Up To 7th Gym (vs. Gym Leader Piers) - Story Walkthrough

Up To 7th Gym (vs. Gym Leader Piers) - 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 Piers in Pokemon Sword & Shield, including trainer battle strategy, tips, item location and more!!!

Table of Contents

Leaving Circhester
Route 9 To Spikemuth
Challenge the Dark Gym

Story Progression

Previous Part	Current Part	Next Part
~ vs. Gym Leader Gordie & Melony	~ vs. Gym Leader Piers	~ vs. Gym Leader Raihan

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Leaving Circhester - Walkthrough & Tips

The following information was obtained from playing Pokemon Sword. It will be updated with relevant information from Pokemon Shield in the near future!

Leaving Circhester Walkthrough

No.	Procedure
1	Head to the Steak House in Circhester
2	Fight Hop

1. Head to the Steak House in Circhester

Exit the gym then rendezvous with Hop & Sonia at the Steak House in Circhester to trigger a cutscene. It is recommended to visit a Pokemon Center before doing this as it immediately jumps to a battle with Hop.

Pokemon Center - Features & How to Use

2. Battle vs. Hop - Battle Tips

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Dubwool	Lv. 40
Pincurchin	Lv. 39
Corviknight	Lv. 40
No.261 Snorlax	Lv. 39
Rillaboom	Lv. 41

*Attacks matching Weakness types deals 2x damage!!!

Hop Strikes Back

Hop is back with a stronger lineup. Bring Fighting Pokemon that are above Lv. 42 to swiftly shut him down.

Route 9 To Spikemuth - Walkthrough & Tips

Route 9 To Spikemuth Walkthrough

No.	Procedure
1	Exit through the southeast of Circhester
2	Continue until you meet Team Yell
3	Defeat Team Yell and get the Rotom Bike
4	Use the Rotom Bike and cruise until you reach land
5	Proceed east trigger the cutscene with Marnie
6	Follow the fence and talk to Marnie
7	Defeat Marnie and enter Spikemuth

3. Fighting Team Yell

Defeat Team Yell to get the Rotom Bike. Use this new gadget to bike across water.

Check Out All About the Water Bike Here

4. Continue South Until You Reach Land

Navigate through the ice floes until you reach land. Prepare before proceeding as the waters are home to Lv. 40 and above Pokemon and Trainers.

7. Battle vs. Marnie - Battle Tips

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Liepard	Lv. 42
Toxicroak	Lv. 43	(x4)
Scrafty	Lv. 43	(x4)
Morpeko	Lv. 44

Marnie The Gatekeeper

Marnie will show you a way to enter Spikemuth. But in order to enter, you need to defeat her first. Bring Fairy Pokemon to quickly defeat her.

Challenge the Dark Gym - Walkthrough & Tips

Challenge the Dark Gym Walkthrough

No.	Procedure
1	Head to the Pokemon Center and prepare
2	Talk to the Gym Attendant to change into your uniform
3	Defeat the 5 Team Yell Trainers
4	Defeat Gym Leader Piers

1. Prepare In The Spikemuth Pokemon Center

After the exhausting journey to reach Spikemuth, proceed to the Pokemon Center to heal and stock up.

Pokemon Center - Features & How to Use

3. Battle The 5 Team Yell Trainers

Survive the gauntlet of 5 Team Yell Trainers to reach Gym Leader Piers. Use recovery items in between to catch your breath and prepare you for the ultimate battle!

4. Battle vs. Piers - Battle Tips

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Scrafty	Lv. 44	(x4)
Malamar	Lv. 45
Obstagoon	Lv. 46	(x4)
Skuntank	Lv. 45

*Attacks matching Weakness types deals 2x damage!!!

Check Out How To Beat Gym Leader Piers!

No Gigantamax or Dynamax

The battle with Gym Leader Piers is pretty straightforward and is similar to that of normal Pokemon Battles. No Gigantamax or Dynamax Pokemon in this fight.

What Is Dynamax And Gigantamax?