It’s been a long wait, but the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield is nearly here. Each new generation of Pokémon titles comes with two things: a fresh batch of adorable ‘mon to collect and tweaked ...

The Pokemon Company introduced Gigantamax Pokemon in last year’s Pokemon Sword and Shield as a variant of the game’s core Dynamax mechanic. While players can Dynamax their Pokemon in certain areas, ...

We're getting closer to the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield, and while Game Freak and The Pokémon Company spoon feed fans information, most of it was leaked months prior. On Wednesday, a trailer ...

The Gigantamax mechanic is a new mechanic in Pokemon Sword and Shield and is related to the Dynamax mechanic, which causes a Pokemon to grow to enormous sizes and gain access to special attacks.

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Though it was met with mixed reviews at launch, many players have grown fond of Pokemon Sword and Shield. Whether players like the well-written characters in the Galar region or the vast Wild Area, ...

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The launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield is less than a month away, and Game Freak is ramping up the reveals for the long-awaited arrival of Gen 8 on the Nintendo Switch. On Wednesday, the developer ...

Money is an essential resource in Pokemon Sword & Shield. The many items and restorative items that you will need to see you through your journey don’t come cheap, after all! Let’s take a look at how ...