Sordward & Shielbert

After completing the game, go to the Slumbering Weald and you'll find Hop who is thinking of what to do next so challenges you to a battle. Afterwards, Sonia arrives and gives you her book then recommending to return the Rusted Sword/Rusted Shield to the altar. However, when you do her Power Spot detector activats and two people arrive. They say Sonia's Book is filled with lies and introduce themselves as Sordward and Shielbert, the descandants of the first kings of Galar. They take the Rusted Sword & Shield and challenge you to a battle. Defeat them and you get your item back but Hop loses his match and they run off with the other item with Hop in pursuit.

Pokémon Trainer Sordward	Sirfetch'd	Golisopod	Doublade	Bisharp
Battle Type Items	Level 60	Level 60	Level 60	Level 60
	Attacks: Leaf Blade Slam Meteor Assault Swords Dance	Attacks: First Impression Liquidation X-Scissor Sucker Punch	Attacks: Sacred Sword Iron Head Night Slash Swords Dance	Attacks: Iron Head Night Slash Swords Dance Stone Edge
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item
Sword Only

Pokémon Trainer Shielbert	Sirfetch'd	Bronzong	Falinks	Klinklang
Battle Type Items	Level 60	Level 60	Level 60	Level 60
	Attacks: Leaf Blade Slam Meteor Assault Iron Defense	Attacks: Light Screen Extrasensory Gyro Ball Hypnosis	Attacks: No Retreat First Impression Close Combat Megahorn	Attacks: Gear Grind Shift Gear Protect Wild Charge
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item
Shield Only

Return to Sonia's laboratory in Wedgehurst and she will mention that as her Power Spot detector went off when they were near, she could track them down and notices there's a high concentration of particles at Turffield so you head there. When there, you will find that Milo and Piers were having an exhibition match when a Pokémon in the Gym just randomly Dynamaxed. You need to help them take it down in a Max Raid Battle

Dynamaxed Pokémon

Tsareena

Level 62

Base Attacks: Power Whip High Jump Kick Play Rough Zen Headbutt

Defeat Tsareena to calm it down and you'll get Milo's rare League Card. However, Sordward & Shielbert will appear and say they intend to keep Dynamaxing more Pokémon. Sonia will arrive and mention that both Hulbury and Motostoke are under attack from Dynamax Pokémon

In Hulbury, you will find that another Pokémon has Dynamaxed, this time Gyarados. With Nessa, Piers and Hop you have to battle it to calm it down. You'll then get Nessa's Rare League Card.

Dynamaxed Pokémon

Gyarados

Level 62

Base Attacks: Waterfall Stone Edge Crunch Avalanche

In Motostoke, you will find that another Pokémon has Dynamaxed, this time Torkoal. With Kabu, Piers and Hop you have to battle it to calm it down. You'll then get Kabu's Rare League Card.

Dynamaxed Pokémon

Torkoal

Level 62

Base Attacks: Lava Plume Earthquake Body Press Iron Tail

After saving Motostoke Gym, you'll receive a call from Sonia saying that Sordward & Shielbert have arrived at the laboratory. When there, you will learn they're looking for Wishing Stars in order to make more Pokémon Dynamax. However, you first have to face them in a Multi Battle with Hop.

Pokémon Trainer Sordward	Golisopod	Doublade	Bisharp
Battle Type Items	Level 62	Level 62	Level 62
	Attacks: First Impression Liquidation X-Scissor Sucker Punch	Attacks: Sacred Sword Iron Head Night Slash Shadow Claw	Attacks: Iron Head Night Slash Stone Edge Swords Dance
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item

Pokémon Trainer Shielbert	Bronzong	Falinks	Klinklang
Battle Type Items	Level 62	Level 62	Level 62
	Attacks: Light Screen Extrasensory Gyro Ball Hypnosis	Attacks: No Retreat First Impression Close Combat Megahorn	Attacks: Gear Grind Shift Gear Protect Wild Charge
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item

Defeat them and Sonia's new assistant reveals herself as a fan and spy of Sordward & Shielbert and hands over all the Wishing Stars to them and state they want to put Galar under the control of the royal line again. The plan is to reveal the true natures of Zacian and Zamazenta to prove that their ancestors were the heroes. However, before you can react, the remaining 4 gyms in Galar are being attacked by Dynamaxed Pokémon.

When you reach Stow-on-Side, you will learn that the problem has got much worse with multiple Dynamax Pokémon attacking. As such, you, Bea/Allister, Hop and Piers split up and each have to take on a Dynamax Pokémon on your own. When cleared, you'll then get Bea/Allister's Rare League Card.

Dynamaxed Pokémon
Pokémon Sword	Pokémon Shield
Conkeldurr	Dusknoir
Level 62	Level 62
Base Attacks: Thunder Punch Ice Punch Hammer Arm Stone Edge	Base Attacks: Ice Punch Earthquake Thunder Punch Shadow Punch

When you reach Ballonlea, you will find that Bede is now the new Gym Leader there and insists he doesn't need your help as he has already taken down multiple Dynamax Pokémon. However, to prove that he is more capable than you, he challenges you to a battle. When defeated, Opal will arrive and will give you both her Rare League Card and Bede's Rare League Card

Gym Leader Bede	Mawile	Gardevoir	Rapidash	Hatterene
Battle Type Items	Level 61	Level 61	Level 62	Level 63
	Attacks: Play Rough Fake Tears Iron Head Crunch	Attacks: Dazzling Gleam Psychic Future Sight Magical Leaf	Attacks: Smart Strike Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam Stomp	Attacks: Psychic Calm Mind Dazzling Gleam Mystical Fire
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item

When you reach Circhester, you will learn from Gordie/Melony that the problem is just like at Stow-on-Side and that you have to take down a Dynamaxed Pokémon on your own while they, Hop & Piers take on others. Help them out and you get their Rare League Card.

Dynamaxed Pokémon
Pokémon Sword	Pokémon Shield
Gigalith	Froslass
Level 62	Level 62
Base Attacks: Rock Slide Earthquake Stone Edge Throat Chop	Base Attacks: Icy Wind Shadow Ball Thunder Psychic

When you reach Hammerlocke, you will find Sonia at the entrance to the Energy Plant as she says that Sordward and Shielbert appeared there with the Wishing Stars but she can't get in. First, you need to help Raihan with a Dynamaxed Pokémon, this time it's Haxorus. Defeat it and you get his Rare League Card.

Dynamaxed Pokémon

Haxorus

Level 62

Base Attacks: Outrage Earthquake Iron Tail Giga Impact

With all the Dynamaxed Pokémon stopped, Sonia can finally get into the Energy Plant and when there, you will find Sordward/Shielbert and a few of their fans. They attack Sonia's research and insist that their ancestors were the true saviours of Galar and they intend to use the Dynamax energy to show Zacian/Zamazenta are not the real heroes. As their brother is dealing with Zamazenta/Zacian upstairs, you get challenged.

Pokémon Trainer Sordward	Sirfetch'd	Golisopod	Doublade	Bisharp
Battle Type Items	Level 64	Level 64	Level 64	Level 64
	Attacks: Leaf Blade Slam Meteor Assault Swords Dance	Attacks: First Impression Liquidation X-Scissor Sucker Punch	Attacks: Sacred Sword Iron Head Night Slash Swords Dance	Attacks: Iron Head Night Slash Swords Dance Stone Edge
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item
Sword Only

Pokémon Trainer Shielbert	Sirfetch'd	Bronzong	Falinks	Klinklang
Battle Type Items	Level 64	Level 64	Level 64	Level 64
	Attacks: Leaf Blade Slam Meteor Assault Iron Defense	Attacks: Light Screen Extrasensory Gyro Ball Hypnosis	Attacks: No Retreat First Impression Close Combat Megahorn	Attacks: Gear Grind Shift Gear Protect Wild Charge
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item
Shield Only

After defeating Sordward/Shielbert, they can tell their their brother has had enough time as the Legendary Pokémon are up there and being experimented on, however when it's not working entirely as they want, and the Pokémon appear just angry at Sordward & Shielbert, it's time for you to protect them and calm them down. You face Zamazenta in Sword and Zacian in Shield. They cannot be caught.

Pokémon Sword	Pokémon Shield
Zamazenta	Zacian
Level 70	Level 70
Base Attacks: Play Rough Iron Defense Crunch Iron Head	Base Attacks: Sacred Sword Swords Dance Iron Head Crunch

After calming them down, Hop tries to calm them down further for the other Legendary Pokémon to arrive and protect Hop. The Legendary then disappears with Hop chasing it to make sure to calm it down and the other stays put, challenging you to capture it after you use the Rusted Sword/Shield on them.

Zacian Level 70

OT: Yours ID: Yours Ability: Intrepid Sword Hold Item: Rusted Sword

Sacred Sword Swords Dance Iron Head / Behemoth Blade Crunch

Zamazenta Level 70

OT: Yours ID: Yours Ability: Dauntless Shield Hold Item: Rusted Shield

Slash Crunch Iron Head / Behemoth Bash Iron Defense

Once captured, Shielbert and Sordward will realise the error of their ways and promise to atone for their crimes. However, your Rotom Phone will ring and Hop will say that he needs some help

If you get to Slumbering Weald, you will find Hop is there and is calming down. It then shows interest in being caught by Hop and Hop captures it. With a Legendary Pokémon now on his team, Hop challenges you to a battle.

Pokémon Trainer Hop	Dubwool	Snorlax	Pincurchin	Corviknight	Inteleon	Zamazenta
Battle Type Items	Level 69	Level 68	Level 68	Level 69	Level 70	Level 70
	Attacks: Cotton Guard Double Kick Double-Edge Headbutt	Attacks: Hammer Arm Earthquake Heavy Slam Crunch	Attacks: Zing Zap Poison Jab Liquidation Recover	Attacks: Steel Wing Drill Peck Swagger Light Screen	Attacks: Snipe Shot Sucker Punch Ice Beam Dark Pulse	Attacks: Crunch Behemoth Bash Psychic Fangs Play Rough
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: Rusted Shield
Grookey Chosen Sword Only

Pokémon Trainer Hop	Dubwool	Snorlax	Pincurchin	Corviknight	Rillaboom	Zamazenta
Battle Type Items	Level 69	Level 68	Level 68	Level 69	Level 70	Level 70
	Attacks: Cotton Guard Double Kick Double-Edge Headbutt	Attacks: Hammer Arm Earthquake Heavy Slam Crunch	Attacks: Zing Zap Poison Jab Liquidation Recover	Attacks: Steel Wing Drill Peck Swagger Light Screen	Attacks: Drum Beating Slam Knock Off High Horsepower	Attacks: Crunch Behemoth Bash Psychic Fangs Play Rough
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: Rusted Shield
Scorbunny Chosen Sword Only

Pokémon Trainer Hop	Dubwool	Snorlax	Pincurchin	Corviknight	Cinderace	Zamazenta
Battle Type Items	Level 69	Level 68	Level 68	Level 69	Level 70	Level 70
	Attacks: Cotton Guard Double Kick Double-Edge Headbutt	Attacks: Hammer Arm Earthquake Heavy Slam Crunch	Attacks: Zing Zap Poison Jab Liquidation Recover	Attacks: Steel Wing Drill Peck Swagger Light Screen	Attacks: Gunk Shot Iron Head Pyro Ball Zen Headbutt	Attacks: Crunch Behemoth Bash Psychic Fangs Play Rough
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: Rusted Shield
Sobble Chosen Sword Only

Pokémon Trainer Hop	Dubwool	Snorlax	Pincurchin	Corviknight	Inteleon	Zacian
Battle Type Items	Level 69	Level 68	Level 68	Level 69	Level 70	Level 70
	Attacks: Cotton Guard Double Kick Double-Edge Headbutt	Attacks: Hammer Arm Earthquake Heavy Slam Crunch	Attacks: Zing Zap Poison Jab Liquidation Recover	Attacks: Steel Wing Drill Peck Swagger Light Screen	Attacks: Snipe Shot Sucker Punch Ice Beam Dark Pulse	Attacks: Crunch Behemoth Blade Wild Charge Close Combat
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: Rusted Sword
	Dynamax
Grookey Chosen Shield Only

Pokémon Trainer Hop	Dubwool	Snorlax	Pincurchin	Corviknight	Rillaboom	Zacian
Battle Type Items	Level 69	Level 68	Level 68	Level 69	Level 70	Level 70
	Attacks: Cotton Guard Double Kick Double-Edge Headbutt	Attacks: Hammer Arm Earthquake Heavy Slam Crunch	Attacks: Zing Zap Poison Jab Liquidation Recover	Attacks: Steel Wing Drill Peck Swagger Light Screen	Attacks: Drum Beating Slam Knock Off High Horsepower	Attacks: Crunch Behemoth Blade Wild Charge Close Combat
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: Rusted Sword
Scorbunny Chosen Shield Only

Pokémon Trainer Hop	Dubwool	Snorlax	Pincurchin	Corviknight	Cinderace	Zacian
Battle Type Items	Level 69	Level 68	Level 68	Level 69	Level 70	Level 70
	Attacks: Cotton Guard Double Kick Double-Edge Headbutt	Attacks: Hammer Arm Earthquake Heavy Slam Crunch	Attacks: Zing Zap Poison Jab Liquidation Recover	Attacks: Steel Wing Drill Peck Swagger Light Screen	Attacks: Gunk Shot Iron Head Pyro Ball Zen Headbutt	Attacks: Crunch Behemoth Blade Wild Charge Close Combat
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: Rusted Sword
Sobble Chosen Shield Only

After the battle, Hop will mention that he has decided to become a Pokémon professor and that he wishes to learn everything there is, causing Sonia to offer he become her assistant. Then, Sordward & Shielbert will appear, with Leon and Piers as their guards. They have arrived to apologise as they realised they were thinking of only themselves and not the innocent Pokémon they hurt. They will say they have abdicated their claim to royalty and imply that the only royalty left around is you.

After defeating The Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra, when you have completed 15 battles in the Galarian Star Tournament, Sordward and Shielbert will appear. Saying they have helped to fund the new Galarian Star Tournament, theywill soon become your opponents, as well as possible partners.

Pokémon Trainer Sordward	Sirfetch'd	Golisopod	Bisharp
Battle Type Items	Level 65	Level 65	Level 65
	Attacks: Leaf Blade Slam Meteor Assault Swords Dance	Attacks: First Impression Liquidation X-Scissor Sucker Punch	Attacks: Iron Head Night Slash Swords Dance Stone Edge
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item

Pokémon Trainer Shielbert	Sirfetch'd	Bronzong	Klinklang
Battle Type Items	Level 65	Level 65	Level 65
	Attacks: Leaf Blade Slam Meteor Assault Iron Defense	Attacks: Light Screen Extrasensory Gyro Ball Hypnosis	Attacks: Gear Grind Shift Gear Protect Wild Charge
	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item	Hold Item: No Item