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Learn about Legendaries & how to get them in Pokemon Sword and Shield with this guide! Includes tips about Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, new legendaries in Crown Tundra and more!!!

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New Legendary Pokemon Added In DLC

Legendaries In Crown Tundra

The Crown Tundra, Sword and Shield's second DLC, has brought along with several new Legendadries. Along with the new legendary pokemon Calyrex, 2 new Regi Pokemon have made an appearance. The legendary birds from Gen 1 are also back - but this time in Galarian form!

Check Out Crown Tundra Pokedex For More New Pokemon

Legendaries In Isle Of Armor

You'll be able to get Kubfu, the fighting-type legendary Pokemon by playing the story of Isle of Armor. Kubfu will evolve into Urshifu which has two styles (Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style). Urshifu's type and signature move changes depending on which style you choose.

Learn Which Style Of Urshifu Is Best From Here

Overview Of The Legendary Pokemon In Sword & Shield

Zacian and Zamazenta - Sword And Shield Legendary Pokemon

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Zacian IconZacianZamazenta IconZamazenta

Zacian and Zamazenta are the flagship Pokemon of Sword and Shield. These pair of dog-like legendary Pokemon represent both versions of the game. Zacian is the sword while Zamazenta is the shield.

Legendary Fairy & Fighting Type Pokemon

New Legendaries

Both Legendaries each have a unique type. Zamazenta is a Fighting-type, while Zacian is a Fairy-type Pokemon.

Third Legendary Exists

Like previous Pokemon titles, there are three legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield. We describe about it in the section below, so read at your own risk as these will contain spoilers.

▼Check Out How To Catch The Third Legendary

Classic Legendary Also In Game

Certain legendaries from previous Pokemon titles will also be included in the game. One of which is Mew, the original 151st Pokemon from the 1st generation. In order to catch Mew, you will need to own the Poke Ball Plus device!

Check Out How To Get Mew!

All Legendary List & Types

LegendaryTypesBase Stats
Zacian IconZacian
Sword
Fairy
Steel
HP: 92
Atk: 170
Def: 115
Sp.Atk: 80
Sp.Def: 115
Speed: 148
Total: 720
Zamazenta IconZamazenta
Shield
Fighting Icon
Steel
HP: 92
Atk: 130
Def: 145
Sp.Atk: 80
Sp.Def: 145
Speed: 128
Total: 720
EternatusEternatusPoison
Dragon
HP: 140
Atk: 85
Def: 95
Sp.Atk: 145
Sp.Def: 95
Speed: 130
Total: 690
Check out Base Stat Ranking for all Galar Pokemon here!

Zacian - Sword Exclusive Legendary Pokemon

Zacian

Zacian is a dog-like Pokemon that holds a sword in its mouth. Since its description emphasizes its power, it has high Atk & Spd stats. It also possesses great Def and Sp. Def stats.

Check Out How to Get Zacian with High IV

Zamazenta - Shield Exclusive Legendary Pokemon

Zamazenta

Zamazenta is a dog-like Pokemon which appears to have a shield-like frontal body. Despite being based off a shield, this Pokemon shares identical stats with Zacian, having high Atk and Spd, as well as Def and Sp. Def.

Check Out How to Get Zamazenta with High IV

Eternatus - End Game Legendary Pokemon

Eternatus

Eternatus is a legendary Pokemon that you'll encounter as you progress through the main story in both Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield.

Check Out Eternatus Pokemon Here!

Zacian, Zamazenta (Legendary) - Locations & How To Get

Steps To Catch Legendary Pokemon

1Become the champion by defeating Leon
2Go to Slumbering Weald and battle with Hop
3Return the Rusted Sword at the pedestal
4Battle With Sordward or Shielbert
5Go see Sonia at her Lab in Wedgehurst
6Go to Turffield Stadium and defeat dynamax pokemon
7Visit Hulbury Stadium and Motostoke Stadium and defeat dynamax pokemon
8Go back to Pokemon Research Lab and defeat Sordward & Shielbert
9Defeat Dynamax Pokemon At 4 stadiums
10Defeat Bede At Ballonlea Stadium
11Go to Energy Plant from Hammerlock Stadium and defeat Sordward or Shielbert
12Defeat Zamazenta or Zacian
13Battle with Zamazenta or Zacian to catch them!
14Last battle with Hop

4. Battle With Sordward Or Shielbert

You will battle with Sordward (if you're playing Sword version) or Shieldbert (if you are playing Shield version). After you've defeat Sordward or Shielbert, you will take back the Rusted Sword or Rusted Shield.

6. Go to Turffield Stadium and Defeat Tsareena

You will face raid battle with Dynamaxed Tsareena. Hop, Milo, and Piers will be on your side. After defeating Tsareena, you will get Milo's rare League Card.

Check Out Tsareena Here!

7. Battle Dynamax Pokemon In Hulbury Stadium And Motostoke Stadium

At Hulbury Stadium, you will raid battle with a Dynamaxed Gyarados. At Motostoke Stadium, you will battle with Dynamaxed Torkoal. Nessa and Kabu will give you rare League Card after the battle.

8. 2on2 Battle With Sordward & Shielbert

You and Hop will battle with Sordward & Shielbert.

9. Defeat Dynamax Pokemon At 3 stadiums

Visit the 3 stadiums below and defeat Dynamax Pokemon. You will get 3 rare League Cards as a reward.

StadiumEnemy PokemonRare League Card
HammerlockDynamax HaxorusRaihan
Stow-on-SideDynamax ConkeldurrBea
CirchesterDynamax GigalithGordie

10. Defeat Bede At Ballonlea Stadium

Battle with the new gym leader Bede. You'll get Bede's & Opal's rare League Card.

Check Out The Battle Against Bede Story Walkthrough Here!

14. Battle with Hop

Hop will use the legendary Pokemon you didn't catch. You will get Hop's rare League Card after the battle.

Eternatus (Legendary) - Locations & How To Get

Steps On How To Catch Eternatus

Check Out The Vs. Eternatus Story Walkthrough Here!

Step 1: Battling Rose

VS Rose

In the last half of the game, you will have a battle against Rose in the Hammerlocke Stadium. This will be the last step before you encounter Eternatus.

Check Out Vs. Chairman Rose Story Walkthrough Here!

Step 2: Go See Leon

Go To See Leon

After beating Rose's team, head to where Leon is. You will then find the legendary Pokemon "Eternatus" as well.

Step 3: Fighting Eternatus "Legendary Pokemon"

Vs. Eternatus

Leon tries to catch Eternatus but fails, then the battle against Eternatus starts. You cannot stop a battle against Eternatus.

Step 4: Beat & Catch Eternatus

Beat & Catch Eternatus

After beating Eternatus, you will see a cutscene where Eternatus is caught by a pokeball.

Check Out How to Get Eternatus with High IV!

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Shieldplayer 1

9. The box you gave is only for Pokémon sword.

Circhester - Dynamax Frosl*** - Melony
Stow-on-Side - Dynamax Dusknoir - Allister

Pokémon shield version

Also the battle against Bede is apart of part nine since he defeated Dynamax Pokemon.

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