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This page explains what to do when Strong-Looking Pokemon in the Wild Area will not let their guard down in the game Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on to find out why this occurs and how to handle it.
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The new Wild Area feature in Pokemon Sword and Shield introduces several new elements to gameplay, one being powerful wild Pokemon with levels far higher than the player normally expects to encounter at an early stage in the game.
Obviously, it's tempting to try to catch these high-powered Pokemon to add to your party. Unfortunately, Game Freak has made sure that these Pokemon are uncatchable for players who haven't progressed far enough into the game, to avoid players getting overpowered early on.
Don't worry, you will be able to catch these Pokemon after you have obtained enough Gym Badges. Defeating Gym Leaders and claiming the necessary badges below will allow you to catch the strong-looking Pokemon in the Wild Area.
Badge | Catchable Pokemon Level Limit |
---|---|
Grass Badge | Up to Level 25 Pokemon |
Water Badge | Up to Level 30 Pokemon |
Fire Badge | Up to Level 35 Pokemon |
Fighting Badge | Up to Level 40 Pokemon |
Ghost Badge | Up to Level 40 Pokemon |
Fairy Badge | Up to Level 45 Pokemon |
Ice Badge | Up to Level 50 Pokemon |
Dark Badge | Up to Level 55 Pokemon |
Dragon Badge | Catch Pokemon at Any Level |
If you're having trouble making it through some of the tougher Gym Battles, check our complete guide below for recommendations on how to beat the gym leaders and their respective locations.
Gym Leader Types and Walkthroughs
Your best option before you've reached the necessary level to catch these Pokemon is simply to avoid battling them. Most of these Pokemon move rather slowly on the overworld, so it's not too difficult to simply steer your bike around them to save time and your team's HP.
If you do get dragged into a battle with one of these tough 'Mons, you might want to use a Poke Doll to definitively escape from the battle. Otherwise, you can try your odds with running away normally, but take care not to run out of Pokemon and lose half your Poke Dollars!
If your party is up to the challenge of defeating a high-level Pokemon, they will be rewarded with a windfall of Exp. Points. Still, as the amount of points doesn't match up to the effort needed to defeat them, this isn't one of the most recommended ways to grind in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
These high level pokemon are impossible to catch, if you have not earned the necessary badges. Does that mean there is a chance of encountering an uncatchable Shiny? Presumably to avoid a torrent of angry tweets and broken Joy-Cons, the game's code prevents uncatchable Pokemon from being Shiny. For those who dream of Shiny Hunting in the Wild Area, go ahead and finish the main story, and then you'll be able to catch to your heart's content!
How to Lower a Strong-Looking Pokemon's Guard
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