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{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Stamina|bordercolorscheme=Jump
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|name=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
|name=Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass
|jname=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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|jname=ポケットモンスター ソード エキスパンションパス
|caption=Logo of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
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|boxart=Sword EP EN boxart.png
|jcaption=Japanese logo of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
|boxart2=Shield EP EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zacian}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Sword}} form, {{p|Urshifu}}, and {{p|Calyrex}}
|caption2=Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zamazenta}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Shield}} form, {{p|Urshifu}}, and {{p|Calyrex}}
|jbox=Sword EP JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Shield EP JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart
|jcaption2=Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart
|category=RPG
|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] [[core series]]
|gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] [[core series]]
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|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=January 10, 2020
|release_date_ja=January 10, 2020<br>November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_au=January 10, 2020
|release_date_au=January 10, 2020<br>November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_eu=January 9, 2020
|release_date_eu=January 9, 2020<br>November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_na=January 9, 2020
|release_date_na=January 9, 2020<br>November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_kr=January 10, 2020
|release_date_kr=January 10, 2020<br>August 20, 2020{{tt|*|Download code case}}<br>November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_hk=January 10, 2020
|release_date_hk=January 10, 2020<br>November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_tw=January 10, 2020
|release_date_tw=January 10, 2020<br>November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
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|website_en=[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/ Official site]
|website_en=[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/ Official site]
}}
}}
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 {{wp|downloadable content}} for the [[Generation VIII]] [[core series]] games {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It was announced on January 9, 2020 during a {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}}, and was made available for purchase later that day.
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 {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It was announced on January 9, 2020 during a {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}}, and was made available for purchase later that day. The physical bundle pack was announced on September 29, 2020 during the official Pokémon stream on {{wp|YouTube}}, and was made available for purchase starting on November 6, 2020.


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
Unlike previous titles such as {{game|Emerald}}, {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, and {{g|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 {{player}}s 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.
Unlike previous [[Core series#Release model|upper version]] titles such as {{game|Crystal}} and {{g|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 {{player}}s to continue using their existing save data from {{g|Sword and Shield}} to access the added content.


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 {{p|Eternatus}}.
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 {{p|Eternatus}}.
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[[File:The Isle of Armor logo.png|left|thumb|150px]]
[[File:The Isle of Armor logo.png|left|thumb|150px]]
{{main|The Isle of Armor}}
{{main|The Isle of Armor}}
In [[The Isle of Armor]], {{player}}s travel to the titular [[Isle of Armor]], located east of mainland Galar. There they meet [[Mustard]], the former {{pkmn|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]] {{p|Kubfu}}, who evolves into one of two forms of {{p|Urshifu}}, depending on which tower is cleared in the Tower of Two Fists. It was released on June 17, 2020.
In [[The Isle of Armor]], {{player}}s travel to the titular [[Isle of Armor]], located east of mainland Galar. There they meet [[Mustard]], a former [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|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]] {{p|Kubfu}}, who evolves into one of two forms of {{p|Urshifu}}, depending on which tower is cleared in the [[Towers of Two Fists|Tower of Two Fists]]. It was released on June 17, 2020.
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[[File:The Crown Tundra logo.png|left|thumb|150px]]
[[File:The Crown Tundra logo.png|left|thumb|150px]]
{{main|The Crown Tundra}}
{{main|The Crown Tundra}}
In [[The Crown Tundra]], {{player}}s will travel to the titular [[Crown Tundra]], located south of mainland Galar. The expansion features the new [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Calyrex}}. It will be released during Northern Hemisphere fall 2020 (Southern Hemisphere spring 2020).  
In [[The Crown Tundra]], {{player}}s travel to the titular [[Crown Tundra]], located south of mainland Galar. There they meet [[Peony]] and his daughter [[Peonia]]. This expansion features many new and returning [[Legendary Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Calyrex}}. It was released on October 23, 2020 (October 22 for some time zones).
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==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo.png|English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo EN.png|English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo JP.png|Japanese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo KO.png|Korean Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo DE.png|German Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo FR.png|French Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo ES.png|Spanish Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo IT.png|Italian Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
</gallery>
===Boxarts===
<gallery>
Sword EP AU boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Australian boxart
Shield EP AU boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Australian boxart
Sword EP DE boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass German boxart
Shield EP DE boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass German boxart
Sword EP FR boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass French boxart
Shield EP FR boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass French boxart
Sword EP ES boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Spanish boxart
Shield EP ES boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Spanish boxart
Sword EP IT boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Italian boxart
Shield EP IT boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Italian boxart
Sword EP AE boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart
Shield EP AE boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart
Sword EP ZH boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart
Shield EP ZH boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart
Sword Shield EP KO boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Korean boxarts
EP KO boxart.png|Expansion Pass download code case Korean boxart
</gallery>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{langtable|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|bordercolor={{Crown Tundra color light}}
|ja={{tt|エキスパンションパス|Expansion Pass}}
|zh_yue=擴充票 ''{{tt|Kwokchūng Piu|Expansion Pass}}''
|zh_yue=擴充票 ''{{tt|Kwokchūng Piu|Expansion Pass}}''
|zh_cmn=擴充票 ''{{tt|Kuòchōng Piào|Expansion Pass}}'' {{tt|*|Traditional}}<br>扩展票 ''{{tt|Kuòzhǎn Piào|Expansion Pass}}'' {{tt|*|Simplified}}
|zh_cmn=擴充票 ''{{tt|Kuòchōng Piào|Expansion Pass}}'' {{tt|*|Traditional}}<br>扩展票 ''{{tt|Kuòzhǎn Piào|Expansion Pass}}'' {{tt|*|Simplified}}
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|de=Erweiterungspass
|de=Erweiterungspass
|it=Pass di espansione
|it=Pass di espansione
|ko=익스팬션 패스 ''Expansion Pass''
|ko={{tt|익스팬션 패스|Expansion Pass}}
|pt_br=Expansão<br>Expansion Pass
|pt_br=Expansão<br>Expansion Pass
|ru=Сезонный абонемент ''Sezonnyy abonement''
|ru=Сезонный абонемент ''Sezonnyy abonement''
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}}


{{Core series}}<br>
{{Core series}}
 
{{Project Games notice}}
{{Project Games notice}}


[[Category:Pokémon Sword and Shield|*]]
[[Category:Pokémon Sword and Shield|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]


[[de:Pokémon Schwert und Schild Erweiterungspass]]
[[de:Pokémon Schwert und Schild Erweiterungspass]]
[[es:Pokémon Espada y Pokémon Escudo#Pases de expansión]]
[[es:Pokémon Espada y Pokémon Escudo: pase de expansión]]
[[fr:Pokémon Épée et Bouclier#Pass d'extension]]
[[fr:Pass d'extension pour Pokémon Épée et Bouclier]]
[[it:Pokémon Spada e Scudo - Pass di espansione]]
[[it:Pokémon Spada e Scudo - Pass di espansione]]
[[ja: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]]
[[ja: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]]
[[zh:宝可梦 剑／盾 扩展票]]
[[zh:宝可梦 剑／盾 扩展票]]

Latest revision as of 10:51, 1 March 2024

Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass
ポケットモンスター ソード エキスパンションパス
Sword EP EN boxart.png
Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass's boxart, featuring Zacian in its Crowned Sword form, Urshifu, and Calyrex
Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass
ポケットモンスター シールド エキスパンションパス
Shield EP EN boxart.png
Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass's boxart, featuring Zamazenta in its Crowned Shield form, Urshifu, and Calyrex
Basic info
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
CERO: A
ESRB: E
ACB: PG
OFLC: PG
PEGI: 7
GRAC: ALL
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: January 10, 2020
November 6, 2020*
North America: January 9, 2020
November 6, 2020*
Australia: January 10, 2020
November 6, 2020*
Europe: January 9, 2020
November 6, 2020*
South Korea: January 10, 2020
August 20, 2020*
November 6, 2020*
Hong Kong: January 10, 2020
November 6, 2020*
Taiwan: January 10, 2020
November 6, 2020*
Websites
Japanese: Official site
English: Official site
Japanese boxart
Sword EP JP boxart.png
Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart
Shield EP JP boxart.png
Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart

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. The physical bundle pack was announced on September 29, 2020 during the official Pokémon stream on YouTube, and was made available for purchase starting on November 6, 2020.

Mechanics

Unlike previous upper version titles such as Pokémon Crystal 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.

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

The Isle of Armor logo.png
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, a former Galar League 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

The Crown Tundra logo.png
Main article: The Crown Tundra

In The Crown Tundra, players travel to the titular Crown Tundra, located south of mainland Galar. There they meet Peony and his daughter Peonia. This expansion features many new and returning Legendary Pokémon, including the game mascot Calyrex. It was released on October 23, 2020 (October 22 for some time zones).

Gallery

Logos

  • English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • Japanese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    Japanese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • Korean Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    Korean Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • Simplified Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    Simplified Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • Traditional Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    Traditional Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • German Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    German Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • French Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    French Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • Spanish Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    Spanish Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

  • Italian Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

    Italian Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo

Boxarts

  • Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Australian boxart

    Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Australian boxart

  • Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Australian boxart

    Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Australian boxart

  • Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass German boxart

    Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass German boxart

  • Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass German boxart

    Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass German boxart

  • Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass French boxart

    Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass French boxart

  • Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass French boxart

    Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass French boxart

  • Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Spanish boxart

    Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Spanish boxart

  • Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Spanish boxart

    Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Spanish boxart

  • Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Italian boxart

    Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Italian boxart

  • Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Italian boxart

    Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Italian boxart

  • Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart

    Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart

  • Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart

    Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart

  • Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart

    Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart

  • Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart

    Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart

  • Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Korean boxarts

    Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Korean boxarts

  • Expansion Pass download code case Korean boxart

    Expansion Pass download code case Korean boxart

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese エキスパンションパス
Chinese Cantonese 擴充票 Kwokchūng Piu
Mandarin 擴充票 Kuòchōng Piào *
扩展票 Kuòzhǎn Piào *
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Uitbreidingspas
France Flag.png French Pass d'extension
Germany Flag.png German Erweiterungspass
Italy Flag.png Italian Pass di espansione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 익스팬션 패스
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Expansão
Expansion Pass
Russia Flag.png Russian Сезонный абонемент Sezonnyy abonement
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pase de expansión


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