New Pokemon
There are rumors that there will be over 100 new Pokemon. Sword and Shield will feature older Pokemon as well.
New Features!
- You now have free control of your camera which will allow you to search for items, areas, or wild Pokemon around the area
- Dynamax Pokemon – a new item that will allow your Pokemon to grow massively in size like a Godzilla monster
- All your Pokemon moves will change to “Mega” moves which will provide different effects based on your attacks
- It will last only 3 threes and can only be used once per battle (similar to Mega Pokemon)
- Max Raid Battles – While exploring the area, you can go with 4 other trainers to challenge while Dynamax Pokemon
- The raid Pokemon will always be Dynamax and be much stronger than normal
- Only one trainer can Dynamax
- In case you don’t have any friends, it will provide NPC players
- Once you defeat it, you’ll have a chance to catch it with a massive Pokeball!
- Only certain Pokemon will show at Max Raids
- You can play online with people to catch Pokemon (It requires Nintendo Online Service)
New Characters
Gym Battles Return
- Gym battles and gym leaders are returning in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
- You’ll face Gym Leaders in specific stadiums so that Pokemon can Dynamax!
- When you battle, the crowd will cheer as it becomes more intense
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Milo – Grass Gym Leader That’s it for the Direct! Are you excited for Pokemon Sword and Shield? The game will release November 15, 2019, worldwide!
