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

[Guitarman]

That bird definitely drank whatever tea that teapot is serving up.

[xElipsis]

Pokemon Camp looks stupid

[Kaslo]

[Kirin]

YES! LEEKDUCK FINALLY GETS AN EVOLUTION!

[Serra]

They're not going to reveal a Shield exclusive pokemon as well..?

Is anyone planning to get Shield at this point? >.>;

[6souls]

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today that a new Pokémon has been discovered in the Galar region: Sirfetch’d, the Wild Duck Pokémon. Sirfetch’d will appear in the highly anticipated upcoming video game, Pokémon Sword. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield launch November 15, 2019, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system.

Sirfetch’d
Category: Wild Duck Pokémon
Type: Fighting
Height: 2’7”
Weight: 257.9 lbs.
Ability: Steadfast

The Farfetch’d of the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch’d after experiencing many battles. They are calm and collected, and they make a point of always battling fairly. They are so noble in battle that they are often chosen as a motif for paintings. Of particular note is a painting—famous in the Galar region—that depicts a duel between a Sirfetch’d and an Escavalier.

In battle, Sirfetch’d uses the sharp stalk of its leek as a lance and the thick leaves as a shield. It maintains this leek over the span of many years and treasures it more than anything. When its leek finally withers, Sirfetch’d will leave the battlefield and retire from battling entirely.

Meteor Assault is a new move introduced in these games that only Sirfetch’d can learn! Sirfetch’d points its leek at the opponent and charges toward them at great speed. This move is devastatingly powerful! However, it appears that the move also puts great strain on Sirfetch’d. It will be unable to take action immediately after using this move.

(Sirfetch’d will be exclusive to Pokémon Sword)

[Corrderio]

MHW lance mod when?

[Souj]

Do have to say it's a little weird thematically to give sirfetch'd a sword and shield when he's Sword exclusive.

Counterpart will be Mr Mime evo with a giant invisible shield?

[Kirin]

Do have to say it's a little weird thematically to give sirfetch'd a sword and shield when he's Sword exclusive.

Counterpart will be Mr Mime evo with a giant invisible shield?

Well, they mentioned Sirfetch'd was depicted in paintings as facings off against Escavalier. A giant snail with lances for arms. They could be going for irony.

[6souls]

[Kaslo]

It's been confirmed by Pokemon Sword and Shield game director Shigeru Ohmori that Exp Share is no longer optional in the new games. The Exp Share item itself doesn't even exist, but rather, all Pokemon in the party gets equal experience automatically as players progress through the game.

https://gamerant.com/pokemon-sword-a...campaign=GR-TW

[Kirin]

https://gamerant.com/pokemon-sword-a...campaign=GR-TW

As long as there is an option to reset EV's or freeze EV gain on those benched, thats fine.

[Vaspinne]

Serebii.net also released some fun info:

Game Informer's next issue is focused on Sword & Shield and to celebrate, they've been allowed to release various bits of information about the upcoming games, Pokémon Sword & Shield. The first up is a new reveal of a Pokémon in their interview about Max Raid Battles. This has been added to our Galar Pokédex Page
Edit @ 17:32: They have revealed reveals that autosave is in Pokémon Sword & Shield, but it can be turned off if you do so wish
Edit @ 18:01: They also confirm that HMs do not return in the game
Edit @ 18:17: They also reveal that EXP Share is automatic, without use of an item in Pokémon Sword & Shield. It's currently unclear if it will be able to be turned off.
Edit @ 18:38: The interview implies more aspects of a Pokémon, previously left to breeding (hinted as "a personality parameter") will be changeable in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Edit @ 19:40: There are to be 18 gyms in the game with different gyms being in the Major League and different in the Minor League between game version, for example Bea's Fighting-type Gym is in the Major League in Sword while Allister's Ghost-type Gym is in the Major League in Shield. The idea is that the gyms can be in different leagues each year in the Galar Region. It's currently unclear if all 18 will be battleable

[Souj]

More pokemon related in general, than sword/shield but;

https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/shirts/en/

I'd buy me a magikarp shirt in a second if it was a little lower than $100

[Corrderio]

I remember hearing about those awhile back. Some of those patterns are pretty nice but yeah the price is an oof

[BWYuko]

They revealed Galarian Ponyta in the live stream.

Vids:
https://clips.twitch.tv/PeacefulTang...rcupineSoBayed
https://clips.twitch.tv/EnthusiasticGenerousYakOSsloth




Obvious MLP vibes.... pure Fairy type?

[Souj]

Considering it's looking like a unicorn, definitely at the very least mono fairy. I'd like to say fairy/fire, because ponyta but its mane and cuffs dont look fiery at all.

Although reading serebii, theres no confirmation its ponyta, just real strong evidence suggesting its regional ponyta. Real, real, really real strong evidence.

[BWYuko]

People are saying it was confirmed because they use the the Ponyta cry.
There were 4 of these, what I linked were numbers 3 and 4. Number 4 features the cry over and over.

The first 2 showed very little:
https://clips.twitch.tv/AbstruseJoyousJellyfishKeepo
https://clips.twitch.tv/AstuteConsid...rebirdPipeHype

I was also suspect. I'm sure we'll get official info real soon. I wonder if the glowing stuff is Psychic in any way.

Edit:

[6souls]

They revealed Galarian Ponyta in the live stream.

Vids:
https://clips.twitch.tv/PeacefulTang...rcupineSoBayed
https://clips.twitch.tv/EnthusiasticGenerousYakOSsloth




Obvious MLP vibes.... pure Fairy type?

Galarian Ponyta will make its appearance in Pokemon Shield. (Can be traded to Pokemon Sword)

• Category: Unique Horn Pokemon
• Type: Psychic
• Height: 2’7″
• Weight: 52.9 lbs.
• Ability: Run Away / Pastel Veil

A change brought about by the life energy of the forests

Galarian Ponyta have been found in a certain forest of the Galar region since ancient times. It is said that they were exposed to the overflowing life energy of the forest over many generations, and this is why their appearance became unique in this region.

Galarian Ponyta can absorb the life energy of the surrounding atmosphere and store it in its mane. It seems that Ponyta’s mane will become more colorful, and even emit a sparkling glow, if there is a lot of energy around.

Galarian Ponyta has the Ability Pastel Veil.

Galarian Ponyta’s Ability, Pastel Veil, is a new Ability introduced in these titles. This Ability prevents the Pokemon and its allies from becoming poisoned! It can even cure the poisoned status condition of its allies when this Pokemon enters the battlefield!

[Souj]

Why is this psychic and not fairy?
Why is this psychic and not fairy?
Why is this psychic and not fairy?
Why is this psychic and not fairy?
Why is this psychic and not fairy?
Why is this psychic and not fairy?


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.