Pokemon Sword

Trainers embark on a journey through the UK-inspired Galar Region in the Eighth Generation of the long-running Pokemon Series. They'll have to conquer an array of Gym Leaders with special Dynamax Pokemon on their way to becoming Champion of the region.

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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

Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
Switch
ESRB
E for Everyone: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Pokémon Sword & Shield: The Isle Of Armor: The 10 Biggest Fixes The Game Needs

While Pokémon Sword & Shield's The Isle of Armor DLC has been well received, Game Freak's RPG could still use some fixes.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Get Porygon, Porygon2, and PorygonZ in Isle of Armor DLC

Players can now catch Porygon and its evolutions in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield's Isle of Armor DLC, so here's where to find one to catch.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Get Galarica Twigs in Isle of Armor

In the Isle of Armor DLC, Pokemon Sword and Shield trainers can find Galarica Twigs to trade for a Galarica Cuff across multiple zones.

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Max Mushroom Locations and What They Do in Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor

Here is a guide that shows how the new Max Mushrooms from the Isle of Armor DLC can be used to help Pokemon reach their Gigantamax form faster.

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WWE Star Zelina Vega Reveals Pokemon Sword and Shield Nessa Cosplay

As WWE stars adjust to a new recording schedule, one wrestler is using the time to play through Isle of Armor in some Pokemon cosplay.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC Sets Precedent for Next Gen

Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC concentrates on improving the parts of the base game with potential to make an excellent experience.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Change Weather in the Isle of Armor DLC

Pokemon players can still change the weather in Isle of Armor like in the base game of Sword and Shield, but the expansion makes a minor alteration.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Find Larvesta and Get Volcarona

For Pokemon Sword and Shield players going through the Isle of Armor DLC, here is how to catch Larvesta and evolve it into Volcarona.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: Where to Find Zorua and Zoroark

Zorua and Zoroark been added to Pokemon Sword and Shield via the Isle of Armor DLC, and here's how players can find the iconic dark-types.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Make Pokemon Follow You

One of Pokemon Sword and Shield's coolest new features is letting Pokemon follow the trainer, but it takes a bit to unlock it.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Get King's Rock in Isle of Armor

Many of the old Pokemon being reintroduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC need the King's Rock to evolve them- here's where it is.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Players Keep Buying the Wrong Expansion Pass

Despite prior warnings, Nintendo issues a statement telling players to make sure they purchase the right version of the Sword and Shield DLC.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Get Bulbasaur and Evolve It to Venusaur

Thanks to the Isle of Armor expansion for Pokemon Sword and Shield, Bulbasaur is now attainable and can be evolved into a Venusaur.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Poliwhirl Into Politoed

Poliwhirl is one of the few Pokemon known for having a split evolution and players may be unfamiliar with it in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Make A Pokemon Follow You

Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC brings Pokemon following their trainers back, but it will take some work before the feature is unlocked.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor Adds Pokemon That Have Never Been Found in the Wild Before

Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC adds wild Pokemon that have never actually appeared in the wild in previous games.

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Is Kubfu Shiny Locked in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Pokemon Sword and Shield new DLC Isle of Armor adds a new legendary Pokemon Kubfu, who appears to be shiny locked but may be changed later.

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All Dojo Upgrades in Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor

Players that are wondering if Dojo upgrades are worth the Watts in Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC can find details here.

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All Cram-O-Matic Recipes in Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor

This Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor Cram-O-Matic recipe list will help fans get the items they want from the new device.

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All Diglett Locations and Rewards in Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor

There are 150 Alolan Diglett in Pokemon Sword and Shield's The Isle of Armor, and fans can find all of the details that they need here.