Read this Pokemon Sword and Shield (SWSH) guide on the Route 8 Map. Including available Pokemon, where to pick up items, points of interest, NPC locations, and area features!!!
Table of Contents
| Related Articles | |
|---|---|
 All Map List | All Story List |
Available Pokemon in Route 8
Pokemon Spawns in Route 8
| Pokemon | Type | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Hippowdon | | |
| Gurdurr | | |
| Pawniard | | |
| Rufflet | | Sword Only |
| Vullaby | | Shield Only |
| Solrock | | Sword Only |
| Lunatone | | Shield Only |
| Golett | | |
| Boldore | | |
| Falinks | | |
| Togedemaru | | |
| Haunter | | |
| Rhyhorn | | |
| Dusclops | | |
| Bronzong | | |
| Drapion | | |
| Sandaconda | | |
| Sawk | | Sword Only Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Throh | | Shield Only Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Galarian Darumaka | | Sword Only Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Snover | | Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Snom | | Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Vanillish | | Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Delibird | | Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Snorunt | | Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
| Sneasel | | Found in Steamdrift Way (South of Circhester) |
Main Item Locations In Route 8
All Available Items In Route 8
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Terrain Extender | - Right side of the Pokemon Camp before Steamdrift Way |
| Luxury Ball | - On the twin ledges early on in the route |
| King's Rock | - In the center of the lowered area with two Falinks passageways |
| Shiny Stone | - On the ledge South of Doctor Joanna |
| Big Nugget | TBC |
| Max Revive | TBC |
| Hyper Potion x3 | - Lower left corner of the small pit with two ladders |
| X Defense x3 | - Corner before going down the first set of stairs |
| Elixir | - Next to a wheelbarrow with shovels |
| Pixie Plate | Past some tall grass after the first Falinks hole |
All Technical Machine (TM) & Technical Record (TR) List
| TM/TR | Location |
|---|---|
| TM43 (Brick Break) | Hidden passage to the left of the ladder near the Pokemon Camp |
| TM96 (Smart Strike) | Upper ledge, behind the trainer tips sign |
TR/TM Related Articles
All Route 8 NPC Locations & Points of Interest
Points of Interest in Route 8
| Feature | Location |
|---|---|
| Lisa's Pokemon Camp | Next to the tunnel just before Steamdrift Way |
Connected Routes And Towns In Route 8
Routes & Towns Connected to Route 8
| Connected Routes & Towns | |
|---|---|
| Route 7 | Circhester |
Pokemon Sword and Shield - Related Articles
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Breeding
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| 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
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