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The Crown Tundra DLC introduced a whole host of Pokemon from previous generations into Pokemon Sword & Shield. This mostly included legendary Pokemon as well as those only usually obtainable through fossils. As such, this gave gamers many reasons to pick up this expansion of the main game.
However, not all pocket monsters added this way are available to all trainers, as there are version exclusives for both Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield respectively. Players seeking to boost the power of their team with some of the rarest Pokemon in the franchise should check out the Crown Tundra.
Where To Find Omanyte & Omastar In The Crown Tundra DLC
How To Find Omanyte At The Giant's Foot
While surfing through the tall grass, trainers will have a decent chance of having a visual encounter with Omanytes that are between level 60 and level 65. They cannot be found during a sandstorm, however, there is a 24% chance to bump into them for every other weather condition besides snow and blizzards. For those latter weather conditions, the encounter rate is 20%
How To Find Omanyte & Omastar In The Roaring-Sea Cave
The conditions for finding an Omanyte in the Roaring-Sea Cave are identical to how to find them at the Giant's Foot. Even the levels they can be found at are the same, which will make searching for them easy to remember.
Though, for Omastar, it will be a bit more tricky, as only a single individual spawns here as a wandering encounter. This Omastar will be level 68 and can be spotted under any weather condition.
Where To Find Ho-Oh In The Crown Tundra DLC
Like all other older legendary Pokemon that were added to the Crown Tundra DLC, Ho-oh was introduced as a special pokemon in Dynamax Adventures, which involves players teaming up with some other trainers to essentially run a gauntlet against powerful Pokemon.
A regular trip into the Dynamax Adventures will involve 3 Max Raid battles with some more common Pokemon before a final confrontation with a special pocket monster--most often a legendary Pokemon. Ho-oh will be level 70 and have the ability Pressure along with the following 4 moves:
- Flare Blitz
- Sunny Day
- Extrasensory
- Ancient Power
Where To Find Bagon, Shelgon, & Salamence In The Crown Tundra DLC
While Bagon will be straightforward to find, it should be mentioned that Shelgon can only be acquired in-game by evolving Bagon, as there are no wild Shelgon programmed into Pokemon Shield. Salamence, however, can be obtained without needing to evolve previous stages due to having wild encounters in The Crown Tundra.
How To Find Bagon & Salamence In The Tunnel To The Top
During any weather condition, there is always a 10% chance to find a Bagon that is between level 60 and level 65 in some tall grass as a visible encounter. Furthermore, there is a singular wandering level 65 Bagon that can be found--also under any weather condition.
Similar to the latter-mentioned Bagon encounter, a wandering Salamence can be found in this location as well (and under the same weather conditions), though they will be level 68.
How To Find Salamence On The Path To The Peak
There are no Bagon here, however, a lone wandering level 68 Salamence can be spotted under harsh sunlight.
Where To Find Latios In The Crown Tundra DLC
The Dragon and Psychic-type Latios from Generation 3 reappears as a special Pokemon in Dynamax Adventures. They can be found at the end of such a quest and will be at level 70 with the ability Levitate. Latios will possess the following moves when encountered this way:
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Zen Headbutt
Where To Find Groudon In The Crown Tundra DLC
The fierce Ground-type Groudon from Generation 3 returns in Dynamax Adventures as well. They will be level 70 with the ability Drought and will come with these 4 moves:
- Earthquake
- Scary Face
- Hammer Arm
- Lava Plume
Where To Find Dialga In The Crown Tundra DLC
Generation 4's Steel and Dragon-type Dialga can also show up as a special Pokemon in Dynamax Adventures. They will be level 70 and will possess the ability Pressure, which is pretty common for many legendary Pokemon, and will have these moves:
- Slash
- Ancient Power
- Dragon Claw
- Flash Cannon
Where To Find Tornadus In The Crown Tundra DLC
Trainers looking for a powerful pure Flying-type will be glad to find Generation 5's Tornadus as a special Pokemon the Dynamax Adventures.
This genie from above the clouds will be at level 70 with the ability Prankster and will know the following moves:
- Hurricane
- Agility
- Icy Wind
- Heat Wave
Where To Find Reshiram In The Crown Tundra DLC
The legendary Dragon and Fire-type Reshiram from Generation 5 can be found as a special Pokemon in Dynamax Adventures. With the Turboblaze ability, they will show up as a level 70 Pokemon that knows some great moves:
- Noble Roar
- Extrasensory
- Fusion Flare
- Dragon Pulse
Where To Find Xerneas In The Crown Tundra DLC
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The legendary Fairy-type Pokemon from Generation 6, Xerneas, can also be obtained in Dynamax Adventures as a special Pokemon. They will be level 70, like all other Dynamax Adventures legendary Pokemon, and will have the Fairy Aura ability as well as these moves:
- Ingrain
- Dazzling Gleam
- Moonblast
- Horn Leech
Where To Find Solgaleo In The Crown Tundra DLC
The mighty Solgaleo from Generation 7 is the last Shield-exclusive Pokemon found in the Crown Tundra DLC, and like its fellow legendaries, can only be caught in Dynamax Adventures as a special Pokemon. This Psychic and Steel-type beast will be at level 70 and have the Full Metal Body ability along with the following moveset:
- Zen Headbutt
- Fire Spin
- Iron Head
- Noble Roar
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