Pokemon Sword and Shield
Pokemon Sword and Shield

How to Beat Gym Leader Gordie (Rock - Sword)

Defeat Gym Leader Gordie in Pokemon Sword. Learn his Rock-type team's weaknesses and best counter-Pokemon, including strategies for his Coalossal Dynamax.

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Gordie uses Rock-type Pokémon. His team includes a Level 40 Shuckle, a Level 40 Barbaracle, a Level 41 Stonjourner, and a Level 42 Coalossal (Dynamax). Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type moves are super effective. Your Water or Grass starter's final evolution will be invaluable. Lucario (Fighting/Steel) or Excadrill (Ground/Steel) are excellent choices. Be wary of Shuckle's high defenses and Barbaracle's Tough Claws ability. Coalossal's Steam Engine ability can make it very fast after being hit by a Water or Fire move.

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Gym Leader Gordie (Rock - Sword)