Appendix:Sword and Shield walkthrough/Section 1: Difference between revisions

==A Budding Rivalry==

Once you all return back to Postwick and head to the brother’s yard, Hop excitedly asks what sort of present Leon has for the both of them. Said present happens to be the Galar region’s very own [[Starter Pokémon]], Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble! A brief cutscene then plays, showing off each of their personalities and which starter is good against which (albeit subtly), to which Leon calls the three to line up so that you can choose your brand new starter.

* Being a [[Grass-type]], [[Grookey]] has the most weaknesses out of the trio, those being {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Poison}}, and [[Ice-type]]s. Its line has good {{stat|HP}} and {{stat|Attack}} stats, combined with a somewhat decent {{stat|Defense}} stat, that makes it an excellent tanky grass type that’s able to counter any {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ground}}, or {{t|Water}}-types that might threaten other team members.

* As the representative [[Fire-type]] for the region, the [[Scorbunny]] line boasts high {{stat|Speed}}, high {{stat|Attack}}, and a diverse movepool which all lends itself well to its role in battle as a physical sweeper. Its fire typing allows it to take care of {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Ice}}, and {{t|Steel}}-types with absolute ease, though it should watch out for any {{t|Water}}, {{t|Ground}}, or {{t|Rock}}-types or any opponents who are special attackers.

* Finally, [[Sobble]] is the [[Water-type]] pick and excels at taking down common types such as {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Ground}}, and {{t|Rock}} with its high {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}}. Combine that with its large movepool with lots of coverage options, which makes it an efficient special sweeper that can take care of tons of different Pokemon. Though its low {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats means it can only take a couple of good hits, especially against {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Electric}}-types, before it gets knocked out itself.

Hop says that he’ll let you go ahead and pick your starter first, since he’s got his partner [[Wooloo]] with him already. All three starters are respectable in their own rights and all three are all eager to meet you. Just keep in mind that whoever you end up starting your journey with, Hop will always pick the starter that has the type disadvantage to your own, leaving the one that is advantageous against yours with Leon. Once you both pick your starter Pokemon, the brother’s mum comes out and says that dinner is ready and invites you and your mum to have a barbeque in their garden. After a long day of surprises and events, you head off to bed not only tired, but excited for your first real day as a Pokemon trainer. The next day, Hop meets you outside and tells you to meet him and Leon at their house. He comments on the Wooloo that’s trying to break through the gate keeping it from entering the Slumbering Weald, and then runs off towards his house. Right as you arrive, Hop gets done talking to his older brother and suddenly declares that you and him are now rivals and challenges you to your very first pokemon battle!

Hop will always lead with his trusty Wooloo first, and it shouldn’t be that big of a problem to take down. Just use your starting normal type move ({{m|Scratch}} for Grookey, {{m|Tackle}} for Scorbunny, and {{m|Pound}} for Sobble) to deal enough damage to knock it out. One interesting thing to note about this battle, is that Hop’s Wooloo will always yield just enough [[experience]] for your starter to level up. Said level up grants them the first of many moves that apply a same type attack bonus (or STAB for short), with Grookey learning {{m|Branch Poke}}, Scorbunny learning {{m|Ember}}, and Sobble learning {{m|Water Gun}}. With these new moves in hand, you should be more than capable of taking down Hop’s new starter.  

Once you two finish your battle a loud crash comes from the other side of town alerting both you and Hop. You both run over towards your house to see that the gate that keeps whatever’s in the Slumbering Weald from coming into Postwick. What’s more, is that the Wooloo that was trying to break down the gate is gone. These two facts cause you and Hop to panic, as nobody is allowed into the Slumbering Weald, but the safety of that Wooloo who broke that gate down is more important. With nothing else left to do but give chase, the both of you run into the Slumbering Weald.