Once players have defeated Opal in Ballonlea, they will need to face off against the Circhester's gym leader. However, like Stow-on-Side's gym, players who have Pokemon Shield will be battling a different gym leader than the one in Pokemon Sword.
In Pokemon Sword, Circhester's gym specializes in the Rock-type. In Pokemon Shield, the gym uses Ice-type Pokemon instead. Instead of battling Gordie, Pokemon Shield players will fight Melony. At this point in the game, players should have Pokemon
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