The Crown Tundra DLC Walkthrough & Guide

This is Game8's complete walkthrough of The Crown Tundra, Pokemon Sword and Shield's DLC expansion released in October 2020. Read on to learn about new Pokemon, locations, and more.

Crown Tundra Strategy Guides

Crown Tundra Guides & Walkthroughs

The Crown Tundra Pokedex	Crown Tundra Walkthrough
Crown Tundra Maps	Post-Game Content
Dynamax Adventures	Galarian Star Tournament
Glastrier or Spectrier?	Regieleki or Regidrago?
All Footprint Locations	Dex Completion and Rewards
Shiny Legendary Hunting	How to Get Ultra Beasts
Get the Ability Patch	Dynite Ore Farming Guide

Crown Tundra Pokemon Lists

All New Pokemon	All Legendaries
Dynamax Adventure Pokemon List	Version Exclusives

Crown Tundra Pokemon Guides

How to Get Crown Tundra Pokemon
Calyrex	Glastrier	Spectrier
Galarian Articuno	Galarian Zapdos	Galarian Moltres
Regirock	Regice	Registeel
Regidrago	Regieleki	Regigigas
Cobalion	Terrakion	Virizion
Keldeo	Galarian Slowking	Spiritomb
Cosmog	Poipole	Necrozma

Game Information

• How to Download the Software Update
• How to Buy and Download
• Release Time
• Price & Cost of All Versions
• All Preorder and Early Purchase Bonuses
• Is the Expansion Pass DLC Worth It?

Other Guides

• How to Get to the Crown Tundra
• How to Get the Reveal Glass
• How to Get the Hoenn Starters
• New Moves for Returning Pokemon
• Crown Tundra Useful Characters and their Locations

Crown Tundra New Features

Galarian Star Tournament allows rematches with Gym Leaders

Your favorite Gym Leaders are back, and they're not alone! This new mode has players team up with in-game characters to take down Galarian Gym Leaders in a Double Battle rematch.

Galar Star Tournament

Go on Dynamax Adventures to explore Pokemon Dens

This mode pits a group of four players against challenging Dynamax Pokemon in their home turf of Pokemon Dens. Instead of your regular Pokemon Team, players will choose Rental Pokemon to explore the depths of these dens!

Dynamax Adventures

Introducing the Ability Patch

A new item called the Ability Patch has been revealed! Using this item changes the Pokemon's ability to its Hidden Ability. This new item will definately save time when breeding for competitive Pokemon!

Ability Patch Effect and How to Get It

New Moves for Returning Pokemon

In the Crown Tundra, some returning Pokemon can learn new moves which were introduced in the Sword and Shield base game and The Isle of Armor! Learn who's got a leg up in the new generation!

Crown Tundra Pokemon Buffs

New Clothing Items

In this expansion, you'll have a chance to change your look with over one hundred new clothing items. This feature will be available in both expansions (The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra).

Outfits based on Marnie and Rose from the base game were introduced in the Isle of Armor expansion, so we're looking forward to seeing what new appearances will be available in The Crown Tundra.

Crown Tundra Story Walkthrough

Story Guide

Story	Walkthrough Info
Story Walkthrough	We're live updating our Crown Tundra story walkthrough, so keep checking for updates! ▶ The Crown Tundra Story Walkthrough

Crown Tundra Maps

All Wild Area Maps

Story	Walkthrough Info
Wild Area Maps	We're currently adding Maps for each section of the Crown Tundra Wild Area! ▶ The Crown Tundra Maps and Pokemon Locations

Crown Tundra Pokemon

Pokemon Guides

Returning DLC Pokemon	List of all returning Pokemon added with the DLC. ▶︎ See All DLC Pokemon
All Pokemon without DLC	Not buying the DLC doesn't have to mean not getting new Pokemon. ▶︎ See how to get New Pokemon without DLC
Shiny Legendary Hunting	Getting shiny Legendary Pokemon has never been easier than it is in Dynamax Adventures. ▶︎ See how to get Shiny Legendary Pokemon
Dynamax Adventure Pokemon List	See the list of all Pokemon you can catch in the Dynamax Adventures. ▶︎ List of Dynamax Adventure Pokemon

Galarian Slowking

Galarian Slowking
Type 1	Type 2

Like Galarian Slowbro, which made its appearance in The Isle of Armor, Galarian Slowking has been revealed to debut in The Crown Tundra. Sharing the same Poison/Psychic typing, it learns a new signature Move, Eerie Spell, and plays host to a new signature Ability as well, Curious Medicine.

Galarian Slowking

New Regi Pokemon

Regieleki

Regieleki
Type 1	Type 2
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Regieleki

Regidrago

Regidrago
Type 1	Type 2
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Regidrago

Two new Pokemon who had only been seen in rough sketches, Regieleki and Regidrago have had their full information revealed, including Abilities, signature moves, and more. Check out each page to learn more about these new Legendaries!

Calyrex

Calyrex
Type 1	Type 2

Calyrex

Calyrex is a noble leader and a new Legendary Pokemon that will appear during your adventure in The Crown Tundra and plays a significant role in the game's story.

Also known as the "King of Bountiful Harvets" of myth and legend, the High King Pokemon was once known to bless the Crown Tundra with plentiful harvests, though only a few people remember such legends as actual truth! As a result, much of this legendary Pokemon's power has diminished.

The High King's Legendary Steeds

Glastrier

Glastrier
Type 1	Type 2
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Glastrier

Spectrier

Spectrier
Type 1	Type 2
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Spectrier

Glastrier and Spectrier are Calyrex's fabled legendary steeds. Legends tell that the fabled High King Pokemon rode these steeds across the land, bringing lush vegetation and harvests yearly, though people are divided which one Calyrex actually rode.

Perhaps reuniting one of the Legendary Steeds will restore Calyrex's lost power?

Galarian Forms of Legendary Birds

Galarian Articuno

Galarian Articuno
Type 1	Type 2

Galarian Articuno

Galarian Zapdos

Galarian Zapdos
Type 1	Type 2

Galarian Zapdos

Galarian Moltres

Galarian Moltres
Type 1	Type 2

Galarian Moltres

The three Kantonian legendary birds are back, having lost their fundamental types and taking on new ones in their Galarian Forms. They've each been announced to have brand new signature moves that match their new types!

All Pokemon Types

List of Pokemon Types
Fire	Water	Grass
Electric	Ice	Fighting
Poison	Ground	Flying
Psychic	Bug	Rock
Ghost	Dragon	Dark
Steel	Fairy	Normal

Full Pokedex | List of All Galar Pokemon

All Pokemon Generations

List of Generations
1st Gen	2nd Gen	3rd Gen	4th Gen
5th Gen	6th Gen	7th Gen	8th Gen

Pokemon Guides

Related Pokemon Articles
All Starters	Legendary Pokemon	Gigantamax Pokemon	Galarian Pokemon
Evolving Pokemon	Hatching Pokemon	Hidden Abilities	-

Crown Tundra Tips & Tricks

Crown Tundra New Features

Crown Tundra Features
Cram-o-Matic	Max Soup
New Rotom Bikes	Restricted Sparring

New Features in The Crown Tundra

New Crown Tundra Content

Beginner's Guides
Version Differences	Useful Locations & Characters	List of Characters

Crown Tundra Items

New DLC Items	Here you can find all new items added in the Crown Tundra. ▶︎ Coming soon!
Ability Patch	Learn about the new Item that allows Pokemon to change to Hidden Abilities! ▶︎Ability Patch Effect and How to Get It

All Item Types

List of All Items and Effects

Types of Items
Poke Balls	TRs	TMs
Berries	Evolutionary Stones	Ingredients
Recovery Items	Power Items

Crown Tundra Moves

List of New Moves	Here you can see all new moves introduced in the Crown Tundra. ▶︎Coming soon!
List of New Tutors	Find all new moves available through Move Tutors in Crown Tundra here. ▶︎ All New Tutor Moves

All Move Types

List of Moves

List of Move Types
Fire	Water	Grass
Electric	Ice	Fighting
Poison	Ground	Flying
Psychic	Bug	Rock
Ghost	Dragon	Dark
Steel	Fairy	Normal

Crown Tundra Message Boards

Message Boards

Game8 Message Board
Discussion Board(74)	Friend Request Board(29)
Pokemon Trading Board(8232)	Max Raid Recruitment Board(91)
Ditto / Pokerus Trading Board(42405)	Pokemon Memes Board(12)

Crown Tundra Overview

Over 100 Returning Pokemon in The Crown Tundra

In The Crown Tundra DLC, over 100 Pokemon from previous generations reappear, including all Legendaries from previous games which were previously uncatchable in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Combined with the new entries from The Isle of Armor DLC, players can look forward to meeting over 200 of their old favorites again. See the full list that has been revealed so far!

All Pokemon in the Expansion Pass DLC

New Story

The setting of your new adventure in The Crown Tundra will take place in a beautiful scenery of a snowy landscape. Having this DLC will give you a chance to explore a winter-themed area.

As opposed to The Isle of Armor's theme of Growth, The Crown Tundra's theme has been stated to be Exploration. It was also mentioned that both DLC locations will consistent entirely of expansive, fully-fledged Wild Areas. We can only wait and see just how deep the rabbit hole, or Pokemon Den, really goes!

Ready to get started on your new adventure? Check out our article below to learn how to get to The Crown Tundra!
How to Get to The Crown Tundra

Traveling with the explorer Peony

A new character introduced in The Crown Tundra, Peony is said to have brought his daughter along to search for information about the Legendary Pokemon said to inhabit the area. He's stated to be a bit of a brash character, but with a kind heart.

Two trees towering over the landscape

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Although most screenshots of the game have shown fields covered in snow and ice, new footage has featured this brightly colored tree covered with fruit and surrounded by lush greenery. Far off in the distance, an icy deadened tree looms – this same tree is shown growing out of a church-like building in other official art.

The official trailer released on June 2nd also shows the player battling the Legendary Birds in front of the blossoming tree. This seems to imply that these two trees hold some relevance to the secrets of the Legendary Pokemon which Peony is looking for.

Visit Temples to capture each Regi Pokemon

The player is shown traveling to three temples resembling each of the Regi Pokemon, then battling with them inside. Visiting each of these locations may be an important part of the player's quest, and enable them to encounter the new Pokemon Regieleki and Regidrago.

Crown Tundra Product Information

Release Date	October 22nd, 2020
Pre-order	From January 10
Price	$30 USD

To access Crown Tundra, you need to buy the Expansion Pass for Pokemon Sword and/or Shield, depending on which version you're playing.

How to Buy and Download

There are now 4 ways to get the DLC

Nintendo Switch	Click the in-game Expansion Pass banner and buy from Nintendo eShop
Computer, Smartphone	Buy from the Official Website ▶︎ Official Pokemon Expansion Pass Website
eShop Card	Buy download codes for the Expansion Pass directly at physical stores. ▶︎ Buy the download code from official retailers
Physical Bundle	A physical bundle of the original game together with the DLC is available for preorder. ▶︎ Buy the download code from official retailers

Related Links

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Pokedex	Story Walkthrough
Wild Area	New Features
Gym Leader Battles	List of Moves
Version Exclusives	Message Board
Training Your Pokemon	List of Items
Beginner Tips & Guides	List of Maps