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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As players venture through the Crown Tundra in the newest DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield, players will begin to find clues on locating Calyrex.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield trainers can now catch most of the older Legendaries from previous generations by playing through Dynamax Adventures.

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This short guide contains full details on exactly when a player can evolve Vulpix into Ninetales in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

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Pokémon Sword and Sheild includes lots of fun hidden details - how many have you discovered in the game so far?

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Pokemon Sword & Shield task players with finishing the Pokedex. Here are some tips to help you achieve this goal.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Are Now the Second-Best Selling Pokemon Games

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Double is among Pokemon Sword and Shields more rare and exotic Pokemon, and if players want to evolve one, they're going to need some help.

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Froslass is a beautiful but dangerous Pokemon that players in Pokemon Sword and Shield can obtain by evolution or catching it in the wild.

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