Pokémon Sword and Shield Gym Leaders, Champion Cup and Story Battles
Gym, rival, Champion Cup and story battles for Pokémon Sword and Shield, including both Expansion Pass areas.

Sword and Shield Gym Challenge
Gym Leaders
Gym battles, Champion Cup teams and Galarian Star Tournament parties, with version and progression requirements.
11 trainers

Gym Leader
Milo


Gym Leader
Nessa


Gym Leader
Kabu


Gym Leader
Bea


Gym Leader
Allister


Gym Leader
Opal


Gym Leader
Bede


Gym Leader
Gordie


Gym Leader
Melony


Gym Leader
Piers


Gym Leader
Raihan

Rivals
Hop and Marnie story, semifinal and rematch teams, including starter and version branches.
2 trainers
Pokémon Trainer
Marnie
Pokémon Trainer
Hop
Champion
Leon's Champion Cup and Galarian Star Tournament teams. His first Champion team depends on your starter.
1 trainer
Story Battles
Rose, Oleana, Sordward and Shielbert story and postgame battles.
4 trainers
Expansion Pass Battles
The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra battles. Each team identifies its DLC and progression requirements.
5 trainers
Champion Cup Challengers
Possible Champion Cup opponents before and after completing the Galarian Star Tournament.
15 trainers
Gym Challenger
Yue
Gym Challenger
Polaire
Gym Challenger
Kent
Gym Challenger
Cher
Gym Challenger
Deneb
Gym Challenger
Icla
Gym Challenger
Wei
Gym Challenger
Izar
Gym Challenger
Dunne
Gym Challenger
Pia
Gym Challenger
Corvin
Gym Challenger
Terry
Gym Challenger
Theemin
Gym Challenger
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