{"id":25016,"date":"2020-06-08T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.prod.gmgfarm.net\/?p=25016"},"modified":"2020-06-08T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T02:00:00","slug":"pokemon-sword-and-shield-every-gym-leader-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/pokemon-sword-and-shield-every-gym-leader-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Pokemon Sword and Shield: Every Gym Leader Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Facing off against the gym leaders in Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield? Whether you&#8217;re starting fresh or returning for another run, our guide will help you prep for each battle. Below, you&#8217;ll find each Gym Leader\u2019s team and which Pok\u00e9mon types and moves give you the best shot at victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milo &#8211; Turffield Gym Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/milo-gym-leader-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25022\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Milo is the leader of Turffield Gym, which specializes in Grass-type Pokemon. His Pokemon include a Level 19 Gossifleur and a Level 20 Eldegloss (Dynamax). Use Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire or Ice-type Pokemon to deal mega damage to his Grass-type creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Grass-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gossifleur (Level 19)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eldegoss (Level 20)<\/strong> [Dynamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Use Flying, Fire, Bug, Ice, or Poison-type moves to deal massive damage to his Grass-types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nessa &#8211; Hulbury Gym Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/nessa-gym-leader.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25024\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nessa is the leader of Hulbury Gym, who specializes in Water-type Pokemon. Her Pokemon include a Level 22 Goldeen, a Level 23 Arrokuda and a Level 24 Drednaw (Dynamax), which deals Rock damage as well as Water. Use Grass or Electric attacks to make short work of her Water creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Water-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goldeen (Level 22)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrokuda (Level 23)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drednaw (Level 24)<\/strong> [Dynamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Electric or Grass-type moves work best against Nessa\u2019s Water-types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kabu &#8211; Motostoke Gym Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pokemon-sword-and-shield-kabu-1120.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25026\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kabu is the leader of Motostoke Gym, who specializes in Fire-type Pokemon. His Pokemon include a Level 25 Ninetales, a Level 25 Arcanine and a Level 27 Centiskorch (Gigantamax). Use Ground, Rock or Water-type moves to get rid of his Fire Pokemon quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Fire-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ninetales (Level 25)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arcanine (Level 25)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centiskorch (Level 27)<\/strong> [Gigantamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Use Ground, Water, or Rock-type moves to quickly shut down Kabu\u2019s fiery team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bea &#8211; Stow-on-Side Gym Leader (Pokemon Sword)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bea-gym-leader.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25027\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bea is the leader of the Stow-on-Side gym who specializes in Fighting-type Pokemon. Her Pokemon include a Level 34 Hitmontop, a Level 34 Pangoro, a Level 35 Sirfetch\u2019d and a Level 36 Machamp (Gigantamax). Use Flying, Psychic or Fairy-type moves to deal extra damage to her Fighting creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Fighting-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hitmontop (Level 34)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pangoro (Level 34)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sirfetch\u2019d (Level 35)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machamp (Level 36)<\/strong> [Gigantamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Fairy, Flying, or Psychic-type moves are your best bet against Bea\u2019s Fighting types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allister &#8211; Stow-on-Side Gym Leader (Pokemon Shield)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/stow-gym-leader.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25028\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Allister is the leader of the Stow-on-Side gym who specializes in Ghost-type Pokemon. His Pokemon include a Level 34 Yamask, a Level 34 Mimikyu, a Level 35 Cursola and a Level 36 Gengar (Gigantamax). Use Ghost or Dark-type moves to deal more damage to his ghostly creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yamask (Level 34)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mimikyu (Level 34)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cursola (Level 35)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gengar (Level 36)<\/strong> [Gigantamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Use Ghost or Dark-type moves to deal extra damage to Allister\u2019s spooky team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opal &#8211; Ballonlea Gym Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/opal-gym-leader.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25029\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opal is the leader of the Ballonlea gym who specializes in Fairy-type Pokemon. Her Pokemon include a Level 36 Weezing, a Level 36 Mawile, a Level 37 Togekiss and a Level 38 Alcremie (Gigantamax). Use Poison or Steel-type moves to make short work of her Fairy-type creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Fairy-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weezing (Level 36)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mawile (Level 36)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Togekiss (Level 37)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcremie (Level 38)<\/strong> [Gigantamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Poison or Steel-type moves are highly effective against Opal\u2019s Fairy-types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gordie &#8211; Circhester Gym Leader (Pokemon Sword)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gordie-gym-leader-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25032\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gordie is the leader of the Circhester gym who specializes in Rock-type Pokemon. His Pokemon include a Level 40 Barbaracle, a Level 40 Shuckle, a Level 41 Stonjourner, and a Level 42 Coalossal (Gigantamax). Use Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water or Grass-type moves to dispatch his Rock-type creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Rock-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Barbaracle (Level 40)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shuckle (Level 40)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stonjourner (Level 41)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coalossal (Level 42)<\/strong> [Gigantamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Use Water, Ground, Fighting, Steel, or Grass-type moves to break through Gordie\u2019s tough Rock-types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melony&nbsp; &#8211; Circhester Gym Leader (Pokemon Shield)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/melony-gym-leader.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25033\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melony is the leader of the Circhester gym who specializes in Ice-type Pokemon. Her Pokemon include a Level 40 Frosmoth, a Level 40 Darmanitan, A Level 41 Eiscue and a Level 42 Lapras (Gigantamax). Use Fighting, Rock, Steel or Fire-type moves to make short work of her Ice-type creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Ice-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frosmoth (Level 40)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Darmanitan (Level 40)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eiscue (Level 41)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lapras (Level 42)<\/strong> [Gigantamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Fire, Rock, Fighting, or Steel-type moves will melt her Ice-types fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Piers &#8211; Spikemuth Gym Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/piers-gym-leader.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25034\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Piers is the leader of the Spikemuth gym who specializes in Dark-type Pokemon. His Pokemon include a Level 44 Scrafty, a Level 45 Malamar, a Level 45 Skuntank and a Level 46 Obstagoon. Use Fighting, Bug or Fairy-type moves to get rid of his annoying Dark-type creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scrafty (Level 44)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malamar (Level 45)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skuntank (Level 45)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obstagoon (Level 46)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Fairy, Fighting, or Bug-type moves will help you overpower Piers\u2019 Dark-types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raihan &#8211; Hammerlocke Gym Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/raihan-gym-leader.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25035\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raihan is the leader of the Hammerlocke gym who specializes in Dragon-type Pokemon. His Pokemon include a Level 46 Gigalith, a Level 47 Flygon, a Level 46 Sandaconda and a Level 48 Duraludon (Gigantamax). Use Dragon, Fairy and Ice attacks to dispose of his Dragon-type creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speciality<\/strong>: Dragon-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gigalith (Level 46)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flygon (Level 47)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sandaconda (Level 46)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duraludon (Level 48)<\/strong> [Gigantamax]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counter<\/strong>: Use Fairy, Dragon, or Ice-type moves to take down Raihan\u2019s Dragons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Tips:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation<\/strong>: Always bring a balanced team that can cover a variety of types.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Items<\/strong>: Stock up on healing items and status healers for tough battles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Pay attention to each Gym Leader\u2019s battle style and use moves that exploit their weaknesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right strategy and a little prep, you&#8217;ll be ready to take on each Gym Leader in Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield and earn your badges in no time. Good luck, Trainer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facing off against the gym leaders in Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield? Whether you&#8217;re starting fresh or returning for another run, our guide will help you prep for each battle. Below, you&#8217;ll find each Gym Leader\u2019s team and which Pok\u00e9mon types and moves give you the best shot at victory. 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