Pokemon Sword and Shield has eight gym leaders, and beating all the Pokemon Sword and Shield gym leaders is necessary to complete the main storyline. Below, we have listed all the important information you’ll need, as well as the complete gym order in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
All Pokemon Sword and Shield Gyms and Leaders
With there being different Gym leaders between the versions, we can see how you might be needing some help keeping it all straight. Here’s our Pokemon Sword and Shield Gym order list in one handy place for you.
So, you’re curious about how the gyms shake out in Galar? We don’t blame you. Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have some notable differences that don’t just come down to the different types of Pokemon in them—we’re also talking the Gym Leaders that are available as part of the main campaign.
Yes, there are Sword versus Shield-specific variants when it comes to who you encounter. We’ve listed out the order of the Gyms in Pokemon Sword and Shield below for your reference, including the instances where they diverge:
Pokemon Sword Gym Order
- Turffield Gym Leader Milo – Grass Type – Level 19 to 20
- Gym Mission: Herd 20 Wooloo into pens.
- Team: Gossifluer (Lv. 19), Eldegoss (Lv. 20).
- Weakness: Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Bug.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 25, train Pokemon up to Lv. 30, TM10: Magical Leaf, Grass Uniform.
- Hulbury Gym Leader Nessa – Water Type – Level 22 to 24
- Gym Mission: Work your way through a maze, using switches controlling the flow of water.
- Team: Goldeen (Lv. 22), Arrokuda (Lv. 23), Drednaw (Lv. 24).
- Weakness: Electric, and Grass.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 30, train Pokemon up to Lv. 35, TM36: Whirlpool, Water Uniform.
- Motostoke Gym Leader Kabu – Fire Type – Level 25
- Gym Mission: Defeat or capture wild Pokemon to earn points before other trainers.
- Team: Ninetails (Lv. 25), Arcanine (Lv. 25), Centiskorch (Lv. 27).
- Weakness: Water, Rock, and Ground.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 35, train Pokemon up to Lv. 40, TM38: Will-O-Wisp, Fire Uniform.
- Stow-on-Side Gym Leader Bea – Fighting Type – Level 34 to 36
- Gym Mission: Slide down a slope and get to the end by rotating the control stick.
- Team: Hitmontop (Lv. 34), Pangoro (Lv. 34), Sirfetch’d (Lv. 35), Machamp (Lv. 36).
- Weakness: Psychic, Flying, and Fairy.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 40, train Pokemon up to Lv. 45, TM42: Revenge, Fighting Uniform.
- Ballonlea Gym Leader Opal – Fairy Type – Level 36 to 38
- Team: Weezing (Lv. 36), Mawile (Lv. 36), Togekiss (Lv. 37), Alcremie (Lv. 38).
- Gym Mission: Answer trivia questions in between battles against Fairy-type Gym trainers.
- Weakness: Steel, and Fire or Ground (only against Mawile).
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 45, train Pokemon up to Lv. 50, TM87: Draining Kiss, Fairy Uniform.
- Circhester Gym Leader Gordie – Rock Type – Level 40 to 42
- Gym Mission: Navigate the breakable floors, using a vibrating detector to avoid collapsable tiles and reach the end.
- Weakness: Ground, Fighting, and Water.
- Team: Barbacle (Lv. 40), Shuckle (Lv. 40), Stonjourner (Lv. 41), Coalossal (Lv. 42).
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 50, train Pokemon up to Lv. 60, TM48: Rock Tomb, Rock Uniform.
- Spikemuth Gym Leader Piers – Dark Type – Level 44 to 46
- Gym Mission: Defeat a series of Team Yell Gym Trainers as you run down a long narrow alleyway.
- Team: Scrafty (Lv. 44), Malamar (Lv. 45), Skuntank (Lv. 45), Obstagoon (Lv. 46).
- Weakness: Fairy, and Ground (only against Skuntank).
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 55, train Pokemon up to Lv. 70, TM85: Snarl, Dark Uniform.
- Hammerlocke Gym Leader Raihan – Dragon Type – Level 46 to 48
- Gym Mission: Defeat four Gym Trainers in Double Battles, each focused on a different weather condition.
- Team: Gigalith (Lv. 46), Flygon (Lv. 47), Sandaconda (Lv. 46), Duraludon (Lv. 48).
- Weakness: Ice, Fairy, and Grass.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch and train Pokemon of any level, TM99: Breaking Swipe, Dragon Uniform.
Pokemon Shield Gym Order
- Turffield Gym Leader Milo – Grass Type – Level 19 to 20
- Gym Mission: Herd 20 Wooloo into pens.
- Team: Gossifluer (Lv. 19), Eldegoss (Lv. 20).
- Weakness: Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Bug.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 25, train Pokemon up to Lv. 30, TM10: Magical Leaf, Grass Uniform.
- Hulbury Gym Leader Nessa – Water Type – Level 22 to 24
- Gym Mission: Work your way through a maze, using switches controlling the flow of water.
- Team: Goldeen (Lv. 22), Arrokuda (Lv. 23), Drednaw (Lv. 24).
- Weakness: Electric, and Grass.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 30, train Pokemon up to Lv. 35, TM36: Whirlpool, Water Uniform.
- Motostoke Gym Leader Kabu – Fire Type – Level 25
- Gym Mission: Defeat or capture wild Pokemon to earn points before other trainers.
- Team: Ninetails (Lv. 25), Arcanine (Lv. 25), Centiskorch (Lv. 27).
- Weakness: Water, Rock, and Ground.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 35, train Pokemon up to Lv. 40, TM38: Will-O-Wisp, Fire Uniform.
- Stow-on-Side Gym Leader Allister – Ghost Type – Level 34 to 36
- Gym Mission: Avoid obstacles while riding in a cup-shaped car, rotating the control stick to move left and right.
- Team: Yamask (Lv. 34), Mimikyu (Lv. 34), Cursola (Lv. 35), Gengar (Lv. 36).
- Weakness: Ghost, and Dark.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 40, train Pokemon up to Lv. 45, TM77: Hex, Ghost Uniform.
- Ballonlea Gym Leader Opal – Fairy Type – Level 36 to 38
- Gym Mission: Answer trivia questions in between battles against Fairy-type Gym trainers.
- Team: Weezing (Lv. 36), Mawile (Lv. 36), Togekiss (Lv. 37), Alcremie (Lv. 38).
- Weakness: Steel, and Fire or Ground (only against Mawile).
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 45, train Pokemon up to Lv. 50, TM87: Draining Kiss, Fairy Uniform.
- Circhester Gym Leader Melony – Ice Type – Level 40 to 42
- Gym Mission: Navigate the breakable floors, using a vibrating detector to avoid collapsable tiles and reach the end.
- Team: Frosmoth (Lv. 40), Darmanitan (Lv. 40), Eiscue (Lv. 41), Lapras (Lv. 42).
- Weakness: Fire, and Rock.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 50, train Pokemon up to Lv. 60, TM27: Icy Wind, Ice Uniform.
- Spikemuth Gym Leader Piers – Dark Type – Level 44 to 46
- Gym Mission: Defeat a series of Team Yell Gym Trainers as you run down a long narrow alleyway.
- Team: Scrafty (Lv. 44), Malamar (Lv. 45), Skuntank (Lv. 45), Obstagoon (Lv. 46).
- Weakness: Fairy, and Ground (only against Skuntank).
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch Pokemon up to Lv. 55, train Pokemon up to Lv. 70, TM85: Snarl, Dark Uniform.
- Hammerlocke Gym Leader Raihan – Dragon Type – Level 46 to 48
- Gym Mission: Defeat four Gym Trainers in Double Battles, each focused on a different weather condition.
- Team: Gigalith (Lv. 46), Flygon (Lv. 47), Sandaconda (Lv. 46), Duraludon (Lv. 48).
- Weakness: Ice, Fairy, and Grass.
- Gym Badge Reward: Catch and train Pokemon of any level, TM99: Breaking Swipe, Dragon Uniform.
Now that you have our Pokemon Sword and Shield gym order list, you can better prepare your teams for some of the fights that are ahead.
We reckon it’s an advantage to know what type you’re going to be up against and their weaknesses, and honestly, it even helps to know what you’re going to get asked when you come up against a trickster like Opal when taking on her Fairy gym quiz—we’ve even got a guide here to the answers if you get stuck.
Pokemon Sword and Shield: Champion Cup Semi-Finals
Once you beat all eight gyms in Pokemon Sword and Shield, you’ll gain access to the Champion Cup at Wyndon Stadium. This essentially replaces the Elite Four which you would face at the end of previous Pokemon games. Except here, you’ll have to face off against two rivals in the Semi-Finals before you can move on to the Elite Four of the Champion Cup Finals.
First Opponent: Marnie
For the Champion Cup Semi-Finals, your first opponent will be Marnie. At this point, you’re likely familiar with her mostly Dark-centric team, except now she’s added a Grimmsnarl into the mix, which she’ll Gigantamax at the end of the battle. Here’s what you can expect:
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liepard | 47 | Dark | Fighting Bug Fairy | Ghost Dark | Psychic | Fake Out, Torment, Nasty Plot, Snarl |
| Toxicroak | 47 | Poison / Fighting | Flying Ground Psychic | Fighting Poison Bug Grass Dark | None | Venoshock, Sucker Punch, Swagger, Toxic |
| Scrafty | 47 | Dark / Fighting | Fighting Flying Fairy | Rock Ghost Dark | Psychic | Swagger, Scary Face, Brick Break, Crunch |
| Morpeko | 48 | Electric / Dark | Fighting Ground Bug Fairy | Flying Ghost Steel Electric Dark | Psychic | Bullet Seed, Torment, Spark, Bite |
| Grimmsnarl – Gigantimax | 49 | Dark / Fairy | Poison Steel Fairy | Ghost Dark | Psychic Dragon | Spirit Break, Darkest Lariat, Bulk Up, Torment |
Second Opponent: Hop
After Marnie, your Pokemon will be healed, and then you’ll be pitted against your best friend, Hop. Like with Marnie, you’ve probably fought Hop enough to become fairly familiar with his rather eclectic team. This time his Pokemon have leveled up a bit and learned a few new moves. Here’s what you can expect:
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubwool | 48 | Normal | Fighting | None | Ghost | Cotton Guard, Reversal, Body Slam, Zen Headbutt |
| Corviknight | 48 | Flying / Steel | Fire Electric | Normal Flying Bug Steel Grass Psychic Dragon Fairy | Poison Ground | Steel Wing, Drill Peck, Scary Face, Swagger |
| Pincurchin | 47 | Electric | Ground | Flying Steel Electric | None | Thunderbolt, Poison Jab, Curse |
| Snorlax | 47 | Normal | Fighting | None | Ghost | Heavy Slam, High Horsepower, Hammer Arm |
| Inteleon | 49 | Water | Grass Electric | Steel Fire Water Ice | None | Snipe Shot, Mud Shot, Icy Wind, Dark Pulse |
| Rillaboom | 49 | Grass | Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice | Ground Water Grass Electric | None | Drum Beating, High Horsepower, Snarl, Uproar |
| Cinderace | 49 | Fire | Ground Rock Water | Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy | None | Pyro Ball, Counter, Gunk Shot, Bounce |
Pokemon Sword and Shield: Champion Cup Finals
After coming out on top of the Champion Cup Semi-Finals, you’re ready to move on to the Finals, but not before some brief shenanigans going on at Rose Tower. Once that’s all settled, you can head on back to the Stadium and start the Champion Cup Finals. For this next segment, you’ll be challenged by four Gym leaders in succession. But unlike in previous Pokemon games, Sword and Shield’s Elite Four will kindly heal you in between battles, so no need to worry about running out of PP or using Revives.
First up, Bede will rudely interrupt the processions for a last-ditch effort at proving themselves. They’re not a legal entrant in the Champion Cup Finals, but they’re a challenger nonetheless. Following Bede, will be Nessa, Bea if you’re playing Sword or Allister if you’re playing Shield, and Raihan in that order. Here’s everything you can expect:
First Opponent: Bede
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mawile | 51 | Steel / Fairy | Ground Fire | Normal Flying Rock Bug Grass Psychic Ice Dark Fairy | Poison Dragon | Play Rough, Iron Head, Crunch |
| Gardevoir | 51 | Psychic / Fairy | Poison Ghost Steel | Fighting Psychic | Dragon | Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Calm Mind, Wish |
| Rapidash | 52 | Psychic / Fairy | Poison Ghost Steel | Fighting Psychic | Dragon | Psycho Cut, Take Down, Dazzling Gleam, Quick Attack |
| Hatterene – Gigantimax | 53 | Psychic / Fairy | Poison Ghost Steel | Fighting Psychic | Dragon | Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Calm Mind, Mysical Fire |
Second Opponent: Nessa
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golisopod | 51 | Bug / Water | Flying Rock Electric | Fighting Ground Steel Water Ice | None | First Impression, Liquidation, Swords Dance, Shadow Claw |
| Pelipper | 51 | Water / Flying | Rock Electric | Fighting Bug Steel Fire Water | Ground | Roost, Air Slash, Water Pulse, Tailwind |
| Barraskewda | 52 | Water | Grass Electric | Steel Fire Water Ice | None | Liquidation, Throat Chop, Ice Fang, Drill Run |
| Seaking | 52 | Water | Grass Electric | Steel Fire Water Ice | None | Smart Strike, Megahorn, Aqua Ring, Waterfall |
| Drednaw – Gigantimax | 53 | Water/ Rock | Fighting Ground Grass Electric | Normal Flying Poison Fire Ice | None | Liquidation, Jaw Lock, Rock Tomb, Crunch |
Third Opponent: Bea / Allister
Bea (Pokemon Sword)
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawlucha | 52 | Fighting / Flying | Flying Electric Psychic Ice Fairy | Fighting Bug Grass Dark | Ground | Flying Press, High Jump Kick, Bounce |
| Grapploct | 52 | Fighting | Flying Psychic Fair | Rock Bug Dark | None | Octolock, Submission, Bind, Mega Punch |
| Sirfetch’d | 53 | Fighting | Flying Psychic Fair | Rock Bug Dark | None | Leaf Blade, Slam, Brick Break, Brutal Swing |
| Falinks | 53 | Fighting | Flying Psychic Fair | Rock Bug Dark | None | No Retreat, Bulk Up, Close Combat, Rock Tomb |
| Machamp – Gigantimax | 54 | Fighting | Flying Psychic Fair | Rock Bug Dark | None | Cross Chop, Revenge, Fire Punch, Strength |
Allister (Pokemon Shield)
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusknoir | 52 | Ghost | Ghost Dark | Poison Bug | Normal Fighting | Shadow Punch, Thunder Punch, Rock Tomb, Disable |
| Chandelure | 52 | Ghost / Fire | Ground Rock Ghost Water Dark | Poison Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy | Normal Fighting | Shadowball, Mystical Fire, Will-O-Wisp |
| Cursola | 53 | Ghost | Ghost Dark | Poison Bug | Normal Fighting | Hex, Strength Sap, Ancient Power, Amnesia |
| Polteageist | 53 | Ghost | Ghost Dark | Poison Bug | Normal Fighting | Shadow Ball, Protect, Nasty Plot, Giga Drain |
| Gengar – Gigantimax | 54 | Ghost / Poison | Ground Ghost Psychic Dark | Poison Bug Grass Fairy | Normal Fighting | Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Dark Pulse, Hypnosis |
Fourth Opponent: Raihan
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torkoal | 53 | Fire | Ground Rock Water | Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy | None | Lava Plume, Body Press, Solar Beam, Yawn |
| Goodra | 54 | Dragon | Ice Dragon Fairy | Fire Water Grass Electric | None | Rain Dance, Surf, Thunder, Muddy Water |
| Turtonator | 54 | Fire / Dragon | Ground Rock Dragon | Bug Steel Fire Grass Electric | None | Sunny Day, Dragon Pulse, Shell Trap, Fire Blast |
| Flygon | 54 | Ground / Dragon | Ice Dragon Fairy | Poison Rock Fire | Ground Electric | Sandstorm, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Crunch |
| Duraludon – Gigantimax | 55 | Steel / Dragon | Fighting Ground | Normal Flying Rock Bug Steel Water Grass Electric Psychic | Poison | Dragon Claw, Body Press, Stone Edge, Iron Head |
Champion Leon
After beating Raihan, you’re allowed to face the Galar Champion, Leon. But the theme of Pokemon Sword and Shield is interruptions, so you’ll first have to divert your attention to some more shenanigans by the likes of Chairman Rose. But once that’s all done and over with, you can finally end the Champion Cup. So here’s what you can expect from Sword and Shield’s champion of the Galar region, Leon:
| Pokemon | Level | Type | Weakness | Resistance | Immunities | Move Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegislash | 62 | Steel / Ghost | Ground Ghost Fire Dark | Flying Rock Bug Steel Grass Psychic Ice Dragon Fairy | Normal Fighting Poison | King’s Shield, Shadow Ball, Sacred Sword, Flash Cannon |
| Dragapult | 62 | Dragon / Ghost | Ghost Ice Dragon Dark Fairy | Poison Bug Fire Water Grass Electric | Normal Fighting | Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Dragon Breath |
| Haxorus | 63 | Dragon | Ice Dragon Fairy | Fire Water Grass Electric | None | Poison Jab, Iron Tail, Outrage, Earthquake |
| Seismitoad | 64 | Water / Ground | Grass | Poison Rock Steel Fire | Electric | Toxic, Drain Punch, Liquidation, Earthquake |
| Inteleon | 64 | Water | Grass Electric | Steel Fire Water Ice | None | Snipe Shot, Dark Pulse, Mud Shot, Tearful Look |
| Rillaboom | 64 | Grass | Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice | Ground Water Grass Electric | None | Drum Beating, Knock Off, High Horsepower, Endeavor |
| Cinderace | 64 | Fire | Ground Rock Water | Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy | None | Pyro Ball, Feint, Acrobatics, Quick Attack |
| Charizard – Gigantimax | 65 | Fire / Flying | Rock Water Electric | Fighting Bug Steel Fire Grass Fairy | Ground | Fire Blast, Air Slash, Solar Beam, Ancient Power |
Once you officially make your way through Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Gym order and blast through the Champion Cup, you can claim the title of the new Galar region Champion. Congratulations!
