Check out this guide for full storyline walkthrough up to Gym Leader Nessa of Pokemon Sword and Shield, including tips, guides, wild Pokemon info, trainer, item & more!!!
Story Progression
| Previous Part | Current Part | Next Part |
|---|---|---|
 ~ vs. Gym Leader Milo | ~ vs. Gym Leader Nessa | ~ vs. Gym Leader Kabu |
Fight Up To Team Yell Grunt - Walkthrough & Tips
Fight Up To Team Yell Grunt Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get out to Turffield |
| 2 | Go down Route 5. |
| 3 | Fight Interviewers Gillian and Cam |
| 4 | Go into the Nursery |
| 5 | Fight Team Yell Grunt at the Bridge |
Rare Items You Can Get Here
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Max Revive | Located Down The Road From Flower Shop. |
| Muscle Feather | Found on the bridge. |
1. Get Out To Turffield - Tips
Pick Up A Max Revive
A Max Revive can be picked up past the flower shop. It will fully revive a fainted Pokemon, helping you in battles down the road.
2. Go Down Route 5 - Tips
TM 31 'Attract' Found In Route 5
A TM 31 'Attract" can be found whie traveling across Route 5. Be sure to pick this up!
Check Out TM 31 Details Here!3. Battle With Interviewers Gillian & Cam - Tips
Interviewer Gillian and Cam's Pokemon Lineup
| Pokemon | Type/Level | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Klink | Lv.18 | |
| Helioptile | Lv.18 | |
Fighting Type Are Recommended For Battle
Both of the Interviewer's Pokemon are weak to fighting. If you don't have a fighting type, Ground type moves are effective too!
3. Go Into The Nursery - Tips
Get Toxel In The Nursery
Go into the Nursery and talk to the Breeder next to the desk. She'll give you a Toxel, a Poison/Electric Pokemon, free of charge, boosting your roster.
Check Out Toxel's Stats Here!5. Battle With Team Yell Grunt - Tips
Team Yell Grunt Pokemon Lineup
| Pokemon | Type/Level | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Zigzagoon (Galarian) | Lv.17 | (x4) |
| Thievul | Lv.18 | |
Get Rotom Bike After The Battle
You'll get a Rotom Bike after this battle, letting you move around much faster. The Rotom Bike can even go over water!
Find Out What Other Features The Bike Has Here!Fight Up To Pokemon Breeder Denise - Walkthrough & Tips
Fight Up To Pokemon Breeder Denise
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fight Hop |
| 2 | Fight Pokemon Breeder Denise. |
Rare Items You Can Get Here
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| X Sp. Atk x3 | Next to the Pokemon Breeder Denise |
1. Fight Hop - Tips
Hop Pokemon Lineup
| Pokemon | Type/Level | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Wooloo | Lv.18 | |
| Thwackey (If you chose Scorbunny) | Lv.21 | |
| Raboot (If you chose Sobble) | Lv. 5 | |
| Drizzile (If you chose Grookey) | Lv. 5 | |
Fighting Type Is Effective
Fighting moves will take down his Wooloo with ease, and will probably be unresisted against his starter, so they're a good bet.
Check Out the Type Effectiveness Chart Here!2. Battle With Pokemon Breeder Denise - Tips
Pokemon Breeder Denise Pokemon Lineup
Not A Hard Battle if Not Underleveled
You won't have that much difficulty with this battle if your Pokemon are on par or a bit higher than your opponent's Pokemon. Make sure to level up by battling wild Pokemon and other trainers.
Take on the Hulbury Gym - Walkthrough & Tips
Take on the Hulbury Gym Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keep going right to get to the Lighthouse |
| 2 | Get a League Card by talking to Nessa |
| 3 | Enter Hulberry, pass a Mini-Game |
| 4 | Fight 3 Gym Trainers |
| 5 | Defeat Nessa |
2. Get League Card From Nessa - Tips
League Card Required to Enter Hulbury Stadium
Get Nessa's League Card at the lighthouse first. You wont' be able to enter Hulbury Stadium without it.
3. Enter Hulbury, Pass A Mini-Game - Tips
Click Here for the Solution!Open, Close Buttons To Clear A Path
You will need to turn the water blocking your path on and off to reach the Gym Leader. Here's how:
Step 1. Turn Down Red Button On The Left Left
Step 2. Turn Down Yellow Button At The Bottom
Step 3. Turn Up Red Button From Step 1
Step 4. Turn Down Blue Button Next To Red Button
Step 5. Go From The Bottom Toward The Gym Leader's Room
Fight 3 Gym Trainers - Tips
All Enemy Pokemon Are Water Type
Every pokemon for this phase are Water types. Use grass or electric to target their weakness!
5. Defeat Nessa - Tips
Nessa Pokemon Lineup
Check Out How To Beat Nessa Here!Bring Grass & Electric Pokemon
All Nessa's Pokemon have the Water Type, making them vulnerable to Grass & Electric type attacks.
Beware Of Drednaw's Dynamax
When Nessa has Drednaw out, it will activate its Dynamax. Keep a healthy reserve of Pokemon to withstand this attack. Bring a grass type Pokemon, such as Thwackey or Eldegoss to take Drednaw out quickly!
Check Out The Dynamax And Gigantamax Guide Here!Story Progression
| Previous Part | Current Part | Next Part |
|---|---|---|
| ~ vs. Gym Leader Milo | ~ vs. Gym Leader Nessa | ~ vs. Gym Leader Kabu |
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