Download Software Update
In order to get the Galarian Slowpoke in Pokemon Sword and Shield, you must first download the software update that was released yesterday on January 9, 2020. To download the update, head to the Switch’s home screen, scroll over to Sword or Shield and press + to open the options. Look for the tab that says “Software Update” and then select “Via the Internet”. Your Switch will then check for and download any updates.
Head to Wedgehurst Station
After your game has been updated, boot up Sword or Shield and head to the town of Wedgehurst, which is located at the bottom of the map. The easiest way to get there is to take a Flying Taxi via the Town Map (if you have progressed far enough into the story). You also always have the option to walk there! Once in Wedgehurst, you want to travel to the southern part of the town near the entrance to Route 1 to find Wedgehurst Station. Head inside Wedgehurst Station to trigger a brief dialog scene.
Talk to Klara or Avery
When you gain control of your character, talk to either Klara (Sword only) or Avery (Shield only) to trigger another dialog scene in which a Galarian Slowpoke will walk through the ticket gates.
Interact with the Galarian Slowpoke
After the dialog scene, head up to and interact with the Galarian Slowpoke. You will be given the option to battle Slowpoke in order to catch it. Select “yes” and begin the battle! I just had to throw a Poke Ball at the Slowpoke in order to capture it. If you do have to battle it, make sure you don’t accidently drain the Slowpoke’s HP all the way to 0! If it gets to 0, you won’t be able to capture it and will have to reload your game from a previous save!
How to Get Slowbro and Slowking?
This Galarian Slowpoke that you just captured will be able to evolve into Galarian Slowbro if you use an item found in The Isle of Armor and into a Galarian Slowking if you use an item found in The Crown Tundra. Unfortunately these areas are not accessible yet! In order to access these areas, you will need to purchase the Expansion Pass for $29.99 from the Nintendo eShop. The pass is available for pre-order today and comes with a special pre-order bonus of a new outfit that you can equip right away! The scheduled release date for The Isle of Armor (Part 1 of the pass) is June 2020 and The Crown Tundra (Part 2 of the pass) is Fall 2020. For more information about the Expansion Pass click here!