The Pokémon Sword & Shield players who are in dire need of a King’s Rock can claim one for free right now through the Mystery Gift menu, but you’ll have to act fast, as the event ends tomorrow. The King’s Rock debuted in Pokémon Gold & Silver, where it was necessary for evolving a Slowpoke into a Slowking, or […]
New Pokemon Sword And Shield Raid Event Now Live
A new Max Raid event is now underway in Pokemon Sword and Shield. For a limited time, certain Grass- and Electric-type Pokemon will appear more frequently in Max Raid dens across both the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor, and you’ll have another chance to catch a couple of rare Gigantamax forms. The Max […]
Pokemon Sword And Shield Raid Event Now Live, Features Lots Of Ground And Water Pokemon
A new Max Raid event is now underway in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Following the recent Shiny Pikachu outbreak, Water- and Ground-type Pokemon are once again appearing more frequently in Max Raid dens across both versions, and you’ll have a chance to earn Pearls, Stardust, other valuable items from the Raids. Among the Pokemon you’ll […]
Pokemon Sword And Shield Freebie Available This Month At GameStop
Pokemon Sword and Shield players in the US will soon be able to pick up another freebie for the games. From August 14 to 31, video game retailer GameStop will distribute a free Dynamax Crystal, Serebii reports. When used in the games, this crystal will summon a Gigantamax Copperajah Raid, giving you another chance to […]
Pokemon Sword & Shield Players Have Beaten Enough Max Raids To Unlock A Shiny Legendary For Everyone
Pokemon Sword & Shield introduced a new Max Raid event within the recently released Isle of Armor DLC, and it came with a potential reward for all players. It was announced that if one million players beat the Zeraora Max Raid, every player would be able to claim a free shiny Zeraora through Pokemon Home. […]
Pokemon Sword / Shield Expansion Pass: How To Claim Your Early Purchase Bonus
The Isle of Armor, the first expansion for Pokemon Sword and Shield, is now live. The DLC is bundled together with the upcoming Crown Tundra as part of the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, and if you purchase the pass before August 31, you’re entitled to an extra bonus: trainer items based on Leon’s cap […]
Pokemon Sword And Shield: Free Galar Starters With Hidden Abilities Available Via Pokemon Home
A few more free Pokemon are up for grabs for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Players who transfer a monster from either title to Pokemon Home will be able to claim the three Galar starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. What makes these particular Pokemon special is that they each have their Hidden Abilities, which up until […]
Pokemon Sword / Shield: How To Get Newly Added Pokemon Without Buying DLC
The first expansion for Pokemon Sword and Shield, The Isle of Armor, is out now. The DLC arrives alongside a new update, which introduces an assortment of new and returning Pokemon to the Galar region. These monsters can only be caught in the new Isle of Armor area, but you don’t need to own the […]
Pokemon Sword / Shield DLC: Every Old Pokemon Coming Back In Isle Of Armor & The Crown Tundra
Pokemon Sword and Shield are getting two big expansions this year: The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. Each takes players to a new portion of the Galar region that’s home to many new and returning Pokemon to collect, including a few new Legendaries and Galarian forms. In all, more than 200 familiar Pokemon […]
Pokemon Sword And Shield Isle Of Armor DLC Details: New Features, Gigantamax Forms, And More
Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor DLC is now live on Nintendo Switch. It’s the first of two expansions planned for the Gen 8 Pokemon games, with the second–The Crown Tundra–set to follow later this fall. Each DLC introduces a variety of new characters and features to Sword and Shield, including new Legendaries and […]