Can you have Froakie in Pokémon Sword?

Unfortunately, Froakie is not available in Pokémon Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, or Shining Pearl, so information about this Pokémon comes from the most recent generation it was in, and it cannot be sent to or used in Pokémon Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, or Shining Pearl. The Kalos starter Pokémon, including Froakie, can be found in other Pokémon games, such as Pokémon X and Y, and more recently, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but players of Pokémon Sword will have to look elsewhere to add Froakie to their team.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What Pokémon are not in Sword and Shield from the Sinnoh region?: Pokémon not available include Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape, Piplup, and Prinplup.
2. Is Froakie in any Pokémon game?: Yes, Froakie is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI and is available in games like Pokémon X and Y, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
3. What starters are not in Pokémon Sword?: Starters not available include Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Treeko, Torchic, Mudkip, Turtwig, and Chimchar.

Obtaining Froakie and Other Starters

4. Can you get other starters in Sword without relying on others?: Yes, you can get all three starters in Pokémon Sword and Shield relatively early in your journey using Pokémon Home and an internet connection.
5. How do you get Ash’s Greninja in Pokémon Sword and Shield?: Players can transfer Greninja into Pokémon Sword and Shield using Pokémon Home if they have it in another compatible game.

Pokémon Availability and Exclusivity

6. Which starter is better in Sword?: Grookey has an easier time at the start and excels in the second gym, making it a strong choice for early game progression.
7. Is Mudkip in Sword and Shield?: Yes, Mudkip and other Hoenn starters like Torchic and Treecko are available in Pokémon Sword and Shield with the release of The Crown Tundra.
8. What Pokémon can’t be caught on the Nintendo Switch?: Pokémon like Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Tepig, Pignite, and others cannot be caught on the Nintendo Switch at this time.

Pokémon Go and Other Games

9. Why did Niantic skip Galar?: Niantic skipped the Galar region in Pokémon Go to focus on the Paldea region and its additions for relevancy.
10. What Legendaries are in Sword?: Pokémon Sword and Shield contain Legendary Pokémon like Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus, with Zacian exclusive to Sword and Zamazenta exclusive to Shield.

Ash and Pokémon Journeys

11. Did Ash have a Froakie?: Yes, Ash’s Froakie was a Water-type Pokémon that debuted in the Kalos region and was one of his first catches there.
12. Is Froakie rare?: Froakie can be shiny, but it’s one of the rarest spawns in Pokémon Go, making it difficult to encounter and catch.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

13. Will Froakie be in Scarlet?: Yes, Froakie, Frogadier, and Greninja are available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, allowing players to catch them in these games.
14. Is Pokémon Sword discontinued?: Pokémon Sword and Shield will no longer receive new content following their final update, as support shifts to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Exclusive Pokémon

15. What Pokémon are limited to Sword?: Pokémon like Deino, Zweilous, and Hydreigon are exclusive to Pokémon Sword, with Deino evolving into Zweilous at level 50 and then into Hydreigon.