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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!!!

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Story Progression

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- Up To 2nd Trial
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Wedgehurst Station ~ Vs. Klara / Avery - Walkthrough & Tips

Wedgehurst Station ~ Vs. Klara / Avery Story Flow Chart

No.Procedure
1Open the game to receive your Armor Pass
2Fast travel to Wedgehurst Station and watch the cutscene
3Battle the Galarian Slowpoke to clear the gate
4Talk to the station guide & travel to the Isle of Armor
5After the cutscene, battle with
Klara (Sword) / Avery (Shield)
6After the battle, you'll be free to explore the Isle of Armor

Rare Items You Can Get Here

ItemLocation
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

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

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!

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

PokemonType/LevelWeakness
VenipedeVenipede BugPoison
Lv.58
PsychicFireFlyingRock
Galarian Slowpoke Psychic
Lv.60
BugGhostDark

Klara Will Only Have 2 Pokemon

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

PokemonType/LevelWeakness
Galarian Slowpoke Psychic
Lv.60
BugGhostDark
AbraAbra psychic
Lv.58
BugGhostDark

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
1Head to the Master Dojo
2After the cutscenes, you'll face off with Mustard
3Once the fight is over, head out to complete the First Trial

Rare Items You Can Get Here

ItemLocation
Exp. CharmReceive from Hyde during Master Dojo cutscene

1. Head To Master Dojo - Tips

Encounter Alolan Diglett

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 & Rewards

2. Battle Vs. Mustard - Tips

Mustard's Pokemon Lineup

PokemonType/LevelWeakness
MienfooMienfoo Fighting
Lv.61
FlyingPsychicFairy
ShinxShinx Electric
Lv.61
Ground

Use Flying, Psychic, Fairy & Ground Moves

Use Flying, Psychic, Fairy & Electric 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
1Afte leaving the dojo, follow the Galarian Slowpoke
2Encounter & fight all 3 Galarian Slowpoke
3Go back to Master Dojo to complete the trial

2. Encounter & Fight 3 Galarian Slowpoke - Tips

Wait For Galarian Slowpokes

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

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

Gigantamax Venusaur and Blastoise

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

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