Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
| Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド エキスパンションパス | |
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 Logo of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass | |
Basic info
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| Platform: | Nintendo Switch |
| Category: | RPG |
| Players: | 1-2, 4 players simultaneous |
| Connectivity: | Wireless, Nintendo Switch Online |
| Developer: | Game Freak |
| Publisher: | Nintendo/The Pokémon Company |
| Part of: | Generation VIII core series |
Ratings
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| CERO: | A |
| ESRB: | E |
| ACB: | PG |
| OFLC: | PG |
| PEGI: | 7 |
| GRAC: | ALL |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | January 10, 2020 |
| North America: | January 9, 2020 |
| Australia: | January 10, 2020 |
| Europe: | January 9, 2020 |
| South Korea: | January 10, 2020 |
| Hong Kong: | January 10, 2020 |
| Taiwan: | January 10, 2020 |
Websites
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| Japanese: | Official site |
| English: | Official site |
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Japanese boxart
 Japanese logo of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass | |
The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ソード エキスパンションパス Pocket Monsters Sword Expansion Pass) and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass (Japanese: ポケットモンスター シールド エキスパンションパス Pocket Monsters Shield Expansion Pass) are paid downloadable content for the Generation VIII core series games Pokémon Sword and Shield. It was announced on January 9, 2020 during a Pokémon Direct, and was made available for purchase later that day.
Mechanics
Unlike previous titles such as Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which were separate games set in the same region as the primary paired versions of the generation, the Expansion Pass allows players to continue using their existing save data from Pokémon Sword and Shield to access the added content, some that weren't in the original Sword and Shield.
The player can visit the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra at any time after reaching the Wild Area for the first time. Pokémon found in the wild and those owned by other Trainers in the expansions will generally have higher levels once the player has started the Darkest Day or captured Eternatus.
As a special purchase bonus, the player will receive serial codes for the Pikachu Uniform Set and the Eevee Uniform Set.
Parts
The Isle of Armor
- Main article: The Isle of Armor
In The Isle of Armor, players travel to the titular Isle of Armor, located east of mainland Galar. There they meet Mustard, the former Champion and Leon's mentor, and a new rival; Klara in Pokémon Sword or Avery in Pokémon Shield. The expansion features the new Legendary Pokémon Kubfu, who evolves into one of two forms of Urshifu, depending on which tower is cleared in the Tower of Two Fists. It was released on June 17, 2020.
The Crown Tundra
- Main article: The Crown Tundra
In The Crown Tundra, players will travel to the titular Crown Tundra, located south of mainland Galar. The expansion features the new Legendary Pokémon Calyrex. It will be released on October 22, 2020.
In other languages
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