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Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel 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. And partic… Source: IGDB

Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel 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. And participate in Max Raid Battles in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon.

Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles. Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pokémon. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. Source: IGDB

Release date 15 November 2019

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Review | Pokémon Sword and Shield review - a shadow of a former great

Little England.

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Review | Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra review - that's more like it

The Return of the King?

30
Review | Pokémon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor review - baby steps towards an open world

Slowking but surely.

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Feature | Five of the Best: Friends

Sorry Ross.

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Pokémon Home transferring guide, how to transfer from Pokémon Go, Legends Arceus, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl explained

Including transferring from Sword, Shield and the 3DS using Pokémon Bank.

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Pokémon Home version 2.0 compatible games, free vs premium features and price explained

Everything you need to know about the essentials in Pokémon Home 2.0.
Pokémon Sword Shield, Let's Go save bonuses in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl explained

How to get Mew and Jirachi in the 2021 Gen 4 remakes.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Sing Pikachu code: How to download Sing Pikachu explained

Finally - a Pikachu who can carry a tune!
Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokédex: every Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex confirmed so far

All Pokémon confirmed as available in Sword and Shield's Galar Pokédex.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield new Pokémon list: All DLC and other Gen 8 Pokémon we know so far

Every new Pokémon coming to Gen 8's Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus explained

What we know about the Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Galarian Pokémon Form list, including Galarian Weezing, Galarian Zigzagoon and other Galar Pokémon

All the new Galarian Form Pokémon that will appear in Gen 8's Sword and Shield.

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Here are the best deals on Pokémon games and bundles during Pokémon Day 2023.
Feature | A Pokémon Champion's quest to master the unmasterable

Wolfe Glick, a legend of competitive Pokémon, lives in search of order. Can he find it in a game defined by its chaos?

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Pokémon Sword and Shield will receive final update next month

Ahead of Scarlet and Violet release.
Feature | The video game mop-up: solution to all of life's problems

Sweeper hit.

15
Pokémon Home transferring guide, how to transfer from Pokémon Go, Legends Arceus, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl explained

Including transferring from Sword, Shield and the 3DS using Pokémon Bank.

8
Pokémon Home version 2.0 compatible games, free vs premium features and price explained

Everything you need to know about the essentials in Pokémon Home 2.0.
Pokémon Go getting Sword and Shield's Ball Guy

Hat's off to him.
Pokémon Sword Shield, Let's Go save bonuses in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl explained

How to get Mew and Jirachi in the 2021 Gen 4 remakes.
Pokémon's new Tarzan-inspired movie hits Netflix next month

With freebies in Sword and Shield, plus Pokémon Go.
Pokémon's 25th anniversary anime series features return of Ball Guy

Galarrrrgh.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield leakers must each pay $150k damages

Gold and silver.

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Feature | Inside PokémonMaxRaids, the kindest community on the internet

How free shinies, elaborate exploits, and pay-it-forward culture created an online haven.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Sing Pikachu code: How to download Sing Pikachu explained

Finally - a Pikachu who can carry a tune!
Pokémon livestream confirmed for tomorrow

As Diamond and Pearl rumours swirl.

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Jelly Deals | Legendary Pokemon are going cheap as the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass drops in price

It's our Spheal of the day.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokédex: every Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex confirmed so far

All Pokémon confirmed as available in Sword and Shield's Galar Pokédex.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield new Pokémon list: All DLC and other Gen 8 Pokémon we know so far

Every new Pokémon coming to Gen 8's Sword and Shield.
Pokémon holding virtual concert starring Post Malone

Stony edge.

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Not even McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meals are safe from scalpers

Big muk.

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Pokémon World Championships 2021 cancelled due to coronavirus

Live London event now planned for 2022.

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Pokémon fan arrested for selling hacked Sobble

Captured.

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Pokémon issues warning to Sword, Shield and Home hackers

Dubious disc.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus explained

What we know about the Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Galarian Pokémon Form list, including Galarian Weezing, Galarian Zigzagoon and other Galar Pokémon

All the new Galarian Form Pokémon that will appear in Gen 8's Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Let's Go reward: How to get a Pikachu or Eevee from playing Let's Go explained

How to receive a Pikachu or Eevee with the ability to Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Pokémon Sword and Shield will receive final update next month

Ahead of Scarlet and Violet release.
Pokémon Go getting Sword and Shield's Ball Guy

Hat's off to him.
Pokémon's new Tarzan-inspired movie hits Netflix next month

With freebies in Sword and Shield, plus Pokémon Go.
Pokémon's 25th anniversary anime series features return of Ball Guy

Galarrrrgh.

2
Pokémon Sword and Shield leakers must each pay $150k damages

Gold and silver.

19
Pokémon livestream confirmed for tomorrow

As Diamond and Pearl rumours swirl.

8
Pokémon holding virtual concert starring Post Malone

Stony edge.

10
Not even McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meals are safe from scalpers

Big muk.

42
Pokémon World Championships 2021 cancelled due to coronavirus

Live London event now planned for 2022.

1
Pokémon fan arrested for selling hacked Sobble

Captured.

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Pokémon issues warning to Sword, Shield and Home hackers

Dubious disc.

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It's time to let this gigantic $250 Pokémon pillow devour you in your sleep

Light's out.

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Relax this Friday with some official Pikachu ASMR

Hear gold.

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Looks like an early build of Pokémon Sword and Shield leaked

Peek at you.

12
Pokémon Sword and Shield The Crown Tundra expansion due October

Cold shoulder.

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It looks like more news on Pokémon Sword and Shield's Crown Tundra expansion is coming tomorrow

New Direct-style presentation announced.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Tokyo Game Show's Game of the Year

The island sim is recognised for becoming a "comfort to people all over the world" during the pandemic.

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Pokémon Presents announcement broadcast due tomorrow

Onixpected information.
Pokémon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor expansion sounds like a second Wild Area with sidequests

Accessible from early on in the base games.

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Pokémon has released a Looney Tunes-inspired short

Mimikyu classic era of cartoons.
Pokémon Sword and Shield's first expansion arrives in two weeks

Regi or not.

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The latest Pokémon animated short deals with Nessa's career

Dual-type.

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Pokémon anime put on hold

New episodes replaced with re-runs.

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Ash Ketchum voice actress explains how Pokémon dubs work, and it's surprisingly tricky

Meowth flaps.

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Unprecedented Pokémon Sword and Shield event unlocks version exclusives for limited time

Until now, the idea would be Farfetch'd.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield's brand new Mythical monster revealed

UPDATE: See Zarude's debut in upcoming film Coco.

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"Maliciously-crafted" Pokémon can crash Sword and Shield via Surprise Trade

But it's still fairly rare.

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Nintendo fingers rogue reviewer for Pokémon Sword and Shield leaks

No, not Porygon.

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Brazilian football club channels Game Boy Pokémon to announce new Japanese signing

Super.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield sold an astonishing 16m copies in six weeks

Tem to celebrate.

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Pokémon Home's premium plan will cost £15 a year

Limited basic plan also available.

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Pokémon's official ASMR video lets you relax to fireside Charmander

You Red that right.

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Pokémon's first Galar Region animated short is utterly charming

Catch it here.

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The next Pokémon film looks like a mash-up of Tarzan

And it's named after a Pixar movie.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield will get two big expansions

And 200 new and returning creatures.

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All the news from Nintendo's Pokémon Direct

Expansion pass! Mystery Dungeon! Home!

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Pokémon-dedicated Nintendo Direct announced

Let's go.

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Stylish Pokémon Shirts range now available to order from UK

Absol-utely fabulous.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield unveils Gigantamax Snorlax, available December

Don't sleep on this.

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Pokémon launches legal battle against Sword and Shield leakers

Seeks to subpoena Discord and 4chan.

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We should all be very afraid of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Ball Guy

Face your spheres.

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London's pop-up Pokémon Center shop to return in 2020

Pikaqueue.

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Sword and Shield fans spot unique effect for certain Shiny Pokémon

Unova thing to collect.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield becomes fastest-selling Switch game ever

Time to Celebi-rate.

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Roku working on fix after Pokémon Sword and Shield crashes devices

It Magnemite be a problem.

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Modders already adding cut Pokémon into Sword and Shield

The internet asked Furret.

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Pokémon Sword is the biggest single-format release this year

Second biggest UK Pokémon launch ever.

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London's Pokémon Center has a new Pikachu plush - but it's not exclusive to the store

Fans aren't Happiny.

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Why Pokémon's #ThankYouGameFreak is trending

"I know times are rough, but there are still fans that love what you do."

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Pokémon Sword and Shield launch event in Japan cancelled for "operational reasons"

As #Dexit complaints continue.

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London Pokémon Center will run out of exclusive bowler hat Pikachus this week

Stock cap.

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Watch out, the Pokémon Sword and Shield leaks are everywhere

Artic-oh-no.

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Pokémon's new TV season will tell the story of baby Pikachu

They Growlithe up so fast.

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Undertale creator composed song for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Megalovenusaur.
Pokémon Centre London closing earlier, imposing further purchase limits after "unprecedented demand"

"You will not be permitted to bring camping bags or tents."

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London's Pokémon Store has queues round the block

Here's what's inside.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield revives longcat meme for Gigantamax Meowth

Also, original chonk Pikachu.

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24-hour Sword and Shield livestream reveals new Pokémon

UPDATE: Galar Ponyta will be Shield exclusive.

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Strictly Come Dancing did Pokémon

Popplio culture.

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Watch the 24-hour Pokémon Sword and Shield livestream here

Oak computer.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield starters star in an app for Google Pixel 4 phones

Take a pik.

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23 years later, OG Pokémon Farfetch'd gets a new evolution

No longer just a leek.

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After 22 years, Ash Ketchum is finally a Pokémon champion

Misty eyed.

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A new Pokémon is flying around the Sword and Shield website

What the duck is that?

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Fans reckon they've spotted Pokémon's first ever autosave in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Save file used Recover!

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Of course there's a teapot Pokémon in Sword and Shield

Plus curry cooking.

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I wish my morning commute was like getting the train in Pokémon Sword and Shield

The wrong type of Snover.

10
Kiss' Gene Simmons: my new Pokémon lookalike is "flattering"

Black and white.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield has an Industrial Revolution Weezing and hangry hamster

New rivals, Galarian forms and Poké Jobs detailed.

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Pop-up Pokémon Centre London announced

UPDATE: Open in Shepherd's Bush for a month.

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Nintendo's Gamescom plans include new Link's Awakening, Luigi's Mansion 3 gameplay

Plus, Pokémon, The Witcher 3, and more.

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Game Freak isn't recycling 3DS models in Pokémon Sword and Shield after all

Developer says all models have been made from scratch.

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New Pokémon Alcremie looks like a cake, attacks by squirting whipped cream

Dairy me.

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Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield dev addresses backlash in impassioned message to fans

"This was a very difficult decision for me."

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You can no longer catch 'em all in Pokémon Sword and Shield

And you might never be able to again.

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Not every Pokémon will be supported in Sword and Shield

Sobble.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield features open-world area with multiplayer raid battles

Let's go.

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Four new Pokémon games and apps announced

Including a sleep tracker "consulted on by Snorlax".

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Pokémon Sword and Shield's getting a Nintendo Direct next week

And there's a Pokémon press conference this evening.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield T-shirt competition prize cancelled after repeated rule-breaking

Folded.

10
Pokémon Sword and Shield set in England-inspired region, due this year

Pokéball's coming home.

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Review | Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra review - that's more like it

The Return of the King?

30
Review | Pokémon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor review - baby steps towards an open world

Slowking but surely.

15
Review | Pokémon Sword and Shield review - a shadow of a former great

Little England.

160

Pokémon Home transferring guide, how to transfer from Pokémon Go, Legends Arceus, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl explained

Including transferring from Sword, Shield and the 3DS using Pokémon Bank.

8
Pokémon Home version 2.0 compatible games, free vs premium features and price explained

Everything you need to know about the essentials in Pokémon Home 2.0.
Pokémon Sword Shield, Let's Go save bonuses in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl explained

How to get Mew and Jirachi in the 2021 Gen 4 remakes.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Sing Pikachu code: How to download Sing Pikachu explained

Finally - a Pikachu who can carry a tune!
Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokédex: every Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex confirmed so far

All Pokémon confirmed as available in Sword and Shield's Galar Pokédex.

2
Pokémon Sword and Shield new Pokémon list: All DLC and other Gen 8 Pokémon we know so far

Every new Pokémon coming to Gen 8's Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus explained

What we know about the Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Galarian Pokémon Form list, including Galarian Weezing, Galarian Zigzagoon and other Galar Pokémon

All the new Galarian Form Pokémon that will appear in Gen 8's Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Let's Go reward: How to get a Pikachu or Eevee from playing Let's Go explained

How to receive a Pikachu or Eevee with the ability to Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Dynamaxing explained - including Dynamax Pokémon, Dynamax Candy, Dynamax Level and Max Moves explained

Everything you need to know about Dynamax Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Double Pack Larvitar and Jangmo-o Dynamax Crystals reward explained

Everything you need to know about the pre-order bonus Dynamax Crystals for the Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield saving explained - how to save, autosave and turning off autosaving

Everything you need to know about autosaving in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield pre-order tracksuit: How to get the bonus Tracksuit explained

How to get your special orange tracksuit in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield free gift Meowth: How to download special early-purchase bonus Meowth explained

How to download a Meowth with the ability to Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Mystery Gift explained - how to download Mystery Gifts and Wild Area News explained

How to use Mystery Gifts to receive a variety of special presents.
Pokémon Sword and Shield TMs: locations list for where to find every TM in Galar

A list of all the TMs and their locations we've confirmed so far.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Friendship and Happiness explained - how to raise Friendship, Soothe Bell and Friendship Checker location explained

How to become best friends with your Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Farfetch'd evolution method: how to evolve Farfetch'd into Sirfetch'd explained

Sir Leekalot.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Snorlax - release date, how to get Gigantamax Snorlax and exclusive G-Max Move explained

Everything you need to know about the Gigantamax Snorlax in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Persian and Cofagrigus locations explained

How to add Persian and Cofagrigus to your Galar Pokédex.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Weather types, how to change the weather and weather battle conditions explained

Everything you need to know about the weather in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Watts, Rotom Rally and where to spend Watts, including the Digging Duo, explained

Everything you need to know about the new currency in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield TR List and how to get TRs explained

A list of all the TR's and their Watt cost.
Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC Uniform pre-order bonus: How to get the bonus Pikachu Uniform and Eevee Uniform explained

How to get your special Pikachu and Eevee themed clothing in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield version differences, including version exclusive Pokémon in DLC

Our guide on the differences between Pokémon Sword and Shield explained, including exclusive Pokémon and Gym Leaders.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Crown Tundra: Returning Pokémon and the Crown Tundra Pokédex explained

Every past generation Pokémon returning in the Crown Tundra DLC.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Ash Hat Pikachu code: Our Ash Hat Pikachu code list and how to download Ash Hat Pikachu explained

How to download all of the Ash Hat Pikachus!
Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra walkthrough

Step-by-step walkthroughs for each of The Crown Tundra's missions.
Pokémon Crown Tundra - Dynamax Adventures: Shiny odds, Endless Dynamax Adventure mode and rental Pokémon explained

Everything you need to know about Dynamax Adventures in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Dynamax Adventures Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts list

Which Ultra Beasts and Legendary Pokémon you can catch in the Dynamax Adventures.

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Pokémon Crown Tundra Keldeo: How to find and catch Keldeo, including its moveset in Crown Tundra explained

How to catch the last member of the Swords of Justice quartet in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Crown Tundra Virizion location, how to catch and moveset explained

Where to find and catch the Grasslands Pokémon in the Crown Tundra.
Pokémon Crown Tundra Terrakion location, how to catch and moveset explained

How to catch Terrakion in Crown Tundra.
Pokémon Crown Tundra Cobalion location, how to catch and moveset explained

How to catch the Iron Will Pokémon in the Crown Tundra DLC.
Pokémon Crown Tundra Footprints: How to find Cavern, Grasslands and Iron Will Footprints in the Crown Tundra explained

How to find the first three members of the Swords of Justice in the Crown Tundra.
Pokémon Sword and Shield - How to start the Crown Tundra DLC

How to visit the Crown Tundra in Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass guide - new features, locations and returning Pokémon explained

Everything we know about the upcoming DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor: Returning Pokémon and the Isle of Armor Pokédex explained

Every past generation Pokémon returning in the Isle of Armor DLC.
Pokémon Isle of Armor - escaped Slowpoke locations: How to find the three Slowpoke and outfit for the first Dojo challenge

A quick explainer for the three missing Slowpoke locations.
Pokémon Isle of Armor: how to get and evolve Kubfu, including how to become best friends

A quick explainer for how to get Kubfu and how to evolve it.
Pokémon Isle of Armor: Max Mushroom locations - how to find Max Mushrooms for the second Dojo challenge

A quick explainer for finding Max Mushrooms in the Isle of Armor DLC.
Pokémon Isle of Armor Diglett locations: Every Diglett location and Diglett rewards explained

Where to find every Diglett on the Isle of Armor.
Pokémon Sword and Shield - How to start the Isle of Armor DLC

How to visit the Isle of Armor in Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Pokémon explained - including G-Max moves and possible Gigantamax locations explained

Everything you need to know about Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Zarude: Everything we know about the Mythical Pokémon, including ability Leaf Guard, explained

The Rogue Monkey Pokémon explained.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Toxtricity - release date, how to get Gigantamax Toxtricity and exclusive G-Max Move explained

Everything you need to know about the Gigantamax Toxtricity in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield walkthrough and guide to your journey through Galar

Our complete walkthrough for Pokémon Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield's Galarian Slowpoke - location and everything else you need to know

How to get your first taste of Expansion Pass content in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Fossil Pokémon - Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish and Arctovish fossil combinations and locations explained

What hath we wrought?
Pokémon Sword and Shield Wild Area explained - what we know about how the open world Wild Area works

An in-progress explainer on what we know so far about Sword and Shields big new Wild Area.
Pokémon Sword and Shield starters Sobble, Scorbunny and Grookey - evolutions, base stats and which starter is best?

Everything we know about Pokémon Sword and Shield's three starter Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Max Raids explained - including updating Max Raid spawn, Max Raid Lobby and Max Raid rewards explained

Everything you need to know about Max Raids in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Evolution List - benefits of evolving Pokémon, how to prevent Pokémon evolution and Pokémon acquired by levelling up explained

Everything you need to know about evolving Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Evolution Stones explained -which Pokémon require an Evolution Stone, such as Sun Stone, Moon Stone and Everstone locations explained

Everything you need to know about Evolution Stones in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Toxel evolution method: how to evolve Toxel into Toxtricity with Low Key Form and Amped Form explained

Everything you need to know about evolving Toxel into either Low Key or Amped Toxtricity.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Applin evolution method: how to use the Sweet Apple and Tart Apple to evolve into Applin into Flapple or Appletun explained

Apple crumble or apple pie?
Pokémon Sword and Shield Yamask evolution method: how to evolve Yamask into Runerigus explained

Everything you need to know about the unique evolution method for Galarian Yamask.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Milcery evolution method: how to evolve Milcery into Alcremie, including Rainbow Swirl Alcremie explained

How to evolve Milcery into each of the different Alcremie colours.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Sinistea evolution method: how to evolve Sinistea into Polteageist with the Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot, including Phony Form and Antique Form Sinistea explained

It's getting very Antiques Roadshow in here.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Turffield treasure riddle solution: how to solve the three standing stones puzzle

There's buried Treasure in Turffield - here's how to find it!
Pokémon Sword and Shield strong-looking Pokémon and how to get their guard down explained

How to deal with the higher level creatures you may come across.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Mew explained - how to get Mew using the Poké Ball Plus

Bring a classic legendary Pokémon into Pokémon Sword and Shield.
11 things to know before starting Pokémon Sword and Shield

Grookeys to success.

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon Camp - playing with your Pokémon and cooking explained

It's time to take your Pokémon on a camping trip.
Pokémon Sword and Shield ??? Pokémon explained: What is the mysterious Pokémon in the early game?

Be warned this guide contains story-line spoilers for Pokémon Sword and Shield.

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Jelly Deals | Legendary Pokemon are going cheap as the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass drops in price

It's our Spheal of the day.

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Jelly Deals | Get Link's Awakening and a new Switch Lite console for £219.99

Plus, other freebies from the Nintendo UK Store

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Jelly Deals | Here are some of the best Pokémon Day 2020 deals

Freebies, accessories, merch, movies and more!

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Feature | A Pokémon Champion's quest to master the unmasterable

Wolfe Glick, a legend of competitive Pokémon, lives in search of order. Can he find it in a game defined by its chaos?

8
Feature | The video game mop-up: solution to all of life's problems

Sweeper hit.

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Feature | Inside PokémonMaxRaids, the kindest community on the internet

How free shinies, elaborate exploits, and pay-it-forward culture created an online haven.

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Feature | How a visually impaired streamer hunts shiny Pokémon

The good fight.

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Feature | Five of the Best: Bikes

Framed.

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Feature | Why a massive fan Pokémon tournament could change competitive Pokémon forever

Super collective.

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Feature | Five of the Best: Friends

Sorry Ross.

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Feature | Meet the Pokémon fans who send hundreds of rare monsters to kids on Christmas Day

Operation Delibird is super effective!

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Feature | What Pokémon Sword and Shield could learn from the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Dream teams.

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Feature | The story behind that weird camping minigame in Pokémon Sword and Shield

How the sausage is made.

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Interview | Game Freak's Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori talk inspiration, Sirfetch'd, and pressure from Pokémon fans

"When you look at leeks in the UK, they're pretty big vegetables."

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Preview | Hands on with the enchanting first two hours of Pokémon Sword and Shield

Galarvanting around town.

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Feature | We've seen two new Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield

Plus, Gyms are well and truly back.

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Feature | Luck, staleness, and earmuffs: what pro players want from Pokémon Sword and Shield

"There's still balance. Eventually."

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