Up To 3rd Gym (vs. Gym Leader Kabu) - Story Walkthrough

Up To 3rd Gym (vs. Gym Leader Kabu) - Story Walkthrough | Pokemon Sword Shield

Last Updated: August 21, 2022 10:59 PM

Check out this guide for a story walkthrough up to Gym Leader Kabu in Pokemon Sword and Shield, including trainer battle strategy, tips, item location and more!!!

Table of Contents

Pass Through Galar Mine 2
Head To Motostoke
Take On Gym Leader Kabu

Story Progression

Previous Part	Current Part	Next Part
~ vs. Gym Leader Nessa	~ vs. Gym Leader Kabu	~ vs. Gym Leader Bea & Allister

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Pass Through Galar Mine 2 - Walkthrough & Tips

Pass Through Galar Mine 2 Walkthrough

No.	Procedure
1	Have Lunch With Chairman Rose
2	Go To Galar Mine 2
3	Battle VS Bede
4	Battle VS Team Yell

2. Go To Galar Mine # 2 - Tips

Stock Up Before Going In Mine

Head directly south to find the entrance of Galar Mine #2. Make sure to stock up on items before entering the cave. Healing Items are a must here!

3. Battle Vs. Bede - Tips

Bede's Pokemon Lineup

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Solosis	Lv. 21
Gothita	Lv. 22
Ponyta (Galarian)	Lv. 22
Hatenna	Lv. 23

Dark Type Moves Are Recommended

Almost all of Bede's Pokemon are weak to Dark Type Moves. Even if the Pokemon is not a Dark Type, they can have a Dark Move.

Galarian Ponyta Is Psychic Type, Not Fire

Be careful, the new Ponyta that Bede brings out is not a Fire type, it is in fact Psychic! Dark moves will make quick work of it.

4. Battle Vs. Team Yell - Tips

Team Yell's Pokemon Lineup

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Linoone Galarian	Lv. 22	(x4)
Thievul	Lv. 21
Liepard	Lv. 22
Pancham	Lv. 21

Bring A Fighting Type Move!

As usual, Team Yell uses mainly Dark type Pokemon. Fighting moves will take them down with very few problems! However, be careful, Pancham is not Dark type, it is Fighting!

Head To Motostoke - Walkthrough & Tips

Head To Motostoke Walkthrough

No.	Procedure
1	Exit The Cave
2	Battle VS Marnie

2. Battle Vs. Marnie - Tips

Marnie's Pokemon Lineup

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Croagunk	Lv. 24	(x4)
Scraggy	Lv. 24	(x4)
Morpeko	// Lv. 26	//

Watch Out For Morpeko

Morpeko is a new Pokemon whose type changes every turn from Electric to Dark. Pay attention to what type it is & vary your moves accordingly!

Use Fighting And Flying Moves

For Morpeko and Scraggy, fighting moves work well. However, be careful when Morpeko changes forms as it will be less effective if it's Electric.

Take On Gym Leader Kabu - Walkthrough & Tips

Take On Gym Leader Kabu Walkthrough

No.	Procedure
1	Challenge the Fire Gym
2	Complete the Gym Mission
3	Face Off Against Kabu

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2. Complete The Gym Mission - Walkthrough & Tips

Need to Capture / Fight Pokemon

In order to complete the Gym Mission here, you'll need to collect 5 points. You earn 2 points for catching and 1 point for defeating a Pokemon in the tall grass. However, you'll be facing off against other trainers trying to do the same.

Good Change to Get A Litwick

This is a good opportunity to catch a Litwick - this Pokemon can evolve into Chandelure, which has a very good special attack stat. It will really help for the Ice and Ghost Gyms later on (Pokemon Shield only).

2. TM 49 'Sand Tomb' Found In Galar Mine 2

A TM 49 'Sand Tomb" can be found whie traveling across Galar Mine 2. Be sure to pick this up!

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3. Face Off Against Kabu - Tips

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Ninetales	Lv. 25
Arcanine	Lv. 25
Centiskorch (Dynamax)	Lv. 27	(x4)

Gym Leader Kabu - How To Beat

Watch Out For Centiskorch's Flash Fire!

You may think that because Centiskorch is half bug type, you could do normal damage using a fire move, however Centiskorch's ability Flash Fire makes it immune to fire damage.

Bring A Rock Type!

Dynamaxing a Rock type a turn or two before Sentiskorch comes out will almost certainly guarantee you an easy victory. Carkol is a good choice here. Gyarados is also a good choice here.

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