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Ballonlea
Pokemon Sword and Shield

Ballonlea

Complete the Ballonlea section in pokemon sword and shield, including the battle with Pokémon Breeder Elena and finding TM21 Rest.

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Complete the Ballonlea section in pokemon sword and shield, including the battle with Pokémon Breeder Elena and finding TM21 Rest.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After your battle with Pokémon Breeder Elena, you will receive an Eviolite.
  2. 2
    Exit Elena's house and head to the right.
  3. 3
    Cross the bridge that leads to Ballonlea Stadium.
  4. 4
    Before entering the stadium, head south-east.
  5. 5
    On the right side of this area, near giant glowing mushrooms, pick up TM21 Rest.
  6. 6
    Continue heading south.
  7. 7
    Search the small glowing red mushrooms to the right of the Pokémon Center to find a Balm Mushroom.
  8. 8
    If you continue further south, you will find a ledge that leads back to the Pokémon Center.
  9. 9
    Once you are ready, head north into Ballonlea Stadium to continue the Gym Challenge.
Tips
  • Elena's Dottler is level 30 and is a Bug/Psychic type. It is the evolved form of Blipbug and can evolve into Orbeetle.
  • Dottler is holding an Eviolite, which boosts its defensive stats.
  • Dottler can use Reflect and Light Screen to weaken your physical or special moves.
  • Consider using Fire, Flying, Rock, or Ghost-type Pokémon to counter Dottler.

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