What to do after buying Pokémon Sword expansion?
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After purchasing the Pokémon Sword expansion pass, you’ll need to boot up the game and head to the Wild Area, where you’ll receive an Armor Pass that allows you to visit the Isle of Armor. To access the Isle of Armor, simply speak to the non-player character at the train station in Wedgehurst, who will take you to the island if you have the expansion pass.
Getting Started with the Expansion Pass
To activate the expansion pass, select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console, choose the account you want to redeem the content on, and enter the 16-character download code. Once you’ve downloaded the expansion pass, you can access the Isle of Armor and start exploring the new content.
Exploring the Isle of Armor
The Isle of Armor offers a range of new activities and features, including the ability to collect Mustard’s Shirt, participate in Restricted Sparring, and complete the Isle of Armor Pokédex. You can also farm experience with Wild Chanseys and Blisseys, perfect your Urshifu, and collect every TR on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I activate the expansion pass in Pokémon Sword?
To activate the expansion pass, select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console, choose the account you want to redeem the content on, and enter the 16-character download code.
2. Why isn’t my Pokémon DLC working?
Ensure the console has been updated to the latest system menu version and make sure you have progressed far enough in the game to access the DLC.
3. Which is better, Isle of Armor or Crown Tundra?
The Isle of Armor is generally considered better due to its visually appealing areas, such as the Forest of Focus, while the Crown Tundra is mostly a barren icy wasteland.
4. Can I go to both Crown Tundra and Isle of Armor?
Yes, if you have purchased the Sword expansion pass, you can access both the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra.
5. Which legendary horse is better, Glastrier or Spectrier?
Glastrier is considered the better option due to its universally high stats, while Spectrier is fast but has a low defense stat.
6. How do I access the Crown Tundra?
To access the Crown Tundra, fly to Wedgehurst and enter the train station, then speak to the man next to the PokeMart to take a train to the Crown Tundra Station.
7. What level should I be to access the Isle of Armor?
You can access the Isle of Armor at any point in the game after you’ve reached the Wild Area Station, so you don’t need to have all eight Gym Badges or be Pokémon League Champion to travel there.
8. Can I capture Eternatus?
Yes, players can capture Eternatus after breaking it down in battle, and it comes with a 100% catch rate.
9. What happens after you beat Leon?
After beating Champion Leon, you can start a chain of events that will give you some pretty cool items along the way, and culminate in you catching either Zamazenta or Zacian.
10. How do I know if DLC is installed on my Switch?
To check if DLC is installed on your Switch, select Software Information > Nintendo eShop, then scroll down to Downloadable Content and select View All Items.
11. Why won’t my Pokémon DLC start?
To resolve issues with DLC not starting, try restarting the console, checking for software updates, and redownloading the DLC from the Nintendo eShop.
12. What is the end of the Crown Tundra?
The end of the Crown Tundra involves completing the three standard adventures and receiving a clue from Peony that references Ultra Space.
13. How do I activate DLC content on Steam?
To activate DLC content on Steam, go to your Library, choose your game, and select Store Page, then scroll down and select the DLC you want.
14. Can I access the Isle of Armor without the expansion pass?
No, you need to have the expansion pass to access the Isle of Armor.
15. Which Calyrex is best, Ice or Ghost?
The choice between Ice Calyrex and Ghost Calyrex depends on personal preference, but Spectrier Calyrex is considered more unique and useful in a PvE environment.