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Is Sword and Shield DLC separate?

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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Is the DLC for Sword and Shield the same?

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 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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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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Does the Sword and Shield DLC work on both versions?

Make sure that you have purchased the corresponding DLC for the game you own. The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass is only compatible with Pokémon Sword and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass is only compatible with Pokémon Shield.
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Pokemon Sword & Shield - Crown Tundra & Isle of Armor DLC Review

Do I need to buy the DLC twice for Sword and Shield?

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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Is Isle of Armor free?

Isle of Armor DLC Release Date

The Expansion Pass is $29.99 and includes both The Isle of Armor Expansion and The Crown Tundra Expansion, the latter which will release in Fall 2020. See Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansions (DLC) and The Crown Tundra Expansion for more information.
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Is DLC tied to Switch or account?

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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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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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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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 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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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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Does DLC transfer over?

When you purchase a DLC, you are purchasing the license to use that DLC on that platform. This is how DLC has worked for years. Cross Save does not grant entitlements to DLC or transfer licenses for DLC to other platforms. If you wish to access the DLC on other platforms, you will need to purchase it on that platform.
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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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How do I transfer DLC to a new Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the content. ...
  2. Search for the game title that the content is associated with.
  3. Select the game and scroll down to view all available Downloadable Content, below the game details. ...
  4. Select the previously purchased Downloadable Content.
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Is Isle of Armor only post game?

A recent IGN preview of the upcoming DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, The Isle of Armor, has revealed that there's no need to finish the base game before playing it.
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How do you get Squirtle in Pokemon sword without the DLC?

Squirtle can be acquired rather easily from Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee in Vermillion City. After helping out, Officer Jenny will give trainers a Squirtle if they have caught over 60 Pokemon in-game.
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What legendary Pokemon can you get in Pokemon sword without DLC?

Pokemon Sword and Shield contains four Legendary Pokemon. You can catch two of the three in each version of the game. Zacian and Zamazenta can only be caught in Sword or Shield respectively. Eternatus, the hidden Legendary Pokemon in Sword and Shield, can be caught in both versions of the game.
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What level should I start 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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How expensive is Sword and Shield DLC?

This $30 purchase includes both "Isle of Armor" and "The Crown Tundra". You get two (2) DLC's even though the description you only get one expansion pass. You actually get two expansions through one code.
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Is the Sword DLC worth it?

It's definitely something you should consider purchasing if you enjoyed the base game, which is one of the best Nintendo Switch games of all time.
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