Sword & Shield Team Builder

Plan a balanced team for Pokémon Sword & Shield from its 584-Pokémon regional dex. Modern type chart (Generation 6 onward) with all 18 types.

Open the full team builder

Strongest Pokémon in Sword & Shield

Highest base stat totals available in this game's dex:

Safest defensive typings here

Solid picks (450+ BST) with the fewest weaknesses under this game's type chart; good anchors for a playthrough team:

Full Sword & Shield dex (584 Pokémon; tap to expand)

How to build a good Sword & Shield team

Cover the game's key threats: pick around six Pokémon whose combined types resist what hits your starter hardest, and make sure at least one member hits each common type super-effectively. Our team building guide walks through the whole method.

Testing movesets and damage

The full team builder uses Generation 9 mechanics for move-level configuration and damage calculation. For older games like Sword & Shield, use it for planning; exact damage numbers can differ across generations.