Pokemon Sword & Shield - version exclusive Pokemon and Gym Leaders details

VERSION EXCLUSIVES
There are several differences between Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, and one such difference is the species of Pokémon that appear.

For example, Deino and Jangmo-o only appear in Pokémon Sword...

While Larvitar and Goomy only appear in Pokémon Shield.

EACH VERSION OF THE GAME HAS DIFFERENT GYM LEADERS FOR YOU TO CHALLENGE!
Certain towns will have different Gyms that you can challenge depending on whether you're playing Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield!

In Pokémon Sword, you'll face down Bea.

BEA
Bea is a prodigy in Galar karate, carrying on its century-old traditions and techniques. She's also an expert on Fighting-type Pokémon! She's known for her stoicism and very rarely shows her emotions. It seems her battle style remains very precise, even when she's backed into a corner!

While in Pokémon Shield, you can test your skills against Allister.

ALLISTER
Allister is a talented Trainer of Ghost-type Pokémon who has taken on the mantle of the Ghost-type Gym Leader at a young age. He's extremely shy and fearful, and he always hides his face with a mask when around other people. He rarely makes public appearances and apparently spends most of his time around ruins or in cemeteries.