Legendary Locations & How To Get | Pokemon Sword Shield

Last Updated: August 21, 2022 10:59 PM

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!!!

Table of Contents

Legendary Pokemon In DLC New!
Legendary Pokemon In Sword & Shield
All Legendary List & Types
Zacian, Zamazenta - Locations & How To Get
The Third Legendary - Locations & How To Get

Featured Articles
Galar Pokedex	Post Game Guide

New Legendary Pokemon Added In DLC

Legendaries In Crown Tundra

Calyrex	Regieleki	Regidrago
Galarian Articuno	Galarian Zapdos	Galarian Moltres

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

Kubfu

Urshifu

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

Sword	Shield
Zacian	Zamazenta

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

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

Legendary	Types	Base Stats
Zacian Sword		HP: 92 Atk: 170 Def: 115 Sp.Atk: 80 Sp.Def: 115 Speed: 148 Total: 720
Zamazenta Shield		HP: 92 Atk: 130 Def: 145 Sp.Atk: 80 Sp.Def: 145 Speed: 128 Total: 720
Eternatus		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 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 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 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

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

Stadium	Enemy Pokemon	Rare League Card
Hammerlock	Dynamax Haxorus	Raihan
Stow-on-Side	Dynamax Conkeldurr	Bea
Circhester	Dynamax Gigalith	Gordie

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

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!