Galarian Star Tournament (First Time)

Milo & Nessa: Start with Milo's Shiftry/Ludicolo and Nessa's Golisopod. Flying-types are recommended initially due to weaknesses. Golisopod may use Fake Out or First Impression. If Golisopod's HP drops below half, it will switch out. Next are Cherrim and Toxapex. Cherrim can use Sunny Day and Solar Beam. Toxapex is bulky and can poison with Baneful Bunker; Psychic-types are effective. Finally, face Flapple/Appletun and Drednaw. The Gym Leader will likely Dynamax their last Pokémon. Ice-types are strong against the apple dragons, but Drednaw's Rock moves can be dangerous. Fairy-types are a safer choice. For Drednaw, Grass-types are ideal, or Fighting-types like Urshifu or Zamazenta.

Gordie & Bea (Sword Exclusive): Begin with Gordie's Shuckle and Bea's Hawlucha. Shuckle can set up Sticky Web and Stealth Rock. Hawlucha uses Swords Dance. Focus on Shuckle first. If partnered with Hop, his Dubwool is weak against Bea's team. Next are Tyranitar and Falinks. Tyranitar causes Sandstorm. Falinks uses No Retreat and cannot switch out. Aim for Falinks first. Finally, face Coalossal and Machamp, both capable of Gigantamaxing. Coalossal is weak to Water and Ground-types. Machamp is weak to Fairy-types.

Melony & Allister (Shield Exclusive): Start with Melony's Mr. Rime and Allister's Dusknoir. Dark-types are strong against both. If partnered with Hop, focus on Dusknoir. Next are Galarian Darmanitan and Cursola. Fire, Rock, Fighting, or Steel-types are effective against Darmanitan. If Darmanitan's HP drops below 50%, it becomes Ice/Fire-type, making Rock-types deal quadruple damage, and changing its Fire/Steel weaknesses to Water/Ground. Finally, face Lapras and Gengar. The Gym Leader will likely Dynamax their last Pokémon.