The decision to exclude the National Pokédex from Pokémon Sword and Shield was made by Game Freak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company

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The folks at Game Informer recently made a trip to Game Freak's Tokyo headquarters for this month's cover story, which happens to be Pokémon Sword and Shield. They had a chance to chat with the game’s director, producer, planning director and art director, picking their brains on the direction of the series and what they … Continue reading The decision to exclude the National Pokédex from Pokémon Sword and Shield was made by Game Freak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company

Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda says Pokémon cut from the National Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield will return in the future

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The folks at Game Informer recently made a trip to Game Freak's Tokyo headquarters for this month's cover story, which happens to be Pokémon Sword and Shield. They had a chance to chat with the game’s director, producer, planning director and art director, picking their brains on the direction of the series and what they … Continue reading Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda says Pokémon cut from the National Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield will return in the future

Game Freak trending on Twitter with thousands of tweets following decision of no National Pokédex for Pokémon Sword and Shield

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Game Freak designer and producer Junichi Masuda released a statement saying that the decision to limit Pokémon Sword and Shield's Pokedex was “very difficult," but excluding a certain Pokémon from the upcoming title "does not mean it will not appear in future games." Although it is compatible with Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon HOME only … Continue reading Game Freak trending on Twitter with thousands of tweets following decision of no National Pokédex for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Junichi Masuda: Excluding certain Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield “does not mean it will not appear in future games”

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Game Freak designer and producer Junichi Masuda released a statement saying that the decision to limit Pokémon Sword and Shield's Pokedex was “very difficult," but excluding a certain Pokémon from the upcoming title "does not mean it will not appear in future games." Although it is compatible with Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon HOME only … Continue reading Junichi Masuda: Excluding certain Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield “does not mean it will not appear in future games”

Pokémon fans are bombarding all of The Pokémon Company’s tweets with #BringBackNationalDex for Pokémon Sword and Shield

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Although it is compatible with Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon HOME only allows you to transfer in Pokémon that appear in the Galar Pokédex. In a recent interview, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda explained why this is the case. "There are a couple of different parts to the thinking behind it, but really the biggest … Continue reading Pokémon fans are bombarding all of The Pokémon Company’s tweets with #BringBackNationalDex for Pokémon Sword and Shield