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Sword & Shield

Quick Guide to Raid Battles

Cherrim, Nov 2019: I've written a quick guide to doing Max Raid Battles together with friends, as well as what to expect when you join one. :) Let's raid together!
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What Was Your First Shiny In Sword And Shield

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Poke fan number 489, Dec 2021: I've never caught a shiny, because I'm incredibly unlucky.
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Started by Quagsire girl

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Did Hop actually win a single battle?

Palamon, Nov 2021: Obviously he did if he got into the Pokemon League? We don't have to see it to confirm it, jfc.
5   2,780
Started by Sk8erBoiz

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What kind Trainer did you choose to appear as in the Union Room?

Winter, Nov 2021: idol
5   2,083
Started by professor plum

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Docked or Handheld?

Sadismancer, Nov 2021: Docked. I dislike playing the Switch handheld mode! Plus it doesn't register the controllers as being plugged onto the sides.
17   2,835
Started by ZeoStar

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Type Changes

Fairy, Nov 2021: I always use Dhelmise as my example. It’s Grass/Ghost… but no one would bat an eye were it Steel/Water.
5   1,944
Started by Pokémon Trainer Marnie

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new to sword

Sheep, Nov 2021: Heyo, hope you've had fun with it! \o/ How far are you now?
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Started by XsOverLord

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LF Help Redeeming Shiny Zacian code

XsOverLord, Nov 2021: you can only redeem the code for the opposite legendary to your game for example if you have sword you can only redeem the shield shiny
3   1,957
Started by ShinyZacianDoggo

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Sword & Shield

Hp, Special Attack, Speed???

Devalue, Nov 2021: Favors a Pokemon getting more strikes in. Applies moreso to a Pokemon with a high offensive stat. Example: Modest Gardevoir mirror match. Equal level and perfect IVs on both. Knows Shadow Ball on both. Ignored held items and special defense...
2   1,887
Started by Pokémon Trainer Marnie

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Was thinking of running Lilligant in doubles

Folash, Nov 2021: Yeah. Unless I want to run Groudon as my restricted or waste a turn on a mon to set up, it looks like I'm stuck with either Ninetales or Torkoal, huh? That blows. Thanks for the advice, man
2   1,974
Started by Folash

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How would you rate the new Pokémon?

colours, Nov 2021: 7/10 i dock a few points because for the life of me i get constant brainfarts every time i try to remember a galar pokemon (sans the starters). maybe this is a me issue more than an issue of the pokemon but the fact that they haven't left a...
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Started by Sheep

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Pokemon That Are Not in Sword and Shield

Escther, Nov 2021: I miss Froakie a lot, since I bred a shiny one with imperfect IVs in gen 7 that I haven't been able to transfer to my Sword game. It'd definitely benefit from the bottle caps
2   3,550
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Gardevoir Build

Devalue, Nov 2021: Sounds good. Do not be afraid to change moves if you find yourself never using something either.
7   3,350
Started by Pokémon Trainer Marnie

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Team?

Pokémon Trainer Marnie, Oct 2021: I understand hehe I was busy myself sorry for the late reply, I was wondering too would a modest nature be the best for my gardevoir and should I max the special attack EV and special defence and put the remaining in speed? For moves Im thinking...
4   1,096
Started by Pokémon Trainer Marnie

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DRAMPA

Jumps7yl3r, Oct 2021: and thus I found yet another pokemon I need to find out how to get, Pokemon Home here I come
4   2,530
Started by Snow_drop

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Did anyone finish the pokedex without having paid the monthly subscription to nintendo?

Jumps7yl3r, Oct 2021: Ow , I forgot about the fact that I can speedrun and redo my pokedex. OMG thanks a bunch for reminding me. Nice, I'll get on it as soon as I can. I also remembered about my pokemon GO account and thought if I could get some pokemon from there...
4   1,990
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Sword

ReKoil, Oct 2021: source: https://www.pockettactics.com/pokemon-go/pokemon-home So basically, you need to first register a non-Go Celebi in your SwSh Dex to be able to send your Go Celebi in.
2   1,716
Started by Lifeisgoodchill

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Sword & Shield

Hop is actually a sad character

Jumps7yl3r, Oct 2021: The moment Nintendo/Gamefreak or whoever has the ability to decide the plot, takes action and stops resetting characters, I believe we'll have the opportunity to see higher levels of character development. Having continuous resets of characters ends...
15   8,153
Started by _confused_piplup_

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Character Name

Jumps7yl3r, Oct 2021: I usually go by ArcticChill lately. Definitely and alter-ego
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Started by Pokémon Trainer Marnie

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Sword & Shield

EV, IV???

Pokémon Trainer Marnie, Oct 2021: Thank you :) I will probably not do this method as I would like a ditto in my party hehehe but thank you for the extra tip :) wish me luck catching one.
13   2,888
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Just got my shiny Zacian

Yoshi808, Oct 2021: Went down to gamestop about 20 minutes ago, asked for a code to download shiny Zacian (girl gave me two), came home and entered the code, and there it is... beautiful! Level 100 with a rusted sword in that special red ball - 5IVs with only special...
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Started by Yoshi808

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Sword & Shield

Hard time deciding on Pokémon

Rengoku, Oct 2021: I make it a point to only use Pokemon from the generation itself (Inclusive of regional variants if I like them) whenever I play a new region. No Pokémon from previous generations until post-game.
4   2,166
Started by Cheshire King

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Shiny Pokémon

Rengoku, Oct 2021: It's not cool they didn't include Singapore on the list, but we have the codes locally too.
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I catched Deino on Pokémon Shield?!

Kloppi, Oct 2021: Oh yeah i Guess that’s it… so it’s quite normal. thanks a lot!
2   1,465
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Anyone think the rival battles are set at weird timing?

erandddx, Oct 2021: Well yea i accually liked bede a lot more then hopeas a rivel and he dissepired mid game to be a fairy apprentice
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Rotom Rally

SadOldMan, Oct 2021: Wow great data. I was looking for volt switch.
2   2,234
Started by ReKoil

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Zeraora tausch

Ryuga98, Oct 2021: Könnte mir jemand ein zeraora tauschen denn es ist mein absolutes lieblings pokemon. Mein Name ist Ryuga98 Wäre echt nice wenn das jemand machen würde der sein zeraora nicht braucht oder vlt zwei hat
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Anyone else disappointed in how they named places is the game?

ZeoStar, Oct 2021: Yeah I can't recall a single town. Besides Wimpleton, which after googling is apparently wimbledon.
4   1,941
Started by Sk8erBoiz

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[Playthrough] I’m Seeing Chinese BUT Hearing English, WHAT? 看到中文卻聽到英語?

Sk8erBoiz, Oct 2021: Just started a fun playthrough with a Chinese rom while speaking English! Join me and my partner for an amazing experience! Part 00: https://youtu.be/4U-DF1AyHcE Playlist:...
0   1,666
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Gigantamax Meowth, Pokémon Sword

GhostRacoon, Oct 2021: Hello everyone, do anyone has a gigantamax meowth to trade? I missed the chance to get it with a mistery gift and I urgently need it to farm coins. I started the game quite recently, so I have to be honest, I don't have much to offer, but I have a...
0   1,612
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Cloud Nine

Devalue, Oct 2021: No. Passes down the female Pokemon's ability. Never factors in the male Pokemon's ability. One exception: male Pokemon + Ditto.
1   1,721
Started by Snow_drop

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Rapid or Single Strike

Caite-chan, Oct 2021: If I remember correctly I went with Rapid Strike just because I wanted a Fighting / Water type.
5   2,576
Started by Qibli

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Lunatone and Solrock Event!

shadowmoon522, Sep 2021: i found 2 shiny lunatones thus far, still trying to find a shiny solrock....
1   2,099
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Oh my Gosh! It's a... Magikarp :/

Sheep, Sep 2021: I traded away a bunch of 5+IV babies with HA of varying Pokémon, mostly Scorbunny though since I was trying for a shiny... don't remember getting many cool things back. I hope that one day I'll be able to say I got a lv. 100 shiny in wonder trade...
4   2,415
Started by (Feebas)

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tr moves location

Devalue, Sep 2021: Costs 8000 watts for TR 15 (Fire Blast), by the way. Looked through Serebii's Max Raid list. Recommends this den in the Hammerlocke Hills. Drops from any 4 or 5 star non-event Max Raid (common or rare). May also visit this den in the Stony...
2   2,213
Started by Chucklespb

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Your first shiny in the Galor region?

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Lucifer, Sep 2021: I believe it was a Scorbunny I hatched using the Masuda method with a Japanese Scorbunny I got in a Surprise Trade. I've now got Cinderace, Corvaknight, several Grookies (I was going for a female, still haven't gotten it), Intelleon, Charizard,...
30   10,703
Started by Pumpkaboo92

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Who was the most disappointing character for you?

Yoshi808, Aug 2021: Regina. Sometimes, I gotta go two rounds to track her down., ;)
8   3,399
Started by Nah

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Who's your favorite character in SwSh?

Yoshi808, Aug 2021: Regina. Sometimes, I feel like a stalker. Lol.
17   8,389
Started by Sheep

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Pokemon Sword - First 30 minutes FULLY VOICED (text-to-speech)

TheClassyHerddIer, Aug 2021: Haven't watched it yet but by the title and text to speach. I don't know whether to go oh yes, or oh no
6   5,049
Started by MikeyD

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Would anyone mind?

XDarkseidX, Aug 2021: Hey there is a trade thread for this kinda stuff but I need to trade a Boldore so I'll PM you.
1   2,315
Started by DoubtfulReality

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Sword & Shield

Okay so how is damage dealt in Max Raid battles?

Nah, Aug 2021: You can’t OHKO them yeah, the game usually forces you to break all the barriers and will always stop the Pokémon’s HP from decreasing once it gets to the number that triggers the barrier.
3   2,424
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Do you think these games could outsell Red and Blue?

Inkwriter, Aug 2021: I haven't done much research on it, but I suspect the originals selling as well as they did was because they were one of the first or the first monster catching/battling video games on handheld consoles. I don't know if digimon came earlier or not,...
4   2,471
Started by Palamon

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Shiny Stone?

Devalue, Aug 2021: Para atravessar a água? Rota 9. Deve derrotar Hop em Circhester primeiro (assim como o ginásio Rock ou Ice). English version: To cross water? Route 9. Must defeat Hop in Circhester first (as well as the Rock or Ice gym).
3   5,065
Started by Hermione Granger

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is it possible to find a legendary pokemon with hidden ability in dynamax adventures?

Devalue, Aug 2021: Fights fixed encounters. Will always either have the Hidden Ability or not. Makes Zygarde (with its Hidden Ability Power Construct) a pain.
2   3,043
Started by _confused_piplup_

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Untitled

Quagsire girl, Aug 2021: 😅
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Started by Quagsire girl

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Breeding rolycoly

Devalue, Aug 2021: Is that math correct? Calculated the odds below. Same 5 IVs Copies 5 of 6 IVs. Randomizes the imperfect stat with a 1/6 chance. Ranges from 0 to 31 from there. So: (1/6) * (1/32) = 1/192, or 0.52%. Different 5 IVs Breaks this into three...
6   3,997
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Don't do this

BoulderSmolder, Aug 2021: I accidentally sent my Wobbuffet out against a NPC trainer's Wobbuffet in my most recent playthrough of Emerald. I just barely managed to finish it off with Struggle.
9   6,707
Started by Sothis

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Most ridiculous looking gigantamax starter

Devalue, Jul 2021: Gigantamax Rillaboom. Barely increases the main body of Galarian starters, if at all. Considers normal-size Rillaboom on a gigantic drum the most odd-looking. Feels the most disconnected from an advantage. (Realizes what the drum does. Clocks...
10   8,298
Started by PageEmp

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How hard was SwSh for you?

BoulderSmolder, Jul 2021: Without experience candies, the level curve is pretty good until the 6th gym, at which point the levels slow down. It's pretty hard not to over level the 6th, 7th, and 8th gyms, as well as the first few major battles in the Champion's Cup. Then...
17   4,140
Started by bobandbill

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People who have stopped playing..

Momoro, Jul 2021: I don't know, I haven't even completed the main story yet, and I've already stopped playing- or at least, stopped playing as frequently as I used to. I'll get back into Pokémon when Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl are released, they just look...
19   5,593
Started by Fairy

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How to get Sport Ball and Safari Ball from Cram-O-Matic and odds.

RMR, Jul 2021: That's true for the Apricorn Balls, but it's the first time we are able to get the Safari Ball and the Sport Ball freely in the inventory outside special events in the game. So, I can uderstand why they made those particularly difficult to get.
2   3,410
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