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Do you have to buy Pokémon DLC for both games?

If you own both the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games and want access to the Expansion Pass
Expansion Pass
A paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass membership includes access to add-on content like the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass, the Splatoon™ 2: Octo Expansion, and the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC. Please note that the full games are required to play the DLC.
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es for both games, both the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass are required. Full version of the game is required to use DLC for that game; sold separately.
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Does the Pokémon DLC work for both games?

The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass is only compatible with the Pokémon Sword game and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass is only compatible with the Pokémon Shield game. The same Expansion Pass can not be redeemed for both games.
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Do you have to pay for both Pokémon DLC?

A: if you buy the dlc you can either put it on sword or shield you need to buy it twice to put it on both but and you dont need to pick because it can be used on either of them so buy it and you can put it on sword or you can put it on shield.
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Do I need DLC for both sword and shield?

If you have Pokémon Sword, you will need to purchase the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass, while if you have Pokémon Shield, you will need to purchase the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass.
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Do you get both Isle of Armor and Crown tundra?

If you want to visit the Crown Tundra in Pokémon Sword and Shield, then you first need to purchase the Expansion Pass. This pass can be easily purchased from the Nintendo Switch eshop and includes both the Isle of Armor DLC and the Crown Tundra DLC.
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SHOULD You Buy the DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?

Do you have to buy the Pokémon DLC twice Scarlet and Violet?

Just like with Sword & Shield, you'll need to buy the corresponding pass which matches the game that you own, and if you own both games and want the DLC for both, you'll have to buy the Expansion Pass for both games.
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Is Crown Tundra a separate DLC?

The Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass is available to purchase now for $29.99 - this pass will grant you access to both The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra on release. The Expansion Pass for Sword and the Expansion Pass for Shield are separate however.
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Can you go to Crown Tundra before beating the game?

While it seems like this region and all of the Pokémon within are reserved for when you beat the game, that's actually not the case. By using Dynamax Adventures, you can get a team of great Legendary Pokémon early on in your Pokémon Sword and Shield adventure even if you can't catch the wild Pokémon in that region.
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Should I buy Isle of Armor or Crown Tundra?

2 Isle of Armor: Overworld

Most areas of the Isle of Armor are visually appealing, like the area around both Towers, and the Forest of Focus. The Crown Tundra, on the other hand, is mostly a barren icy wasteland. There are some nice parts, but overall, the Isle of Armor is far superior in this regard.
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Are Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra sold separately?

Expansion Pass Price

The Crown Tundra is included in the Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass alongside the games' previous DLC, The Isle of Armor.
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What happens if you buy a DLC before you buy the game?

If you purchase DLC before purchasing a game, the DLC will be added to your account but it will not be downloadable or accessible until you install the game it is intended for.
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How do you get The Isle of Armor pass for free?

How to get to the Isle of Armor in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  1. Purchase the expansion pass for your version. Unfortunately, you won't get this extra Sword and Shield content for free. ...
  2. Head to Wedgehurst Train Station. Once you download the update, you'll receive an Armor Pass in your inventory.
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Do you need both Pokemon games to complete the Pokedex?

To complete every Pokedex Pokémon Sword and Shield has to offer, players must utilize both games, online trade, or Pokemon Home. Each game has version-exclusive Pokemon hence the need for both. However, players can instead use online trade or Pokemon Home to obtain the Pokemon they require.
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Is the Pokémon DLC only post game?

You Can Play Pokémon Sword And Shield's DLC Even If You Haven't Beat The Main Game. In a welcome bit of news for Pokémon Sword and Shield players who haven't yet completed the main game, we're happy to confirm that you won't need to complete its story to get stuck into the new DLC.
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Is the Pokémon Sword expansion worth it?

The crown tundra dlc is great end game content and gives you so much more to play. The visuals and story lines are much better than the normal part of the game and you can catch so many legendary Pokémon and level up fast.
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Can you use DLC Pokémon without the DLC?

Just like Sword & Shield, you won't necessarily need to buy the DLC to keep your Pokedex up to date. 2023 is going to be a big year for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
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Is the Isle of Armour worth it?

If the base “Sword” and “Shield” games didn't excite you, chances are forking over an extra $30 isn't worth it. But if you're intrigued by the future of the series, “Isle of Armor” is worth a glimpse. It lays a decent outline for where the series could go next.
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Is the Crown Tundra longer than Isle of Armor?

With side quests and extras added to this main story, though, Crown Tundra will likely run longer than the Isle of Armor's total 10-hour length.
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How many hours of gameplay is Crown Tundra?

When focusing on the main objectives, Pokémon Sword and Shield - The Crown Tundra is about 6 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 26½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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What level should I be for the Isle of Armor?

Level Scaling

If you already have all eight badges, the foes and wild Pokemon you meet in the Isle of Armor will all at least be level 60.
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Can you solo Crown Tundra?

The Max Lair is one of the sub-areas in the Pokemon Sword and Shield Crown Tundra DLC. Here you can take part in Dynamax Adventures, both solo and with other players, and encounter and catch powerful Pokemon.
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What is the difference between Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra?

Crown Tundra Differences

The only difference between the Sword and Shield versions of the Crown Tundra are the Legendary Pokemon Peonia will let you encounter during the Dynamax Adventures.
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Which Pokémon are exclusive to Crown Tundra?

Pokémon Shield-exclusive Pokémon in The Crown Tundra
  • Kabuto.
  • Kabutops.
  • Gible.
  • Gabite.
  • Garchomp.
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Is every legendary in Crown Tundra?

Every legendary Pokémon is in the Crown Tundra, and here's how to catch 'em all. Legendary Pokémon are beasts of myth and legend, the greatest and most powerful beings in the games, and in the Crown Tundra, legendary Pokémon seem to be running amuck and unchecked. That's until you show up.
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