Game Freak confirms Pokémon Sword and Shield have no direct communication with Pokémon GO

In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Game Freak revealed a bunch of tidbits regarding Pokémon Sword and Shield. Read on below for a few excerpts from the interview: There are some features in Sword and Shield that seem to be inspired by Pokémon Go - the raids, the co-op element, carrying a smartphone with you … Continue reading Game Freak confirms Pokémon Sword and Shield have no direct communication with Pokémon GO

Shiny Solgaleo and Shiny Lunala distribution event for Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon now available at EB Games Australia

Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game can look forward to a variety of new Pokémon and Trainer TAG TEAM combinations in the next expansion, Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse, releasing worldwide on November 1 from The Pokémon Company International. Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse will welcome two new TAG TEAM trios—the Mythical and Legendary Pokémon combination … Continue reading Shiny Solgaleo and Shiny Lunala distribution event for Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon now available at EB Games Australia

Video: New Pokémon Sword and Shield commercial confirms multiple returning Pokémon

The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have revealed a brand-new trailer for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, launching on November 15, 2019, exclusively on Nintendo Switch systems: Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield - A new era of Pokémon begins (Nintendo Switch) Whether you started your journey on Game Boy, Nintendo Switch, or anything in between, a new era of … Continue reading Video: New Pokémon Sword and Shield commercial confirms multiple returning Pokémon

Shiny Solgaleo and Shiny Lunala distribution event announced for Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon in Japan

Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game can look forward to a variety of new Pokémon and Trainer TAG TEAM combinations in the next expansion, Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse, releasing worldwide on November 1 from The Pokémon Company International. Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse will welcome two new TAG TEAM trios—the Mythical and Legendary Pokémon combination … Continue reading Shiny Solgaleo and Shiny Lunala distribution event announced for Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon in Japan

Video: “A new era of Pokémon begins” trailer unveiled for Pokémon Sword and Shield

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have revealed a brand-new trailer for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, launching on November 15, 2019, exclusively on Nintendo Switch systems: Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield - A new era of Pokémon begins (Nintendo Switch) Whether you started your journey on Game Boy, Nintendo Switch, or anything in between, a new era … Continue reading Video: “A new era of Pokémon begins” trailer unveiled for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Video: Gigantamax forms of Butterfree, Charizard, Eevee, Meowth and Pikachu revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently revealed the Gigantamax forms of Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, Meowth, and Butterfree. Gigantamaxing changes a Pokémon’s size, power, and appearance and allows them to use a G-Max Move. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax—and even among such species, only rare specimens will be able to. Gigantamax Pokémon will … Continue reading Video: Gigantamax forms of Butterfree, Charizard, Eevee, Meowth and Pikachu revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Official Play! Pokémon rules and regulations documents updated for autumn 2019

Play! Pokémon Rules and Regulations Updated for Autumn 2019. Prepare for 2020 Championship Series competitions by reviewing the latest rules and regulations. The Play! Pokémon rules and regulations are periodically reviewed to maintain competitive balance in the Championship Series. The documents have been updated to reflect the latest review in autumn 2019. Pokémon TCG and … Continue reading Official Play! Pokémon rules and regulations documents updated for autumn 2019

Nintendo Switch Online membership not required for Pokémon Sword and Shield in-game purchase option

Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield allow you to connect with friends to battle together via Nintendo Switch Online. If three other Trainers aren’t available to participate in Max Raid Battles, support Trainers will automatically be added to the player’s team to help battle the wild Dynamax Pokémon. However, a Nintendo Switch Online … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Online membership not required for Pokémon Sword and Shield in-game purchase option