Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor: Returning Pokémon and the Isle of Armor Pokédex explained

Every past generation Pokémon returning in the Isle of Armor DLC.

Guide by Lottie Lynn Guides Editor

Updated on July 2, 2020

The Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield not only sends you on a new Pokémon journey, but also gives you a whole new Pokédex to complete.

This Pokédex is separate from the main Galar Pokédex in a similar way to how each island in Pokémon Sun and Moon has its own Pokédex for the specific Pokémon that live upon it.

Within this Pokédex, you'll record all the Pokémon that have returned from past generations, alongside new additions to Gen 8, new Galarian forms and, of course, Pokémon you've already encountered in the main games.

On this page:

How to unlock the Isle of Armor Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Every past generation Pokémon you can find in the Isle of Armor DLC
Pokémon Isle of Armor Pokédex: Every Pokémon you can find in the first part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Everything else we know about the Isle of Armor Pokédex in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

How to unlock the Isle of Armor Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Before you can begin completing the Isle of Armor Pokédex, you need to have your Pokédex updated. This, thankfully, is a very simple process and occurs when you first start your Isle of Armor journey.

When you first reach the Isle of Armor after departing from Wedgehurst train station, you'll be met with a Pokémon researcher. She will update your Pokédex for you, adding in the Isle of Armor Dex, and ask you to complete this special Pokédex for her. (Why she can't do it herself is a mystery…)

After this, talking to this researcher will lead to a Pokédex evaluation and, depending on the amount of Pokémon you've caught and seen, she'll give you some advice on how to find new Pokémon.

You'll be able to access the specific Isle of Armor Pokédex by opening your Pokédex and then selecting that specific Dex you wish to view.

Every past generation Pokémon you can find in the Isle of Armor DLC

There are 107 Pokémon from past generations that have returned in the Isle of Armor DLC and each one has its own spot in that region's special Pokédex.

Below you'll find the complete list, arranged in National Dex order, of all the Pokémon that have returned from past generations in the Isle of Armor:

Thank you to elnomii from reddit for the help with this information.

Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Squirtle
Wartortle
Blastoise
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff
Psyduck
Golduck
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Abra
Kadabra
Alakazam
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Magnemite
Magneton
Exeggcute
Exeggutor
Cubone
Marowak
Lickitung
Chansey
Tangela
Kangaskhan
Horsea
Seadra
Staryu
Starmie
Scyther
Pinsir
Tauros
Igglybuff
Marill
Azumarill
Politoed
Slowking
Dunsparce
Scizor
Heracross
Skarmory
Kingdra
Porygon 2
Miltank
Blissey
Whismur
Loudred
Exploud
Azurill
Carvanha
Sharpedo

Shinx
Luxio
Luxray
Buneary
Lopunny
Happiny
Magnezone
Lickilicky
Tangrowth
Porygon-Z
Lillipup
Herdier
Stoutland
Venipede
Whirlipede
Scolipede
Petilil
Lilligant
Sandile
Krokorok
Krookodile
Zorua
Zoroark
Emolga
Foongus
Amoonguss
Mienfoo
Mienshao
Druddigon
Bouffalant
Larvesta
Volcarona
Fletchling
Fletchinder
Talonflame
Skrelp
Dragalge
Clauncher
Clawitzer
Dedenne
Klefki
Rockruff
Lycanroc
Fomantis
Lurantis
Comfey
Sandygast
Palossand

Although they won't appear in your Pokédex, you can earn one of the following Pokémon by finding the many Digletts hidden across the Isle of Armor:

Rowlet
Dartrix
Decidueye
Litten
Torracat
Incineroar
Popplio
Brionne
Primarina

Pokémon Isle of Armor Pokédex: Every Pokémon you can find in the first part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

There are 211 Pokémon to be found on the Isle of Armor in total and, below, you'll find the complete Pokédex for this location. This includes all the returning Pokédex, aside from the Gen 7 starters, listed above, new Galarian Forms and the new Gen 8 Pokémon that appear on the island:

Num.	Pokémon		Type	Gen.
#1	Galarian Slowpoke		Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#2	Galarian Slowbro		Poison / Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#3	Slowking		Water / Psychic	Gen 2 (GSC)
#4	Buneary		Normal	Gen 4 (DDP)
#5	Lopunny		Normal	Gen 4 (DDP)
#6	Happiny		Normal	Gen 4 (DPP)
#7	Chansey		Normal	Gen 1 (RBY)
#8	Blissey		Normal	Gen 2 (GSC)
#9	Skowvet		Normal	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#10	Greedunt		Normal	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#11	Igglybuff		Normal / Fairy	Gen 2 (GSC)
#12	Jigglypuff		Normal / Fairy	Gen 1 (RBY)
#13	Wigglytuff		Normal / Fairy	Gen 1 (RBY)
#14	Blipbug		Bug	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#15	Dottler		Bug / Psychic	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#16	Orbeetle		Bug / Psychic	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#17	Fomantis		Grass	Gen 7 (SM)
#18	Lurantis		Grass	Gen 7 (SM)
#19	Applin		Grass / Dragon	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#20	Flapple		Grass / Dragon	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#21	Appletun		Grass / Dragon	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#22	Fletching		Normal / Flying	Gen 6 (XY)
#23	Fletchinder		Fire / Flying	Gen 6 (XY)
#24	Talonflame		Fire / Flying	Gen 6 (XY)
#25	Shinx		Electric	Gen 4 (DPP)
#26	Luxio		Electric	Gen 4 (DPP)
#27	Luxray		Electric	Gen 4 (DPP)
#28	Klefki		Steel / Fairy	Gen 6 (XY)
#29	Pawniard		Dark / Steel	Gen 5 (BW)
#30	Bisharp		Dark / Steel	Gen 5 (BW)
#31	Abra		Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#32	Kadabra		Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#33	Alakazam		Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#34	Ralts		Psychic / Fairy	Gen 3 (RSE)
#35	Kirlia		Psychic / Fairy	Gen 3 (RSE)
#36	Gardevoir		Psychic / Fairy	Gen 3 (RSE)
#37	Gallade		Psychic / Fighting	Gen 4 (DPP)
#38	Krabby		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#39	Kingler		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#40	Tentacool		Water / Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#41	Tentacruel		Water / Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#42	Magikarp		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#43	Gyarados		Water / Flying	Gen 1 (RBY)
#44	Remoraid		Water	Gen 2 (GSC)
#45	Octillery		Water	Gen 2 (GSC)
#46	Mantyke		Water / Flying	Gen 4 (DPP)
#47	Mantine		Water / Flying	Gen 2 (GSC)
#48	Wingull		Water / Flying	Gen 3 (RSE)
#49	Pelipper		Water / Flying	Gen 3 (RSE)
#50	Skorupi		Posion / Bug	Gen 4 (DPP)
#51	Drapion		Posion / Dark	Gen 4 (DPP)
#52	Dunsparce		Normal	Gen 2 (GSC)
#53	Bouffalant		Normal	Gen 5 (BW)
#54	Lickitung		Normal	Gen 1 (RBY)
#55	Lickilicky		Normal	Gen 4 (DPP)
#56	Chewtle		Water	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#57	Drednaw		Water / Rock	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#58	Wooper		Water / Ground	Gen 2 (GSC)
#59	Quagsire		Water / Ground	Gen 2 (GSC)
#60	Goomy		Dragon	Gen 6 (XY)
#61	Sliggoo		Dragon	Gen 6 (XY)
#62	Goodra		Dragon	Gen 6 (XY)
#63	Druddigon		Dragon	Gen 5 (BW)
#64	Shelmet		Bug	Gen 5 (BW)
#65	Accelgor		Bug	Gen 5 (BW)
#66	Karrablast		Bug	Gen 5 (BW)
#67	Escavalier		Bug / Steel	Gen 5 (BW)
#68	Bulbasaur		Grass / Poison	Gen 1 (RBY)
#69	Ivysaur		Grass / Poison	Gen 1 (RBY)
#70	Venusaur		Grass / Poison	Gen 1 (RBY)
#71	Squirtle		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#72	Wartortle		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#73	Blastoise		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#74	Venipede		Bug / Poison	Gen 5 (BW)
#75	Whirlipede		Bug / Poison	Gen 5 (BW)
#76	Scolipede		Bug / Poison	Gen 5 (BW)
#77	Foongus		Grass / Poison	Gen 5 (BW)
#78	Amoonguss		Grass / Poison	Gen 5 (BW)
#79	Comfey		Fairy	Gen 7 (SM)
#80	Tangela		Grass	Gen 1 (RBY)
#81	Tangrowth		Grass	Gen 4 (DDP)
#82	Croagunk		Posion / Fighting	Gen 4 (DPP)
#83	Toxicroak		Posion / Fighting	Gen 4 (DPP)
#84	Pichu		Electric	Gen 2 (GSC)
#85	Pikachu		Electric	Gen 1 (RBY)
#86	Raichu		Electric	Gen 1 (RBY)
#87	Zorua		Dark	Gen 5 (BW)
#88	Zoroark		Dark	Gen 5 (BW)
#89	Oranguru		Normal / Psychic	Gen 7 (SM)
#90	Passimian		Fighting	Gen 7 (SM)
#91	Corphish		Water	Gen 3 (RSE)
#92	Crawdaunt		Water / Dark	Gen 3 (RSE)
#93	Cramorant		Flying / Water	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#94	Goldeen		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#95	Seaking		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#96	Arrokuda		Water	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#97	Barraskewda		Water	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#98	Staryu		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#99	Starmie		Water / Psychic	Gen 1 (RBY)
#100	Kubfu		Fighting	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#101	Urshifu		Fighting / Dark	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#102	Emolga		Electric / Flying	Gen 5 (BW)
#103	Dedenne		Electric / Fairy	Gen 6 (XY)
#104	Morpeko		Electric / Dark	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#105	Magnemite		Electric / Steel	Gen 1 (RBY)
#106	Magneton		Electric / Steel	Gen 1 (RBY)
#107	Magnezone		Electric / Steel	Gen 4 (DPP)
#108	Inkay		Dark / Psychic	Gen 6 (XY)
#109	Malamar		Dark / Psychic	Gen 6 (XY)
#110	Wishiwashi		Water	Gen 7 (SM)
#111	Carvanha		Water / Dark	Gen 3 (RSE)
#112	Sharpedo		Water / Dark	Gen 3 (RSE)
#113	Lillipup		Normal	Gen 5 (BW)
#114	Herdier		Normal	Gen 5 (BW)
#115	Stoutland		Normal	Gen 5 (BW)
#116	Tauros		Normal	Gen 1 (RBY)
#117	Miltank		Normal	Gen 2 (GSC)
#118	Scyther		Bug / Flying	Gen 1 (RBY)
#119	Scizor		Bug / Steel	Gen 2 (GSC)
#120	Pinsir		Bug	Gen 1 (RBY)
#121	Heracross		Bug / Fighting	Gen 2 (GSC)
#122	Dwebble		Bug / Rock	Gen 5 (BW)
#123	Crustle		Bug / Rock	Gen 5 (BW)
#124	Wimpod		Bug / Water	Gen 7 (SM)
#125	Golisopod		Bug / Water	Gen 7 (SM)
#126	Pincurchin		Electric	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#127	Mareanie	Image credit: Niantic	Posion / Water	Gen 7 (SM)
#128	Toxapex		Posion / Water	Gen 7 (SM)
#129	Clobbopus		Fighting	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#130	Grapploct		Fighting	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#131	Shellder		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#132	Cloyster		Water / Ice	Gen 1 (RBY)
#133	Sandyghast		Ghost / Ground	Gen 7 (SM)
#134	Palossand		Ghost / Ground	Gen 7 (SM)
#135	Drifloon		Ghost / Flying	Gen 4 (DPP)
#136	Drifblim		Ghost / Flying	Gen 4 (DPP)
#137	Barboach		Water / Ground	Gen 3 (RSE)
#138	Whiscash		Water / Ground	Gen 3 (RSE)
#139	Azurill		Normal / Fairy	Gen 3 (RSE)
#140	Marill		Water / Fairy	Gen 2 (GSC)
#141	Azumarill		Water / Fairy	Gen 2 (GSC)
#142	Poliwag		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#143	Poliwhirl		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#144	Poliwrath		Water / Fighting	Gen 1 (RBY)
#145	Politoed		Water	Gen 2 (GSC)
#146	Psyduck		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#147	Golduck		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#148	Whismur		Normal	Gen 3 (RSE)
#149	Loudred		Normal	Gen 3 (RSE)
#150	Exploud		Normal	Gen 3 (RSE)
#151	Woobat		Psychic / Flying	Gen 5 (BW)
#152	Swoobat		Psychic / Flying	Gen 5 (BW)
#153	Skarmory		Steel / Flying	Gen 2 (GSC)
#154	Roggenrola		Rock	Gen 5 (BW)
#155	Boldore		Rock	Gen 5 (BW)
#156	Gigalith		Rock	Gen 5 (BW)
#157	Rockruff		Rock	Gen 7 (SM)
#158	Lycanroc		Rock	Gen 7 (SM)
#159	Salandit		Posion / Fire	Gen 7 (SM)
#160	Salazzle		Posion / Fire	Gen 7 (SM)
#161	Scraggy		Dark / Fighting	Gen 5 (BW)
#162	Scrafty		Dark / Fighting	Gen 5 (BW)
#163	Mienfoo		Fight	Gen 5 (BW)
#164	Mienshao		Fight	Gen 5 (BW)
#165	Jangmo-o		Dragon	Gen 7 (SM)
#166	Hakamo-o		Dragon / Fighting	Gen 7 (SM)
#167	Kommo-o		Dragon / Fighting	Gen 7 (SM)
#168	Sandshrew		Ground	Gen 1 (RBY)
#169	Sandslash		Ground	Gen 1 (RBY)
#170	Cubone		Ground	Gen 1 (RBY)
#171	Marowak		Ground	Gen 1 (RBY)
#172	Kangaskhan		Normal	Gen 1 (RBY)
#173	Torkoal		Fire	Gen 3 (RSE)
#174	Silicorba		Ground	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#175	Sandaconda		Ground	Gen 8 (SWSH)
#176	Sandile		Ground / Dark	Gen 5 (BW)
#177	Krokorok		Ground / Dark	Gen 5 (BW)
#178	Krookodile		Ground / Dark	Gen 5 (BW)
#179	Rufflet		Normal / Fighting	Gen 5 (BW)
#180	Braviary		Normal / Fighting	Gen 5 (BW)
#181	Vullaby		Dark / Flying	Gen 5 (BW)
#182	Mandibuzz		Dark / Flying	Gen 5 (BW)
#183	Rhyhorn		Ground / Rock	Gen 1 (RBY)
#184	Rhydon		Ground / Rock	Gen 1 (RBY)
#185	Rhyperior		Ground / Rock	Gen 4 (DPP)
#186	Larvesta		Bug / Fire	Gen 5 (BW)
#187	Volcarona		Bug / Fire	Gen 5 (BW)
#188	Chinchou		Water / Electric	Gen 2 (GSC)
#189	Lanturn		Water / Electric	Gen 2 (GSC)
#190	Wailmer		Water	Gen 3 (RSE)
#191	Wailord		Water	Gen 3 (RSE)
#192	Frillish		Water / Ghost	Gen 5 (BW)
#193	Jellicent		Water / Ghost	Gen 5 (BW)
#194	Skrelp		Poison / Water	Gen 6 (XY)
#195	Dragalge		Poison / Water	Gen 6 (XY)
#196	Clauncher		Water	Gen 6 (XY)
#197	Clawitzer		Water	Gen 6 (XY)
#198	Horsea		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#199	Seadra		Water	Gen 1 (RBY)
#200	Kingdra		Water / Dragon	Gen 2 (GSC)
#201	Petilil		Grass	Gen 5 (BW)
#202	Lilligant		Grass	Gen 5 (BW)
#203	Combee		Bug / Flying	Gen 4 (DPP)
#204	Vespiquen		Bug / Flying	Gen 4 (DPP)
#205	Exeggcute		Grass / Poison	Gen 1 (RBY)
#206	Exeggutor		Grass / Poison	Gen 1 (RBY)
#207	Ditto		Normal	Gen 1 (RBY)
#208	Porygon		Normal	Gen 1 (RBY)
#209	Porygon2		Normal	Gen 2 (GSC)
#210	Porygon-Z		Normal	Gen 4 (DPP)
#211	Zarude		Dark / Grass	Gen 8 (SWSH)

With it finally in the wild, here's how to start the Crown Tundra DLC and our full Pokémon Crown Tundra walkthrough. Plus, here's how to catch Calyrex, Glastrier and Spectrier, the Regieleki and Regidrago puzzle solution and Regirock, Regice, Registeel locations, details on how to catch Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres in the Crown Tundra, the Ultra Beasts and Necrozma adventure, Dynamax Adventures, including the legendries you can catch on these adventures, and the new Crown Tundra Pokédex and returning Pokémon explained. For Isle of Armor players, here's how to find the Slowpoke, where to find Max Mushroom locations, and how to get Kubfu, become best friends and evolve it, plus all Diglett locations too! For the base game, here's info on the ability to transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Home, the Wild Area, lists of all TM locations and TRs, all Galarian forms and finally our main Pokémon Sword and Shield walkthrough for the whole game.

Everything else we know about the Isle of Armor Pokédex in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

Aside from the Pokemon from previous generations and the new additions to Gen 8, the majority of the Isle of Armor Pokédex consists of Pokémon that have already appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

It's important to know that, while the Expansion Pass promises to bring 200 Pokémon from previous generations into Pokémon Sword and Shield, not all of these Pokémon are available in the Isle of Armor DLC.

Instead, these Pokémon are spread across the Isle of Armour and Crown Tundra DLC, which will also have it's own dedicated Pokédex for you to complete.