No, You Cannot Catch Both Glastrier and Spectrier in One Save File

I see this question asked a lot – is it possible to get both of Calyrex‘s noble steeds within the same Pokémon Sword or Shield playthrough?

The short answer is: no.

As much as I wish we could collect both incredible Ice and Ghost-type legends in one game, the Crown Tundra DLC only allows you to pick one horse per save.

But fear not – with a mix of trading, transferring, and replay, every trainer can add the full Calyrex fusion trio to their stable!

Here are the best methods for obtaining both chilly horses:

Spectrier and Glastrier – Calyrex‘s Icy and Spiritly Steeds

Before I explain how to get both Glastrier and Spectrier, let me set the scene on these fascinating new Crown Tundra legends:

The Lore Behind the Legendary Horses

Calyrex is known as the King of Bountiful Harvests – a venerable Grass/Psychic-type ruler who once oversaw the plentiful Galar region. He fused with a loyal steed to maintain this bounty.

When his trusted rider perished, Calyrex split its life force into two new Pokémon – the Ice-type Glastrier and Ghost-type Spectrier.

Fusing with Calyrex for New Strength

By reuniting with these spectral horses via the Reins of Unity, Calyrex transforms into two powerful forms:

• Ice Rider Calyrex – Psychic/Ice fusion with Glastrier
• Shadow Rider Calyrex – Psychic/Ghost fusion with Spectrier

As a passionate competitive player myself, I live for these creative new battling possibilities!

How to Get Both Legendary Horses in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Now let‘s get to the fun part – what must you do to add BOTH Spectrier and Glastrier to your Pokédex?

Unfortunately, theunhexlify Crown Tundra questline only gives you one chance per save file:

The Fateful Encounter

Later in the story, you‘re given some magical carrot seeds and get to choose where to plant them:

• The icy soil yields an Iceroot Carrot to summon Glastrier
• The ghostly soil yields a Shaderoot Carrot to summon Spectrier

Once planted, you‘ll encounter the corresponding horse and have the chance to catch it. And that steed will fuse with your Calyrex!

But as you can see, you must pick one horse per playthrough. So what are our options?

Method 1: Trading with Another Trainer

The easiest way to get that missing horse is to trade with a fellow Pokémon trainer who chose the other one!

With Glastrier‘s icy hooves and Spectrier‘s surreal mane in high demand, you shouldn‘t have too much trouble finding a trade partner.

Some great trade suggestions:

• Version exclusives – trade Spectrier for Glastrier and vice versa
• Touch trades – temporary trade just to register in the Dex
• Permanent trades – if you plan to use both horses competitively
• Community forums like r/PokemonTrades – tons of trustworthy fans!

Make sure to check your trade partner‘s credibility, and exercise common trade safety. But trading enables every trainer to complete the Calyrex trio!

Method 2: Starting a New Save File

If you prefer self-contained completion, restarting the game to choose the other horse is a valid option. Here are some tips:

• Play normally until reaching the Crown Tundra (no need to replay the whole game!)
• Stock up on useful items/TMs to breeze through the story second time
• Ride the train past the Wild Area and speedrun back to Peony
• Choose the opposite horse when replanting the carrot seeds

Then once you have both Spectrier and Glastrier saves, you can transfer one missing horse from HOME or local trade.

It takes some work, but replaying the Tundra gives you that coveted second chance! Plus, it‘s fun to re-experience the story.

Comparing Glastrier vs Spectrier

So which of Calyrex‘s loyal steeds should you prioritize catching first? Let‘s compare their battle strengths:

Based on stats, Spectrier has excellent Special Attack and Speed, while Glastrier excels in Attack and bulkier Defense.

For competitive value, both fused forms with Calyrex are strong:

• Ice Rider is a great Trick Room sweeper under Hail
• Shadow Rider dominates with its blistering speed and power

And the wider community usage statistics agree:

Ice Rider Calyrex - Used in 9.2% of Ranked Single Teams (Pikalytics) 
Shadow Rider Calyrex - Used in 13.7% of Ranked Single Teams (Pikalytics)

So while my personal favorite is Shadow Rider Calyrex, you really can‘t go wrong with either horse!

Closing Thoughts – Collect Both Legendary Steeds

Despite the one-per-save limitation, various trading and transferring options empower us as trainers to collect the full set of these majestic legends.

Mix and match Calyrex, Glastrier, and Spectrier to discover exciting new battling strategies. Or simply appreciate these steeds for their imaginative lore and designs!

I hope this guide brings you one step closer on your quest to obtain both icy and shadowy horses. Ride on, brave Pokémon trainers! Let me know if you have any other Crown Tundra questions.