None 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 Max Lair. The Dynamax Adventure attendant will inform you that Poipole was found deep in the den, and brought out so she could study it more. Unable to simultaneously do her research on the Max Lair dens and keep an eye on Poipole, she asks the player to take care of it for her.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Poipole Dex No. 803 Max Lair Normal Helping Hand
Lv.20
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 20. Poison Acid
803Poipole.png Poison Unknown - Normal Fury Attack
Item - Bug Fell Stinger
None 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 Spectrier in its Shadow Rider form. The other Legendary Pokémon becomes 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

Glastrier If the player chose Glastrier:

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Calyrex Dex No. 898 Crown Shrine Ice Glacial Lance
Lv.80
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 80. Psychic Psychic
898Calyrex-Ice Rider.png Psychic Ice - Steel Iron Defense
Item - Grass Giga Drain
None None - Ability As One
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 Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Glastrier Dex No. 896 Crown Shrine Dark Taunt
Lv.75
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 75. Normal Double-Edge
896Glastrier.png Ice Unknown - Normal Swords Dance
Item - Ice Icicle Crash
None None - Ability Chilling Neigh
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP
Shadow Rider Calyrex

Spectrier If the player chose Spectrier:

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Calyrex Dex No. 898 Crown Shrine Ghost Astral Barrage
Lv.80
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 80. Psychic Psychic
898Calyrex-Shadow Rider.png Psychic Ghost - Psychic Agility
Item - Grass Giga Drain
None None - Ability As One
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 Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Spectrier Dex No. 897 Crown Shrine Normal Disable
Lv.75
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 75. Normal Double-Edge
897Spectrier.png Ghost Unknown - Dark Nasty Plot
Item - Ghost Shadow Ball
None None - Ability Grim Neigh
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: Sw Sh BD SP

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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Articuno Dex No. 144 Max Lair Ice Ice Beam
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Ice Freeze-Dry
144Articuno.png Ice Flying - Flying Hurricane
Item - Ice Mist
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Zapdos Dex No. 145 Max Lair Electric Thunder
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Flying Drill Peck
145Zapdos.png Electric Flying - Flying Brave Bird
Item - Psychic Agility
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Moltres Dex No. 146 Max Lair Fire Heat Wave
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Flying Wing Attack
146Moltres.png Fire Flying - Normal Leer
Item - Fire Fire Spin
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Mewtwo Dex No. 150 Max Lair Psychic Psychic
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Disable
150Mewtwo.png Psychic Unknown - Normal Recover
Item - Ice Blizzard
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Raikou Dex No. 243 Max Lair Electric Thunderbolt
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Howl
243Raikou.png Electric Unknown - Normal Extreme Speed
Item - Normal Weather Ball
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Entei Dex No. 244 Max Lair Fire Flamethrower
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Scary Face
244Entei.png Fire Unknown - Normal Extreme Speed
Item - Dark Crunch
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Suicune Dex No. 245 Max Lair Water Liquidation
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Psychic Extrasensory
245Suicune.png Water Unknown - Normal Extreme Speed
Item - Psychic Calm Mind
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Lugia Dex No. 249 Max Lair Dragon Dragon Pulse
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Psychic Extrasensory
249Lugia.png Psychic Flying - Water Whirlpool
Item - Rock Ancient Power
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Ho-Oh Dex No. 250 Max Lair Fire Flare Blitz
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Psychic Extrasensory
250Ho-Oh.png Fire Flying - Fire Sunny Day
Item - Rock Ancient Power
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Latias Dex No. 380 Max Lair Normal Reflect Type
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Dragon Dragon Breath
380Latias.png Dragon Psychic - Psychic Zen Headbutt
Item - Water Surf
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Latios Dex No. 381 Max Lair Dragon Dragon Dance
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Dragon Dragon Pulse
381Latios.png Dragon Psychic - Psychic Zen Headbutt
Item - Fighting Aura Sphere
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Kyogre Dex No. 382 Max Lair Water Surf
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Body Slam
382Kyogre.png Water Unknown - Water Aqua Ring
Item - Electric Thunder
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Groudon Dex No. 383 Max Lair Ground Earthquake
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Scary Face
383Groudon.png Ground Unknown - Fire Lava Plume
Item - Fighting Hammer Arm
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Rayquaza Dex No. 384 Max Lair Flying Dragon Ascent
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Dark Brutal Swing
384Rayquaza.png Dragon Flying - Normal Extreme Speed
Item - Dragon Twister
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Uxie Dex No. 480 Max Lair Psychic Psychic
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Psychic Future Sight
480Uxie.png Psychic Unknown - Psychic Magic Room
Item - Ghost Shadow Ball
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Mesprit Dex No. 481 Max Lair Psychic Psychic
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fairy Charm
481Mesprit.png Psychic Unknown - Fairy Draining Kiss
Item - Normal Tri Attack
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Azelf Dex No. 482 Max Lair Psychic Psychic
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fairy Dazzling Gleam
482Azelf.png Psychic Unknown - Dark Nasty Plot
Item - Normal Facade
None 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
Creation trio

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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Dialga Dex No. 483 Max Lair Normal Slash
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Rock Ancient Power
483Dialga.png Steel Dragon - Steel Flash Cannon
Item - Dragon Dragon Claw
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Palkia Dex No. 484 Max Lair Normal Slash
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Water Surf
484Palkia.png Water Dragon - Rock Ancient Power
Item - Dragon Dragon Claw
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Giratina Dex No. 487 Max Lair Dragon Dragon Claw
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Scary Face
487Giratina-Altered.png Ghost Dragon - Ghost Shadow Ball
Item - Rock Ancient Power
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Heatran / Dex No. 485 Max Lair Steel Metal Sound
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fire Lava Plume
485Heatran.png Fire Steel - Dark Crunch
Item - Steel Iron Head
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Cresselia Dex No. 488 Max Lair Ice Icy Wind
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fairy Moonblast
488Cresselia.png Psychic Unknown - Psychic Psycho Cut
Item - Psychic Psyshock
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Tornadus Dex No. 641 Max Lair Flying Hurricane
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Psychic Agility
641Tornadus.png Flying Unknown - Ice Icy Wind
Item - Fire Heat Wave
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Thundurus Dex No. 642 Max Lair Electric Thunder
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Water Rain Dance
642Thundurus.png Electric Flying - Normal Weather Ball
Item - Poison Sludge Wave
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Landorus Dex No. 645 Max Lair Ground Sand Tomb
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Rock Rock Slide
645Landorus.png Ground Flying - Ground Bulldoze
Item - Fighting Focus Blast
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Reshiram Dex No. 643 Max Lair Normal Noble Roar
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Psychic Extrasensory
643Reshiram.png Dragon Fire - Fire Fusion Flare
Item - Dragon Dragon Pulse
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Zekrom Dex No. 644 Max Lair Normal Noble Roar
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Slash
644Zekrom.png Dragon Electric - Electric Fusion Bolt
Item - Dragon Dragon Claw
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Kyurem Dex No. 646 Max Lair Ice Ice Beam
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Hyper Voice
646Kyurem.png Dragon Ice - Ghost Shadow Ball
Item - Normal Scary Face
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Xerneas Dex No. 716 Max Lair Grass Ingrain
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fairy Dazzling Gleam
716Xerneas.png Fairy Unknown - Fairy Moonblast
Item - Grass Horn Leech
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Yveltal Dex No. 717 Max Lair Dark Taunt
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Flying Oblivion Wing
717Yveltal.png Dark Flying - Dragon Dragon Rush
Item - Dark Sucker Punch
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Zygarde Dex No. 718 Max Lair Ground Thousand Arrows
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Ground Land's Wrath
718Zygarde.png Dragon Ground - Dragon Dragon Pulse
Item - Normal Bind
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Tapu Koko Dex No. 785 Max Lair Electric Thunderbolt
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Quick Attack
785Tapu Koko.png Electric Fairy - Flying Brave Bird
Item - Dark Taunt
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Tapu Lele Dex No. 786 Max Lair Psychic Psychic
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fairy Play Rough
786Tapu Lele.png Psychic Fairy - Psychic Magic Room
Item - Fairy Charm
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Tapu Bulu Dex No. 787 Max Lair Fighting Superpower
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Bug Megahorn
787Tapu Bulu.png Grass Fairy - Grass Wood Hammer
Item - Normal Scary Face
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Tapu Fini Dex No. 788 Max Lair Water Whirlpool
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Water Water Pulse
788Tapu Fini.png Water Fairy - Water Brine
Item - Fairy Moonblast
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Solgaleo Dex No. 791 Max Lair Psychic Zen Headbutt
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fire Fire Spin
791Solgaleo.png Psychic Steel - Steel Iron Head
Item - Normal Noble Roar
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Lunala Dex No. 792 Max Lair Ghost Shadow Ball
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Fairy Moonblast
792Lunala.png Psychic Ghost - Psychic Magic Coat
Item - Normal Swift
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Necrozma Dex No. 800 Max Lair Psychic Psycho Cut
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Electric Charge Beam
800Necrozma.png Psychic Unknown - Rock Power Gem
Item - Steel Autotomize
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Nihilego Dex No. 793 Max Lair Psychic Wonder Room
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Poison Sludge Wave
793Nihilego.png Rock Poison - Dark Brutal Swing
Item - Poison Acid Spray
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Buzzwole Dex No. 794 Max Lair Fighting Power-Up Punch
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Dark Taunt
794Buzzwole.png Bug Fighting - Bug Leech Life
Item - Fighting Dynamic Punch
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Pheromosa Dex No. 795 Max Lair Fighting High Jump Kick
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Swift
795Pheromosa.png Bug Fighting - Dark Throat Chop
Item - Bug Lunge
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Xurkitree Dex No. 796 Max Lair Grass Power Whip
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Electric Discharge
796Xurkitree.png Electric Unknown - Electric Eerie Impulse
Item - Dark Brutal Swing
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Celesteela Dex No. 797 Max Lair Grass Leech Seed
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Rock Smack Down
797Celesteela.png Steel Flying - Steel Gyro Ball
Item - Ground Earthquake
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Kartana Dex No. 798 Max Lair Fighting Vacuum Wave
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Flying Air Cutter
798Kartana.png Grass Steel - Grass Leaf Blade
Item - Normal Swords Dance
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Guzzlord Dex No. 799 Max Lair Dragon Dragon Rush
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Ground Stomping Tantrum
799Guzzlord.png Dark Dragon - Dark Brutal Swing
Item - Normal Mega Punch
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Stakataka Dex No. 805 Max Lair Rock Rock Slide
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Normal Double Edge
805Stakataka.png Rock Steel - Dark Brutal Swing
Item - Steel Autotomize
None 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
Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png Blacephalon Dex No. 806 Max Lair Ghost Shadow Claw
Lv.70
Galar symbol.png
Type Met at Lv. 70. Dark Taunt
806Blacephalon.png Fire Ghost - Fire Fire Blast
Item - Psychic Zen Headbutt
None 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

See also


Event distributions
Generation I: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation II: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation III: JapaneseEnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalian
Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Trading (GTS)
Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Global Link promotions
Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
LocalTrading
Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Local
Switch: PE
Generation VIII: SwShBDSPLA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle DayJourney Across AmericaParty of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events10th AnniversaryTanabataUndistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen IGen II • Gen III (RSFRLGEOrre) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BWB2W2)
Gen VI (XYORAS) • Gen VII (SMUSUMPE) • Gen VIII (SwShBDSPLA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen IGen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VIGen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIIIGen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-IIIII onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen VGen VIGen VII) • Serial code prefixes