Read this article to find out how to get Watts in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Learn the different ways to get them and what the most efficient method is!
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What Are Watts?
Currency Used In The Wild Area

Watts are a special currency used around the Wild Area. They can be obtained a number of ways & can also be spent in the shops found within the area.
Check Out The Wild Area Guide!Ways To Get Watts
Collect Watts From Pokemon Dens

The main way to get Watts is to collect Watts by interacting with Pokemon Dens. Pokemon Dens are used to initiate Max Raid Battles, but even an empty Den can give you watts. Only dens glowing red will give you Watts! Dens will recharge after a certain amount of time passes.
Check Out The Best Watt Farming Method!Amount of Watts Received
Without Pillar | With Pillar |
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50 Watts | 500 Watts |
Amount of Watts After Beating Pokemon League
Without Pillar | With Pillar |
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200 Watts | 2000 Watts |
Do The Rotom Rally

Another way to earn Watts is to participate in the Rotom Rally. The longer the course, the more Watts you can get. For the most efficient way of earning Watts, participate in the 90-second & 120-second courses.
Rotom Rally Reward Table
Time (In Seconds) | Score | Watts |
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40 | About 10,000 | 100 |
50 | About 10,000 | 120 |
80 | About 15,000 | 150 ~ 200 |
90 | About 20,000 | 200 ~ 250 |
120 | 20,000 ~ 30,000 | 250 ~ 300 |
Defeat Pokemon with Brilliant Aura

While exploring, there is a chance for a Pokemon with a Brilliant Aura to spawn. These are Pokemon that have a shiny yellow aura when they spawn. Defeating or capturing them will reward you with Watts!
Check Out The Brilliant Aura Guide!Best Watts Farming Method
Watts Farming With Pokemon Dens
Den Farming is definitely more lucrative than the Rotom Rally. Towards the endgame, you can easily get 1000-2000W within 5 minutes.
Farm Until All Dens Have Been Depleted
Riding around the Wild Area and collecting all the Den Watts until you've exhausted them, & then finally swapping to the Rotom Rally as a last resort seems to be the best way to earn Watts!
More Raid Star Means More Watts

The amount of Watts you get from Pokemon Dens differs with the number of raid stars. See the table below for more details.
No Star | ☆1 | ☆2 | ☆3 | ☆4 |
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50 / 200W | 300W | TBD | 2000W | 2000W |
How To Use Watts
Buy Items From Watt Traders

Items such as Pokeballs and TRs can be purchased from the various Watt traders around the Wild Area!
Inventory Changes Every Day
Watt Trader's inventory changes every day. Always check what they have for sale by going up to them daily, so you won't miss out on valuable items!
Watt Trader Locations


There are 7 main Watt Traders in the Wild Area. You can see them above on your map. Three of them are at flying destinations, so they are very easy to get to.
Buy TRs To Teach Your Pokemon New Moves
You can use the Watts that you have earned to purchase TRs, items that can teach your Pokemon new moves. Try to farm Watts so you can get rarer and more powerful TRs!
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Use Wishing Pieces To Attract Wild Pokemon
Wishing Pieces (which are bought from Watt Traders) can be thrown into a Pokemon Den in order to bring a wild Dynamax Pokemon into it! This can force a Dynamax battle and is useful for grinding out experience as well.
Check Out The Max Raid Guide!Upgrade Your Bike!

For the price of 3000 Watts, you can upgrade your bike to reduce the cooldown on the turbo boost ability. This is very useful because it will allow you to travel around the Wild Area and collect Watts faster! This upgrade is highly recommended!
Bike Upgrade Table
Upgrade No. | Required Watts |
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1 | 1000 |
2 | 3000 |
3 | 5000 |
Change Your Bike Outfit Color

Watt Traders allow you to change the color of the clothes you wear while riding your bike! The colors you can choose depend on the Pokemon at the front of your party!