Your guide to finding Pokemon #001 through #100 in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Discover locations, types, and abilities for early-game Pokemon to complete your Galar Dex!
Hey there! So you're diving into the Galar region and want to start filling up that Pokédex? Awesome! This guide covers the first 100 Pokémon, from the starters all the way up to some familiar faces. We'll help you find the easiest spots to catch 'em, especially if you're just starting out. Remember, some Pokémon might pop up in other places or dens, but we're focusing on the most straightforward methods!
Below you'll find a table detailing each Pokémon from No. 001 to No. 100. We've included their number, name, type(s), abilities, and how to obtain them. This is super handy for tracking your progress and knowing exactly where to look next.
| Number | Name | Type | Abilities | Catch/Obtain |
| 001 | Grookey | Grass | Overgrow, Grassy Surge | Gift from Leon at Postwick. If chosen, cannot obtain Scorbunny and Sobble. |
| 002 | Thwackey | Grass | Overgrow, Grassy Surge | Evolves from Grookey at Level 16. |
| 003 | Rillaboom | Grass | Overgrow, Grassy Surge | Evolves from Thwackey at Level 35. |
| 004 | Scorbunny | Fire | Blaze, Libero | Gift from Leon at Postwick. If chosen, cannot obtain Grookey and Sobble. |
| 005 | Raboot | Fire | Blaze, Libero | Evolves from Scorbunny at Level 16. |
| 006 | Cinderace | Fire | Blaze, Libero | Evolves from Raboot at Level 35. |
| 007 | Sobble | Water | Torrent, Sniper | Gift from Leon at Postwick. If chosen, cannot obtain Grookey and Scorbunny. |
| 008 | Drizzile | Water | Torrent, Sniper | Evolves from Sobble at Level 16. |
| 009 | Inteleon | Water | Torrent, Sniper | Evolves from Drizzile at Level 35. |
| 010 | Blipbug | Bug | Swarm, Compoundeyes, Telepathy | In tall grass at Route 1 and 2. Slumbering Weald. |
| 011 | Dottler | Bug, Psychic | Swarm, Compoundeyes, Telepathy | Route 5: In tall grass. Evolves from Blipbug at Level 10. |
| 012 | Orbeetle | Bug, Psychic | Swarm, Frisk, Telepathy | Slumbering Weald (deep). Giant’s Cap (5+ badges). Dappled Grove (postgame). Rolling Fields Den D and F (3+ badges; rare den). Evolves from Dottler at Level 30. |
| 013 | Caterpie | Bug | Shield Dust, Run Away | Route 1: In tall grass. |
| 014 | Metapod | Bug | Shed Skin | Rolling Fields. Evolves from Caterpie at Level 7. |
| 015 | Butterfree | Bug, Flying | Compoundeyes, Tinted Lens | Rolling Fields: Flying (hide in tall grass and whistle at it). Evolves from Metapod at Level 10. |
| 016 | Grubbin | Bug | Swarm | Route 1: In tall grass. Slumbering Weald. |
| 017 | Charjabug | Bug, Electric | Battery | In tall grass at Dusty Bowl: Thunder (2+ badges), Hammerlocke Hills: Thunder (4~5+ badges) and Axew’s Eye: Rain (6+ badges). Rolling Fields Den G (3+ badges). Evolves from Grubbin at Level 20. |
| 018 | Vikavolt | Bug, Electric | Levitate | Giant’s Mirror: Sunny, Snowing, Snowstorm and Fog, Giant’s Seat: Clear, Overcast, Sand or Sunny (both 6+ badges). Rolling Fields Den G (8 badges). Use Thunder Stone on Charjabug. |
| 019 | Hoothoot | Normal, Flying | Insomnia, Keen Eye, Tinted Lens | In tall grass at Route 1, 2 and Slumbering Weald. |
| 020 | Noctowl | Normal, Flying | Insomnia, Keen Eye, Tinted Lens | Evolves from Hoothoot at Level 20. |
- Starters: You'll get to choose one of Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble right at the beginning from Leon. Pick your favorite, but remember you won't be able to get the other two as gifts later!
- Tall Grass: Many of these early Pokémon, like Blipbug, Caterpie, Grubbin, and Hoothoot, are found chilling in the tall grass on Routes 1 and 2. Just wander around until you find them!
- Slumbering Weald: This is another great spot for early catches. Keep an eye out for Blipbug, Grubbin, and Hoothoot here too.
- Evolutions: Pay attention to the evolution levels! Many Pokémon evolve relatively quickly, so leveling them up is key to completing your Pokédex. For example, Caterpie evolves into Metapod at Level 7, and then Butterfree at Level 10.
- Wild Area: As you get more badges, new areas in the Wild Area will open up, and Pokémon like Orbeetle, Charjabug, and Vikavolt start appearing. Check the specific den locations mentioned if you're having trouble finding them in the wild.
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