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[Sword & Shield] Have you decided on which version to get yet?

Which version will you get?

  • Sword

    Votes: 13 37.1%
  • Shield

    Votes: 6 17.1%
  • Both

    Votes: 16 45.7%

  • Total voters
    35
  • 8,973
    Posts
    19
    Years
    Nah, haven't decided yet! I'm leaning slightly towards Sword if only because I like Zacian better, but I'm still waiting for versions exclusives to really sell either version for me.

    a small part of me wants to get both but that would be rather expensive
     

    Cid

  • 3,666
    Posts
    16
    Years
    I have not! When it comes to the box legendaries, I like them both now! Zacian grew on me earlier but Zamazenta is a good boye as well. Honestly it'll probably come down to version differences and which one my friend will pick. I'll happily buy the other so we can trade version exclusives!
     

    Iceshadow3317

    Fictional Writer.
  • 5,648
    Posts
    14
    Years
    I have not decided yet as it will come down to the other version exclusives, but right now I am leaning more toward Shield. The Shield legend is far more vibrant in color and to me, has a better design.

    So right now I am leaning toward Shield.
     
  • 650
    Posts
    6
    Years
    Like others it will come down to the version exclusives if there is a version exclusive I adore. If not then my leaning is towards Sword.
     

    Kieran

    the Blueberry Champion
  • 1,486
    Posts
    14
    Years
    Since X I decided to only buy one version (Always picked the Blue one-- Alpha Sapphire, Moon and Ultra Moon and LGE) but this time I'll be getting both.

    I'll preorder Sword first then I'll get Shield when I'm done with Sword.
     
  • 37,467
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    16
    Years
    • they/them
    • Seen Apr 19, 2024
    It will probably for me depend on version exclusives or evil team differences etc. But if I would base it on legendaries alone, as is the only thing I can base it on so far, I might go with Shield because the thought of having both Solgaleo and Zamazentha on a team is cool to me :D However, we don't even know their types yet soooo. Well, I guess they'll be Steel + something else, or just Steel.
     
  • 950
    Posts
    11
    Years
    Have you decided on which version to get yet?
     

    Starry Windy

    Everything will be Daijoubu.
  • 9,307
    Posts
    11
    Years
    I want to get both if possible. I might try Sword version first though, because I like blue color and the logo looks pretty sharp.
     
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    Taemin

    move.
  • 11,205
    Posts
    18
    Years
    • he / they
    • USA
    • Seen Apr 2, 2024
    I'm definitely going for Sword!

    And then maybe whatever third version we get? If there is one.
     

    Palamon

    Silence is Purple
  • 8,175
    Posts
    15
    Years
    I always tend to get both games, so, yeah, both.

    But I always get the first version in the title first (with the exception of Pokemon White). I got Diamond before Pearl, HeartGold before SoulSilver, Black2 Before White2, X before Y and Sun/Ultra Sun before Moon/Ultra Moon, so I see no reason to stop that trend now.
     

    Saphron

    Suit Dragon
  • 27
    Posts
    5
    Years
    • Seen Aug 23, 2023
    When they were announced I decided Sword cuz Sword is blue. After seeing the box legendaries I'm definitely getting Sword cuz I dislike Zamazenta and dislike Zacian a bit less.
     

    Alex

    what will it be next?
  • 6,408
    Posts
    17
    Years
    • Seen Dec 30, 2022
    I prefer Swordoggo but I'm still considering buying the bundle. If I choose one, it will come down to exclusives, though.
     
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    Pig

    Angry ecologist
  • 387
    Posts
    6
    Years
    • Age 29
    • Seen Jul 16, 2023
    I prefer shield dog's design, but Sword matches the theme of rest of the games I've chosen before :dansad:
    I had resolved on Sword from day one for that reason anyway.
     

    Sydian

    fake your death.
  • 33,379
    Posts
    16
    Years
    i'll probably end up with both as i typically do, the only times i haven't gotten both versions are with ultra sun (i just haven't had funds or time, but i do wanna replay usum and don't wanna restart um so) and let's go pikachu (which i probably won't get bc...i don't like pikachu but i REALLY love LGPE and don't wanna restart my eevee one so...we'll see) but i'll probably get them both here bc i want big wolfies. if i don't have the funds for both on release day though, i was already planning on sword being my 'main' for gen 8 so that's what'll come first.
     
  • 17,133
    Posts
    13
    Years
    • she / they
    • Seen Jan 12, 2024
    Last time I got to pick Pokemon Sun (my preference), so this time my fiance gets his preference. Been doing this system since Black and White lol.

    He will be getting Sword and I will be getting Shield. n_n;
     
  • 105
    Posts
    8
    Years
    I was going to get both at one point, but in the end it's buying the same game twice. There's always trading and the GTS for version exclusives. So I've settled on buying Sword.
     
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