Check out this walkthrough guide up to First Trial of the Isle of Armor (Pokemon Sword and Shield), including tips, how to beat the boss, wild Pokemon location info, trainer, item & more!!!
Table of Contents
Story Progression
| Previous Part | Next Part |
|---|---|
| - | Up To 2nd Trial |
Wedgehurst Station ~ Vs. Klara / Avery - Walkthrough & Tips
Wedgehurst Station ~ Vs. Klara / Avery Story Flow Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the game to receive your Armor Pass |
| 2 | Fast travel to Wedgehurst Station and watch the cutscene |
| 3 | Battle the Galarian Slowpoke to clear the gate |
| 4 | Talk to the station guide & travel to the Isle of Armor |
| 5 | After the cutscene, battle with Klara (Sword) / Avery (Shield) |
| 6 | After the battle, you'll be free to explore the Isle of Armor |
Rare Items You Can Get Here
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Armor Pass | Automatically receive once you load game with Isle of Armor expansion |
| Style Card | Receive from Klara / Avery after 1st fight in Isle of Armor |
1. Receive Armor Pass - Tips
Automatically Get Armor Pass
You will automatically receive your Armor Pass once you have loaded your game in Sword and Shield. Make sure that you have purchased the Isle of Armor expansion pass to get the Armor Pass.
Check Out How To Start Isle Of Armor DLC!3. Vs. Galarian Slowpoke - Tips
Use Ghost, Bug, Or Dark Moves
Galarian Slowpoke is a Psychic Pokemon, making it weak to Ghost, Bug, or Dark-type moves. Make sure to bring Pokemon with these types of moves to defeat the Galarian Slowpoke in your way!
Capture Galarian Slowpoke!
If you're excited and want to have a Galarian Slowpoke in your Pokedex immediately after starting the DLC, this is the perfect time to capture it. Put it to sleep to make it easier to catch!
5. Battle Vs. Klara (Sword) - Tips
Klara's Pokemon Lineup
| Pokemon | Type/Level | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Venipede | Lv.58 | |
| Galarian Slowpoke | Lv.60 | |
Klara Will Only Have 2 Pokemon
Klara's lineup will only have two Pokemon which have no common weaknesses. Considering that Klara will use more and more poison Pokemon in the future, it's worth it to have a Psychic type on your team in preparation for later fights.
3. Battle With Avery (Shield) - Tips
Avery's Pokemon Lineup
| Pokemon | Type/Level | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Galarian Slowpoke | Lv.60 | |
| Abra | Lv.58 | |
Both Pokemon on Avery's team share a type, so you should be able to steamroll them with a powerful enough Dark or Ghost type!
Armor Station ~ Vs. Mustard - Walkthrough & Tips
Armor Station ~ Vs. Mustard Story Flow Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to the Master Dojo |
| 2 | After the cutscenes, you'll face off with Mustard |
| 3 | Once the fight is over, head out to complete the First Trial |
Rare Items You Can Get Here
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Exp. Charm | Receive from Hyde during Master Dojo cutscene |
1. Head To Master Dojo - Tips
Encounter Alolan Diglett
Before crossing the bridge to the Master Dojo, you'll encounter an Alolan Diglett. He'll give you a quest to find 150 more Diglett. More info on rewards for this quest will be posted once confirmed.
150 Diglett Location - Where To Find & Rewards2. Battle Vs. Mustard - Tips
Mustard's Pokemon Lineup
Use Flying, Psychic, Fairy & Ground Moves
Mustard will have 2 Pokemon in his lineup - Mienfoo and Shinx. Use Flying, Psychic, or Fairy attacks on Mienfoo and Ground-type moves on Shinx to easily defeat Mustard.
Complete First Trial - Walkthrough & Tips
Complete First Trial Story Flow Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Afte leaving the dojo, follow the Galarian Slowpoke |
| 2 | Encounter & fight all 3 Galarian Slowpoke |
| 3 | Go back to Master Dojo to complete the trial |
2. Encounter & Fight 3 Galarian Slowpoke - Tips
Wait For Galarian Slowpokes
The Galarian Slowpoke will be moving at high speeds with a cloud of dust behind them. It's best use your bike and wait to cross paths with them instead of trying to chase them down.
Weak To Ghost, Bug, Or Dark Attacks
Make sure to bring Pokemon with either Ghost, Bug, or Dark-type attacks as Galarian Slowpokes will be incredibly weak to them. This will make it easier to defeat them.
3. Go Back To Master Dojo - Tips
Choose Squirtle Or Bulbasaur
When you return Klara's items and complete the First Trial, you'll be given the reward of choosing either Squirtle or Bulbasaur, two of the three Kanto starter Pokemon.
These Two Can Gigantamax
This is a particular important decision, as both of these Kanto starters are also capable of Gigantamaxing. Venusaur and Blastoise both have special G-Max moves, so make sure to check them out before deciding.
Story Progression
| Previous Part | Next Part |
|---|---|
| - | Up To 2nd Trial |
Isle Of Armor Related Articles
| Isle Of Armor - All You Need To Know | |
| Walkthrough Guide | Map & Pokemon Den |
| Tower Of Two Fists | How To Start The DLC |
