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This guide will explain the Wild Area, as well as list maps and show what you can do in the Wild Area. In addition, you will find information on Max Raids, obtainable Pokemon, as well as the different types of weather that occur here.
All Wild Area Guides | |
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Isle of Armor Maps | Crown Tundra Maps |
Wild Area Overview | Raid Battle Guide |
All Raid Bosses | Weather Guide |
How to Farm Watts |
List of Contents
Today's Weather in the Wild Area
The Wild Area is home to the largest variety of Pokemon in the Galar Region. Since the Wild Area connects to several towns, it bears a resemblance to many of the Routes and Sea Routes of the older games.
Additionally, the weather here is constantly changing, and depending on the weather conditions, the Pokemon that appear here will differ as well.
For the first time in the Pokemon series, you can freely control the camera with the right analog stick while in the Wild Area. Pokemon roam freely rather than being encountered randomly in the grass. This means that you can freely look around the large map for nearby obtainable Pokemon.
Much like USUM's Festival Plaza, you can interract with other trainers from all over the world. With Local Connection, nearby players will appear, and with an online connection, players from all over the world appear, allowing you to enjoy the Wild Area with all types of trainers.
Click the image above for full details on items and Max Raid Dens appearing in the Wild Area!
Area | Recommended Pokemon to Catch |
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Rolling Fields | ・Gigantamax Butterfree ・Diggersby ・Gardevoir ・Pikachu ▶︎ See all Rolling Fields Pokemon |
Dappled Grove | ・Gigantamax Flapple ・Gigantamax Appletun ・Seismitoad・Vanilish ▶︎ See all Dappled Grove Pokemon |
West Lake Axewell | ・Gigantamax Kingler ・Gyarados ・Lapras ▶︎ See all West Lake Axewell Pokemon |
Axew's Eye | ・Kommo-o ・Goodra ・Drakloak▶︎ See all Axew's Eye Pokemon |
Giant's Seat | ・Gigatnamax Coalossal ・Gigatnamax Lapras
・Duraludon▶︎ See all Giant's Seat Pokemon |
South Lake Miloch | ・Gigantamax Kingler ・Gyarados ・Lapras ▶︎ See all South Lake Miloch Pokemon |
East Lake Axewell | ・Gigantamax Garbodor ・Toxapex ・Salazzle ▶︎ See all East Lake Axewell Pokemon |
Watchtower Ruins | ・Polteageist ・Runerigus ・Gardevoir ▶︎ See all Watchtower Ruins Pokemon |
Motostoke Riverbank | ・Eevee ・Morpeko ・Gardevoir ▶︎ See all Motostoke Riverbank Pokemon |
Stony Wilderness | ・Gigantamax Centiskorch ・Gigantamax Copperajah ・Gigantamax Machamp ・Gigantamax Gengar ・Ditto▶︎ See all Stony Wilderness Pokemon |
Bridge Field | ・Gigantamax Alcremie ・Gigantamax Hatterene ・Gigantamax Orbeetle ▶︎ See all Bridge Field Pokemon |
Dusty Bowl | ・Gigantamax Grimmsnarl ・Gigantamax Sandaconda Rhyperior ▶︎ See all Dusty Bowl Pokemon |
Giant's Mirror | ・Gengar ・Heliolisk ・Bisharp ▶︎ See all Giant's Mirror Pokemon |
Giant's Cap | ・Gigantamax Corviknight ・Gigantamax Drednaw ・Gyarados ▶︎ See all Giant's Cap Pokemon |
Lake of Outrage | ・Gigantamax Charizard ・Togekiss ・Milotic ▶︎ See all Lake of Outrage Pokemon |
Hammerlocke Hills | ・Mimikyu ・Lucario ・Rotom ▶︎ See all Hammerlocke Hills Pokemon |
North Lake Miloch | ・Lucario ・Gallade ・Galarian Weezing ▶︎ See all Stony Wilderness Pokemon |
There are 17 areas within the Wild Area, and certain Pokemon are more likely to appear in specific locations there, so use the chart above to check where each Pokemon is found.
The Isle of Armor DLC expands the Wild Area with 16 new areas filled with Max Raid Dens, obtainable items and 150 Alolan Digletts to collect. See our full guide for details on each area!
The Isle of Armor Maps and Pokemon Locations
In the Wild Area, you can encounter Dynamax Pokemon. When you see a red beacon of light, called a Pokemon Den, you can approach it to engage in a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokemon. These massive Pokemon can be defeated and captured to earn lots of great rewards!
See the link below for more more information on Dynamaxing!
What is Dynamax?
Some Galarian Pokemon have Gigantamax forms which are only available in special events or in limited-time availability boosts. Read our guide on how to obtain rare Gigantamax Pokemon in the Max Raid Battles.
How to Obtain Rare Gigantamax Pokemon
Just like other games in the series, you can fish in bodies of water to catch Pokemon lurking there. Try fishing in the Wild Area after getting a rod! Who know, you might just net a Water-type Pokemon not obtainable elsewhere!
There are many trees with berries within the Wild Area. Harvesting these berries will allow you to use them in battles, and they can also be used as an ingredient for curry! If you see a tree with berries, be sure and give it a shake.
When using Local Connection or Internet Connection in the Wild Area, you may come across other players' tents. By interracting with these tents, you can join the trainers here and camp together.
How to Join Pokemon Camp With Friends
Whistling is a new feature in Sword and Shield, and each Pokemon will react differently to being whistled at. Players can use this feature to attract out-of-reach Flying Pokemon in the Wild Area.
Learn how to whistle and attract Flying Pokemon in the Wild Area by reading our guide below!
How to Whistle and Attract Flying Pokemon
When in the Wild Area, you can speak with the people in the area and exchange Watts for items such as a Big Pearl. Learn how to farm Watts quickly by reading our guide below!
How to Farm Watts Quickly
The Digging Duo is two burrowing brothers found standing near the Bridge Field Daycare Center located in the Wild Area.
Learn more about the Digging Duo and items you can get from them in our guide!
How to Get Rare Items From the Digging Duo
You can try battling against strong-looking pokemon that won't let its guard down. These pokemon roam around the wild area and you can easily spot them as they do not hide behind grasses.
Learn more about the Strong-Looking Pokemon and how will they lower their guards in our guide!
How to Lower a Strong-Looking Pokemon's Guard
In the Wild Area, you can team up with other trainers and take part in a Max Raid Battle against Dynamaxed Pokemon. You can play by yourself or with other friends.
How to Join Max Raid Battles
Winning Max Raid Battles nets you various Pokemon and rewards. Winning can also get you Pokemon with Hidden Abilities!
How to Win Max Raid Battles
Some rare or Gigantamax Pokemon only appear in specific places, which are called Rare Dens. See the complete list of Raid Bosses and their locations.
List of Boss Raid Locations
Event Period | June 17 to June 28 PDT |
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In a limited time event to celebrate the Isle of Armor release, Shiny Zeraora was able to be battled in Raid Dens across the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor.
Since 1,000,000 players managed to defeat Zeraora in this limited time, all players were temporarily able to obtain a Shiny Zeraora via Pokemon HOME!
How to Beat Max Raid Zeraora and Item Drops
Event Period | February 27 (Thursday), 9:00 to March 2 (Sunday), 8:59 [EXPIRED] |
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In celebration of Pokemon Day 2020, Mewtwo was available in Max Raid Battles for a limited time. However, it turned out to be far stronger than any Raid Boss ever seen before.
Undoubtedly one of the toughest opponents in the series, we designed the best teams to defeat this Legendary Pokemon. See our guide for strategies and more!
How to Beat Max Raid Mewtwo and Item Drops
Weather | Pokemon Types that frequently appear/Difficulty |
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Clear | ・No Battle Effects Pokemon Appearing in Clear Weather - Coming Soon |
Cloudy | ・No Battle Effects Pokemon Appearing in Cloudy Weather - Coming Soon |
Rain | ・Has the Battle Effect of Rain Pokemon Appearing in Rainy Weather - Coming Soon |
Thunderstorm | ・Has the Battle Effect of Rain Pokemon Appearing in Thunderstorms - Coming Soon |
Snow | ・Has the Battle Effect of Hail Pokemon Appearing in Snowy Weather - Coming Soon |
Snowstorm | ・Has the Battle Effect of Hail Pokemon Appearing in Snowstorms - Coming Soon |
Sunny | ・Has the Battle Effect of Harsh Sunlight Pokemon Appearing in Sunny Weather - Coming Soon |
Sandstorm | ・Has the Battle Effect of Sandstorm Pokemon Appearing in Sandstorms - Coming Soon |
Fog | ・No Battle Effects Pokemon Appearing in Foggy Weather - Coming Soon |
There are a total of nine weather patterns, and the Pokemon that can be found differ depending on the present weather condition. The weather also depends on the particular location of the Wild Area you are in, so experiment with different locations and weather patterns when trying to capture a specific Pokemon.
Types of Weather and List of Pokemon Obtainable There
Some of these areas appear to be wrong. Nest A on hammerlock hills spawned in Snovers, something that is not found in any Snom den other than 23, which is in Giant's Cap
Wild Area and Raid Strategy | Wild Area Maps
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Hi thanks for your feedback! Snover is listed here as a possible Raid Boss as a Standard (not Rare) option, but do you mean this is incorrect?