Adventuring Tools

Learn about essential Adventuring Tools in pokemon sword and shield, including the Fishing Rod, Hi-tech Earbuds, Escape Rope, Rotom Bike, and Flying Taxi.

Fishing Rod

You’ll have this the moment you start the game. Occasionally, when you get close to a body of water (such as a pond or river), you’ll find rippling water. This is where your fishing instincts should kick in. Press the A button next to the rippling water to use your fishing rod. Then press it again when you get a bite. Time it right and you’ll trigger a battle with a water-dwelling Pokémon!

Hi-tech Earbuds

When you reach Motostoke, you can obtain these from a man standing next to a shop, below the lift that leads to the Gym Stadium. With these, you’ll gain access to the following sliders in the Options menu: Background Music, Sound Effects and Pokémon Cries.

Escape Rope

Sonia will hand you this life-saving tool just before you enter the Galar Mine. When used inside a dungeon, it’ll return you to the nearest exit. This time, it’s not a consumable item and is instead a Key Item that you can use again and again.

Rotom Bike

Halfway through Route 5, you’ll be given the Rotom Bike. When outside, press the + or - Button to ride or get off the bike. While riding the bike, you’ll travel a bit faster than normal. You can also press the B Button to boost for a short period; afterwards, you must wait for the boost to recharge. Later on, near the start of Route 9, your Rotom Bike will be upgraded so that it can travel across water! The bike will automatically change modes when you touch the water. While traveling across water, you can boost like normal, although your general movement speed is slightly slower than on land.

Flying Taxi

After you’ve taken part in the opening ceremony in Motostoke, you’ll receive the credentials to use the Flying Taxi. With this, you can quick-travel to certain locations (that you’ve already visited and are indicated by a wing icon) via the Town Map. This includes all towns, nurseries and places where there’s a permanent campsite.