Pokémon Sword and Shield return to the gym leader formula after the Trials feature of Sun / Moon . Gym struggle take place in large arena filled with cheering crowds , and are distribute on television . Sword / Shield also features version - exclusive gyms .
Gym Leaders
Gym #1, Turffield
Gym #2, Hulbury
Gym #3, Motostoke
Gym #4, Stow-on-Side
Gym #5, Ballonlea
Gym #6, Circhester
Gym #7, Spikemuth
Gym #8, Hammerlocke
Other trainers
