Pokemon Sword and Shield Strategy Guide Page containing game walkthroughs, game databases, gym challenge strategy guides, tips, tricks, news, and updates for the upcoming Pokemon game developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo.
News and Updates
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Storyline Walkthroughs
Pokemon Battles
Gym Challenge Guides
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| Milo | Nessa |
| Kabu | Bea |
| Allister | Opal |
| Gordie | Melony |
| Piers | Raihan |
Champion Cup Challenge and Battle Guides
| ▼Champion Cup Challenges and Battles | |
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| Marnie | Hop |
| Oleana | Bede |
| Nessa | Bea |
| Allister | Raihan |
| Chairman Rose | Wild Eternatus |
| Champion Leon | – |
Post Game Storyline Battle and Max Raid Guides
Post Game Wyndon Champion Cup Guides
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| Allister | Bea |
| Bede | Cher |
| Corvin | Deneb |
| Dunne | Gordie |
| Hop | Icla |
| Izar | Kabu |
| Kent | Leon |
| Marnie | Melony |
| Milo | Nessa |
| Phoebus | Pia |
| Piers | Polaire |
| Raihan | Terry |
| Theemin | Vega |
| Wei | Yue |
Isle of Armor Pokemon Battles
Beginner Guides
Sword and Shield Beginner Guides
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| Version Differences | Which Starter Pokemon to Choose |
| Permanent Events | What are Max Raid Battles? |
| Pokemon Camp | Poke Jobs |
| Boutiques | Hair Salon |
| New Abilities | Trading Pokemon |
| Type Chart | – |
The Isle of Armor Beginner Guides
Strategy Guides
Sword and Shield Strategy Guides
The Isle of Armor Strategy Guides
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| Alolan Diglett Locations | Dojo Upgrades |
| Getting Two Kubfus | Getting Mark Charm |
| Getting Exp. Charm | Getting Style Card |
| Getting Armorite Ore | Bike Trails |
Game Database
Pokemon-related
Character-related
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| Boutique Options | Hair Salon Customizations |
NPC-related
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| Useful NPCs Locations | All Move Tutor Locations |
| Pokemon Trader Locations | Camp Owner Locations |
Item-related
Game Overview
Announced on the Nintendo Pokemon Direct on February 27, 2019, Pokemon Sword and Shield is the latest entry in the long-running Pokemon series of role-playing adventure games. The upcoming game will be set in a brand new region called Galar.
Galar Region – Based on the United Kingdom!
Many regions in past Pokemon games were inspired by real countries. Among these are Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh (Japan) Unova (New York, USA,) Kalos (Paris, France,) and Alola (Hawaii).
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The Galar region looks like it is aesthetically based on the United Kingdom, featuring a vast explorable countryside, modern cities, and snowy mountains. The most recognizable landmark is the clock tower which easily invokes images of London’s famous Clock Tower.
Locations
Pokemon Sword and Shield is the second Pokemon game to be released on the Nintendo Switch, after Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. Nintendo’s portable console hybrid brings the game’s many locations to life in a bigger way, making the player feel more immersed in the game world in a way akin to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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Areas range from grassy countrysides and snow-veiled cities to underground mines where different Pokemon are encountered.
Pokemon Battles
Pokemon battles in Pokemon Sword and Shield seem to be retaining much of the series’ Trainer battle design. From the picture above, the player character is challenged by what appears to be a female student upon being spotted.
The player versus the challenging Trainer beginning their battle.
A rival Trainer sending out a Grubbin in battle.
Redesigned Pokemon League?
A scene in the announcement event shows the player character walking out to what seems like a giant stadium. It is highly speculated that this may be the new design of the Pokemon League, typically the last destination in the game where the best trainers in the region test their skills against the Elite Four and League Champions.
The scene above is reminiscent of soccer championships in the United Kingdom, highlighting the game’s hinted design inspiration.
New Legendary Pokemon!
Two legendary Pokemon called Zacian and Zamazenta will represent Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield respectively. Both Pokemon resemble large armored wolves with dominantly blue and red fur.
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Zacian, the Pokemon representing Pokemon Sword, appears as a fleet-footed lupine wielding a golden sword with its jaws.
Its design suggests its nature as an offense Pokemon. |
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Zamazenta, the Pokemon representing Pokemon Shield, is visually bulkier than its counterpart.
Unlike Zacian, Zamazenta is heavily-armored to imply its specialty for defense. |
New Starter Pokemon Revealed!
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| Name: Grookey | Name: Scorbunny | Name: Sobble |
| Type: Grass | Type: Fire | Type: Water |
| Description: A mischievous Chimp Pokémon that is full of boundless curiosity. | Description: A Rabbit Pokémon that is always running about, bursting with energy. | Description: A somewhat timid Water Lizard Pokémon that shoots out attacks as it hides itself in the water. |
Appearance in Pokemon Direct Announcement Video
- The three new starter Pokemon have also been revealed. The grass starter Pokemon is called Grookey and is described as a naughty primate.
- The fire starter Pokemon is called Scorbunny and appears to be a fleet-footed rabbit. Scorbunny leaves embers wherever it stands.
- The water starter Pokemon is Sobble, a timid amphibian that can camouflage itself when in water.
Announcement Video
Source: Nintendo YouTube Channel
Game Information
| Game | Pokemon Sword and Shield |
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| Genre | Role-Playing |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokemon Company / Game Freak |
| Release Date | November 15, 2019 |
| Official Website | https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/ |