: You will see "Strong-looking" Pokémon wandering around. Avoid these early on, as they are often too high-level to catch until you earn more Gym Badges.
Your journey begins in the town of Postwick, where you'll choose your first partner. Pokemon Sword and Shield
: Pick up a Rookidee (Flying), Yamper (Electric), or Chewtle (Water) on the early routes to build a balanced team early on. : You will see "Strong-looking" Pokémon wandering around