Wanderer

A wanderer (Japanese: シンボルエンカウント fixed symbol encounter) is a type of wild Pokémon encounter introduced in Generation VIII. It is a wild Pokémon that appears in a fixed location in the overworld, and may react to the 's presence in the same manner as other symbol encounters. Wanderers can be found in the Galar and Paldea regions in and , respectively. 
The trigger for a wanderer to respawn varies. Some respawn as soon as the player leaves the area, some respawn at certain times (e.g. daily), and some never respawn.
==Pokémon Sword and Shield==
In the Wild Area in , wanderers appear at a higher level than other Pokémon in the area, including evolved forms that do not otherwise appear in the wild (i.e. listed as "Habitat Unknown" in the Pokédex). Wanderers in the Wild Area respawn once per day. Some wanderers in the Wild Area fly continuously; the player can attract their attention and cause them to fly down towards the player by whistling (pressing in the Left Control Stick).
===List of wanderers outside the Wild Area===
====Route 2====
* appears in the middle of the route, on the open path before the Trainer Tips sign. It does not respawn.
* appears in the middle of the route, on the open path just past the Trainer Tips sign. It does not respawn.
* appears on the island in the lake (requires an upgraded Rotom Bike). It does not respawn.
* appears in the northwest corner of the lake (requires an upgraded Rotom Bike). It does not respawn.
* appears in the water (requires an upgraded Rotom Bike). It does not respawn.
====Route 3====
* appears perched on a rock next to the fenced-off path to a factory, where Sonia is initially encountered, but does not appear while Sonia is present. It respawns when the player leaves the area.
====Galar Mine====
* On both cart tracks, a will run down the tracks from the Route 3 end towards the Route 4 end. If the player approaches from either Route 3 entrance, the Carkol will spawn when the player nears the tracks; from the Route 4 entrance, they will spawn after the player has walked up the tracks a ways. They can spawn again once the player leaves the area.
* A flies around the bridge that lies between the cart tracks. While several Woobat can be seen flying underneath the bridge, only one of the Woobat flies above the bridge, which is the only one that can be encountered. It respawns when the player leaves the area.
====Turffield====
* appears in the river, near the dead end (requires an upgraded Rotom Bike). It does not respawn.
====Route 4====
* A pair of appear in the northwest paddock. They respawn when the player leaves the area.
====Route 5====
* appears drifting over the east end of the bridge. It does not respawn.
====Galar Mine No. 2====
* Several hide mostly beneath the soil with only their lips visible, resembling a tiny item ball. They will emerge from the dirt if stepped on or if the player whistles. After they have been encountered, they respawn when the player leaves the cave. Their locations are:
** Next to the northwest edge of the second pool of water.
** Just southeast of the southeast corner of the second pool of water.
** Next to the south edge of the second pool of water.
** Where the path first sharply turns from south to southwest.
** In a short passageway just south of the large open area, near a mine cart full of gems.
** Southeast of the southeastern-most pool of water.
** South of the southeastern-most pool of water.
* A is roaming the cave in the large open area with a mine cart full of gems. It does not respawn.
* A is swimming in a pool in the northeast of the cave. It does not respawn.
====Glimwood Tangle====
* is seen hiding behind a luminescent mushroom, near a dead end to the east, just before Cook Derek. It can respawn.
* is located to the left of Madame Judy, behind a large tree. It does not respawn.
====Route 8====
* appears in the northwest, blocking the narrow path leading to TM43. It does not respawn.
* appear from various holes located around the ruins. They respawn every time the player exits the ruins.
====Route 9====
* is located in the isolated area where TM64 is located. It does not respawn.
* can respawn.
====Route 10====
* is located south of the Trainer Tips sign. It respawns every time when exiting and re-entering the area.
* is located east of the Pokémon Camp. It respawns every time when exiting and re-entering the area.
==Pokémon Scarlet and Violet==
==Trivia==
* In the Wild Area, if a wanderer is close enough to the border of an area with different weather, it is possible to change the Pokémon by approaching it from the other area.
==See also==
* Hidden encounter
* Symbol encounter
* Fishing
* Berry tree
* Pokémon Den
* Let's Go!
Category:Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Game mechanics
Category:Methods of obtaining Pokémon