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The Watchtower Lair (Japanese: ダイ巣穴 Dai Den) is a special Pokémon Den in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is located in the Watchtower Ruins.

The Watchtower Lair cannot normally have a Max Raid Battle, and Wishing Pieces cannot be used in it. Instead, it can only have Max Raid Battles as a result of using a Dynamax Crystal—an event-exclusive item that always yields a specific Max Raid Battle, depending on the Dynamax Crystal used.

Dynamax Crystals

Each of the following Max Raid Battles only occur when the player uses the corresponding Dynamax Crystal.

★And458

This item was distributed to players worldwide via a code card for purchasing the double pack for the Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is available starting on November 15, 2019.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy XS Exp. Candy XS 5 or 14 0 0 0 0
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S 1 or 4 0 0 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 10% 0 0 0 0
TR Dragon TR47 Dragon Claw 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Oran Berry Oran Berry 90% 0 0 0 0
Pecha Berry Pecha Berry 70% 0 0 0 0
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry 70% 0 0 0 0
Nugget Nugget 20% 0 0 0 0
Rare Bone Rare Bone 20% 0 0 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/31/31/?/?/?) 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Jangmo-o♂/♀ Lv.16
Type:
Dragon
Ability:
Bulletproof or
Soundproof
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Tackle
Normal
Physical
Headbutt
Normal
Physical
Dragon Tail
Dragon
Physical
Leer
Normal
Status

★And15

This item was distributed to players worldwide via a code card for purchasing the double pack for the Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is available starting on November 15, 2019.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy XS Exp. Candy XS 5 or 14 0 0 0 0
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S 1 or 4 0 0 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 10% 0 0 0 0
TR Dark TR32 Crunch 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Oran Berry Oran Berry 90% 0 0 0 0
Pecha Berry Pecha Berry 70% 0 0 0 0
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry 70% 0 0 0 0
Nugget Nugget 20% 0 0 0 0
Rare Bone Rare Bone 20% 0 0 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/31/31/?/?/?) 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Larvitar♂/♀ Lv.16
Types:
Rock
Ground
Ability:
Guts
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Tackle
Normal
Physical
Rock Slide
Rock
Physical
Payback
Dark
Physical
Bite
Dark
Physical

★And337

This item was distributed to players via a serial code for purchasing the April issue of the CoroCoro magazine. It was available from March 14 to May 14, 2020.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L 0 0 0 3 0
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 0 0 2 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 0 0 1 0
TR Normal TR19 Tri Attack 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
TR Flying TR66 Brave Bird 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
TR Flying TR89 Hurricane 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Qualot Berry Qualot Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Balm Mushroom Balm Mushroom 0 0 0 35% 0
Big Mushroom Big Mushroom 0 0 0 35% 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 0 0 25% 0
Bottle Cap Bottle Cap 0 0 0 1% 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✔ 4 (31/31/31/?/31/?) 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Gigantamax
Corviknight♂/♀ Lv.50
Types:
Flying
Steel
Ability:
Mirror Armor
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Drill Peck
Flying
Physical
Iron Head
Steel
Physical
Body Slam
Normal
Physical
Steel Beam
Steel
Special

★And603

This item was distributed to the players of Pokémon Sword in Japan, via a serial code for purchasing ポケモンあつめようガイド (Pokémon Collecting Guide). It was available from March 27 to April 19, 2020.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy XS Exp. Candy XS 7 0 0 0 0
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S 2 0 0 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 2 0 0 0 0
TR Ice TR05 Ice Beam 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Aguav Berry Aguav Berry 80% 0 0 0 0
Grepa Berry Grepa Berry 80% 0 0 0 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 25% 0 0 0 0
Star Piece Star Piece 20% 0 0 0 0
Stardust Stardust 20% 0 0 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/31/?/?/?/31) 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Eiscue♂/♀ Lv.15
Type:
Ice
Ability:
Ice Face
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Powder Snow
Ice
Special
Weather Ball
Normal
Special
Mist
Ice
Status
Icicle Crash
Ice
Physical

★And390

This item was distributed to the players of Pokémon Shield in Japan, via a serial code for purchasing ポケモンあつめようガイド (Pokémon Collecting Guide). It was available from March 27 to April 19, 2020.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy XS Exp. Candy XS 7 0 0 0 0
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S 2 0 0 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 2 0 0 0 0
TR Ground TR87 Drill Run 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Figy Berry Figy Berry 80% 0 0 0 0
Hondew Berry Hondew Berry 80% 0 0 0 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 25% 0 0 0 0
Comet Shard Comet Shard 20% 0 0 0 0
Star Piece Star Piece 20% 0 0 0 0
Stardust Stardust 20% 0 0 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/31/31/?/?/?) 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Stonjourner♂/♀ Lv.15
Type:
Rock
Ability:
Power Spot
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Rock Polish
Rock
Status
Rock Tomb
Rock
Physical
Block
Normal
Status
Rock Slide
Rock
Physical

★Sgr6879

This item was distributed to players via a serial code to promote players to visit their local game shops in European countries prior to the release of The Isle of Armor. It was available from June 5 to July 5, 2020.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L 0 0 3 0 0
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 0 2 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 0 1 0 0
TR Steel TR74 Iron Head 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
TR Steel TR79 Heavy Slam 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Aguav Berry Aguav Berry 0 0 80% 0 0
Pomeg Berry Pomeg Berry 0 0 80% 0 0
Comet Shard Comet Shard 0 0 30% 0 0
Star Piece Star Piece 0 0 30% 0 0
Stardust Stardust 0 0 30% 0 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 0 25% 0 0
Bottle Cap Bottle Cap 0 0 1% 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/31/?/31/?/0) 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Gigantamax
Copperajah♂/♀ Lv.35
Type:
Steel
Ability:
Sheer Force
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Heavy Slam
Steel
Physical
Curse
Ghost
Status
Body Press
Fighting
Physical
Play Rough
Fairy
Physical

★Sgr6859

This item was distributed to players via a serial code given in participating stores in European countries. It was available from September 25 to October 25, 2020.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L 0 0 5 0 0
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 0 3 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 0 2 0 0
TR Fire TR41 Blaze Kick 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
TR Fire TR55 Flare Blitz 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
TR Fire TR88 Heat Crash 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Figy Berry Figy Berry 0 0 80% 0 0
Tamato Berry Tamato Berry 0 0 80% 0 0
Big Nugget Big Nugget 0 0 30% 0 0
Nugget Nugget 0 0 30% 0 0
Rare Bone Rare Bone 0 0 30% 0 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 0 25% 0 0
Bottle Cap Bottle Cap 0 0 1% 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✔ 3 (31/31/31/?/?/?) 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Gigantamax
Centiskorch♂/♀ Lv.35
Types:
Fire
Bug
Ability:
Flame Body
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Fire Lash
Fire
Physical
Lunge
Bug
Physical
Coil
Poison
Status
Power Whip
Grass
Physical

★Sgr6913

This item was distributed to players via a serial code given in participating stores in European countries. It was available from March 19 to April 19, 2021. To date, this is the only Dynamax Crystal to cause two different Pokémon to appear, however, each one is a Version-exclusive Pokémon.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L 0 0 0 2 0
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 0 0 7 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 0 0 2 0
TR Normal TR19 Tri Attack 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
TR Flying TR66 Brave Bird 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Qualot Berry Qualot Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Balm Mushroom Balm Mushroom 0 0 0 30% 0
Tiny Mushroom Tiny Mushroom 0 0 0 30% 0
Big Mushroom Big Mushroom 0 0 0 30% 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 0 0 25% 0
Bottle Cap Bottle Cap 0 0 0 1% 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/?/31/31/?/?) 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/31/?/?/?/31) 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Pokémon Sword
Gigantamax
Flapple♂/♀ Lv.40
Types:
Grass
Dragon
Ability:
Ripen
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Grav Apple
Grass
Physical
Acid Spray
Poison
Special
Energy Ball
Grass
Special
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
Special
Pokémon Shield
Gigantamax
Appletun♂/♀ Lv.40
Types:
Grass
Dragon
Ability:
Ripen
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Apple Acid
Grass
Special
Energy Ball
Grass
Special
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
Special
Solar Beam
Grass
Special

★Sgr7348

This item was distributed at GAME stores in the UK and was available from June 18 to July 18, 2021.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L 0 0 0 2 0
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 0 0 7 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 0 0 2 0
TR Ground TR23 Spikes 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
TR Ground TR67 Earth Power 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Lum Berry Lum Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Qualot Berry Qualot Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Star Piece Star Piece 0 0 0 30% 0
Stardust Stardust 0 0 0 30% 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 0 0 25% 0
Bottle Cap Bottle Cap 0 0 0 1% 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✘ 3 (31/31/31/?/?/?) 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Gigantamax
Sandaconda♂/♀ Lv.40
Type:
Ground
Ability:
Sand Spit
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Bulldoze
Ground
Physical
Body Press
Fighting
Physical
Coil
Poison
Status
Rock Slide
Rock
Physical

★Sgr7121

This item was distributed at GAME stores in the UK and Gamestop stores in some European countries. It was available from August 27 to September 27, 2021.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L 0 0 0 2 0
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 0 0 7 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 0 0 2 0
TR Steel TR74 Iron Head 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
TR Steel TR79 Heavy Slam 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Aguav Berry Aguav Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Pomeg Berry Pomeg Berry 0 0 0 80% 0
Comet Shard Comet Shard 0 0 0 30% 0
Star Piece Star Piece 0 0 0 30% 0
Stardust Stardust 0 0 0 30% 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 0 0 25% 0
Bottle Cap Bottle Cap 0 0 0 1% 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✔ 3 (31/?/?/31/?/31) 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Gigantamax
Duraludon♂/♀ Lv.40
Types:
Steel
Dragon
Ability:
Stalwart
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Steel Beam
Steel
Special
Hyper Beam
Normal
Special
Breaking Swipe
Dragon
Physical
Metal Sound
Steel
Status

★Sgr6746

This item was distributed via serial code at Best Buy stores in the US. It was available from October 10 to 24, 2021.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 2 0 0 0
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S 0 7 0 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 2 0 0 0
TR Electric TR86 Wild Charge 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry 0 80% 0 0 0
Kelpsy Berry Kelpsy Berry 0 80% 0 0 0
Nugget Nugget 0 25% 0 0 0
Big Nugget Big Nugget 0 25% 0 0 0
Rare Bone Rare Bone 0 25% 0 0 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 25% 0 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✔ 3 (31/31/31/?/?/?) 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Gigantamax
Pikachu♂/♀ Lv.25
Type:
Electric
Ability:
Lightning Rod
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Celebrate
Normal
Status
Wish
Normal
Status
Double Team
Normal
Status
Thunderbolt
Electric
Special

★Sgr7194

This item was distributed via serial code at Best Buy stores in the US and was available from October 10 to 24, 2021.

Items

Item Rewarded
1★ 2★ 3★ 4★ 5★
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M 0 2 0 0 0
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S 0 7 0 0 0
Dynamax Candy Dynamax Candy 0 2 0 0 0
TR Normal TR35 Uproar 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
TR Normal TR42 Hyper Voice 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Figy Berry Figy Berry 0 80% 0 0 0
Grepa Berry Grepa Berry 0 80% 0 80 0
Rare Bone Rare Bone 0 25% 0 0 0
Nugget Nugget 0 25% 0 0 0
Rare Candy Rare Candy 0 25% 0 0 0

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Hidden Ability possible? Perfect IVs Rate
1★
(Lv. 15-20) 		2★
(Lv. 25-30) 		3★
(Lv. 35-40) 		4★
(Lv. 45-50) 		5★
(Lv. 55-60)
Sw Sh ✔ 3 (31/31/31/?/?/?) 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Gigantamax
Eevee♂/♀ Lv.25
Type:
Normal
Ability:
Anticipation
Held item:
None
Effort levels:
Celebrate
Normal
Status
Wish
Normal
Status
Double-Edge
Normal
Physical
Swift
Normal
Special

Trivia

  • Due to how the RNG functions for this den, Pokémon found in the Watchtower Lair can be Shiny. However, unlike all other Pokémon Dens in the game, the RNG state, or "seed", does not advance when the system date/time begins a new day, nor when all dens in the Wild Area are exhausted.
    Instead, it only advances when a Dynamax Crystal is used, meaning that at maximum, there are 11 total chances for the player to obtain a Shiny, (the chances of which are 1/4096 and unaffected by any bonuses), and those 11 seeds are predetermined at the moment the savefile is first generated. This renders traditional methods of advancing the RNG state impossible.
    • This also assumes a scenario in which the player has legitimately redeemed all 11 available Dynamax Crystals during their respective event periods, all within in a single Sword or Shield savefile. Additionally, due to these events being distributed through one-time-use serial codes, restarting one's savefile in attempt to generate new results would require different serial codes to be redeemed on each attempt.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 巨巢 Geuihchàauh
Mandarin 巨巢 Jùcháo
French Antre géant
German Wachturm-Nest
Italian Dynatana
Korean 다이맥스굴 Daimax Gul
Spanish Nido Dinamax de la Atalaya

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