Pokemon Sword vs Pokemon Shield - all you need to know - Ultimate Guide

Find out all the details about Pokemon Shield and Pokemon Sword here. Who will be the best?

  This time we will be showing you everything you need to know to decide which of the two versions between Pokemon Sword and Shield is better. Will Pokemon Shield win? Stay until the end to discover the answer.

Which version is better Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield?

The first thing you should know before making a decision between Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, is that both have their own legendary Pokémon, followed by a series of creatures exclusive to the version that you can only get in that particular title. So in order to complete the Pokedex, you will need to have the other version of the game, either Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield.
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Next we will show you the lists with the new exclusive Pokemon, both for Pokemon Sword, and for Pokemon Shield.

Exclusive Pokémon for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield

• Zaciano (Legendary) - Pokemon Sword
• Zamazenta (Legendary) - Pokemon Shield
• Braviario - Pokemon Sword
• Galarian Rapidash - Pokemon Shield
• Galarian Farfetch’d- Pokemon Sword
• Goodra - Pokemon Shield
• Hakamo-o- Pokemon Sword
• Goomy - Pokemon Shield
• Jangmo-o- Pokemon Sword
• Ponyta galariana - Pokemon Shield
• Kommo-o- Pokemon Sword
• Mandibuzz - Pokemon Shield
• Rufflet- Pokemon Sword
• Sliggoo - Pokemon Shield
• Sirfetch’d- Pokemon Sword
• Vullabia - Pokemon Shield

But not only that, you should also know that both versions return a series of Pokémon. As is the case with Larvitar and its evolutions that will be available only in Shield, and Deino and its evolutions, which will only appear in Sword.

What are the gym leaders for both versions?

You should know that gyms in both Sword and Shield may vary, as shown below:

Pokemon exclusive gyms of SwordPokemon exclusive gyms of Shield

• - Bea - Fight-type gym leader - Allister - Ghost-type gymnastics leader
• - Gordie - Rock-type gym leader- Melony - Ice-type gym leader
• - Opal - Fairy gymnastics leader- Sopp - Poison type gym leader

Another point you should keep in mind is the type of Pokémon they use, as this will allow you to plan a team based on the gym leaders of your selected version.

It is worth mentioning that both the general gameplay and performance are the same in each version. At least in that aspect it should not influence which one you choose. As for the Pokémon, that is going to depend clearly on your tastes, and based on that you can make your own decision to choose which one best suits what you are looking for in the game. The really important thing is that your experience with the title is enjoyable and fun.

This is basically what you should know about Pokemon Shield and Pokemon Sword.