: You will see "Strong-looking" Pokémon wandering around. Avoid these early on, as they are often too high-level to catch until you earn more Gym Badges.
: Dens with beams of light contain Dynamax Pokémon. Defeating them grants rare rewards like Experience Candy and TRs. Pro Tips for Efficient Play
For your journey through the Galar region, this guide covers essential early-game mechanics, team-building strategies, and tips for mastering the unique features of Pokémon Sword and Shield . Starting Your Adventure Pokemon Sword and Shield
Your journey begins in the town of Postwick, where you'll choose your first partner.
: Interact with glowing red dens to earn Watts , a unique currency used to buy special items like Technical Records (TRs) and Wishing Pieces. : You will see "Strong-looking" Pokémon wandering around
: Pick up a Rookidee (Flying), Yamper (Electric), or Chewtle (Water) on the early routes to build a balanced team early on.
: Every Pokémon Center has an NPC on the left who can Nickname , Delete Moves , or Remember Moves for free. Defeating them grants rare rewards like Experience Candy
: Choose between Grookey (Grass), Scorbunny (Fire), or Sobble (Water). All three are well-rounded "sweepers" (high-offense Pokémon).