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Does the DLC work for both Sword and Shield?

The Pokémon Sword 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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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 I have to buy the 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?

You pay $30 for the DLC expansion, and that includes both the Isle of Armor AND and the Crown of Tundra. Now, if you happen to own both Sword AND Shield and want the DLC in both games, you have to buy the expansion a second time.
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Does Pokémon Sword DLC work on all accounts?

So if your you bought the DLC, and your Nintendo Account has the Switch your playing on set as it's Primary Console, then any software you purchase including DLC will be accessible across all other users on that console.
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How do you activate the DLC for Sword and Shield?

Complete these steps
  1. Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Select the account you want to redeem the content on.
  3. Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.
  4. Enter the 16-character download code and select OK.
  5. Select which expansion pass you want from the Available Products list.
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Pokemon Sword & Shield - Crown Tundra & Isle of Armor DLC Review

Why is my Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC not working?

Ensure the console has been updated to the latest system menu version. Make sure that you own the corresponding DLC for the game you own. Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass is only compatible with the Pokémon Sword game and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass is only compatible with the Pokémon Shield game.
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Is DLC shared between Switch accounts?

Downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console has access to the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account, per Nintendo's terms and conditions.
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Do you have to buy the Expansion Pass twice?

If you own both the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games and want access to the Expansion Passes 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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Do you have to pay for both Pokemon DLC?

Q: Do you need to buy the code twice for both Pokemon games? A: yes, there is 2 dlc's per game. $30 gets you the crown tundra dlc and the isle of armor dl…
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What's better Isle of Armor or Crown Tundra?

Both expansions have a plotline and main questline, but the Isle of Armor's is a bit thin. The Crown Tundra's storyline and quests are much more in-depth and will you keep occupied much longer, as well as allowing you to use your brain a bit, unlike the Dojo questline.
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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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What level should you be for the Crown Tundra?

Fight Peony and capture some Legendary Pokémon

At first, it seems like you shouldn't be there as all of the wild Pokémon are around level 60. Because the levels of Pokémon don't scale to meet the player in The Crown Tundra, you can't catch them until you have all of the gym badges.
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How many Pokémon are in Sword and Shield without DLC?

All Pokémon confirmed as available in Sword and Shield's Galar Pokédex. With the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield comes the reveal of the complete Galar Pokédex, which holds 400 Pokémon.
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What level should you be for Sword and Shield DLC?

One final note - on when you can safely undertake the Isle of Armor DLC. The answer is simple: any level you like. You can first access Wedgehurst station from the moment you first set foot into the Wild Area - so that's within the first hour or two of the game when your Pokemon are barely over Level 10.
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Which DLC is better in Sword and Shield?

Because of the large additions to gameplay, battling and Shiny Hunting mechanics, The Crown Tundra comes out on top as the better of the two DLC offerings.
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What happens when you buy a DLC with Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass members can purchase DLC and consumables for Xbox games at up to 10% off the Microsoft Store price while the game is in the Xbox Game Pass catalog. Game Pass discounts can't be combined with other offers and are not redeemable for cash.
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What is the difference between Expansion Pass and DLC?

For anyone who isn't, expansion packs and DLC are basically the same thing, with the latter being the more usual name these days. They provide more content for a game, be it superficial content like particular items or more substantial content like more playable levels.
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Can you get Legendaries without the Expansion Pass?

The Legendary Pokemon listed below will be introduced in the Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansions (DLC): The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. If you do not buy these expansions you can still get these Legendaries through trading.
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Can you use DLC on multiple switches?

While using a non-primary console, downloadable content can only be started by the user that purchased the content. When using downloadable software on a non-primary console, your game will pause if your Nintendo Account is used to access downloadable software on any other Nintendo Switch console.
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How do DLCs work on Nintendo Switch?

Start the software after the download completes to access the content.
  1. Sign in using a Nintendo Account with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership on Nintendo.com. ...
  2. Search for the game that has membership-exclusive DLC.
  3. Click Add-on Content or scroll down to view the available downloadable content.
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Does DLC work on all accounts?

Yes, this is possible on a single console with both accounts activated as primary (as you've mentioned). The DLC from both accounts will be usable in the game, and available to the other users on the account too.
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When should I go to Isle of Armor?

If you want to visit the Isle of Armor in Pokémon Sword and Shield, then you need to have visited the Wild Area in the main storyline for the games at least once. This first occurs roughly two hours into the game after you've visited Professor Magnolia and departed from Wedgehurst station.
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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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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 27 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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