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Overworld Encounter Data
Pokemon Sword and Shield

Overworld Encounter Data

Master the Wild Area in Pokemon Sword and Shield! Discover which Pokemon appear in Rolling Fields under different weather conditions and how common they are.

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Master the Wild Area in Pokemon Sword and Shield! Discover which Pokemon appear in Rolling Fields under different weather conditions and how common they are.

Alright, let's talk about catching Pokémon in the Wild Area, specifically in the Rolling Fields! It's super important to know that the Pokémon you'll run into can change a lot depending on the weather. This section breaks down exactly what you can find and how likely you are to see it, depending on if it's Clear, Overcast, Raining, and so on. Think of it like a weather report for your Pokémon hunting!

Here's a rundown of what you might encounter in the Rolling Fields:

Clear Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
DiglettGroundDirt path (80%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (75%)
CombeeBug/FlyingAll grass patches (60%)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
BunnelbyNormalAll grass patches (25%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (25%)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Overcast Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (80%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (75%)
BunnelbyNormalAll but western grass patches (60%)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60 %)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (28%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (25%)
DiglettGroundDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
RaltsPsychic/FairyAll grass patches (2%)

Raining Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
DiglettGroundDirt path (80%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (75%)
WingullWater/FlyingAll grass patches (60%/25% in western patches)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
BunnelbyNormalAll but western grass patches (25%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (25%)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Thunderstorm Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
DiglettGroundDirt path (80%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (75%)
ElectrikeElectricAll grass patches (60%/25% in western patches)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
WingullWater/FlyingAll but western grass patches (25%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (25%)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Intense Sun Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (80%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (75%)
Vulpix (Sword only)FireAll grass patches (60%/25% in western patches)
Growlithe (Shield only)FireAll grass patches (60%/25% in western patches)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
BunnelbyNormalAll but western grass patches (25%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (25%)
DiglettGroundDirt patch (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Snowing Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
DiglettGroundDirt path (80%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (75%)
VanilliteIceAll grass patches (60%/25% in western patches)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
BunnelbyNormalAll but western grass patches (25%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (25%)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Snowstorm Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
DiglettGroundDirt path (80%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (75%)
DelibirdIce/FlyingAll but western grass patches (60%)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
VanilliteIceAll grass patches (25%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (25%)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Sandstorm Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (80%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (75%)
BaltoyGround/PsychicAll grass patches (60%/25% in western patches)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
BunnelbyNormalAll but western grass patches (25%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (25%)
DiglettGroundDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Heavy Fog Weather Encounters

NameTypeLocation (Encounter Rate)
DiglettGroundDirt path (80%)
ButterfreeBug/FlyingFlying (75%)
RaltsPsychic/FairyAll grass patches (60%/25% in western patches)
PanchamFightingWestern grass patches (60%)
PidoveNormal/FlyingFlying (25%)
RoggenrolaRockDirt path (20%)
MetapodBugAll grass patches (10%)
TyrogueFightingAll grass patches (5%)

Tips: Keep an eye on the weather in the game! If you're hunting for a specific Pokémon, checking the forecast for Rolling Fields can save you a ton of time. For example, if you really need a Diglett, you'll have the best luck on a dirt path when it's clear, raining, thunderstorming, snowing, or during a sandstorm, as they appear 80% of the time in those conditions. On the flip side, if you're looking for a Ralts, you'll want to wait for Overcast or Heavy Fog conditions, as they only show up in grass patches with a 2% chance normally, but jump to 60% or 25% in those specific weather types. Remember that some Pokémon, like Vulpix and Growlithe, are version exclusive and only appear during Intense Sun!

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