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Sword and Shield Discussions

Come discuss the eighth-generation games: Pokémon Sword and Shield!

Section Staff: bobandbill

Gigantamax Snorlax revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield

It’ll appear in Max Raid Battles from the 4th of December.

1 Week Ago by bobandbill

Galarian Weezing and the Value of Neutralising Gas

There was a lot of initial hype and discussion around Galarian Weezing and its Neutralising Gas Ability. How much of that excitement was justified? This article explores Galarian Weezing’s competitive potential.

1 Week Ago by gimmepie

Global Link to End in 2020

The Pokémon Global Link will cease operations in February 2020, but its spirit lives on in features present on the Nintendo Switch’s Pokémon Sword and Shield.

1 Week Ago by gimmepie

How to Easily Farm Watts and quickly look for Gigantamax Raid Battles

A easy, handy guide for your Gigantamax hunting – you’ll be able to get the Gigantamax boss you want!

2 Weeks Ago by lgdarm

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Guide

Pokémon Sword and Shield FAQ and general information [UPDATED 12 October]

Nah, Nov 30: define fan favorite in this case

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Galar Dex: Locations and more!

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Guide

Analysis of the full Galar Dex

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Nah, Nov 15: maybe they're finally going to release AZ's Floette, 2 generations after it should've? probably not lol, but it's funny how this thing that's never existed outside of the games' coding is still in the coding, after everything that's been cut ...

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Rules

Pokémon Sword and Shield Rules

bobandbill, Jul 3: Pokémon Sword and Shield Rules wot’s all this about then mate Welcome to the forum section for the generation eight titles, Pokémon Sword and Shield! They’re short and simple for now; expect more when the game releases. The Global Rules apply...

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Where are you in the game now?

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Sheep, Dec 9: ....dream ball lmao oops

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Favorite gym leader

Fairy, Dec 9: This is really the first gen where I've genuinely loved them all! Milo is a precious biscuit, Nessa is an absolute queen, Opal is just.. glorious lmao.. I mean they really all stand out in their own way. :)

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Curry dex

Fairy, Dec 9: God me too. I don't know why but any game with direct player to Pokemon interaction is something I invest heavy amounts of time in. I still only have about 50 (maybe 54??) recipes done since I'm actively trying to hold it for post game, but you best...

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No motivation to play...

Fairy, Dec 9: Honestly, if you played the whole game and enjoyed it, and you feel like you got your money's worth, then there's no reason to force yourself to keep playing it. Plenty of people go through the story and enjoy it for what it is then sell them...

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News

Sword and Shield tops Japan and UK sales charts

rinnychu, Dec 9: I hope gamefreak sees how much they sold and actually sees the criticism to become better ;w;

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What did you like about the games?

rinnychu, Dec 9: Gym leader themes Pokemon designs ofc but I feel a good amount fall off for me Wild area and new introduction of dynamaxing Gigamax forms Regional forms Character designs How hop develops throughout the game IS A HUGE REASON why the game...

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how many g-max pokémon have you gotten?

rinnychu, Dec 9: I have a butterfree but I’m looking for lapras and snorlax!! FC: SW-7841-4533-0225

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Will you be getting a physical or digital copy?

(2 pages)

rinnychu, Dec 9: I have the physical copy of shield! If its allowed here you guys can add me here: SW-7841-4533-0225 ^w^

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What is your current team?

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cvpiid, Dec 8: Rillaboom, Corviknight, Centiskorch, Drednaw, Skuntank, and Obstagoon!

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Galarian Forms wasted?

Sydian, Dec 7: dude i really love all the galar forms. i just think it's a neat concept to have regional variants that have adapted to the different areas in the pokemon universe. it just seems really cool to me. and i really like that some of the galar forms...

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Did you buy any uniforms?

Sydian, Dec 7: i think all the uniforms are ugly tbh the only one i like is the fairy one bc i'm partial to pink

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Who has completed or is working towards their dex?

Mulgorath, Dec 7: I've just finished my Dex last night. With only my copy of Shield and my brother's copy of Sword. It was crazy how many Pokemon were available in Galar. I'm not sure if I'll ever dive into Shiny hunting, because I'm having way more fun with Raids...

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Surpriselocke

Sheep, Dec 7: Hi! As per the PC rules, you're not allowed to join just to advertise. If you want to spread the word about your channel, feel free to link it in your forum signature and it'll appear beneath your posts (don't put YouTube video embeds in it, though...

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What number did you choose for your gym uniform?

(3 pages)

SassySnivy, Dec 6: Pffth, I made it 69 just for giggles. My maturity I guess is really showing, huh? Was going to make it 420 but I was like naahhhh. If I were to go back through I'd make it 495, which is Snivy's number. I guess you could probably guess why based on...

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Anyone found a shiny yet?

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Mawa, Dec 6: I found a shiny Dusclop in the wild. I was not looking for him, he just hapenned to be there.

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For those who have played - what do you think?

(2 pages)

PokemonMasterRy, Dec 5: The game is arguably based on explainable fact the least best entry into the Pokemon series so far. It has pretty new and solid graphics but I've already 99%'d both games twice and gotten rid of them since waiting in line at Gamestop that fateful...

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Important

What does your trainer / trainer card currently look like?

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IcyIce, Dec 5: I haven't really looked at the card much. Took me a while to get an outfit I liked. I wish I had returned to hair to its blue color that I started with. As always, I like the way the female looks more than the male and the clothing usually looks...

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What's your playtime so far?

IcyIce, Dec 5: I just beat the Champion for the first time and have clocked in 29 hours. A lot of that time was running through Wild Area.

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Spoilers

Favorite music so far?

Harmonie, Dec 3: Slumbering Weald/all of the tracks related to Zacian/Zamazenta, Circhester, and Hammerlocke.

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Imagining Character Voices

PokemonMasterRy, Dec 3: Who is Eevee voiced by, because....

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Surprise Trading

Couples-Consoling, Dec 3: Not doing any yet, but I agree completely - breeding rejects are awesome for surprise trades!

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DMax Raid Ridiculousness

PokemonMasterRy, Dec 3: I've determined with playing with other actual people that you have to have a strong enough internet signal. I was on my home wifi and that wasn't strong enough. I went to my workplace and connected to my wifi there (which is a business class wifi...

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Hidden gems & Easter eggs

The Best there was, Dec 3: So I would like to know what Easter eggs and hidden gems you have found across the Galar region? Ill start: Hulbury Seafood Restaurant delivery for free items. Mr. Mime called Marcel (reference to the Gen 1 NPC trade in Kanto)

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square shinys

icycatelf, Dec 2: Definitely a missed opportunity not to make alternate color Shinies, but I don't mind them. Gives me something rarer to hunt if normal Shinies start feeling too easy. However, I kind of wish that this "rare" animation was exclusive to full-odds...

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Camp interactions

Sheep, Dec 2: i must show you all more cute camp interactions https://twitter.com/stelledair/status/1200214544045334528 (butler and maid) https://twitter.com/rychako336/status/1199349905170427904 (fire bunnies!!! warning: may be a little bit loud)

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Fossil Pokemons

PreciousLeaf, Nov 30: We needed the real versions of them

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News

Gigantamax Snorlax revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield

EmTheGhost, Nov 30: OMG, I didn't realize this until I saw a comment pointing it out: Snorlax used to block the route. Now it is the route.

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Galar Beginnings

TheeWizard, Nov 29: I'll be taking part in it, I just finished my team today! I would tell you my team, but I don't want to give the game away :D I'm doing it just for fun, also to see how I stack up. I feel like it's going to a mix bag of really dedicated...

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Galar Alphabet?

icycatelf, Nov 27: Nick15 of Pokémon Aaah! has been working on cracking the code.

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If you had to drop one Pokemon name it would be...

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 27: Aegislash... Still one of the best Pokemon in Pokemon. Ghost and Steel type so no physical moves work against it. It switches forms between attack and defense, and just is a kick-ass concept for a Pokemon. Getting it with the right nature (Adamant...

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What are you MOST looking forward to?

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 27: The next Pokemon games for the Switch following Sword and Shield.... The games are, are not the best...

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PSA - How to change volume levels in Sword/Shield

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 27: What the heck is the point of making sound settings for the game part of an item??? They claim it's so you can hear Pokemon calls better. Does anyone anywhere know what any Pokemon is by the sound of their call? I feel like it's nobody. But being...

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Where are the Secrets?

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 27: Its such crap. There are not even any caves in the game theres like 1 cave that lasts 5 minutes. This game feels like it was designed for the mind of a ten year old. There is no challenge anywhere apart from the difficulty of a Pokemon battle itself...

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Can't ever find anyone for max raid battles in the Wild Area

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 27: "I have been doing fine with Surprise Trades, after I learned that you had to connect to the internet manually within the game after hitting Y. However, raids, I think most people just solo because you don't have to compete against others to...

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Three Other Regular Players...

Nah, Nov 27: that would be the majority of our userbase lol

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Switch Online Roster

Sheep, Nov 26: I'm subscribed! Or, well, on boyfriend's friends' family plan since you can add a bunch of people with just one person paying. It's definitely worth it for me, as someone who really likes trading and now raiding haha.

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Spoilers

In your opinion, who should have made it into Galar?

(2 pages)

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 26: I really want them to just drop the mic and make game (or two as in game A game B) that include every single Pokemon in the history of the game, a chance to have every single Pokemon in 1 game how can Pokemon get better than that?

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Sneak Attack!

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 26: They should totally make a hybrid game: BOTW3, a Pokemon Zelda mashup (Since BOTW2 is already a thing) but that would be f-ing AMAZING! Epona>Rapidash Defeat enemies by summoning Pokemon and attacking with them. Defeat Gannon with a Dynamaxed...

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Alcremie Forms

Sheep, Nov 25: I merged your thread with the existing Alcremie thread which was posted recently =) OMG though, I love that one you have, as well as the first one Zacian posted. The pink ones are nice too but something about white cream just looks so pretty with...

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Favorite location

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 25: The Stow-On-Side town has to be my favorite. I like a deserty environment.

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For those who complain about the easy difficulty

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 25: I've found so far that getting my Pokémon above about level 80 is a real push especially if you're using a team in the late or post game you didn't start with. After you've beat all trainers on every route, short of just fighting random wild Pokémon...

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Dreepy

NeverThere, Nov 25: Do what you think is best, friend!

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Best and worst Gyms

The Best there was, Nov 25: I enjoyed Milo even tho it was very straight forward. Also until I read this topic I had no idea 2 gyms are region exclusive... I played through Shield and I did like the Allister character quite a lot.

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Has your starter choice changed?

The Best there was, Nov 25: I did not check the evolutions before playing as I wanted to be surprised, I choose Scorbunny but wish I did check them before and I would of choose Grookey too.

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Gigamax Raid Pokemon and NPCs???

PokemonMasterRy, Nov 24: How is it that the NPCs for the Gigamax Raid Pokemon are so god awful stupid? I have literally fought a battle against a Hitmonlee with an Espeon level 75 about thirty times and every time ALL of the NPCs Pokemon get one-shotted because there is no...

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Event

Design a Galar Form! [Mushroom Theme]

(3 pages)

Waweezer, Nov 24: I made one based off the geastrum triplex!

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What are your favorites? (New Pokemon, Galarian Forme/Evolution, Gigantamax forme?)

Waweezer, Nov 24: I adore dragapualt, dracovish looks misareble, galarian darmantian is really nice, and I think that i'm in love with gigantamax meowth.

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Favorite human character!

Elite Overlord LeSabre™, Nov 23: https://i.imgur.com/PVg9R0d.png Lass NPC is love. Lass NPC is life. She's basically Serena if she attended an elite private boarding school - one that may or may not specialize in magic and wizardry. Regardless, she certainly cast a spell on my...

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What Will Your Team Be?

TheeWizard, Nov 22: It's so hard to just choose 6. The team I'll be using through the game will be; Runerigus Coalossal Appletun Drednaw Toxtricity Corviknight But there are really just so many teams I want to make.

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Toxel is a baby Pokémon!

bobandbill, Nov 22: Oh neat, I didn't realise it was a baby Pokemon either. I don't mind them in general, although I don't think we need to see any Baby Pokemon for already existing species now. Been 8 gens, they should have been 'discovered' by now.

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