Leon
Leon is Galar’s reigning Champion and Hop’s older brother. His signature partner is Charizard.
- Story: His title match is the final battle of the first story League challenge, after the crisis involving Eternatus.
- In the game: Aegislash, Dragapult, Haxorus and Charizard are common to all three first-match teams. The other two members depend on your starter.
Story spoilers.
Sword and Shield battle teams
Open searchable Champion Leon ↗
Leon
Sword and Shield · You chose Grookey
The first Champion battle after the story interruption. If you chose Grookey, Leon uses Cinderace and Seismitoad. He Gigantamaxes Charizard.
Prepare coverage for Aegislash and both dragons, then adapt to your starter-dependent pair. Rock deals four times normal damage to Charizard, but avoid leaving a counter exposed to Solar Beam.
Champion Leon · Grookey chosen6 Pokémon
Aegislash
- King’s Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Sacred Sword
- Flash Cannon
Dragapult
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Breath
Haxorus
- Poison Jab
- Iron Tail
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Seismitoad
- Toxic
- Drain Punch
- Liquidation
- Earthquake
Cinderace
- Pyro Ball
- Feint
- Acrobatics
- Quick Attack
Charizard
Gigantamax
- Fire Blast
- Air Slash
- Solar Beam
- Ancient Power
Open searchable Champion Leon ↗
Leon
Sword and Shield · You chose Scorbunny
The first Champion battle after the story interruption. If you chose Scorbunny, Leon uses Inteleon and Mr. Rime. He Gigantamaxes Charizard.
Prepare coverage for Aegislash and both dragons, then adapt to your starter-dependent pair. Rock deals four times normal damage to Charizard, but avoid leaving a counter exposed to Solar Beam.
Champion Leon · Scorbunny chosen6 Pokémon
Aegislash
- King’s Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Sacred Sword
- Flash Cannon
Dragapult
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Breath
Haxorus
- Poison Jab
- Iron Tail
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Mr. Rime
- Teeter Dance
- Psychic
- Freeze-Dry
- Thunderbolt
Inteleon
- Snipe Shot
- Dark Pulse
- Mud Shot
- Tearful Look
Charizard
Gigantamax
- Fire Blast
- Air Slash
- Solar Beam
- Ancient Power
Open searchable Champion Leon ↗
Leon
Sword and Shield · You chose Sobble
The first Champion battle after the story interruption. If you chose Sobble, Leon uses Rillaboom and Rhyperior. He Gigantamaxes Charizard.
Prepare coverage for Aegislash and both dragons, then adapt to your starter-dependent pair. Rock deals four times normal damage to Charizard, but avoid leaving a counter exposed to Solar Beam.
Champion Leon · Sobble chosen6 Pokémon
Aegislash
- King’s Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Sacred Sword
- Flash Cannon
Dragapult
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Breath
Haxorus
- Poison Jab
- Iron Tail
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Rhyperior
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Megahorn
- Heat Crash
Rillaboom
- Drum Beating
- Knock Off
- High Horsepower
- Endeavor
Charizard
Gigantamax
- Fire Blast
- Air Slash
- Solar Beam
- Ancient Power
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