Sword and Shield Legendary Pokemon - Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide - IGN (2024)

This page contains information about the Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Use this page to learn where to find and how to catch the Legendaries in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Pokemon Sword and Shield contains four Legendary Pokemon. You can catch two of the three in each version of the game. Zacian and Zamazenta can only be caught in Sword or Shield respectively. Eternatus, the hidden Legendary Pokemon in Sword and Shield, can be caught in both versions of the game. It is currently unknown how Zarude, the most recently announced a mythical Pokemon, can be caught.

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At the beginning of your adventure, you'll encounter one of these Pokemon depending on which version of Pokemon Sword and Shield you're playing (Zacian-Sword Zamazenta-Shield). You are unable to catch it at that point. Once you've become the Champion of Galar, however, you'll be ready to confront these mysterious beasts and even catch one of them.

Use this section to compare between the two main Legendaries in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.

Clicking on each Pokemon's name will take you to our wiki's Pokedex. Each Pokedex page contains that Legendary Pokemon's location information, information about its different forms, and more!.

• Zacian attacks so gracefully that its movements can even captivate its opponents. It holds what appears to be a sword in its mouth. Its shining blade can cut through anything.
• Zamazenta’s regal and majestic movements overwhelm any opponents that dare face it. Its body is covered in what seems to be a shield. Its gleaming shield can turn back any attack.

Eternatus is the Legendary thought to be responsible for the chaos of "The Darkest Day." Chairman Rose believes Eternatus can save Galar from impending demise. The Dynamax phenomenon in the Galar region is the direct result of this Pokemon's appearance. Eternatus is the third legendary Pokemon in Sword and Shield and can be caught in both versions of the game.

Our wiki's Pokedex page for Eternatus contains more detailed info about where to catch Eternatus, the different forms of Eternatus, and more!

A new gen 8 mythical Pokemon named Zarude was announced on February 27, 2020. It's Dark and Grass Type with the Leaf Guard Ability.

Zarude was distributed through various special events in 2020 and 2021. You could also catch a Zarude in Pokemon GO in October of 2021 through the Secrets of the Jungle "Search for Zarude Event".

It is not currently possible to obtain a new Zarude, though we will update this page if a new method is announced.

Kubfu and Urshifu are Legendary Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield's first Expansion Pack (DLC): The Isle of Armor. Kobfu will evolve into Urshifu (Single Strike Style) OR Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) depending on " choices made during your adventure," according to the official Pokemon website. The forms are not version exclusives; they can be obtained in both games.

Calyrex in a Legendary Pokemon introduced in the second Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pack (DLC): The Crown Tundra.

Glastrier is part of the Crown Tundra's story. You must accept Legendary Clue 1 from Peony to encounter Glastrier. During the story mission you'll need to plant the Carrot Seeds in the frozen soil to summon Glastrier.

Since Glastrier is bonded with Calyrex at first, you'll need to separate Calyrex from Glastrier in order to use it separately in battle.

• Where to Plant Carrot Seeds - Glastrier or Spectrier

Spectrier is part of the Crown Tundra's story. You must accept Legendary Clue 1 from Peony to encounter Spectrier. During the story mission you'll need to plant the Carrot Seeds in the haunted soil to summon Spectrier.

Since Spectrier is bonded with Calyrex at first, you'll need to separate Calyrex from Spectrier in order to use it separately in battle.

• Where to Plant Carrot Seeds - Glastrier or Spectrier

Galarian Articuno is available after accepting Legendary Clue 3 from Peony in Freezington. This quest will allow you to track down and catch the Galarian forms of the Kanto Legendary Birds - Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres.

How to Catch Roaming Legendary Birds - Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres

Galarian Zapdos is available after accepting Legendary Clue 3 from Peony in Freezington. This quest will allow you to track down and catch the Galarian forms of the Kanto Legendary Birds - Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres.

How to Catch Roaming Legendary Birds - Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres

Galarian Moltres is available after accepting Legendary Clue 3 from Peony in Freezington. This quest will allow you to track down and catch the Galarian forms of the Kanto Legendary Birds - Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres.

How to Catch Roaming Legendary Birds - Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres

Regidrago is part of the Crown Tundra's story. You must accept Legendary Clue 2 from Peony to encounter Regidrago. During the story mission you'll need to capture the original trio of Titans: Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. Once you've captured them, add them all to your party and head to Three-Point Pass where you'll find the Split-Decision Ruins, home of Regieleki and Regidrago.

Follow our guide for How to Get Regieleki and Regidrago.

Regieleki is part of the Crown Tundra's story. You must accept Legendary Clue 2 from Peony to encounter Regieleki. During the story mission you'll need to capture the original trio of Titans: Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. Once you've captured them, add them all to your party and head to Three-Point Pass where you'll find the Split-Decision Ruins, home of Regieleki and Regidrago.

Follow our guide for How to Get Regieleki and Regidrago.

There are a number of additional Legendary Pokemon that can be found in the Crown Tundra DLC. Check out our full guide below for how to catch them all.

• Crown Tundra Legendary Pokemon

The full list of additional returning Legendary Pokemon in the Crown Tundra are:

• Mewtwo
• Raikou
• Entei
• Suicune
• Lugia
• Ho-Oh
• Regice
• Registeel
• Regirock
• Latias
• Latios
• Groudon
• Kyogre
• Rayquaza
• Azelf
• Mesprit
• Uxie
• Dialga
• Palkia
• Giratina
• Cresselia
• Heatran
• Regigigas
• Cobalion
• Terrakion
• Virizon
• Tornadus
• Thundurus
• Landorus
• Reshiram
• Zekrom
• Kyurem
• Xerneas
• Yveltal
• Zygarde
• Tapu Koko
• Tapu Lele
• Tapu Bulu
• Tapu Fini
• Cosmog
• Cosmoem
• Solgaleo
• Lunala
• Necrozma
• Nihilego
• Buzzwole
• Pheromosa
• Xurkitree
• Celesteela
• Kartana
• Guzzlord
• Necrozma
• Stakataka
• Blacephalon