You have the option to put your lead Pokemon back in its ball.
The Isle of Armor expansion for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield introduced the ability for trainers’ lead Pokemon to follow them around the in-game world. This feature has been carried over into The Crown Tundra expansion, but if you’d like to turn it off, you quickly can.
Here’s how to stop your lead Pokemon from following you around the Crown Tundra!
Head to Freezington in the Crown Tundra, and enter the building next to the old woman who is sitting on a crate.
Talk to the child in the Eevee costume.
They’ll ask you if you like walking around together with your Pokemon. Choose “No” to stop your lead Pokemon from following you around as you explore the Crown Tundra.
If you ever want to turn this feature back on, just head back to this house in Freezington, but tell the child “Yes” instead of “No.”
And that’s all there is to it! Have fun!
To learn more about Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, or to view the rest of our guides for the games, check out our previous coverage.
Disclosure: Nintendo gave SuperParent codes for the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Expansion Passes for coverage purposes.
Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.
