Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass: All Pokémon in the expansion

Blastoise and Venosaur Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Blastoise and Venosaur Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (Image credit: iMore)

In January 2020, Game Freak announced an Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield that includes a mix of 200 familiar and new Pokémon. We've combed through the video, other Game Freak announcements, and studied data mines, to scrounge up a list of all Pokémon we know that will be included in this expansion. The Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass adds plenty to one of the best Nintendo Switch games, and there's a lot to unpack. We'll add to this list regularly until Game Freak releases an official list. Check back to keep updated!

Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass: Isle of Armor Expansion

The Isle of Armor

The Isle of Armor (Image credit: The Pokémon Company)

Many Pokémon from previous generations that weren't in the core Gen 8 game are returning with the Expansion Pass. If one of your favorites didn't feature in the Galar Pokédex, you might just be able to capture it in the Isle of Armor.

Returning Pokémon

  • Bulbasaur
  • Ivysaur
  • Venusaur
  • Squirtle
  • Wartortle
  • Blastoise
  • Sandshrew
  • Sandslash
  • Jigglypuff
  • Wigglytuff
  • Psyduck
  • Golduck
  • Poliwag
  • Poliwhirl
  • Poliwrath
  • Abra
  • Kadabra
  • Alakazam
  • Tentacool
  • Tentacruel
  • Slowbro
  • Magnemite
  • Magneton
  • Exeggcute
  • Exeggutor
  • Cubone
  • Marowak
  • Lickitung
  • Chansey
  • Kangaskhan
  • Horsea
  • Seadra
  • Staryu
  • Starmie
  • Scyther
  • Pinsir
  • Tauros
  • Porygon
  • Igglybuf
  • Marill
  • Azumarill
  • Politoed
  • Dunsparce
  • Scizor
  • Heracross
  • Skarmory
  • Kingdra
  • Porygon2
  • Miltank
  • Blissey
  • Whismur
  • Loudred
  • Exploud
  • Azurill
  • Carvanha
  • Sharpedo
  • Shinx
  • Luxio
  • Luxray
  • Buneary
  • Lopunny
  • Happiny
  • Magnezone
  • Lickilicky
  • Tangrowth
  • Proygon-Z
  • Lillipip
  • Herdier
  • Stoutland
  • Venipede
  • Whirlipede
  • Scolipede
  • Petilil
  • Lilligant
  • Sandile
  • Krokorok
  • Krookodile
  • Zorua
  • Zoroark
  • Emolga
  • Foongus
  • Amoonguss
  • Mienfoo
  • Mienshao
  • Durddigon
  • Bouffalant
  • Larvesta
  • Volcarona
  • Fletchling
  • Fletchinder
  • Talonflame
  • Skrelp
  • Dragalge
  • Clauncher
  • Clawitzer
  • Dedenne
  • Klefki
  • Rockruff
  • Lycanroc
  • Fomantis
  • Lurantis
  • Comfey
  • Sandygast
  • Palossand
  • Magearna

New Pokémon and Galarian variants

  • Galarian Slowpoke
  • Galarian Slowbro
  • Kubfu
  • Urshifu

New Gigantamax forms

Expansion Pass Pokemon Sword and Shield

Expansion Pass Pokemon Sword and Shield (Image credit: iMore)

Certain Pokémon can be taught how to Gigantamax after consuming Max Soup.

  • Gigantamax Rillaboom
  • Gigantamax Cinderace
  • Gigantamax Inteleon
  • Gigantamax Blastoise
  • Gigantamax Venusaur
  • Gigantamax Urshifu Single Strike Style
  • Gigantamax Urshifu Rapid Strike Style

Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass: Crown Tundra Expansion

The Crown Tundra

The Crown Tundra (Image credit: The Pokémon Company)

Many Pokémon from previous generations that weren't in the core Gen 8 game are returning with the Expansion Pass. If one of your favorites didn't feature in the Galar Pokédex, you might just be able to capture it in the Crown Tundra. While the full list of Pokémon isn't confirmed, a data leak emerged earlier this year that lines up with the Pokémon we've seen in trailers and official materials. For now, we're going to include all Pokémon from the data leak, but note that some of them might not actually appear in the Crown Tundra and that a few more Pokémon might sneak in. Legendary and mythical Pokémon, as well as Ultra Beasts, are listed separately below.

Returning Pokémon

  • Nidoran♀
  • Nidorina
  • Nidoqueen
  • Nidoran♂
  • Nidorino
  • Nidoking
  • Zubat
  • Golbat
  • Jynx
  • Electabuzz
  • Magmar
  • Omanyte
  • Omastar
  • Kabuto
  • Kabutops
  • Aerodactyl
  • Dratini
  • Dragonair
  • Dragonite
  • Crobat
  • Smoochum
  • Elekid
  • Magby
  • Treecko
  • Grovyle
  • Sceptile
  • Torchic
  • Combusken
  • Blaziken
  • Mudkip
  • Marshtomp
  • Swampert
  • Aron
  • Lairon
  • Aggron
  • Swablu
  • Altaria
  • Lileep
  • Cradily
  • Anorith
  • Armaldo
  • Absol
  • Spheal
  • Sealeo
  • Walrein
  • Relicanth
  • Bagon
  • Shelgon
  • Salamence
  • Beldum
  • Metang
  • Metagross
  • Spiritomb
  • Gible
  • Gabite
  • Garchomp
  • Electivire
  • Magmortar
  • Audino
  • Tirtouga
  • Carracosta
  • Archen
  • Archeops
  • Cryogonal
  • Tyrunt
  • Tyrantrum
  • Amaura
  • Aurorus
  • Carbink

Returning Legendaries

Many legendaries from the previous games will be catchable in the Frozen Tundra's special dens. Here are all the legendaries, mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts that appear in the game's data leak.

  • Articuno
  • Zapdos
  • Moltres
  • Raikou
  • Entei
  • Suicune
  • Lugia
  • Ho-Oh
  • Regirock
  • Regice
  • Registeel
  • Latias
  • Latios
  • Kyogre
  • Groudon
  • Rayquaza
  • Uxie
  • Mesprit
  • Azelf
  • Dialga
  • Palkia
  • Heatran
  • Regigigas
  • Giratina
  • Cresselia
  • Victini
  • Tornadus
  • Thundurus
  • Landorus
  • Genesect
  • Xerneas
  • Yveltal
  • Zygarde
  • Diancie
  • Volcanion
  • Tapu Koko
  • Tapu Lele
  • Tapu Bulu
  • Tapu Fini
  • Nihilego
  • Buzzwole
  • Pheromosa
  • Xurkitree
  • Celesteela
  • Kartana
  • Guzzlord
  • Poipole
  • Naganadel
  • Stakataka
  • Blacephalon

New Pokémon and Galarian variants

While we have seen images for several new Galarian variants, we don't know many of their official names. For this reason, we've placed an asterisk next to any Pokémon that have an unconfirmed name.

Legendary Bird Galarian variants Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

Legendary Bird Galarian variants Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (Image credit: iMore)
  • Calyrex
  • Galarian Articuno
  • Galarian Zapdos
  • Galarian Moltres
  • Galarian Slowking
  • Regieleki
  • Regidrago

So many Pokémon!

With 200 Pokémon coming with the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, trainers are going to have fun collecting all of the creatures that weren't available in the main Sword and Shield game. Be sure to check back as we'll be updating this list as we learn more information. Remember to purchase the right version of the Expansion Pass to match your game.

Rebecca Spear
Gaming Editor

Gaming aficionado Rebecca Spear is iMore's dedicated gaming editor with a focus on Nintendo Switch and iOS gaming. You’ll never catch her without her Switch or her iPad Air handy. If you’ve got a question about Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, or just about any other Nintendo series check out her guides to help you out. Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides, previews, and reviews for both Switch and Apple Arcade. She also loves checking out new gaming accessories like iPhone controllers and has her ear to the ground when it comes to covering the next big trend.