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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Pokemon Sword and Shield Have A Ghost Girl

One of Pokemon's longest running, and creepiest, Easter eggs returns in Sword and Shield in the form of the ghost girl.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Check IVs

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, trainers need to complete the main story and do post-game content before they can check their Pokemon's IVs.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Sets New Record in Japan

Pokemon Sword and Shield have been incredibly successful in Japan, breaking an opening week record and doubling Lets Go's sales.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus Explained

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, the legendary Pokemon have an interesting story that is a bit confusing, but we're here to break down the Galar legend.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: Where to Buy Quick Balls

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, trainers will need to progress throughout the main story and reach a certain point in order to buy Quick Balls.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Mr. Mime Into Mr. Rime

Players that want to evolve their Galarian Mr. Mime into a Mr. Rime in Pokemon Sword and Shield can find assistance in this guide.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Applin Into Appletun and Flapple

Applin is perhaps one of Pokemon Sword and Shield's least imposing Pokemon, so here's how to evolve it into the more impressive Appletun or Flapple.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Surf

Resourceful Pokemon Sword and Shield Players who know where to look can learn a valuable ability early on in the Wild Area.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: Hattrem and Hatterene Pokedex Entries Are Terrifying

Pokemon Sword & Shield introduce a new pocket monster called Hatenna, who has two evolutions which take the game in dark and violent directions.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokemon Appears to Reference Climate Change

Pokemon Sword and Shield's Corsola Pokedex entry appears to reference climate change because the Pokemon is based on bleached coral.

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Pokemon Sword, Shield Nintendo Switch Lite Bundle on Sale

Walmart is currently offering a good price for the Nintendo Switch Lite bundled with a copy of either Pokemon Sword or Shield.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Modder Is Adding Cut Pokemon to the Games

The Pokemon franchise is no stranger to hacking, and hackers have already started work on implementing the cut Pokemon back into Sword and Shield.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Milcery into Alcremie

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, trainers can evolve the new Pokemon Milcery into Alcremie with the perfect recipe and ingredients.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Catch Shiny Pokemon

Shiny Pokemon are as rare as ever in Pokemon Sword and Shield, requiring both extreme luck and extreme patience to catch one.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Players Discover Polteageist's Secret Form

Fans of Pokemon Sword and Shield have uncovered a rare form that new Ghost-type teapot Pokemon can take in rare, specific conditions.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Get Mew

It's possible to get one of the most classic Pokemon, Mew, into Pokemon Sword and Shield, but players are going to need a certain accessory to do it.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: Where to Find the Rare Pokemon Dreepy

Pokemon trainers that are trying to catch a Dreepy in Pokemon Sword and Shield can find its location and more in this short guide.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Darumaka Into Darmanitan

Here's a simple way to evolve the icy new Galarian Darumaka into a Darmanitan in the Pokemon Sword and Shield games.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: Where to Find Ditto

Ditto, the amorphous and mischievous Transforming Pokemon, is back in Pokemon Sword and Shield, here's how to track one down.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield's Yamask has a Galarian variant with a new evolution, and requires a unique method to evolve into the spooky Runerigus.