!ALL Sword/Shield Resources

This spreadsheet contains all resources, notes, and guides available for each speedrun category SwSh has to offer. It is kept up to date by our Leaderboard Moderators at all times, though some notes may be out of date due to the fact that the individual owners have not updated them. All notes are *usable* at minimum, and hopefully some older routes may be updated soon. If you would like to see anything added, please utilize the "Comment" feature! Thank you! **[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fAx3ayYb0sQdp6MeGrSS6Rc3ZW7EPCKL8x6ScZnwqtQ/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fAx3ayYb0sQdp6MeGrSS6Rc3ZW7EPCKL8x6ScZnwqtQ/edit?usp=sharing "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fAx3ayYb0sQdp6MeGrSS6Rc3ZW7EPCKL8x6ScZnwqtQ/edit?usp=sharing")**

(日本語) ソード・シールド RTA情報シート

『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』RTAの各カテゴリーのチャートやツール、情報などをまとめたシートを公開しました。リンク先の内容は各公開者によって管理されているため、古い情報等が含まれている場合もあります。  
**https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NIhapw4CofN-YEm0LRXA1UoXGGZYxhGbYms23YoJcoU/edit?usp=sharing**

Pokémon Shield Any%  - Candyfloss Route

If you have any questions / concerns / updates, feel free to message me (knoxconary#3227) on discord. :) Enjoy! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/133WH75T9s_VgC_t7lJs-2hHnDgr93_cvQk8zGw4jmwg/edit

Pokemon Shield Any% - Arcanine/Excadrill Route

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ctsS3y_WIhIqB8ArRxuAtFCLGmpw0DR0zAsZmJmaiSg/edit?usp=sharing

Arcanine/Excadrill IV Calculators

Arcanine: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/91625061508747264/649445397152137244/arcanine-calc-v2.zip
Excadrill: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/91625061508747264/649445413891342356/drilbur-calc-v2.zip

Disclaimers
- Accurate for EXP/EV routing as of December 4, may not be accurate for changes after that.
- Requires Java 8 installed to work.
- The 4 buttons on the left below the usual levelup are for starting level, they also immediately reset the calculator so be careful
- Don't try to use Arcanine calc past lv24 or Drilbur/Excadrill calc past Piers, if it even lets you - stats should be known well enough by those points anyway
- If you do single candy Drilbur strats, select 1 level lower for starting level then hit levelup immediately to be able to enter correct starting stats (calc is assuming always double candy Drilbur for now)
- Don't ask wartab for support on these, while he contributed the code base these forks are made by me.
- Don't redistribute these without including these instructions or else you are totally unironically b& from PSR.
- Source code here https://github.com/Dabomstew/late-gen-iv-calculator
- How to avoid your window captures screwing up when using both calculators on the layout: (select this setting in the OBS window capture) https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/636972588773408768/654478798116356096/unknown.png

Pokémon Shield Any% - Arcanine/Late Drilbur Route Notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gJgFfnuU4_t6bqg00b8ac6FoIg6_uThQf7-N88xCQJU/edit?usp=sharing

Pokémon Sword Any% - Last update 23 March 2020

Guide for the run:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/132xsc5Ql84SnvQlN74FDoxs3B5EdVV-1L25m5wWWdqY/edit?usp=sharing

Please make sure to read the FAQ:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XKOGaz_74TI7dVQf4AxlhH3pNdqu07ASQyMCnkKtVNw/edit?usp=sharing

**A lot of battles are complicated. Please make sure to SAVE for those complicated battles.**
In general, I recommend saving a lot when learning the game, but specifically the following battles can be more complicated or dangerous, so I absolutely recommend to save for them:
- Bede 1 (in Galar Mine 1)
- Milo (in the Grass gym)
- Nessa (in the Water gym)
- The Team Yell Double battle in Galar Mine 2.
- Kabu (in the Fire gym)
- Artist Duncan (after climbing all the ladders on Route 6 on your way to Stow-On-Side)
- Opal (in the Fairy gym)
- Hop 6 (east of Hammerlocke after beating Opal)
- Piers (in the Dark gym)
- Marnie 3 (in the Pokémon League)
- All fights requiring you to use Hydro Cannon (Bede, Bea, Raihan in the Pokémon League)
- Chairman Rose

Assumes usage of the IV calculator for Sobble found here:
http://vincent.lycoops.be/iv-calculator.html

Pokémon Sword Any% - Ninetales+Candyfloss route (good for beginners or practice)

This run uses Vulpix/Ninetales and switches to Candyfloss; an in-game traded Cottonee/Whimsicott in Hulbury (Where Nessa's gym is) with fixed 15 IVs in all stats + Modest nature.

A good alternative from the many stat-resets you would typically have to do for Sobble or Arcanine/Excadrill, but will not be faster with current strats (and probably will never be), but with the majority of Ninetales being runnable and having fixed stats/nature for Candyfloss (Whimsicott), this run is a lot safer, more simple and consistent to do. 
This is good for learning/practicing the basics of the game, for people not aiming for a top time (this can probably get 4:05 with an amazing run) or might not have enough time in their day to potentially reset for good stats.
 
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RCUiKJMN_KUEyvUq1ZxP16e9U5w-HugJA2_j_A_aKp0

Ninetales IV calculator (credit to wartab): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bmk2IGT6PnVK1o3MUAvV27YThL1qtyBL

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1.2.0+

Krookodile

Suicune

Hitmonchan

Starmie

Tsareena

Wartortle

Seismitoad

Flygon

Electabuzz

Absol

Tyrantrum

Jolteon

Polteageist

Vikavolt

Marshtomp

Rotom

Raichu-Alola

Magneton

Hawlucha

Dedenne

Dragonair

Metang

Toxtricity

Mienshao

Hitmonlee

Piloswine

Drakloak

Dugtrio-Kanto

Mr. Mime-Galar

Kangaskhan

Passimian

Galvantula

Sandslash-Alola

Vileplume

Duraludon

Dugtrio-Alola

Sceptile

Sigilyph

Swampert

Diggersby

Magmar

Blaziken

Combusken

Cinccino

Garbodor

Mr. Mime-Kanto

Raichu-Kanto

Sandslash-Kanto

Weezing-Galar

Tentacruel

Charmeleon

Fraxure

Stoutland

Sealeo

Exploud

Alcremie

Nidoking

Noctowl

Lampent

Drednaw

Whiscash

Salazzle

Barraskewda

Jellicent

Landorus

Indeedee

Crawdaunt

Pangoro

Kyurem

Zygarde

Lycanroc-Midnight

Azelf

Latias

Turbo

Tauros

Bisharp

Seadra

Zekrom

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Turbo Usage

Patch

If it was not fully evolved when catching it, specify the unevolved species.

Pokémon

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Ending

DLC Used

Players/Games

Note which console the run was performed on

Console

Hello everyone! With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 imminent, we have added a new annotated variable to all of the Sword/Shield categories: **the Console variable**. This variable is used to denote whether your run was performed on the Switch 1 or on the Switch 2.

This new Console variable al

Name	Author
!ALL Sword/Shield Resources	GretaIceVixen 1 year ago
(日本語) ソード・シールド RTA情報シート	Shu_Ah 1 year ago
Pokémon Shield Any% - Candyfloss Route	knoxconary 4 years ago
Pokemon Shield Any% - Arcanine/Excadrill Route	pokeguy 5 years ago
Pokémon Shield Any% - Arcanine/Late Drilbur Route Notes	The4thGenGamer 4 years ago
Pokémon Sword Any% - Last update 23 March 2020	wartab 4 years ago
Pokémon Sword Any% - Ninetales+Candyfloss route (good for beginners or practice)	Retrotato 5 years ago