How to surf in Pokémon Sword and ShieldBe ready to travel everywhere once you get the ability to cross water.
Surfing works a bit differently in Pokémon Sword and Shield than it has in previous games, but as ever it's still just as important. Surfing allows you to cross water and catch Pokémon you are unable to run into on land. Because this progression is story-related, you won't miss out on the ability to cross water.
How to surf in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Instead of teaching a Pokémon the move Surf, you'll now be able to cross water once you obtain the appropriate bike upgrade. This occurs after defeating the 6th gym leader in Circhester and making your way down to Circhester Bay on Route 9. You'll notice two Team Yell members hassling another NPC. After defeating them in battle, the NPC will reward you with a bike upgrade that allows you to travel across water.
All you need to do to use this upgrade is simply be riding your bike. It will automatically switch to the floating bike as y...
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How to surf in Pokémon Sword and Shield
