Pokemon sword and shield players will not catch their respective mascot, zacian or zamazenta, until after beating the champion cup and becoming champion.

Catching zacian in pokemon sword. In pokemon sword, zacian can be caught above the tower of hammerlocke gym. It will be nintendo's first pokemon. Zacian is a legendary pokémon from pokémon sword & shield along with zamazenta.

After knocking out the first one, you'll then be allowed to catch zacian (sword) or zamazenta (shield). It will be nintendo's first. See our indepth guide for tips on catching zacian, by clicking here.

They will both be lv. Sword and shield mess with the traditional pokémon formula by making you wait until the postgame to catch either of the title legendaries. She will unlock the ability to track dynamax energy on the map.

It is known as the warrior pokémon. Pokemon sword players have access to zacian while pokemon shield players get the chance to catch zamazenta. Make sure to follow all of the other catching rules though!

Check out our pokémon sword how to catch zacian to see how to land the catch and where in the game you face off against the legendary pokémon. Shield players will be able to capture zamazenta, while sword players must catch zacian. Just wait out a few turns until zamazenta and zacian show up.

A doubles format where you team up with rivals and gym leaders to battle each other. Zacian eminates a gallant and refined aura suited to the knightly image of the sword, and as such fills the part as the mascot of pokemon sword. The tournament also adds some replay value by unlocking potential partners as you play with each.