Pokémon Sword - Pokémon Shield (Isle of Armor, June 17, 2020) [NSW]

[Mrbeansman]

Also, relevant because of it's ability; I'd like for double battles to be a bigger thing in these games. I feel it's a thing the majority of the player base doesn't even touch because aside from a very few and sparse battles - and player tournaments- there's not really anything else to incentivize building pokemon and teams based on it.

Just no its bad enough that official tournaments are exclusively double battles.

[Serra]

[Guitarman]

Holy shit Pokemon revived the Longcat meme.

[Corrderio]

Holy shit Pokemon revived the Longcat meme.

I am so glad I'm not the only one that thought that.

[Vaspinne]

[6souls]

He's a Maine Coon.

[Corrderio]

[Vaspinne]

[6souls]

Spoiler: show

Press release coming at a later time when I figure out what part of it is triggering BG's piracy detection. Also, Giant Meowth is 108 feet long.

[Serra]

Wild areas can have pokemon that are 50 levels higher than your team, pokemon even a few levels higher can do 90% of your health with a single attack, and pokemon with perfect IVs and egg moves will be denoted by yellow auras.

https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/18/2...intendo-switch

[BWYuko]

Any moonspeakers know what Meowth's charm says now?



Cool @ yellow aura. I'm sure perfect IVs have somehow been made even easier to achieve.

[6souls]

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo today 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 appear in the highly anticipated upcoming video games Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, launching on November 15, 2019, exclusively on Nintendo Switch systems.

Gigantamax Pikachu

Type: Electric
Height: 68'11"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Static

The electricity generated in the sacs in its cheeks is stored in its tail. In battle, it will strike opponents with its tail and send a jolt of electricity through them as great as any lightning strike. Gigantamax Pikachu has become so powerful that it can produce enough electricity to rival a power plant. However, using this electricity to help power people’s homes seems difficult, as Pikachu can only remain Gigantamaxed for a short time. Electric-type attacks used by Gigantamax Pikachu will change to G-Max Volt Crash, which not only deals damage but also paralyzes all opponents.

Trainers that have play records from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! on their Nintendo Switch system will be able to receive a special Pikachu that can Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Gigantamax Charizard

Type: Fire/Flying
Height: 91'10"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Blaze

The flames inside its body have become stronger, and now fire erupts from its mouth and horns in addition to its tail. It seems that the strength of the flames increases when Gigantamax Charizard roars. Charizard’s flames have become enhanced with Gigantamax power and now form wings on its back. These wings are hotter than magma, and Charizard can fire them off to scorch its opponents. Fire-type attacks used by Gigantamax Charizard will change to G-Max Wildfire. G-Max Wildfire doesn’t just deal damage to an opponent when it hits—it will also continue to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Fire type.

Gigantamax Eevee

Type: Normal
Height: 59'1"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Run Away / Adaptability

The fur around its neck has become extra fluffy and luxurious thanks to Gigantamax power. Any opponent caught in this fur becomes enamored with Eevee and loses the will to fight. Gigantamaxing has caused Eevee to become more rambunctious than ever, and it will attempt to play with any opponent. However, it often ends up crushing its opponent due to its massive size. Normal-type attacks used by Gigantamax Eevee will change to G-Max Cuddle. G-Max Cuddle doesn’t only deal damage when it hits—any opponent that is the opposite gender of Eevee will become infatuated.

Trainers that have play records from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! on their Nintendo Switch system will be able to receive a special Eevee that can Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Gigantamax Meowth

Type: Normal
Height: 108'3"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Pickup/Technician

Gigantamaxing has caused Meowth’s body to stretch to astounding lengths, and the coin on its head has also become massive. The giant coin can emit a inundation of Gigantamax power, filling the surrounding area with a powerful golden gleam. Meowth loves shiny objects, and when it sees skyscrapers lined with glass, it won’t be able to resist the urge to sharpen its claws on them. This behavior can cause considerable damage, such as wearing down the exterior walls and breaking windows. Normal-type attacks used by Gigantamax Meowth will change to G-Max Gold Rush. G-Max Gold Rush deals damage to opponents and also scatters coins all over the area, giving Trainers a considerable in-game cash bonus after the battle.

This special Meowth that can Gigantamax can be received as an early-purchase bonus for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield by selecting the Get via Internet option in Mystery Gift from Friday, November 15, 2019, to Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Gigantamax Butterfree

Type: Bug/Flying
Height: 55'9"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Compound Eyes

Its most notable feature is its blinding wings, which have grown to gigantic proportions. The light of Gigantamax Butterfree’s wings comes from its scales, which can inflict paralysis, poisoning, or sleep on its opponents. These scales are Butterfree’s most effective weapons. Its vast wings can stir up a wind strong enough to lift a 10-ton truck, just by flapping. This wind also scatters poisonous scales around the area, so simply being near this Pokémon is very dangerous. Bug-type attacks used by Gigantamax Butterfree will change to G-Max Befuddle. G-Max Befuddle doesn’t only deal damage—it will also scatter scales around opponents and cause them to become poisoned, become paralyzed, or fall asleep.

[6souls]

[Souj]

Skipped through the majority of that video with no sound on. Looked like no new info except... what was with the larvitar and hoohchoohoochoho dragon guy at the very end of the still?

[6souls]

It looks like all of the reveal trailers linked together.

[6souls]

[nivlakian]

For anyone doing a digital pre-order, you can now get the game on the eShop and pre-load it.

[Souj]

Leaks of pokemon. No confirmation if they're real.
And giant because phone is stupid.

Spoiler: show

[BWYuko]

You missed the most important one!

Spoiler: show

Scorbunny final form - Cinderace
Pure Fire Type

Now only its middle form hasn't been revealed.

Here were the other starter lines:


Looks like Galarian Phanpy, Farfetch'd and Meowth(s?), and probably the first form of this gen's pseudo-legendary dragon line too.
Along with the giant centipede and this red fox, this gen's Fire types are pretty badass already.

[Vaspinne]

I was full team Sobble but seeing those potential evolutions.... Yeaaaahhhhh.......

Edit: okay, so there's a shot of it in action and it's a lot better. Has a James Bond spy feel to it