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Does the Sword and Shield DLC work on both versions?

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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Does the Sword and Shield DLC apply to all accounts?

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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Can you play 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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Do you have to buy the Pokemon 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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Do you have to buy expansion for both Sword and Shield?

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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Pokemon Sword & Shield - Crown Tundra & Isle of Armor DLC Review

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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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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Does it matter if you get Pokémon Scarlet or Violet?

A lot of it will come down to aesthetics and what you prefer in terms of the two styles used in the game. Overall, it's a decision between Pokémon Scarlet which takes a lot of its inspiration from the past and Pokémon Violet, which is more futuristic in terms of its style and legendary 'mon, Miraidon.
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Can you bring old Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet?

Which Pokemon can be transferred to Scarlet & Violet from Home? It's been confirmed that players will be able to transfer all Pokemon caught in Scarlet & Violet into their Home account and bring select Pokemon from previous games into the Paldea region.
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Do you need the same version Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to coop?

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet come with the ability to explore the open world with your friends for the first time. You can explore the Paldea region with up to three friends at the same time (without having to worry about what version each of you is playing.
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Do I need to finish Isle of Armor before Crown Tundra?

As was the case with the Isle of Armor, the Crown Tundra is separate from Galar proper. You don't need to clear the main storyline in Sword and Shield to be able to access it, but you will need to have a particular item and speak to a certain character to reach the new area and content.
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Can I 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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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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Do you have to buy the Expansion Pass twice?

Each Expansion Pass is only compatible with the game version of the same name. You will be unable to play the additional content if you get the wrong Expansion Pass, so be careful!
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Why is my Zelda DLC not working?

Ensure the software has been updated to the latest version. After updating, close and start the software again and check for the new DLC options. If the DLC is still not appearing, select the options Downloadable Content, then Nintendo eShop and then redownload the DLC.
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Does the Sword and Shield DLC scale with level?

So whether you've just started or have already completed every post-game activity and have a full party of level-100 Pokémon, both parts of the expansion pass--The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra--will match your Pokémon's level.
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Will Greninja be in Scarlet and Violet?

Greninja, the fan-favorite final evolution of Froakie and the Water-type starter Pokemon of Generation VI, is is finally in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
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Is Shedinja in Scarlet and Violet?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's new battle gimmick could make Shedinja extremely powerful, but unfortunately it was left out of the games.
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Is tyranitar in Scarlet or Violet?

When it comes to Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar, the players of Violet will have to make do with the fact it is on the list of exclusives for the Scarlet version. You cannot catch them in the wild, but if you have a friend willing to trade you, possibly for one of your version exclusives, you will be just fine.
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Why should I breed Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

Scarlet and Violet also make a convenient change to Egg Moves, or moves that a Pokémon could previously only learn through breeding. Like breeding itself, it's also tied to picnics, and you'll need a brand-new item, the Mirror Herb, to make it work.
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Is Pokémon Scarlet better than Arceus?

“Pokémon Legends Arceus arguably has [a] better way for terrain traversal than Pokémon Scarlet/Violet. Unlike Miraidon/Koraidon, Braviary's range gives more freedom and exploration compared to SV's very short range & cagey gliding.
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Who is rival in Crown Tundra?

Your new rival for the Isle of Armor DLC is dependent on which version of the game you have. If you own Pokemon Sword, your rival will be Klara. If you own Pokemon Shield, your rival will be Avery.
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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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What Legendaries are in Isle of Armor?

This lists all new Pokemon and Legendary Pokemon exclusive to The Isle of Armor.
  • Galarian Slowpoke.
  • Kubfu - Legendary.
  • Urshifu - Legendary.
  • Gigantamax Rillaboom.
  • Gigantamax Cinderace.
  • Gigantamax Inteleon.
  • Gigantamax Venasaur.
  • Calyrex - Legendary.
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