pokemon sword and shield

Story Progression:
– Follow the main story path by talking to NPCs and progressing from town to town.
– Defeat the gym leaders in each town to earn badges and unlock new areas.
– Complete the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra DLC stories to catch more Pokémon and get legendary Pokémon.

Catching Pokémon:
– Weaken wild Pokémon by throwing Poké Balls or using attacks first.
– Throwing curve balls increases catch rate. Hold the ball and swipe to throw a curve.
– Use status condition moves like sleep or paralysis to make catching easier.
– Higher quality Poké Balls like Great Balls and Ultra Balls boost catch rate.
– Catch Pokémon of the same species to earn candy and evolve existing Pokémon.

Team Building:
– Build a balanced team with a variety of types to be effective against any challenge.
– Experiment with different Pokémon to find the ones that suit your playstyle.
– Train existing Pokémon by battling wild Pokémon and rival trainers.
– Give your Pokémon held items and teach them multiple attacks for versatility.

Maxing out Pokémon:
– Level up Pokémon by battling and gaining XP.
– Evolve Pokémon when able for stat boosts.
– Use grit items to max out a Pokémon’s Individual Values (IVs) which raise base stats.
– Feed Pokémon candy to increase Effort Values (EVs) and further boost specific stats.
– Use mints to change a Pokémon’s nature for a stat boosting advantage.

Other Tips:
– Explore every route and cave to find version exclusive and rare Pokémon.
– Complete the Pokédex for rewards and to catch ’em all!
– Participate in Max Raid Battles for chance to catch rare Pokémon and items.
– Play online and do surprise trades to expand your Pokédex faster.

Hopefully this guide helps you make the most out of your Pokémon journey in Pokémon Sword & Shield!