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
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Every UK Reference in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Pokemon Sword and Shield continue the franchise's trend of being inspired by certain world regions, so here is every reference to the United Kingdom.

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How to Get Hidden Abilities in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Hidden Abilities have made a return in Pokemon Sword and Shield, but they may be even harder to find than in previous titles.

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Where to Find Pokemon Sword and Shield's Move Reminder

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, trainers will be able to find the Move Reminder and relearn moves for their Pokemon more easily.

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How to Stop Eevee from Evolving into Sylveon in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Here's how Pokemon Sword and Shield players who want to evolve Eevee into Espeon or Umbreon can prevent it from evolving into a Sylveon.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Snom Into Frosmoth

Leveling the largely useless Snom in Pokemon Sword and Shield is a difficult task, but Frosmoth, Snom's evolved form, is very worth it.

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The Pokemon Company is Suing Pokemon Sword and Shield Leakers

The Pokemon Company is suing unidentified individuals who leaked Pokemon Sword and Shield images and information before their release.

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Where to Find Morpeko in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Morpeko is a brand-new Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield, and there are several locations where interested players can find one.

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Every Pokemon Sword and Shield Evolution Stone Location

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, trainers will need to find certain stones scattered throughout the Galar region to evolve some Pokemon.

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Where to Find Eevee in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Eevee is one of the most iconic and interesting Pokemon that the series has to offer, and thankfully, it can easily be caught in Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword & Shield: 10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do

Like many RPGs and Pokémon games before it, this one has plenty to offer, some of which you probably aren't even aware of.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Feebas into Milotic

To evolve a Feebas into Milotic in Pokemon Sword and Shield, trainers will need to trade a Feebas that is holding a Prism Scale.

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How to Reset EVs in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Effort Values, known as EVs, are a measurement of a Pokemon's unique abilities, here's how to reset them in Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword & Shield: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Starters

The new Pokémon Sword & Shield Starters are some mysterious new additions to Pokémon lore, but here is everything that we know about them so far.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Fan Creates Pokedex Entry for Baby Yoda

One die-hard fan has fused the world of Pokemon Sword and Shield with The Mandalorian, and players are already wishing it was real.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Review

Despite a few shortcomings in mechanics and story, Pokemon Sword and Shield delivers an experience that is undeniably Pokemon.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Get Mime Jr

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, players will need to complete a certain task in order to get the Mr. Mime pre-evolution, Mime Jr.

Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Catch Zacian and Zamazenta
Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Catch Zacian and Zamazenta

Pokemon Sword and Shield's Zacian and Zamazenta are the featured legendaries and cover art for both games, and they can be really hard to catch.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Have Clever Joy-Con Easter Egg

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield feature a fun Easter egg involving the Nintendo Switch console found within the player's bedroom.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield's Wild Area Explained

The Wild Area in Pokemon Sword and Shield is a great proof of concept, but needs some changes to be a staple feature of the series.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Breed

Pokemon Sword and Shield retains much of the core formula that has stuck with the series since the beginning, and breeding is no exception.