How to get Galarian Slowpoke in Pokémon Sword and Shield

You don’t need to purchase the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass to get a Galarian Slowpoke — you can catch one right now.

It’s very simple:

  • Fly to Wedgehurst.
  • Head to the train station.
  • Watch the short interaction/cutscene.
  • Galarian Slowpoke will appear for you to battle and catch.

If you want a more visual explanation, check out the video below.

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The Slowpoke has essentially “snuck off” the train headed for The Isle of Armor, which is where players will be travelling in the first expansion coming in June 2020. You can pre-purchase the Expansion Pass for both The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra (late 2020) now for $44.95.

Wedgehurst station scene — Galarian Slowpoke arrives