Pokémon Sword and Shield: Every Wild Area den and what Max Raid Battles spawn from them

Watchtower Ruins #1

Pokemon Sword and Shield

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Location: This den is right next to the ruined Watchtower to the West of Motostoke.

Common Raid

If you want to know more specifics about what your chances are of encountering each Pokémon and what items each Pokémon drops in this den specifically, check out Serebii's page.

  • Ralts (Sword)
  • Munna (Sword)
  • Espurr (Sword)
  • Gothita (Sword)
  • Elgyem (Sword)
  • Kirlia (Sword)
  • Meowstic (Sword)
  • Gothorita (Sword)
  • Musharna (Sword)
  • Gothitelle (Sword)
  • Solrock (Sword)
  • Gardevoir (Sword)
  • Ralts (Shield)
  • Munna (Shield)
  • Espurr (Shield)
  • Solosis (Shield)
  • Elgyem (Shield)
  • Kirlia (Shield)
  • Meowstic (Shield)
  • Duosion (Shield)
  • Musharna (Shield)
  • Reuniclus (Shield)
  • Lunatone (Shield)
  • Gardevoir (Shield)

Rare Raid

If you want to know more specifics about what your chances are of encountering each Pokémon and what items each Pokémon drops in this den specifically, check out Serebii's page.

  • Inkay (Sword)
  • Ralts (Sword)
  • Mr. Mime (Sword)
  • Woobat (Sword)
  • Hatenna (Sword)
  • Hattrem (Sword)
  • Kirlia (Sword)
  • Swoobat (Sword)
  • Hatterene (Sword)
  • Mr. Rime (Sword)
  • Malamar (Sword)
  • Gardevoir (Sword)
  • Inkay (Shield)
  • Ralts (Shield)
  • Mr. Mime (Shield)
  • Woobat (Shield)
  • Hatenna (Shield)
  • Hattrem (Shield)
  • Kirlia (Shield)
  • Swoobat (Shield)
  • Hatterene (Shield)
  • Mr. Rime (Shield)
  • Malamar (Shield)
  • Gardevoir (Shield)

Watchtower Ruins #2

Pokemon Sword and Shield

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Location: This den is found to the Southwest of the Watchtower Ruins near the lake.

Common Raid

If you want to know more specifics about what your chances are of encountering each Pokémon and what items each Pokémon drops in this den specifically, check out Serebii's page.

  • Gastly (Sword)
  • Duskull (Sword)
  • Drifloon (Sword)
  • Phantump (Sword)
  • Frillish (Sword)
  • Pumpkaboo (Sword)
  • Haunter (Sword)
  • Dusclops (Sword)
  • Drifblim (Sword)
  • Trevenant (Sword)
  • Gourgeist (Sword)
  • Jellicent (Sword)
  • Gastly (Shield)
  • Duskull (Shield)
  • Drifloon (Shield)
  • Phantump (Shield)
  • Frillish (Shield)
  • Pumpkaboo (Shield)
  • Haunter (Shield)
  • Dusclops (Shield)
  • Drifblim (Shield)
  • Trevenant (Shield)
  • Gourgeist (Shield)
  • Jellicent (Shield)

Rare Raid

If you want to know more specifics about what your chances are of encountering each Pokémon and what items each Pokémon drops in this den specifically, check out Serebii's page.

  • Honedge (Sword)
  • Yamask (Sword)
  • Sinistea (Sword)
  • Drifloon (Sword)
  • Doublade (Sword)
  • Pumpkaboo (Sword)
  • Drifblim (Sword)
  • Gourgeist (Sword)
  • Polteageist (Sword)
  • Runerigus (Sword)
  • Aegislash (Sword)
  • Honedge (Shield)
  • Yamask (Shield)
  • Sinistea (Shield)
  • Drifloon (Shield)
  • Doublade (Shield)
  • Corsola (Shield)
  • Drifblim (Shield)
  • Sableye (Shield)
  • Polteageist (Shield)
  • Cursola (Shield)
  • Runerigus (Shield)
  • Aegislash (Shield)

The Watchtower Lair

Watchtower Lair Pokemon Sword and Shield

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Location: This den is found to the West of the entrance to Motostoke. It's easy to identify because it's a large tower in shambles.

If you ordered the Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack, you receive Dynamax Crystals that can be used to activate this den. Other than that, we are unaware of any other uses for the Watchtower Lair at present. The Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: Official Strategy Guide gives us more insight to this special den where it states:

"This one won't ever become active through normal means. You'll need to toss special items into this giant den in order to attract Dynamax Pokémon. These items will only be available through certain events, so make sure to keep your eyes on Pokemon.com for updates."

Rebecca Spear
Gaming Editor

Gaming aficionado Rebecca Spear is iMore's dedicated gaming editor with a focus on Nintendo Switch and iOS gaming. You’ll never catch her without her Switch or her iPad Air handy. If you’ve got a question about Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, or just about any other Nintendo series check out her guides to help you out. Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides, previews, and reviews for both Switch and Apple Arcade. She also loves checking out new gaming accessories like iPhone controllers and has her ear to the ground when it comes to covering the next big trend.