GAME-SPECIFIC TEAM PLANNER
Pokémon Sword & Shield Team Planner
Build a six-Pokémon playthrough team for Pokémon Sword & Shield, then review shared weaknesses, STAB coverage, selected moves and possible replacements using the game’s configured Pokémon availability.
Generation 8 · Sword and Shield · Modern · Generation 6+ type chart
Game profile verified July 1, 2026
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Select a version before entering Studio so version-exclusive and availability filters match your playthrough.
Pokémon Sword & Shield Team Planning Profile
- Generation
- 8
- Versions
- Sword · Shield
- Type chart
- Modern · Generation 6+ type chart
- Field-move system
- No traditional HM team requirement
- Transfer filtering
- Supported
- Last verified
- July 1, 2026
Pokémon Availability Scope
These counts come from the configured game profile. Studio can exclude Transfer-tagged species and filter by version labels.
Galar
446
Galar Armor
121
Galar Crown
86
Galar Other
104
Unique species in this profile
757
Unique regional Pokédex entries
653
Version-exclusive labels
105
Transfer-tagged species
485
What this game profile includes
- Pokémon Sword & Shield uses the Modern · Generation 6+ type chart for weakness and coverage math.
- Pokédex scope: Galar (446); Galar Armor (121); Galar Crown (86); Galar Other (104). Unique species in this profile: 757 (regional unique 653; other supported 104).
- Version-exclusive labels in this profile: 105.
- Transfer-tagged species: 485 (Studio can exclude them for normal playthrough planning).
- Mechanics in this profile: Field-move system: No traditional HM team requirement; transfer-only Pokémon tagging; Gigantamax; version labels: Sword / Shield.
Check Team Weaknesses and Coverage
Defense uses the generation type chart and Terastallization when set. Offense can show STAB coverage or selected moves—never mix the two silently.
Game Profile Data
Availability data can contain errors. Report incorrect Pokédex membership, version labels, Transfer tags or mechanics.
- Profile version:
- 2026.07
- Last verified:
- July 1, 2026
FAQ
- What does the Pokémon Sword & Shield profile filter?
- The profile can filter Pokémon by selected version, configured Pokédex scope and Transfer status. Exact filters depend on the current game-profile data.
- Which type chart does Pokémon Sword & Shield use?
- Pokémon Sword & Shield uses the Modern · Generation 6+ type chart for weakness, resistance and offensive coverage calculations.
- Does this tool generate the best team?
- No. It helps you build and review your own team. It does not claim that one lineup is objectively best for every player or playthrough.
- Can I plan versions separately?
- Yes. Select a version before entering Studio to apply the corresponding version labels and candidate filters when the profile provides them.
- Are Transfer-only Pokémon included?
- Transfer-tagged Pokémon are labeled separately and can be excluded from normal playthrough planning in Studio.