Pokémon Sword: Went to Spikemuth and began the gym mission, basically making my way through the town while challenging members of Team Yell. Marnie found out why the shutter was down, with Team Yell having tried to sabotage other challenges to help her win the Gym Challenge. I went to challenge Piers, the Dark type Gym Leader. After our battle, I got my seventh badge and a uniform, and Piers told Marnie that he wanted her to take over as the Gym Leader of Spikemuth after the Gym Challenge was over, only for her to refuse since she was still aiming to be Champion. After all that was over, I returned to the entrance of town and got a TM, before heading out to investigate a loud sound. Met with Leon on Route 9, who went to investigate it. Went through the tunnel, and met with Hop, who explained what had happened, and that Leon had dealt with the Dynamax Pokémon that had suddenly appeared. We returned to Hammerlocke, where I met with Hop, Leon and Sonia outside the Stadium. Magnolia showed up and talked about the connection between the Darkest Day and the Dynamax phenomenon for a bit, before she and Sonia left the area. At this point, only one challenge remains before I have all eight badges.
Current team:
Rouge the Cinderace - Level 52
Gene the Obstagoon - Level 47
Ichika the Alcremie - Level 48
Sparky the Boltund - Level 49
Ringo the Flapple - Level 48
Skarv the Cramorant - Level 49
Pokémon Shield: Like in Sword, I made my way through Spikemuth so I could challenge Piers and get my seventh badge. I did so, and earned my seventh badge and a replica of the Dark-type uniform. After a talk between Piers and Marnie, I returned to the entrance and got a TM. Went to investigate the loud noise, and met with Leon. Went through the tunnel and met with Hop. We both headed to Hammerlocke, where we met with Sonia and Magnolia and talked about the red light, before Sonia and Magnolia left to look into something.
Current team:
Seven the Inteleon - Level 52
Rena the Thievul - Level 49
Rarity the Galarian Rapidash - Level 48
Sparky the Boltund - Level 49
Cinnamon the Appletun - Level 47
Merla the Corviknight - Level 47