The current competition scene in Pokémon Sword & Shield is having an issue – a big one. Some players have discovered an exploit that allows them to cheat in online battles and cause huge problems for their opponents in the process. As discovered by some players and posted on ResetEra, the exploit pertains to the […]
All Pokemon Sword & Shield Max Raid Events: Gigantamax Charizard, Duraludon, And More
One of the most exciting new features that Pokemon Sword and Shield introduce to the series is Max Raid battles. At certain dens dotting the Wild Area, you can team up with three other trainers–either locally or online–and take on supersized Dynamax Pokemon together. Pokemon you encounter in these Max Raids are special in a […]
New Pokemon Sword & Shield Isle Of Armor DLC Details Revealed
Nintendo capped off its surprise Nintendo Direct Mini with some new information about Pokemon Sword and Shield. In particular, the company revealed more details about the games’ first upcoming expansion, Isle of Armor, which is currently slated to arrive this June. Isle of Armor is set on the eponymous island, which lies off the coast […]
Pokémon Sword & Shield: How To Find & Evolve Krabby Into Kingler
In Pokémon Sword & Shield, Krabby and Kingler are pretty commonplace– you generally won’t have a hard time trying to track one down. However, if you want the Kingler that we know you want, you’re going to have to put in a little bit of work. Where To Find Krabby When it comes to regular ol’ Krabby and Kingler, they’re […]
Pokemon Sword & Shield: New DLC Details Revealed
Nintendo capped off its surprise Nintendo Direct Mini with some new information about Pokemon Sword and Shield. In particular, the company revealed more details about the games’ first upcoming expansion, Isle of Armor, which is currently slated to arrive this June. Isle of Armor is set on the eponymous island, which lies off the coast […]
Pokemon Sword & Shield: Gigantamax Snorlax, Machamp, And Gengar Leaving Today
Pokemon Sword and Shield’s latest Max Raid events are coming to an end very soon. The events are scheduled to wrap up today, March 25, at 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM ET, making this your last chance to catch some rare Gigantamax and version-exclusive Pokemon. There are two concurrent Max Raid events going on […]
Pokémon Sword & Shield: How To Find & Evolve Goomy Into Goodra
Looking to capture Generation Six’s pseudo-legendary in Pokémon Sword & Shield? Well, sorry. You can actually only do that in 50% of those games. Goomy is a version exclusive to Shield, meaning that it will need to be traded for Sword players from someone with Shield, or through Pokémon Home. However, here’s how you can capture Goomy and evolve it in Pokémon Shield. The Location Goomy is a […]
Pokémon Sword and Shield: How to collect and use Watts
Watts are an important form of currency in Pokémon Sword and Shield. You can collect and use them in the Wild Area to get valuable items. Here are the best ways to get Watts and what you should be spending them on. ✖ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a […]
Pokémon Sword and Shield: How to get rare Poké Balls
When you catch a Pokémon, it will forever remain in the Poké Ball it was first caught in. When it breeds, its offspring will also be kept in the same kind of Poké Ball. If you are concerned with aesthetics, having every Pokémon in a standard Poké Ball, Great Ball, or Ultra Ball is nothing […]
Months Later, Pokémon Sword & Shield Still Top Japanese Charts
Pokémon Sword & Shield were released at the end of 2019, but they are still selling strong around the world. Pokémon Sword & Shield were released amidst several controversies and concerns about their quality, but these did little to diminish the enthusiasm for the games, partly due to the desire for a console Pokémon experience. According to the […]