Pokémon Sword and Shield

2020 Pokémon VGC Format Rules adds Venusaur, Blastoise, Incineroar, Gigantamax Charizard with Solar Power, Gigantamax Lapras and more on March 1, 2020

2020 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Format Rules. Venusaur, Blastoise, Incineroar, Gigantamax Charizard with Solar Power, Gigantamax Lapras, and more join the fray on March 1, 2020. Since January 2020, the Pokémon Video Game Championships have featured battles of unprecedented scale and excitement in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch. The Galar region has brought some sizable … Continue reading 2020 Pokémon VGC Format Rules adds Venusaur, Blastoise, Incineroar, Gigantamax Charizard with Solar Power, Gigantamax Lapras and more on March 1, 2020

The latest Pokémon anime series is simply called Pocket Monsters, a direct reference to when the anime first began back in 1997. The setting takes place in all Pokémon regions to date, including Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Unova and Galar. Ash and Pikachu have returned and are joined by a new trainer … Continue reading Video: Official trailer for the 16th episode of new Pokémon Sword and Shield anime airing March 8

Dozens of recently discovered Pokémon from the Galar region make their way to the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the next expansion, Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash, releasing around the world on May 1 from The Pokémon Company International. Available in booster packs, theme decks, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections, Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash continues … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Rebellious Clash revealed for Japan with new Falinks V, Copperajah VMAX and more Gen 8 Pokémon cards

The Pokémon Company International recently revealed the discovery of the new Gigantamax Pokémon Toxtricity in Pokémon Sword and Shield. More details can be found below. Gigantamax Toxtricity Type: Electric/Poison Height: 78'9"+ Weight: ??? lbs. Ability: Punk Rock / Plus / Minus Electric-type moves used by Gigantamax Toxtricity will change to G-Max Stun Shock. G-Max Stun … Continue reading Gigantamax Toxtricity, Kingler, Grimmsnarl, Orbeetle and Hatterene return to Pokémon Sword and Shield Max Raid Battles until March 9

Ranked Battle February Season Is Under Way. You can take part in battles in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games to move up the leaderboards and earn in-game rewards. Ranked Battles are a great way to test your Trainer skills in head-to-head battles with players around the world. Trainers of similar ranks are matched … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield Ranked Battle Season 2 rewards now available to all players who played at least 1 Ranked Battle match

Starting Wednesday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m. PST and going until Sunday, March 1, at 3:59 p.m. PST, a Dynamax Mewtwo will appear in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles. This Mewtwo is incredibly powerful—you'll want to join up with other Trainers if you want to defeat it. What's more, it won't ever … Continue reading Dynamax Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Squirtle and Wartortle disappear from Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield today, March 1, at 3:59 p.m. PST

The 2020 Pokémon Championship Series is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, and the rest of the season will be unforgettable. Matches from select Regional Championships are streamed live, so you can watch the action from home and get some ideas for your next Pokémon battle. Or you can compete yourself, possibly earning a chance … Continue reading Video: Watch the second and final day of the 2020 Pokémon Collinsville Regional Championships live

Ranked Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield are a great way to test your Trainer skills in head-to-head battles with players around the world. Trainers of similar ranks are matched up against one another to ensure even competition. When the season concludes, the higher you finish, the greater your in-game rewards. To play a Ranked … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield Ranked Battle Season 3 now available with new ruleset and more Gigantamax Pokémon allowed