What was the first downloadable expansion released for Pokémon Sword and Shield?

The Isle of Armor was the first downloadable expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield.

It launched in June 2020 as the first part of the games’ Expansion Pass. The story takes place on the Isle of Armor, a new area containing beaches, caves, forests, and a dojo where the player trains under Mustard.

The expansion added new Pokémon, regional forms, story missions, and the Legendary Pokémon Kubfu, which can evolve into either Urshifu Single Strike Style or Urshifu Rapid Strike Style. It also expanded the Wild Area-style exploration introduced in the base games.

The Crown Tundra followed in October 2020 as the second expansion. Before Sword and Shield, Pokémon games generally received enhanced editions or separate sequels rather than a paid downloadable expansion pass.