Gloria

The female protagonist of Sword and Shield and the current champion of Galar. She comes from a small town called Postwick and set out to become the new champion, as well as breaking Leon's winning streak. Along the way she also met other rivals Marnie, a dark-type specialist and current Spikemuth leader, and Bede, a fairy specialist and current Ballonlea leader, along with her own friendly one Hop. She's also notable for capturing Eternatus and one of the legendary wolves, with Hop getting the other, as well as helping former Pre-Leon champions with their respective endeavors in Isle of Armour and Crown Tundra.