Pokemon Sword and Shield - News

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Systems
Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 65%
Released
November 15, 2019
ESRB
E for Everyone: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Nintendo

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Begin your adventure as a Pokémon Trainer by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Then embark on a journey in the new Galar region, where you’ll challenge the troublemakers of Team Yell, while unraveling the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta! Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. Team up with three other players locally or online** in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles* in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon.

Certain Pokémon can even Gigantamax to gain a new look and a powerful set of G-Max moves. But there’s more to being a champion than honing your battle skills: you can pick your own clothes and get a new hairdo while visiting the stores in town, so you can be the trainer you want to be. Throughout your journey, you’ll encounter newly discovered Pokémon as well as familiar ones that will look a little different in their new Galarian forms! For another way to level up your Pokémon, assign them Poké Jobs to complete, and for fun, you can even play with your Pokémon in Pokémon Camp!

Genre(s)
RPG
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Next Pokemon Twilight Wings Episode to Include Special Galarian Pokemon
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The next episode of the YouTube series Pokemon: Twilight Wings will center around Oleana and may feature a Galarian Pokemon in a prominent role.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC News Coming Tomorrow

The Pokemon Company confirms that fans will get new information on Pokemon Sword and Shield's upcoming Isle of Armor DLC tomorrow.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Giving Away Free Galarian Mr. Mime

The Pokemon Company is celebrating the upcoming DLC expansion for Sword and Shield with free mystery gift Pokemon with hidden abilities.

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Pokemon Home Update Adds Compatibility with Sword and Shield DLC

Pokemon Home receives a major update that grants access to Pokemon Sword and Shield players' Battle Data, plus opens online trading.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Leaks New Moves Likely Coming in DLC

A leak reveals that Pokemon Sword and Shield will likely receive over 20 newly animated moves with the upcoming Isle of Armor DLC.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Bans More Cheaters

The Pokemon Company decides to carry out its threat of banning Pokemon Sword and Shield cheaters that use an exploit to get out of losing matches.

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Japan is Selling Really Expensive Gigantamax Pikachu and Meowth Plushes

Being a Pokemon collector isn't always cheap, but a pair of new Gigantamax Pokemon plushes may push fans' wallets to their limits.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Updates Max Raid Battles

The likes of Tyranitar, Togekiss, and two different Rotom forms can now be caught in Pokemon Sword and Shield's Max Raid Battles.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Garbodor Has Scary Secret

Some Pokemon fans realize that Garbodor's Gigantamax body may reveal a dark secret about what goes on in the Pokemon universe.

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The Pokemon Company Investigating Sword and Shield Competitive Play Rage Quitters

The Pokemon Company officially responds to those who are ragequitting after a loss in Pokemon Sword and Shield to avoid losing their rank.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Easter Event Revealed

Nintendo and Game Freak are celebrating Easter in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, adding a baby Pokemon Max Raid Battle event.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Details New 'Jungle Healing' Move for Zarude

Pokemon Sword and Shield unveil the never-before-seen move 'Jungle Healing,' which is the signature technique of Mythical Pokemon Zarude.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Player Figures Out Odds for Digging Duo

A Pokemon Sword and Shield player obtains thousands of items with the Digging Duo to find the odds of receiving rare goods, including fossils.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass Pre Order Bonus Confirmed, New Gameplay Revealed

In the latest Nintendo Direct, gameplay from Pokemon Sword and Shield's upcoming premium expansion the Isle of Armor was showcased.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Giving Away Zarude and Shiny Celebi, But There's A Catch

Pokemon fans will be able to get two mythical Pokemon if they would like, but it's not as easy as simply hitting the Mystery Gift button.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Unveil Mythical Pokemon Zarude

The Pokemon Company announces a new Mythical Pokemon coming to Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, though the Pokemon remains unavailable.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Add Mewtwo, Gen 1 Starters to Max Raid Battles

Mewtwo, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle take over Max Raid Battles in Pokemon Sword and Shield to celebrate Pokemon Day 2020.

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Rumor: Pokemon Home Datamine Leaks New Pokemon for Sword and Shield

A dataminer discovers evidence in Pokemon Home's sound directory that an unannounced Pokemon could be coming to Sword and Shield.

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Magazine Reveals Best Look Yet at New Pokemon Sword and Shield Mythic Pokemon

The full silhouette of a new Mythical Pokemon from Pokemon The Movie: Coco is now available, but fans have to wait to learn more.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Players Are Getting Unreleased Pokemon in Surprise Trades

Some Pokemon Sword and Shield players report that they are receiving Pokemon that shouldn't yet be in the game from Surprise Trades.