Read this article to find out how to beat Gym Leader Nessa in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Check out what Pokemon she uses & what Pokemon you should bring!!!
| Gym Leaders - How To Beat Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
 Milo | Nessa | Kabu |
| Bea Sword Only | Allister Shield Only | Opal |
| Gordie Sword Only | Melony Shield Only | Piers |
| Raihan | Leon | Hop |
Gym Leader Nessa's Pokemon Lineup
Recommended Pokemon Against Gym Leader Nessa
Bring Grass or Electric Types
Nessa mainly uses Water type Pokemon. Electric and Grass types are perfect against Nessa since they do higher damage than other Pokemon.
Recommended Pokemon To Bring
| Pokemon | Type | Catch Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thwackey | | LV. 16: Evolve From Grookey. Grookey is a Starter Pokemon. |
| Manectric | | Evolve from Electrike. Electrike can be found on Route 4 |
| Eldegoss | | LV.20: Evolves From Gossifleur. Gossifleur Found on Route 1. |
| Yamper | | Found on Route 4 |
Tips to Defeat Gym Leader Nessa
Recommended Level: 20 - 24
Make sure to level up your Pokemon to at least level 20 before facing Nessa. Ideally, it would be best to level your Pokemon to level 24 to make quick work of Nessa's team!
Check Out the Exp Farm & Leveling Guide!Save Dynamax for Dreadnaw
Nessa's most powerful Pokemon just so happens to be her Dynamax Pokemon, Dreadnaw. Better save your Dynamax right before she brings it out to go toe to toe with it.
Wait Out Dynamax to Even Field
If you find yourself up against a Dynamax Dreadnaw, you can also wait out its Dynamax. Have tough high defense Pokemon up against it until it's Dynamax wears off after 3 turns.
Nessa - Gym Leader Overview
| Nessa is an expert on Water-type Pokémon and one of the Gym Leaders you must face on your adventure. Her calm and collected attitude hides a competitive spirit and indomitable will. She will overwhelm any opponent in battle by blasting them with powerful Water-type moves. |
Rewards Gained When Beating Nessa
| Money | 3,840 |
|---|---|
| Badge | Water Badge |
| Uniform | Gym Uniform |
Pokemon Sword and Shield - Related Articles
Go Back To The Top PageMust Reads For Beginners
| Popular Beginner Tips | |
|---|---|
| Recommended Starters | Story Walkthrough List | Best Team For Story |
Breeding
| Popular Breeding Articles | |
|---|---|
| Step By Step Guide On How To Breed | |
| All Egg Group List | Useful Items For Breeding |
Post Game Content
| Must Read | |
|---|---|
| What To Do After Beating The Game | |
| Ranked Battle Tier List | Ranked Battle Builds List |
| Battle Tower Guide | Ranked Battle Guide |
Database
| Popular Databases | |
|---|---|
| Galar Pokedex | Base Stats Ranking | Clothes & Hairstyles List |
