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|jname= | |jname=ポケットモンスター ソード | ||
|jname2= | |jname2=ポケットモンスター シールド | ||
|boxart= | |boxart=Sword EN boxart.png | ||
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|caption=Pokémon Sword's | |caption=Pokémon Sword's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zacian}} | ||
|caption2=Pokémon Shield's | |caption2=Pokémon Shield's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zamazenta}} | ||
|jbox=Sword JP boxart.png | |||
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|jcaption=Pokémon Sword Japanese boxart | |jcaption=Pokémon Sword Japanese boxart | ||
|jcaption2=Pokémon Shield Japanese boxart | |jcaption2=Pokémon Shield Japanese boxart | ||
|category=RPG | |category=RPG | ||
|gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] | |gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] [[core series]] | ||
|players=1-2 | |players=1-2, 4 players simultaneous | ||
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] | |platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] | ||
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]] | |link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]] | ||
|release_date_ja= | |release_date_ja=November 15, 2019 | ||
|release_date_au= | |release_date_au=November 15, 2019 | ||
|release_date_eu= | |release_date_eu=November 15, 2019 | ||
|release_date_na= | |release_date_na=November 15, 2019 | ||
|release_date_kr= | |release_date_kr=November 15, 2019 | ||
|release_date_hk= | |release_date_hk=November 15, 2019 | ||
|release_date_tw= | |release_date_tw=November 15, 2019 | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]] | ||
|developer=[[Game Freak]] | |developer=[[Game Freak]] | ||
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|grb=ALL | |grb=ALL | ||
|gsrr=6+ | |||
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|website_ja= | |website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield/ Pokémon.co.jp] | ||
|website_en= | |website_en=[https://swordshield.pokemon.com Official site]<br>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Pokémon.com]<br>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-sword-switch Nintendo.com (Sword)]<br>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-shield-switch Nintendo.com (Shield)] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pokémon Sword''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ソード''' ''Pocket Monsters Sword'') and '''Pokémon Shield''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター シールド''' ''Pocket Monsters Shield'') are the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VIII]]. The games will be released on the [[Nintendo Switch]]. | '''Pokémon Sword''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ソード''' ''Pocket Monsters Sword'') and '''Pokémon Shield''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター シールド''' ''Pocket Monsters Shield'') are the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VIII]]. The games will be released on the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on November 15, 2019 for both retail sale and download. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. | ||
During E3 2017, [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] announced that the next core series titles would be available on the [[Nintendo Switch]], but they were not prepared to release any more information at the time. On May 30, 2018, The Pokémon Company gave a [[Pokémon Press Conference|press conference]] and announced that the new core games would have more traditional gameplay, as opposed to that found in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. | |||
The games were formally announced on [[Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2019 at 11 pm JST during a worldwide announcement through [[Nintendo Direct]] hosted by Tsunekazu Ishihara, [[Junichi Masuda]], and [[Shigeru Ohmori]]. An official trailer was shown, giving information on the region and the [[starter Pokémon]] players can choose from. | |||
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==Plot== | |||
==Blurb==--> | |||
==Features== | |||
The games ignore some of the changes introduced in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], returning to the more traditional gameplay last seen in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. [[Wild Pokémon]] are now encountered as random encounters (rather than being visible in the overworld like in Pokémon Let's Go) and the player can battle them (rather than only catch them). | |||
Known as the Gym Challenge, [[Gym]]s that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}} will return to the games, after being replaced by [[island challenge|trials]] in {{g|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. The challenge culminates in the annual Champion Cup tournament where the player may challenge the Champion. | |||
===Wild Area=== | |||
{{main|Wild Area}} | |||
The Wild Area is a vast, open area that connects several towns in the [[Galar]] region. | |||
===Dynamax and Gigantamax=== | |||
{{main|Dynamax}} | |||
{{main|Gigantamax}} | |||
Dynamax is a new type of transformation that allows any Pokémon from the Galar region to power up and become larger using the [[Dynamax Band]]. After Dynamaxing, a Pokémon can use a [[Max Move]]. | |||
Gigantamax is a special phenomenon that also changes the appearance of a few individuals of certain species of Pokémon. Like Dynamaxing, the Pokémon is increased in power and becomes bigger. A Gigantamax Pokémon can use a [[G-Max Move]]. | |||
===Max Raid Battles=== | |||
{{main|Max Raid Battle}} | |||
Max Raid Battles are a new cooperative feature that allows up to four players to challenge a Dynamax Pokémon together over local wireless or [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. | |||
===Rotom Phone=== | |||
{{main|Rotom Phone}} | |||
Replacing the [[Rotom Pokédex]] of the [[Generation VII]] games, the Rotom Phone acts not only as a [[Pokédex]] but also has additional features. | |||
===Y-Comm=== | |||
{{main|Y-Comm}} | |||
The Y-Comm serves as an interface to connect with other players over local wireless or on the internet through [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. Players can [[trade]], {{pkmn|battle}}, swap [[League Card]]s, and conduct a [[Surprise Trade]]. | |||
===Battle Stadium=== | |||
{{main|Battle Stadium}} | |||
Replacing the [[Battle Spot]] from the [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} games, the Battle Stadium allows players to participate in battles over the internet through [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. Players can participate in Ranked Battles, Casual Battles, and Official Competitions as well as host or join [[Friendly Competition]]s. | |||
===Rotomi=== | |||
{{main|Rotomi}} | |||
Rotomi replaces the [[PC]]s in previous games and has several features including allowing players to send their Pokémon on [[Poké Job]]s and design their [[League Card]]. | |||
===Pokémon Camp=== | |||
{{main|Pokémon Camp}} | |||
Pokémon Camp allows players can go camping and interact with their Pokémon, cook [[curry]], and visit other player's camps. | |||
===Pokémon=== | |||
:''See [[:Category:Generation VIII Pokémon]]'' | |||
====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]==== | |||
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{{Moveentrytm|633|Deino|2|Dark|Dragon}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|634|Zweilous|2|Dark|Dragon}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|635|Hydreigon|2|Dark|Dragon}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|782|Jangmo-o|1|Dragon}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|783|Hakamo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|784|Kommo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|???|Sirfetch'd|1|Fighting}} | |||
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shield color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shield color light}}" | |||
! Shield | |||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Shield color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | |||
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{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|704|Goomy|1|Dragon}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|705|Sliggoo|1|Dragon}} | |||
{{Moveentrytm|706|Goodra|1|Dragon}} | |||
|} | |||
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|} | |||
==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
<!--==Reception== | Pokémon Sword and Shield can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]]. This allows it to store and receive Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, including Pokémon from previous [[generation]]s that were transferred into Pokémon HOME. However, only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar regional Pokédex]] can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield. | ||
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==Reception==--> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
<!--{{main|Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: Super Music Collection}}--> | |||
The game's music was primarily composed by [[Gō Ichinose]] and [[Minako Adachi]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref> | |||
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==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Sword and Shield}} | {{main|Staff of Pokémon Sword and Shield}} | ||
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==Beta elements== | ==Beta elements== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Sword and Shield beta}} | {{main|Pokémon Sword and Shield beta}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Pokémon=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
810Grookey.png|{{p|Grookey}} | |||
813Scorbunny.png|{{p|Scorbunny}} | |||
816Sobble.png|{{p|Sobble}} | |||
Gossifleur.png|{{p|Gossifleur}} | |||
Eldegoss.png|{{p|Eldegoss}} | |||
Wooloo.png|{{p|Wooloo}} | |||
Corviknight.png|{{p|Corviknight}} | |||
Drednaw.png|{{p|Drednaw}} | |||
Zacian.png|{{p|Zacian}} | |||
Zamazenta.png|{{p|Zamazenta}} | |||
Yamper.png|{{p|Yamper}} | |||
Alcremie.png|{{p|Alcremie}} | |||
Rolycoly.png|{{p|Rolycoly}} | |||
Duraludon.png|{{p|Duraludon}} | |||
Sword Shield Prerelease Impidimp.png|{{p|Impidimp}} | |||
110Weezing-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Weezing}} | |||
263Zigzagoon-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Zigzagoon}} | |||
264Linoone-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Linoone}} | |||
Obstagoon.png|{{p|Obstagoon}} | |||
Morpeko-Full.png|{{p|Morpeko}} | |||
Cramorant.png|{{p|Cramorant}} | |||
Polteageist.png|{{p|Polteageist}} | |||
Sirfetch'd.png|{{p|Sirfetch'd}} | |||
077Ponyta-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Ponyta}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Gigantamax Pokémon=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Corviknight-Gigantamax.png|{{p|Corviknight}} | |||
Drednaw-Gigantamax.png|{{p|Drednaw}} | |||
Alcremie-Gigantamax.png|{{p|Alcremie}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Characters=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Sword Shield Male Trainer.png|{{ga|Victor}}, the male [[Player character|protagonist]] | |||
Sword Shield Female Trainer.png|{{ga|Gloria}}, the female [[Player character|protagonist]] | |||
Sword Shield Leon.png|[[Leon]] | |||
Sword Shield Hop.png|[[Hop]] | |||
Sword Shield Professor Magnolia.png|[[Professor Magnolia]] | |||
Sword Shield Sonia.png|[[Sonia]] | |||
Sword Shield Chairman Rose.png|[[Chairman Rose]] | |||
Sword Shield Oleana.png|[[Oleana]] | |||
Sword Shield Team Yell Grunt.png|[[Team Yell]] | |||
Sword Shield Bede.png|[[Bede]] | |||
Sword Shield Marnie.png|[[Marnie]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Gym Leaders==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Sword Shield Milo.png|[[Milo]] | |||
Sword Shield Nessa.png|[[Nessa]] | |||
Sword Shield Bea.png|[[Bea]] | |||
Sword Shield Allister.png|[[Allister]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Logos=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Pokémon Sword logo.png|English Sword logo | |||
Pokémon Shield logo.png|English Shield logo | |||
Pokémon Sword logo JP.png|Japanese Sword logo | |||
Pokémon Shield logo JP.png|Japanese Shield logo | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Miscellaneous=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Galar artwork.png|[[Galar]] | |||
Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png|A [[Dynamax Band]] | |||
Sword Shield Max Raid Battle artwork.png|A [[Max Raid Battle]] | |||
479Rotom-Phone.png|[[Rotom Phone]] | |||
479Rotom-Phone 2.png|Rotom Phone | |||
Sword Shield Gym Challenge artwork.png|The [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] | |||
Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png|[[Leon]] and his {{p|Charizard}} | |||
Pokémon Camp artwork.png|[[Pokémon Camp]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trailers== | |||
===Teaser=== | |||
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===First trailer=== | |||
{{youtubevid|p_dgvgpC8Nw|Pokemon|Sword|Shield}} | |||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{ | {{langtable|color={{sword color}}|bordercolor={{shield color light}}|textcolor=fff | ||
|ja= | |ja=ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド | ||
|zh_yue=寶可夢 劍/盾 | |zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢 劍/盾|Pokémon Gim / Téuhn}} | ||
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢 劍/盾 | |zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢 劍/盾<br>宝可梦 剑/盾|Bǎokěmèng Jiàn / Dùn}} | ||
|fr=Pokémon Épée et Bouclier | |fr=Pokémon Épée et Bouclier | ||
|de=Pokémon Schwert und Schild | |de=Pokémon Schwert und Schild | ||
|it=Pokémon Spada e Scudo | |it=Pokémon Spada e Scudo | ||
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|es=Pokémon Espada y Escudo | |es=Pokémon Espada y Escudo | ||
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==See also== | |||
* {{Appendix|Sword and Shield walkthrough}} | * {{Appendix|Sword and Shield walkthrough}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
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{{Core series}}<br> | {{Core series}}<br> | ||
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Revision as of 17:58, 9 October 2019
Pokémon Sword ポケットモンスター ソード | |
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Pokémon Sword's boxart, featuring Zacian | |
Pokémon Shield ポケットモンスター シールド | |
Pokémon Shield's boxart, featuring Zamazenta | |
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: | 6+ |
Release dates
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Japan: | November 15, 2019 |
North America: | November 15, 2019 |
Australia: | November 15, 2019 |
Europe: | November 15, 2019 |
South Korea: | November 15, 2019 |
Hong Kong: | November 15, 2019 |
Taiwan: | November 15, 2019 |
Websites
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Japanese: | Pokémon.co.jp |
English: | Official site Pokémon.com Nintendo.com (Sword) Nintendo.com (Shield) |
Japanese boxart
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Pokémon Sword (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ソード Pocket Monsters Sword) and Pokémon Shield (Japanese: ポケットモンスター シールド Pocket Monsters Shield) are the primary paired versions of Generation VIII. The games will be released on the Nintendo Switch worldwide on November 15, 2019 for both retail sale and download. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
During E3 2017, Tsunekazu Ishihara announced that the next core series titles would be available on the Nintendo Switch, but they were not prepared to release any more information at the time. On May 30, 2018, The Pokémon Company gave a press conference and announced that the new core games would have more traditional gameplay, as opposed to that found in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
The games were formally announced on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2019 at 11 pm JST during a worldwide announcement through Nintendo Direct hosted by Tsunekazu Ishihara, Junichi Masuda, and Shigeru Ohmori. An official trailer was shown, giving information on the region and the starter Pokémon players can choose from.
Features
The games ignore some of the changes introduced in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, returning to the more traditional gameplay last seen in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Wild Pokémon are now encountered as random encounters (rather than being visible in the overworld like in Pokémon Let's Go) and the player can battle them (rather than only catch them).
Known as the Gym Challenge, Gyms that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the Champion will return to the games, after being replaced by trials in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The challenge culminates in the annual Champion Cup tournament where the player may challenge the Champion.
Wild Area
- Main article: Wild Area
The Wild Area is a vast, open area that connects several towns in the Galar region.
Dynamax and Gigantamax
- Main article: Dynamax
- Main article: Gigantamax
Dynamax is a new type of transformation that allows any Pokémon from the Galar region to power up and become larger using the Dynamax Band. After Dynamaxing, a Pokémon can use a Max Move.
Gigantamax is a special phenomenon that also changes the appearance of a few individuals of certain species of Pokémon. Like Dynamaxing, the Pokémon is increased in power and becomes bigger. A Gigantamax Pokémon can use a G-Max Move.
Max Raid Battles
- Main article: Max Raid Battle
Max Raid Battles are a new cooperative feature that allows up to four players to challenge a Dynamax Pokémon together over local wireless or Nintendo Switch Online.
Rotom Phone
- Main article: Rotom Phone
Replacing the Rotom Pokédex of the Generation VII games, the Rotom Phone acts not only as a Pokédex but also has additional features.
Y-Comm
- Main article: Y-Comm
The Y-Comm serves as an interface to connect with other players over local wireless or on the internet through Nintendo Switch Online. Players can trade, battle, swap League Cards, and conduct a Surprise Trade.
Battle Stadium
- Main article: Battle Stadium
Replacing the Battle Spot from the Generation VI and VII games, the Battle Stadium allows players to participate in battles over the internet through Nintendo Switch Online. Players can participate in Ranked Battles, Casual Battles, and Official Competitions as well as host or join Friendly Competitions.
Rotomi
- Main article: Rotomi
Rotomi replaces the PCs in previous games and has several features including allowing players to send their Pokémon on Poké Jobs and design their League Card.
Pokémon Camp
- Main article: Pokémon Camp
Pokémon Camp allows players can go camping and interact with their Pokémon, cook curry, and visit other player's camps.
Pokémon
Game-exclusive Pokémon
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Compatibility
Pokémon Sword and Shield can connect with Pokémon HOME. This allows it to store and receive Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, including Pokémon from previous generations that were transferred into Pokémon HOME. However, only Pokémon in the Galar regional Pokédex can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Music
The game's music was primarily composed by Gō Ichinose and Minako Adachi.[1]
Gallery
Pokémon
Gigantamax Pokémon
Characters
Victor, the male protagonist
Gloria, the female protagonist
Gym Leaders
Logos
Miscellaneous
The Gym Challenge
Trailers
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This video is not available on Bulbapedia; instead, you can watch the video on YouTube here. |
First trailer
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This video is not available on Bulbapedia; instead, you can watch the video on YouTube here. |
In other languages
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References
This game-related article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games. |