2020 Pokémon VGC Format Rules announced, tournaments shift to Pokémon Sword and Shield starting January 4, 2020, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are permitted

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2020 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Format Rules. Tournaments will be shifting to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield starting January 4, 2020. Battles in the Pokémon Video Game Championships will change forever on January 4, 2020, as battles move to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch. Players will need to devise new strategies as they incorporate the … Continue reading 2020 Pokémon VGC Format Rules announced, tournaments shift to Pokémon Sword and Shield starting January 4, 2020, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are permitted

Videos: First “BIG EVENT” announced for Pokémon Sword and Shield in Korea

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Pokémon Sword and Shield are now available for purchase worldwide for Nintendo Switch. The latest duo of Pokémon games allow you to choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon. Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. You can also team up with other … Continue reading Videos: First “BIG EVENT” announced for Pokémon Sword and Shield in Korea

Video: Nintendo releases second Accolades Trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield

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Nintendo recently unveiled an official accolades trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield, which officially launched on November 15 as Nintendo Switch-exclusive games. Nintendo has been highlighting positive reviews from various outlets that praised the latest duo of Pokémon games. Although the original accolades trailer has been made private on YouTube, Nintendo has re-uploaded it for … Continue reading Video: Nintendo releases second Accolades Trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Gigantamax Snorlax now available in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield until January 5, 2020

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Gigantamax Snorlax is appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles from Wednesday, December 4, until January 5, 2020, in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Trainers can check out the Pokémon Dens that dot the Wild Area to battle this gigantic form of Snorlax. A connection to the Internet is required to participate in Max Raid Battles. … Continue reading Gigantamax Snorlax now available in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield until January 5, 2020

Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews December 8 episode with Cramorant, Gigantamax Snorlax, Pokémon Sword and Shield

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! (Pokénchi), which is scheduled to air on Sunday, December 8, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. Pokémon Sword … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews December 8 episode with Cramorant, Gigantamax Snorlax, Pokémon Sword and Shield

First Japanese expansions fully revealed for Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield

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The Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield expansion is launching on February 7, 2020, bringing incredible Pokémon of the Galar region and powerful new Pokémon V to the game. These Pokémon V feature immense HP and incredibly powerful Abilities and attacks, but they also award two Prize cards when they get Knocked Out. Some can evolve into amazingly tough … Continue reading First Japanese expansions fully revealed for Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield

#FreeGameFreak hashtag confirmed as a hoax

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Following the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield, the #FreeGameFreak hashtag has been surfacing online, particularly all over Twitter. However, Kotaku's Jason Schreier has confirmed that this hashtag is a complete hoax."On last week's Kotaku Splitscreen I talked about how some Pokemon fans tried (and failed) to convince me that one of them was a … Continue reading #FreeGameFreak hashtag confirmed as a hoax