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This is a page guide on all Gym Challenges that you need to complete before battling the Gym Leaders in the game Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on to find out the tips and strategies to beat each Gym Challenge without a hitch.
List of Contents
Before battling against each of the eight Gym Leaders in Galar, you'll need to get through a unique Challenge which can involve puzzles, unique controls, and falling into pits. Expect plenty of fighting against Gym Trainers while doing the missions!
Goal | Chase the Wooloo and break through every check point, until you reach the last area. |
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Obstacles | Fences, Yampers |
Pokemon | Most Trainers bring along Grass-type Pokemon. |
How to Beat First Gym Challenge
Goal | Solve the maze by pressing buttons and lift the downpour of water, blocking the way to the exit. |
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Obstacles | Water |
Pokemon | Most Trainers bring along Water-type Pokemon. |
How to Beat Second Gym Challenge
Goal | Earn 5 points by catching of defeating wild Pokemon. |
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Obstacles | Gym Trainers will join you in battle. |
Pokemon | Most Trainers bring along Fire-type Pokemon. |
How to Beat the Third Gym Challenge
Goal | Get to the goal while you ride a rotating cup. |
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Obstacles | Walls that limit your path, coiled hands that push you upward |
Pokemon |
Pokemon Sword: Most Trainers bring along Fighting-type Pokemon. Pokemon Shield: Most Trainers bring along Ghost-type Pokemon. |
How to Beat the Fourth Gym Challenge
Goal | Answer Opal's quiz correctly to get stat boost. |
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Obstacles | Incorrect answers will lower the stats of your Pokemon. |
Pokemon | Most Trainers bring along Fairy-type Pokemon. |
How to Beat the Fifth Gym Challenge
Goal | Succesfully get to the end of each room. |
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Obstacles | Invisible pitfalls, boulders blocking your way |
Pokemon |
Pokemon Sword: Most Trainers bring along Rock-type Pokemon. Pokemon Shield: Most Trainers bring along Ice-type Pokemon. |
How to Beat the Sixth Gym Challenge
Goal | Defeat all 5 Team Yell members. |
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Obstacles | Mr. Mime blocking your way |
Pokemon | Most Trainers bring along Dark-type Pokemon. |
How to Beat the Seventh Gym Challenge
Goal | Defeat the Gym Trainers Raihan personally chose in a Double Battle. |
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Obstacles | - |
Pokemon | Gym Trainers bring along Pokemon with varying types. |
How to Beat the Last Gym Challenge
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List of Gym Challenges
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