How to Find (& Catch) Drampa in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Drampa is a Pokemon that originates from the Alola region and makes an appearance in Pokemon Sword & Shield. This guide will help players locate and capture one. Pokemon Sword & Shield had the benefits of being the first mainline titles to ever appear on a console. Normally, console Pokemon games were limited to spin-off series where they could flesh out the character animations and tell a unique story in the world of Pokemon. This is the first time trainers were able to go out into the wild area and capture Pokemon in their natural habitats. Many of the resident Pokemon in the Galar region originate from older regions as well. Here's how players can encounter a Drampa in Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Drampa originates from Pokemon Sun and Moon, the seventh generation Pokemon games. Here, players would explore tropical islands to take down the island leader before moving on. This is also the first generation without a traditional Pokemon League since the time of the story takes place while the Pokemon League is being built. The seventh generation of Pokemon also introduced the world to Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, a more casual Pokemon experience that was catered to fans of Pokemon Go. Drampa is a Normal/Dragon-type Pokemon that does not have any evolutions. Here's how players can capture one.
Since the beginning of the series, version exclusive Pokemon was a thing. Meaning if the player wanted to complete the Pokedex in their game, they either needed both copies of the game or to trade with a player that has the opposite version of your own. This is the case with Drampa. Drampa is only available in Pokemon Shield, meaning that players who own Pokemon Sword must trade with someone who owns Pokemon Shield. To find the Pokemon in Pokemon Shield, it can be found in the Lake of Outrage or by participating in a Max Raid Battle. Make sure to capture a bunch of these. They will make for excellent trader fodder.
Pokemon Sword & Shield is also the first entry in the series to receive paid DLC. The Pokemon Sword & Shield expansion pass will include new wild areas to explore, over 200 Pokemon from previous generations, and new legendary Pokemon to capture. The Isle of Armor, the first part of the expansion pass is available now while the Crown Tundra is scheduled for release later this Fall. This is the best way for Game Freak to release new content in the future.
Pokemon Sword & Shield is available now on Nintendo Switch.