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
Sword And Shield Challenges
Pokemon Sword & Shield: 15 Fan Challenges You Can Do To Make The Game Harder

Players looking for an added challenge in their Pokemon adventures will love to take on these fan-made trials.

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Confusion (Status Condition)

Confusion is a status condition that can be stacked onto other ailments to massively debilitate enemies. Here's all you need to know about it!

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Flinching (Status Condition)

As the effect only lasts for a brief moment in battle, Flinching is often dismissed as a status condition, despite being powerful in its own right.

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Being Bound (Status Condition)

Being Bound is an unexpected tactic that can cause issues in battle. Here's what you need to know about this subtle yet severe status condition!

Pokemon: The 15 Hardest Pokemon To Evolve in Sword and Shield (Post DLC)

For every generation, there are always some Pokémon that are harder to evolve than others. Here are most difficult for Sword & Shield.

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Poison (Status Condition)

One of the most common and deadly status conditions, Poison is always something trainers want to avoid. Here's what you need to know about it!

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Freezing (Status Condition)

As one of the most debilitating status conditions, Freezing a pokemon can cause huge issues. Here's what you need to know about it!

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Burns (Status Condition)

In addition to dealing some damage over time, Burns drop the afflicted's Attack stat. Here's everything you need to know about this status condition!

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Paralysis (Status Condition)

Whether by electrical shock or stunning powder, getting paralyzed in battle is always bad news for those afflicted by this status condition.

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB)

To get one of the best advantages in battle, players should match their pokemon's moves and type for a great offensive boost. Here's why!

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About One-Hit KO Moves

Easily the most devastating offensive maneuvers in the main series Pokemon games, One-Hit KO moves can instantly knock out almost any foe.

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Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About Move Priority

Priority determines how quickly a pokemon can unleash its move, though, there are many tiers of priority in the main series RPG games.

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Pokemon Character Customization Still Has A Long Way to Go

Pokemon's character customization has come a long way, but in some regards has further to go to become truly inclusive and welcoming to everyone.

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Pokemon: How Damage Is Calculated

How hard one's moves hit in the main series Pokemon games depends on various factors involving the stats of the combatants as well as their types.

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Pokemon Sword & Shield: Every Pokemon That Evolves With The Moon Stone (& Where To Catch Them)

Not many Pokemon in Galar evolve with the help of a moon stone. But here's how to get your hands on the ones that do.

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Pokemon Sword & Shield: 12 Hidden Details About Zacian & Zamazenta

Pokémon Sword and Shield features two large critters called Zacian and Zamazenta on their covers, and here is everything you should know about them.

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Pokemon Sword & Shield: 14 Best Held Items

Using held items in battle is a must for succeeding against tough opponents. These are the best ones you can find in Sword & Shield.

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Pokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Charjabug

The way a Pokemon evolves can change in new generations of the long-lived franchise. Here's what you need to know to evolve Charjabug in Gen 8!

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Pokemon Sword & Shield: Every Pokemon That Evolves With The Water Stone (& Where To Catch Them)

Galar has quite a few Water-types that need a Water Stone in order to evolve. Here's where you can find them all.

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Pokemon Sword & Shield: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Sonia

Sonia certainly made a huge impression on the Pokemon fandom following the release of Sword & Shield. Here are some things you should know about her.