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:''Sword and Shield redirects here. For the TCG expansion, see [[Sword & Shield (TCG)]]. For the Pokémon Adventures chapter, see [[Sword & Shield chapter (Adventures)]].''
:''Sword and Shield redirects here. For the TCG expansion, see [[Sword & Shield (TCG)]]. For the Pokémon Adventures story arc, see [[Sword & Shield arc (Adventures)]].''
{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Sword|bordercolorscheme=Shield
{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Sword|bordercolorscheme=Shield
|name=Pokémon Sword
|name=<span style="color:#FFF">Pokémon Sword</span>
|name2=Pokémon Shield
|name2=<span style="color:#FFF">Pokémon Shield</span>
|jname=ポケットモンスター ソード
|jname=<span style="color:#FFF">ポケットモンスター ソード</span>
|jname2=ポケットモンスター シールド
|jname2=<span style="color:#FFF">ポケットモンスター シールド</span>
|boxart=Sword EN boxart.png
|boxart=Sword EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Shield EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Shield EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Sword's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zacian}}
|caption=Pokémon Sword's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{form|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Sword}} {{p|Zacian}}
|caption2=Pokémon Shield's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zamazenta}}
|caption2=Pokémon Shield's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{form|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Shield}} {{p|Zamazenta}}
|jbox=Sword JP boxart.png
|jbox=Sword JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Shield JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Shield JP boxart.png
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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 [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VIII]]. The games were 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.
'''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 were 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, and 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!]].
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.
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 [[first partner Pokémon]] players can choose from.


The [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] was revealed during a [[Pokémon Direct]] on January 9, 2020; it adds two new areas to the game, [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]].
The [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] was revealed during a [[Pokémon Direct]] on January 9, 2020; it adds two new areas to the game, [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]].
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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
The {{player}} is a young child who lives with {{gal|Mum|their mother}} in the town of [[Postwick]] in the [[Galar]] [[region]]. One day, the player's friend [[Hop]] invites them to meet his big brother [[Leon]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Galar League]], so that they both can receive a [[starter Pokémon]] from him. After receiving their starters, the player and Hop follow a runaway {{p|Wooloo}} into the [[Slumbering Weald]]. Inside the foggy forest, they encounter a mysterious Pokémon that is completely unaffected by [[move]]s. They are soon rescued by Leon, and then they set out to receive an [[endorsement]] from him so that they can participate in Galar's [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. After some convincing by [[Professor Magnolia]], Leon agrees to give both the player and Hop an endorsement. Just then, two [[Wishing Star]]s fall out of the sky, and Professor Magnolia converts them into [[Dynamax Band]]s for the player and Hop, allowing them to [[Dynamax]] their Pokémon. The player and Hop then travel together to [[Motostoke]] to attend the Gym Challenge's opening ceremony, where they meet {{FB|Chairman|Rose}}, the president of [[Macro Cosmos]] and the chairman of the Galar Pokémon League, as well as a band of hooligans known as [[Team Yell]].
The {{player}} is a young child who lives with {{gal|Mum|their mother}} in the town of [[Postwick]] in the [[Galar]] [[region]]. One day, the player's friend [[Hop]] invites them to meet his big brother [[Leon]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Galar League]], so that they both can receive a [[first partner Pokémon]] from him. After receiving their first partner Pokémon, the player and Hop follow a runaway {{p|Wooloo}} into the [[Slumbering Weald]]. Inside the foggy forest, they encounter a mysterious Pokémon that is completely unaffected by [[move]]s. After being rescued by Leon, they set out to receive an [[endorsement]] from him so that they can participate in Galar's [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. After some convincing by [[Professor Magnolia]], Leon agrees to give both the player and Hop an endorsement. Just then, two [[Wishing Star]]s fall out of the sky, and Professor Magnolia converts them into [[Dynamax Band]]s for the player and Hop, allowing them to [[Dynamax]] their Pokémon. The player and Hop then travel together to [[Motostoke]] to attend the Gym Challenge's opening ceremony, where they meet [[Rose]], the president of [[Macro Cosmos]] and the chairman of the Galar Pokémon League, as well as a band of hooligans known as [[Team Yell]].


After the opening ceremony, the player sets out to collect the eight [[Badge]]s required to compete in the Champion Cup tournament from [[Gym Leader]]s across the region. Along the way, Professor Magnolia's granddaughter and [[Professors' aides|assistant]] [[Sonia]] tells them about Galar's history and a mysterious event known as the [[Darkest Day]]. The player ends up uncovering pieces of the Darkest Day's history during their {{pkmn|journey}}, much to Sonia's pleasure. Eventually, the player manages to successfully collect the eight Badges and travels to [[Wyndon]], where the Champion Cup is held. They win their way through the Champion Cup semifinals, where they defeat Hop and end his dream of surpassing his brother. After confronting Macro Cosmos's vice-president [[Oleana]] at [[Rose Tower]], the player participates in the Champion Cup finals and wins their way through it, earning themselves the right to challenge Leon.
After the opening ceremony, the player sets out to collect the eight [[Badge]]s required to compete in the Champion Cup tournament from [[Gym Leader]]s across the region. Along the way, Professor Magnolia's granddaughter and [[Professor's assistant|assistant]] [[Sonia]] tells them about Galar's history and a mysterious event known as the [[Darkest Day]]. The player ends up uncovering pieces of the Darkest Day's history during their {{pkmn|journey}}, much to Sonia's pleasure. Eventually, the player manages to successfully collect the eight Badges and travels to [[Wyndon]], where the Champion Cup is held. They win their way through the Champion Cup semifinals, where they defeat Hop and end his dream of surpassing his brother. After confronting Macro Cosmos's vice-president [[Oleana]] at [[Rose Tower]], the player participates in the Champion Cup finals and wins their way through it, earning themselves the right to challenge Leon.


However, just before the player and Leon's {{pkmn|battle}} can begin, Rose makes a public announcement, revealing that he's going to bring about the second Darkest Day to save Galar from an energy crisis a thousand years in the future. To stop Rose's plans, the player and Hop travel to the Slumbering Weald again to seek help from the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, one of whom had been the mysterious Pokémon they saw at the start of their journey. They find and take along a [[Rusted Sword]] and a [[Rusted Shield]] from the heart of the forest and go to confront Rose in [[Hammerlocke]], where it is revealed that the Darkest Day is the result of Rose awakening a Legendary Pokémon known as {{p|Eternatus}}. After defeating Rose, the player and Hop go to face Eternatus at the top of the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], where Leon unsuccessfully tries to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, forcing the player to battle it. Once Eternatus seems to have been defeated, however, it suddenly transforms into its even more powerful Eternamax form. However, thanks to the sword and the shield they found, the player and Hop are able to summon Zacian and Zamazenta to their aid, and together, they defeat Eternatus in a [[Max Raid Battle]], allowing the player to catch it and thus end the crisis. Three days later, the player finally takes on Leon in a battle at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and defeats him, ending his career as the undefeated Champion and making the player the new Champion of Galar.
However, just before the player and Leon's {{pkmn|battle}} can begin, Rose makes a public announcement, revealing that he's going to bring about the second Darkest Day to save Galar from an energy crisis a thousand years in the future. To stop Rose's plans, the player and Hop travel to the Slumbering Weald again to seek help from the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, one of whom had been the mysterious Pokémon they saw at the start of their journey. They find and take along a [[Rusted Sword]] and a [[Rusted Shield]] from the heart of the forest and go to confront Rose in [[Hammerlocke]], where it is revealed that the Darkest Day is the result of Rose awakening a Legendary Pokémon known as {{p|Eternatus}}. After defeating Rose, the player and Hop go to face Eternatus at the top of the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], where Leon unsuccessfully tries to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, forcing the player to battle it. Once Eternatus seems to have been defeated, however, it suddenly transforms into its even more powerful {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} form. Thanks to the sword and the shield they found, the player and Hop are able to summon Zacian and Zamazenta to their aid, and together, they defeat Eternatus in a [[Max Raid Battle]], allowing the player to catch it and thus end the crisis. Three days later, the player finally takes on Leon in a battle at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and defeats him, ending his career as the undefeated Champion and making the player the new Champion of Galar.


During the post-game, the player and Hop travel to the heart of Slumbering Weald to return the Rusted Sword and the Rusted Shield, only to be confronted by the rich brothers [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who try to steal the artifacts. Although the player manages to defeat one of the brothers and recover one of the stolen items, the two still manage to get away with the other one. The player and Hop are then forced to travel around Galar to stop the Dynamax Pokémon the brothers have let loose at the [[Gym|Gym Stadiums]]. They finally confront them again at Hammerlocke Stadium, where they reveal their plan being to reinstate the Galarian monarchy and denigrate Zacian and Zamazenta. Using the artifact they stole, the brothers lure in one of the Legendary Pokémon and drive it berserk, forcing the player to battle it. After it has been defeated, the other Legendary Pokémon appears as well, which the player battles and catches. During the battle, Hop follows the first Legendary to the heart of Slumbering Weald, where he successfully calms it down. Deeming Hop worthy of its trust, the Legendary Pokémon then willingly joins his [[party]]. The player and Hop then battle for one last time, after which Hop declares that his new dream is to become a [[Pokémon Professor]], and Sordward and Shielbert briefly reappear to apologise for their actions.
During the post-game, the player and Hop travel to the heart of Slumbering Weald to return the Rusted Sword and the Rusted Shield, only to be confronted by the rich brothers [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who try to steal the artifacts. Although the player manages to defeat one of the brothers and recover one of the stolen items, the two still manage to get away with the other one. The player and Hop are then forced to travel around Galar to stop the Dynamax Pokémon the brothers have let loose at the [[Gym|Gym Stadiums]]. They eventually confront them again at Hammerlocke Stadium, where they reveal their plan being to reinstate the Galarian monarchy and denigrate Zacian and Zamazenta. Using the artifact they stole, the brothers lure in one of the Legendary Pokémon and drive it berserk, forcing the player to battle it. After it has been defeated, the other Legendary Pokémon appears as well, which the player battles and catches. During the battle, Hop follows the first Legendary to the heart of Slumbering Weald, where he successfully calms it down. Deeming Hop worthy of its trust, the Legendary Pokémon then willingly joins his [[party]]. The player and Hop then battle for one last time, after which Hop declares that his new dream is to become a [[Pokémon Professor]], and Sordward and Shielbert briefly reappear to apologise for their actions.
 
===The Isle of Armor===
{{main|The Isle of Armor}}
The player travels to the [[Isle of Armor]] off the coast of Galar and becomes an apprentice in the local [[Master Dojo]], a [[battle facility]] run by former Champion [[Mustard]]. They also develop a new [[rival]]ry with a Gym Leader-in-training and fellow apprentice named [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}.
 
===The Crown Tundra===
{{main|The Crown Tundra}}
The player travels to the [[Crown Tundra]] in southern Galar, where they meet [[Peony]], an enthusiastic former {{type|Steel}} Gym Leader, and take his daughter [[Peonia]]'s place in his explorations of solving the legends lurking around the Tundra.


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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You can battle to be the best!
You can battle to be the best!


Carve a path to the future!{{sup/8|Sw}}/Protect the world from disaster!{{sup/8|Sh}}
Carve a path to the future!{{sup/8|Sw}} / Protect the world from disaster!{{sup/8|Sh}}


Band together in new co-op battles!
Band together in new co-op battles!
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The games mix some of the changes introduced in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] with the more traditional gameplay last seen in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. [[Wild Pokémon]] now appear on the overworld, known as "symbol encounters", similar to the Let's Go games, as well as random encounters shaking in [[tall grass]].
The games mix some of the changes introduced in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] with the more traditional gameplay last seen in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. [[Wild Pokémon]] now appear on the overworld, known as "symbol encounters", similar to the Let's Go games, as well as random encounters shaking in [[tall grass]].


Known as the Gym Challenge, [[Gym]]s that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}} 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.
Known as the Gym Challenge, [[Gym]]s that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}} return to the games, after being replaced by [[island challenge|trials]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. The challenge culminates in the annual Champion Cup tournament where the player may challenge the Champion.


===Wild Area===
===Wild Area===
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===Dynamax and Gigantamax===
===Dynamax and Gigantamax===
{{main|Dynamax}} ''and [[Gigantamax]]''
{{main|Dynamax}} ''and [[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]].
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 [[Max Move]]s.


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]].
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]].
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===Rotom Phone===
===Rotom Phone===
{{main|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. It also acts as the main interface for the game's [[menu]].
Replacing the [[Rotom Pokédex]] of the [[Generation VII]] games, the Rotom Phone acts not only as a [[Pokédex]] but also has additional features, such as the [[Town Map]]. It also acts as the main interface for the game's [[menu]].


===Y-Comm===
===Y-Comm===
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===Rotomi===
===Rotomi===
{{main|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, design their [[League Card]], and draw for the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner|Loto-ID]].
Rotomi replaces the [[PC]]s in previous games and has several features including allowing players to send their Pokémon on [[Poké Job]]s, design their [[League Card]], and draw for the [[Loto-ID]].


===Pokémon Camp===
===Pokémon Camp===
{{main|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 Camp allows players can go camping and interact with their Pokémon, cook [[curry]], and visit other player's camps.
===Gym Challenge===
Trainers must receive an [[endorsement]] in order to participate in the Gym Challenge. Those who defeat the eight [[Gym Leader]]s and collect the eight [[Badge]]s can participate in the annual Champion Cup for a chance to challenge the current Champion of Galar. The Gym Leaders are [[Milo]] ({{t|Grass}}), [[Nessa]] ({{t|Water}}), [[Kabu]] ({{t|Fire}}), [[Bea]] ({{t|Fighting}}){{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Allister]] ({{t|Ghost}}){{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Opal]] ({{t|Fairy}}), [[Gordie]] ({{t|Rock}}){{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Melony]] ({{t|Ice}}){{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Piers]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Raihan]] ({{t|Dragon}}).
During the game, Opal and [[Piers]] retire from their positions as Gym Leaders and are succeeded by [[Bede]] and [[Marnie]], respectively. During [[The Crown Tundra]], [[Klara]] ({{t|Poison}}){{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]] ({{t|Psychic}}){{sup/8|Sh}} is revealed to have become minor division Gym Leader.
===Champion Cup===
Unlike previous games, there is no [[Elite Four]] in the Galar region. Their place is instead taken by the Champion Cup, a tournament where Trainers compete for the right to challenge the current Champion. In the semifinals, {{tc|Gym Challenger}}s compete against each other, and the winner proceeds to the finals, where they join a tournament otherwise completely occupied by the Gym Leaders. The winner of the finals is granted the right to challenge [[Leon]] the Champion who uses multiple types along with a {{p|Charizard}} which can [[Gigantamax]].


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation VIII Pokémon]]''
:''See [[:Category:Generation VIII Pokémon]]''


====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====
===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]===
====Main Game====
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{{Moveentrytm|077|form=G|Ponyta|1|Psychic|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|078|form=G|Rapidash|2|Psychic|Fairy|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|222|form=G|Corsola|1|Ghost|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|453|Croagunk|2|Poison|Fighting|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|550|form=B|Basculin|1|Water|formlink={{form|Basculin|Blue-Striped}}|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|682|Spritzee|1|Fairy|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|683|Aromatisse|1|Fairy|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|704|Goomy|1|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|705|Sliggoo|1|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|706|Goodra|1|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|765|Oranguru|2|Normal|Psychic|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|780|Drampa|2|Normal|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|842|Appletun|2|Grass|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|864|Cursola|1|Ghost|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|875|Eiscue|1|Ice|gen=8}}
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====[[The Isle of Armor]]====
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{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|692|Clauncher|1|Water|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|693|Clawitzer|1|Water|gen=8}}
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! style="color: #fff" | Shield
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{{Moveentrytm|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|690|Skrelp|2|Poison|Water|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|691|Dragalge|2|Poison|Dragon|gen=8}}
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====[[The Crown Tundra]]====
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! style="color: #fff" | Sword
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{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|550|Basculin|1|Water|||Red}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|554|Darumaka|1|Ice|||Galarian}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|555|Darmanitan|1|Ice|||Galarian}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|559|Scraggy|2|Dark|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|560|Scrafty|2|Dark|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|646|form=W|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|formlink={{form|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|716|Xerneas|1|Fairy|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|800|form=DM|Necrozma|2|Psychic|Steel|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|633|Deino|2|Dark|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|634|Zweilous|2|Dark|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|635|Hydreigon|2|Dark|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|684|Swirlix|1|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|685|Slurpuff|1|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|692|Clauncher|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|693|Clawitzer|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|766|Passimian|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|776|Turtonator|2|Fire|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|782|Jangmo-o|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|783|Hakamo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|784|Kommo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|841|Flapple|2|Grass|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|865|Sirfetch'd|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|874|Stonjourner|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|888|Zacian|1|Fairy}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
|  
|  
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shield color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shield color light}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shield color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shield color light}}"
! Shield
! style="color: #fff" | Shield
|-
|-
|
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Shield color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Shield color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|077|Ponyta|1|Psychic|||Galarian}}
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|078|Rapidash|2|Psychic|Fairy||Galarian}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|222|Corsola|1|Ghost|||Galarian}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|443|Gible|2|Dragon|Ground|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|444|Gabite|2|Dragon|Ground|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|445|Garchomp|2|Dragon|Ground|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|646|form=B|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|formlink={{form|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|453|Croagunk|2|Poison|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|717|Yveltal|2|Dark|Flying|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|550|Basculin|1|Water|||Blue}}
{{Moveentrytm|800|form=DW|Necrozma|2|Psychic|Ghost|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|682|Spritzee|1|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|683|Aromatisse|1|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|690|Skrelp|2|Poison|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|691|Dragalge|2|Poison|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|704|Goomy|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|705|Sliggoo|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|706|Goodra|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|765|Oranguru|2|Normal|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|780|Drampa|2|Normal|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|842|Appletun|2|Grass|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|864|Cursola|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|875|Eiscue|1|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|889|Zamazenta|1|Fighting}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
|}
|}


* Wild male {{p|Indeedee}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Indeedee is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained in either game through {{pkmn|breeding}}.
* Wild male {{p|Indeedee}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Indeedee is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained in either game through {{pkmn|breeding}}.
* Wild male {{p|Meowstic}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Meowstic is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained by evolving {{p|Espurr}} of the appropriate gender.
* Wild male {{p|Meowstic}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Meowstic is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained by evolving {{p|Espurr}} of the appropriate gender.
* Wild {{p|Sawk}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Throh}} is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] on [[Circhester]] where the player can trade a {{p|Vanillish}} to obtain Throh{{sup/8|Sw}}/Sawk{{sup/8|Sh}}.
* Wild {{p|Sawk}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Throh}} is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Circhester]] where the player can trade a {{p|Vanillish}} to obtain Throh{{sup/8|Sw}} or Sawk{{sup/8|Sh}}.
* {{p|Cosmoem}} that are imported into the games via {{g|HOME}} evolve into {{p|Solgaleo}} in Pokémon Sword, and {{p|Lunala}} in Pokémon Shield.
* Wild {{p|Escavalier}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Accelgor}} is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, {{p|Karrablast}} and {{p|Shelmet}} can be evolved in both games. Additionally, both evolved forms can be caught on the [[Isle of Armor]] in both games.
* With the exception of [[Zacian]] and [[Zamazenta]], all of these Pokémon can be obtained in either version by joining other players' [[Max Raid Battle]]s via the [[Y-Comm]].
* {{p|Cosmoem}} evolves into {{p|Solgaleo}} in Pokémon Sword, and {{p|Lunala}} in Pokémon Shield.
* While Red-Striped {{p|Basculin}} and {{p|Passimian}} are exclusive to Sword and Blue-Striped {{p|Basculin}} and {{p|Oranguru}} are exclusive to Shield without the Expansion Pass, all of these Pokémon can be found in the [[Max Lair]] in both versions.
* With the exception of {{P|Zacian}} and {{P|Zamazenta}}, all of these Pokémon can be obtained in either version by joining other players' [[Max Raid Battle]]s via the [[Y-Comm]] or [[Max Lair]].


====Game-exclusive Gigantamax Pokémon====
====Version-exclusive Gigantamax Pokémon====
{| style="margin:auto"
{| style="margin:auto"
|
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Sword color}}; border:5px solid #{{Sword color light}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Sword color}}; border:5px solid #{{Sword color light}}"
! Sword
! style="color: #fff" | Sword
|-
|-
|
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Sword color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Sword color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|068|Machamp|1|Fighting|Fighting||Gigantamax}}
{{Moveentrytm|068|form=Gi|Machamp|1|Fighting|formlink=[[Gigantamax]]|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|839|Coalossal|2|Rock|Fire||Gigantamax}}
{{Moveentrytm|839|form=Gi|Coalossal|2|Rock|Fire|formlink=[[Gigantamax]]|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|841|Flapple|2|Grass|Dragon||Gigantamax}}
{{Moveentrytm|841|form=Gi|Flapple|2|Grass|Dragon|formlink=[[Gigantamax]]|gen=8}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
|  
|  
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shield color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shield color light}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shield color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shield color light}}"
! Shield
! style="color: #fff" | Shield
|-
|-
|
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Shield color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Shield color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison||Gigantamax}}
{{Moveentrytm|094|form=Gi|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|formlink=[[Gigantamax]]|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice||Gigantamax}}
{{Moveentrytm|131|form=Gi|Lapras|2|Water|Ice|formlink=[[Gigantamax]]|gen=8}}
{{Moveentrytm|842|Appletun|2|Grass|Dragon||Gigantamax}}
{{Moveentrytm|842|form=Gi|Appletun|2|Grass|Dragon|formlink=[[Gigantamax]]|gen=8}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
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==Compatibility==
==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 [[generation]]s that were transferred into Pokémon HOME.
:''See also: [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Sword and Shield Pokédex|List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number → Compatible Pokémon not in any Sword and Shield Pokédex]]''
Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon freely between other Sword and Shield savefiles on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles. Through the mobile version of HOME, players can trade those Pokémon through the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], not natively featured in Sword and Shield, and the Wonder Box, a feature similar to Sword and Shield's [[Surprise Trade]] and the [[Wonder Trade]] of previous games.
As with other games on Nintendo Switch, the game is not compatible with other games in the same generation, outside of its pairing. 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 [[transfer]]red into Pokémon HOME.
Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon freely between other Sword and Shield save files on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles.


Only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]] and a select few "foreign" Pokémon can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield. Patches are set to be released with each iteration of the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] will increase the number of Pokémon that can exist in Pokémon Sword and Shield, regardless of whether or not the player has purchased the Expansion Pass.
Only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]], [[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]], and [[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]], and a [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|select few]] "foreign" Pokémon can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield. The Isle of Armor Pokédex and Crown Tundra Pokédex were released with the two iterations of the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], but the Pokémon in those Pokédexes became compatible with the base game upon release even if the player has not purchased the Expansion Pass. All [[regional form]]s of compatible Pokémon that existed at the time of release are also compatible.


===Supported Pokémon===
When a compatible Pokémon from another game first enters these sets of games (except for Pokémon that were transferred from {{g|Bank}}, {{LGPE}}, and {{g|GO}}), its moveset is changed to its four most recent level-up moves by default (though the player can make alterations as of HOME's version 3.0.0 (Released on May 30, 2023)). In addition, since the game does not recognize future [[origin mark]]s, the Pokémon will have the Galar region symbol displayed instead. Any compatible Pokémon from [[Legends: Arceus]] will also have their Poké Ball displayed as a standard one.
All Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]] (including all [[regional variant]]s) can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield.


In addition to Pokémon in the Galar and Isle of Armor Pokédexes, the following select Pokémon can also be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield.  
===Unusable moves===
 
{{main|List of moves by availability in Generation VIII}}
{{rdexh|sword|shield|G}}
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, many moves are no longer usable. Pokémon do not normally learn these moves in the game, and if a Pokémon does know one of these moves (e.g. due to being transferred from [[Pokémon HOME]]), it will not be able to use it. If the move is forgotten, {{gal|Jack}} will not be able to teach it again, even if it is a special move that the Pokémon normally would be able to relearn.
{{rdex||150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic}}
{{rdex||151|Mew|1|Psychic}}
{{rdex||251|Celebi|2|Psychic|Grass}}
{{rdex||385|Jirachi|2|Steel|Psychic}}
{{rdex||638|Cobalion|2|Steel|Fighting}}
{{rdex||639|Terrakion|2|Rock|Fighting}}
{{rdex||640|Virizion|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{rdex||643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
{{rdex||644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
{{rdex||646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice}}
{{rdex||646B|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice}}
{{rdex||646W|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice}}
{{rdex||647|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting}}
{{rdex||647R|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting}}
{{rdex||722|Rowlet|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{rdex||723|Dartrix|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{rdex||724|Decidueye|2|Grass|Ghost}}
{{rdex||725|Litten|1|Fire}}
{{rdex||726|Torracat|1|Fire}}
{{rdex||727|Incineroar|2|Fire|Dark}}
{{rdex||728|Popplio|1|Water}}
{{rdex||729|Brionne|1|Water}}
{{rdex||730|Primarina|2|Water|Fairy}}
{{rdex||789|Cosmog|1|Psychic}}
{{rdex||790|Cosmoem|1|Psychic}}
{{rdex||791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel}}
{{rdex||792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost}}
{{rdex||800|Necrozma|1|Psychic}}
{{rdex||800DM|Necrozma|2|Psychic|Steel}}
{{rdex||800DW|Necrozma|2|Psychic|Ghost}}
{{rdex||801|Magearna|2|Steel|Fairy}}
{{rdex||802|Marshadow|2|Fighting|Ghost}}
{{rdex||807|Zeraora|1|Electric}}
{{rdex||808|Meltan|1|Steel}}
{{rdex||809|Melmetal|1|Steel}}
|}


===Unusable moves===
In lieu of their usual descriptions, most of these moves instead have the following generic description: "''This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.''" The unusable moves that do not have this description are usually moves that cannot be legitimately known by any Pokémon that exists in Pokémon Sword and Shield, typically being [[signature move]]s or moves that only a small group of Pokémon can know. The only move without this generic description that can be transferred into Sword and Shield is {{m|Powder}}.
{{main|List of moves by availability (Generation VIII)}}
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, many moves are no longer usable. Pokémon do not normally learn these moves in the game, and if a Pokémon does know one of these moves (e.g. due to being transferred from [[Pokémon HOME]]), it will not be able to use it. If the move is forgotten, the [[Move Reminder]] will not be able to teach it again, even if it is a special move that the Pokémon normally would be able to relearn.


In lieu of their usual descriptions, most of these moves instead have the following generic description: "''This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.''" The unusable moves that do not have this description are usually moves that cannot be legitimately known by any Pokémon that exists in Pokémon Sword and Shield, typically being [[signature move]]s or moves which only a small group of Pokémon can know.
The situation where Pokémon can have unusable moves is exclusive to Pokémon Sword and Shield, as subsequent games reset the move list of Pokémon transferred from {{g|HOME}}, and the preceding {{LGPE}} removed moves but does not allow transfer from other core series games.


{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{sword color}}; border:3px solid #{{shield color}}; min-width: 200px"
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! {{color2|000|Type}}
! Generic<br>description
! Generic<br>description
|-
|{{m|Aeroblast}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Assist}}
|{{m|Assist}}
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{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Core Enforcer}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Crush Grip}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Dark Void}}
|{{m|Dark Void}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Diamond Storm}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| class="c" {{No}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
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{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Dragon Ascent}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Dragon Rage}}
|{{m|Dragon Rage}}
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{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Geomancy}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Glitzy Glow}}
|{{m|Glitzy Glow}}
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|{{m|Heart Swap}}
|{{m|Heart Swap}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{No}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}{{tt|*|Version 1.3.0 onward}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Hidden Power}}
|{{m|Hidden Power}}
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{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Land's Wrath}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Light of Ruin}}
|{{m|Light of Ruin}}
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{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Lunar Dance}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Luster Purge}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Magma Storm}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Magnet Bomb}}
|{{m|Magnet Bomb}}
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{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Mind Blown}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Miracle Eye}}
|{{m|Miracle Eye}}
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{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Mist Ball}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Mud Bomb}}
|{{m|Mud Bomb}}
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{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Nature's Madness}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Needle Arm}}
|{{m|Needle Arm}}
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{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Oblivion Wing}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Odor Sleuth}}
|{{m|Odor Sleuth}}
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{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Origin Pulse}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Pika Papow}}
|{{m|Pika Papow}}
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|{{m|Powder}}
|{{m|Powder}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Precipice Blades}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Psycho Boost}}
|{{m|Psycho Boost}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{No}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}{{tt|*|Version 1.3.0 onward}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Psywave}}
|{{m|Psywave}}
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|{{m|Revelation Dance}}
|{{m|Revelation Dance}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Roar of Time}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| class="c" {{No}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
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{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sacred Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Sappy Seed}}
|{{m|Sappy Seed}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Searing Shot}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Secret Power}}
|{{m|Secret Power}}
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|{{m|Seed Flare}}
|{{m|Seed Flare}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Shadow Force}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| class="c" {{No}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
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{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Spacial Rend}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Sparkly Swirl}}
|{{m|Sparkly Swirl}}
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{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Steam Eruption}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Steamroller}}
|{{m|Steamroller}}
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|{{m|Tail Glow}}
|{{m|Tail Glow}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{No}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}{{tt|*|Version 1.3.0 onward}}
|-
|{{m|Techno Blast}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Telekinesis}}
|{{m|Telekinesis}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Thousand Arrows}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Thousand Waves}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|-
|{{m|Toxic Thread}}
|{{m|Toxic Thread}}
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* In addition, all [[Z-Moves]] are also unusable in these games.
* In addition, all [[Z-Moves]] are also unusable in these games.
* In version 1.2.0, which was released alongside [[The Isle of Armor]], several previously unusable moves were made usable again. These were mostly [[signature move]]s of Pokémon that were added in that update.
 
In version 1.2.0, which was released alongside [[The Isle of Armor]], several previously unusable moves were made usable again. These were mostly [[signature move]]s of Pokémon that were added in that update. Further moves were made usable in version 1.3.0, coinciding with [[The Crown Tundra]].


{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{sword color}}; border:3px solid #{{shield color}}; min-width: 200px"
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! {{color2|000|Move}}
! {{color2|000|Move}}
! {{color2|000|Type}}
! {{color2|000|Type}}
! {{color|000|Enabled in}}
|-
|{{m|Aeroblast}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|1.3.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Bonemerang}}
|{{m|Bonemerang}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|1.2.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Conversion}}
|{{m|Conversion}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|1.2.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Conversion 2}}
|{{m|Conversion 2}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|1.2.0
|-
|{{m|Core Enforcer}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Crush Grip}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Diamond Storm}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Dragon Ascent}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|1.3.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Dragon Hammer}}
|{{m|Dragon Hammer}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|1.2.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Fiery Dance}}
|{{m|Fiery Dance}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|1.2.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Fleur Cannon}}
|{{m|Fleur Cannon}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|1.2.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Floral Healing}}
|{{m|Floral Healing}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|1.2.0
|-
|{{m|Geomancy}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|1.3.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Head Charge}}
|{{m|Head Charge}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|1.2.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Kinesis}}
|{{m|Kinesis}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|1.2.0
|-
|{{m|Land's Wrath}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Lovely Kiss}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Lunar Dance}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Luster Purge}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Magma Storm}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|1.3.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Milk Drink}}
|{{m|Milk Drink}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|1.2.0
|-
|{{m|Mind Blown}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Mist Ball}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Nature's Madness}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Oblivion Wing}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Origin Pulse}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Precipice Blades}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Roar of Time}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Sacred Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Searing Shot}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|1.3.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Shadow Bone}}
|{{m|Shadow Bone}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|1.2.0
|-
|{{m|Shadow Force}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|1.3.0
|-
|-
|{{m|Shore Up}}
|{{m|Shore Up}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|1.2.0
|-
|{{m|Spacial Rend}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Steam Eruption}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Techno Blast}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Thousand Arrows}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|Thousand Waves}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|1.3.0
|-
|{{m|V-create}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|1.3.0
|}
|}
===[[Save data bonus]]es===
If the player has save data for [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], a Pikachu and/or Eevee with the Gigantamax Factor is received at the [[Meetup Spot]]. The Pikachu specifically requires Let's Go, Pikachu!, while the Eevee requires Let's Go, Eevee!. Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee are no longer exclusive to this method, as [[The Isle of Armor]] expansion provides [[Max Soup]] as a means to give the Gigantamax Factor to other Pikachu and Eevee.
Pokémon Sword and Shield save data unlocks bonus content in the following [[Nintendo Switch]] games:
* {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}: The [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Jirachi}} is available as a [[gift Pokémon]] in [[Floaroma Town]]. This is currently the most reliable way to obtain Jirachi.
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: The player receives exclusive clothing: Shaymin Fancy Kimono and Shaymin Fancy Bottoms. After the [[credits]], it also unlocks [[Task#Requests|Request]] 92: A Token of Gratitude, in which the player obtains the [[Gracidea]] and catches {{p|Shaymin}}. This is currently the most reliable way to obtain the Mythical Pokémon.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: The Ball Guy Case for the player's [[Rotom Phone]] is obtained through Rotometry in [[Mesagoza]].


==Reception==
==Reception==
Pokémon Sword and Shield received positive reviews among release, but lower than most other core series releases. Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave them a score of 38 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-12-4-19/ Famitsu review scores - 12/4/19 - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a 9.3/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/pokemon-sword-and-shield-review Pokémon Sword and Shield Review - IGN]</ref> praising the simple battling system and Dynamaxing, but criticizing the basic graphics and lack of a full Pokédex.
<!--Please do not mention anything about the cut Pokémon in this section. The Dexit argument should only be mentioned on the Pokémon controversy page.-->
The games received positive reviews among critics, but lower than most other core series releases. Both Pokémon Sword and Shield hold a rating of 80% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-sword Pokémon Sword for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-shield Pokémon Shield for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.3/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/pokemon-sword-and-shield-review Pokémon Sword and Shield Review - IGN]</ref> praising the simple battling system and Dynamaxing, but criticizing the basic graphics and lack of a full Pokédex. {{wp|Eurogamer}} criticized the games, saying that they lacked substance and did not live up to previous titles in the series.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sword-and-shield-review-a-shadow-of-a-former-great Pokémon Sword and Shield Review - Eurogamer]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave them a score of 38 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-12-4-19/ Famitsu review scores - 12/4/19 - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|Nintendo Life}} gave them a score of 8/10, commenting how the games succeed in bringing some new ideas to the table, but they are also somewhat guilty of not pushing things far enough.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/pokemon_sword_and_shield Pokémon Sword and Shield Review - Nintendo Life]</ref>
 
===Sales===
The games sold over 6 million units in their launch weekend.<ref>[https://www.cnet.com/news/pokemon-sword-and-shield-sell-6-million-copies-during-launch-weekend-nintendo-switch/ Pokémon Sword and Shield sell 6 million copies in launch weekend - CNET]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 17.37 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2020/200507_3e.pdf#page=19 Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 - Financial Results Explanatory Material - Nintendo Co., Ltd.]</ref> As of June 30, 2024, Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 26.35 million copies worldwide, making them the second best selling Pokémon games of all time, behind only the original games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref>
 
====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Sword and Shield sold 894,123 individual units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 534,306 from Pokémon Sword and 359,817 from Pokémon Shield, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 84.96% and 90.26% respectively.<ref name="CY 2019">[https://www.resetera.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2019-2018-dec-31-2019-dec-29-new-used.284501/ Media Create Sales: CY 2019 (2018 Dec 31 - 2019 Dec 29) Sales | ResetEra]</ref> By January 3, 2021, the end of their 60th week, they had sold 3,094,075 copies, being 1,851,319 from Pokémon Sword and 1,242,756 from Pokémon Shield.<ref name="CY 2020">[https://www.resetera.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2020-2019-dec-30-2021-jan-03-new-used.436718/ Media Create Sales: CY 2020 (2019 Dec 30 - 2021 Jan 03) Sales | ResetEra]</ref>


They are the lowest-rated first paired games in a generation from aggregate critic scores.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-shield Metacritic - Pokémon Shield]</ref>
Pokémon Sword and Shield Dual Pack sold 329,525 units on its first week, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 73.46%.<ref name="CY 2019"/> By January 3, 2021, the end of its 60th week, it had sold 545,200 copies.<ref name="CY 2020"/> Combining all releases, the games sold 4,184,475 units, being 2,396,519 from Pokémon Sword and 1,787,956 from Pokémon Shield.


===Sales===
<div style="display:inline-block">
The games sold 6 million units in their launch weekend.<ref>[https://www.cnet.com/news/pokemon-sword-and-shield-sell-6-million-copies-during-launch-weekend-nintendo-switch/ Pokémon Sword and Shield sell 6 million copies in launch weekend - CNET]</ref><!-- In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 17.37 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2020/200507_3e.pdf#page=19 Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 - Financial Results Explanatory Material - Nintendo Co., Ltd.]</ref>--> As of March 31, 2020, Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 17.37 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref>
''Pokémon Sword and Shield''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Shield color}}; background:#{{Sword color}}"
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 17, 2019
| 1st
| 894,123
| {{tt|894,123|534,306 from Pokémon Sword; 359,817 from Pokémon Shield}}<!--
|-
| 2
| November 24, 2019
| 1st
| -
| -
|-
| 3
| December 1, 2019
| 1st
| -
| -
|-
| 4
| December 8, 2019
| 1st
| -
| -
|-
| 5
| December 15, 2019
| 1st
| -
| -
|-
| 6
| December 22, 2019
| 1st
| -
| --->
|-
| 7
| December 29, 2019
| 1st
| -
| {{tt|2,170,364|1,306,211 from Pokémon Sword; 864,153 from Pokémon Shield}}<!--
|-
| 8
| January 5, 2020
| 1st
| -
| -
|-
| 9
| January 12, 2020
| 1st
| -
| -
|-
| 10
| January 19, 2020
| 4th
| -
| -
|-
| 11
| January 26, 2020
| 3rd
| -
| -
|-
| 12
| February 2, 2020
| 2nd
| -
| -
|-
| 13
| February 9, 2020
| 3rd
| -
| -
|-
| 14
| February 16, 2020
| 2nd
| -
| -
|-
| 15
| February 23, 2020
| 3rd
| -
| -
|-
| 16
| March 1, 2020
| 2nd
| -
| -
|-
| 17
| March 8, 2020
| 2nd
| -
| -
|-
| 18
| March 15, 2020
| 5th
| -
| -
|-
| 19
| March 22, 2020
| 5th
| -
| -
|-
| 20
| March 29, 2020
| 7th
| -
| -
|-
| 21
| April 5, 2020
| 8th
| -
| -
|-
| 22
| April 12, 2020
| 10th
| -
| -
|-
| 50
| October 25, 2020
| 5th
| -
| -
|-
| 52
| November 8, 2020
| 4th
| -
| --->
|-
| 60
| January 3, 2021
| -
| -
| {{tt|3,094,075|1,851,319 from Pokémon Sword; 1,242,756 from Pokémon Shield}}
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Sword and Shield Dual Pack''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Shield color}}; background:#{{Sword color}}"
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 17, 2019
| 2nd
| 329,525
| 329,525<!--
|-
| 2
| November 24, 2019
| 2nd
| -
| -
|-
| 3
| December 1, 2019
| 6th
| -
| -
|-
| 4
| December 8, 2019
| 5th
| -
| -
|-
| 5
| December 15, 2019
| 9th
| -
| --->
|-
| 7
| December 29, 2019
| -
| -
| 492,789
|-
| 60
| January 3, 2021
| -
| -
| 545,200
|}</div>


==Staff==
==Staff==
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==Music==
==Music==
<!--{{main|Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: Super Music Collection}}-->
{{main|Pokémon Sword - Shield + Expansion Pass 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> Additional music was composed by Keita Okamoto and Toby Fox, the latter of which only composing one track.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-special-letter-and-song-from-undertale-game-creator-toby-fox/ A Special Letter and Song from Undertale Game Creator Toby Fox | Pokemon.com]</ref>
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> Additional music was composed by [[Keita Okamoto]] and [[Toby Fox]], the latter only composing one track.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-special-letter-and-song-from-undertale-game-creator-toby-fox/ A Special Letter and Song from Undertale Game Creator Toby Fox | Pokemon.com]</ref>


==Version history==
==Version history==
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! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Version<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48550 Nintendo Support: How to Update Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Game-Updates/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Sword-and-Pokemon-Shield-1705790.html How to Update Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Nintendo Switch | Support | Nintendo]</ref>
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Version<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48550 Nintendo Support: How to Update Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Game-Updates/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Sword-and-Pokemon-Shield-1705790.html How to Update Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Nintendo Switch | Support | Nintendo]</ref>
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Game file size
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | More information
! style="background:#{{Shield color light}}" | More information
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| 1.0.0
| 1.0.0
| November 15, 2019
| November 15, 2019
| 9.5 GB
| N/A
| N/A
| Initial release
| Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
|-
|-
| 1.1.0
| 1.1.0<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/01/200109_at01.html 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.1.0）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
| January 9, 2020
| January 9, 2020
| 10.3 GB
|  
|  
* Added a feature to jump to the eShop
* Added a feature to jump to the eShop
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* Additional Pokémon will be added
* Additional Pokémon will be added
* Fixed various issues to improve gameplay
* Fixed various issues to improve gameplay
|  
|
* Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}} is added to the game, and can be obtained through a new event added to {{DL|Wedgehurst|Wedgehurst Station}}. Its [[Kanto]]nian counterpart is also added into the game's code.
* Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}} is added to the game, and can be obtained through a new event added to {{DL|Wedgehurst|Wedgehurst Station}}. Its [[Kanto]]nian counterpart is also added into the game's code.
* Expansion passes for [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] are now available for purchase, and show in the X menu. Two outfits have also been added to the game as a pre-order bonus, and can be redeemed via Mystery Gift code.
* Expansion passes for [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] are now available for purchase, and show in the X menu. Two outfits have also been added to the game as a pre-order bonus, and can be redeemed via Mystery Gift code.
* [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Sucker Punch/Quash glitch|Sucker Punch and Quash]] glitch is fixed.
* [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Sucker Punch/Quash glitch|Sucker Punch and Quash]] glitch is fixed.
|-
|-
| 1.1.1
| 1.1.1<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/03/200318_at01.html 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.1.1）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
| March 18, 2020
| March 17, 2020
| 10.3 GB
|  
|  
* Fixed several issues to improve gameplay experience.
* Fixed several issues to improve gameplay experience.
|  
|  
* Patched an exploit that allowed players to send maliciously altered Pokémon via Surprise Trade, causing the game to crash whenever victims tried to access online services via Y-Comm.
* [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Fairy Lock crash|Fairy Lock crash]] glitch is fixed.
* [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Fairy Lock crash|Fairy Lock crash]] glitch is fixed.
|-
|-
| 1.2.0
| 1.2.0<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/06/200617_at01.html 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.2.0）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
| June 17, 2020
| June 16, 2020
|  
| 11.3 GB
|
* Part 1, [[The Isle of Armor]], has been released as downloadable content
* Part 1, [[The Isle of Armor]], has been released as downloadable content
** Customers who have purchased an Expansion Pass can now enjoy adventures on the [[Isle of Armor]].
** Customers who have purchased an Expansion Pass can now enjoy adventures on the [[Isle of Armor]].
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** Link Codes used in the [[Y-Comm]] or set for [[Max Raid Battle]]s are now 8 digits instead of 4.
** Link Codes used in the [[Y-Comm]] or set for [[Max Raid Battle]]s are now 8 digits instead of 4.
* Battle regulation marks
* Battle regulation marks
** Pokémon carried over from other regions via [[Pokémon HOME]] can now participate in online competitions and ranked battles. A battle regulation mark can be replaced on the Pokémon at the [[Battle Tower (Generation VIII)|Battle Tower]] in order to participate in online competitions and ranked battles.
** Pokémon carried over from other regions via [[Pokémon HOME]] can now participate in online competitions and ranked battles. A battle regulation mark can be replaced on the Pokémon at the {{gal|Battle Tower}} in order to participate in online competitions and ranked battles.
** Please check game news for more information.
** Please check game news for more information.
* Addressed issue with online battles
* Addressed issue with online battles
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|  
|-
|-
| 1.2.1
| 1.2.1<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/07/200708_at01.html 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.2.1）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
| July 7, 2020
| July 7, 2020
| 11.3 GB
|  
|  
*A bug in regards to the number of digits for password settings has been fixed.
* A bug in regards to the number of digits for password settings has been fixed.
**In regards to the passwords that can be set for Y-Comm and Max Raid Battles, we fixed the bug where players could be matched with others whose passwords were not coinciding.
** In regards to the passwords that can be set for Y-Comm and Max Raid Battles, we fixed the bug where players could be matched with others whose passwords were not coinciding.
*Other updated content
* Other updated content
**We fixed several other issues to improve game play experience.
** We fixed several other issues to improve game play experience.
|
|
* [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Hacked Max Raids|Hacked Max Raids loophole]] is fixed.
|-
| 1.3.0<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/10/201023_at01.html 『ポケモン ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.3.0）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
| October 22, 2020
| 12.4 GB
|
* Expansion Pass Part 2, [[The Crown Tundra]], has been released as downloadable content
** Customers who have purchased the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass can now explore The [[Crown Tundra]]
* Additional Pokémon now appear
** Even if you have not purchased the expansion pass, you can find additional Pokémon through online gameplay.
* Other updates
** Fixed a number of issues so that gameplay is more enjoyable.
|
|-
| 1.3.1<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/12/201222_at01.html 『ポケモン ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.3.1）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
| December 21, 2020
| 12.4 GB
|
* Fixed some issues for a better gameplay experience.
|
* [[Toxic sure-hit glitch]] and [[Rollout storage glitch]] are fixed, preventing those effects from being able to spread to other moves.
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| May 11, 2021
| 12.4 GB
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* Fixed the issue where some Pokémon icons were not properly displaying during online or local wireless battles.
* Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.
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* [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Groudon.2FKyogre Trick glitch|Groudon/Kyogre Trick glitch]] is fixed.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* These are the first [[core series]] games to not feature:
* These are the first [[core series]] games to:
** The [[game mascot]] in the title screen.
** Receive an Expansion Pass.
** A [[Victory Road]].
** Feature version-exclusive Gym [[Badge]]s.
** A named mountain.
** Feature a {{type|Dark}} Gym.
** An [[Elite Four]].
** Start with an introduction made by a character other than the [[Pokémon Professor]].
*** A similar role is fulfilled by the Champion Cup, although no new characters are introduced during the tournament.
*** Start with an introduction made by an antagonist.
** {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s.
** Add completely new Pokémon to the game through updates.
** A {{cat|Burial grounds|burial ground}}.
** Not feature:
** An {{type|Electric}} [[Type specialist|specialist]]
*** The [[game mascot]] on the title screen by default.
* These are the first core series games to feature:
**** If one enters the [[Hall of Fame]] with their version's game mascot, the game mascot will appear on the title screen, just like any other [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] used.
** An Expansion Pack.
*** A [[Victory Road]].
** Version-exclusive [[rival]]s.
*** An [[Elite Four]].
** Version-exclusive Gym [[Badge]]s.
**** A similar role is fulfilled by the Champion Cup, although no new characters are introduced during the tournament.
** A {{type|Dark}} Gym.
*** {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s.
** An introduction made by an antagonist.
*** A notable {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|specialist]].
** Completely new Pokémon introduced mid-[[generation]] that can be traded to, battled against, or otherwise seen by all games in that generation.
*** A male [[Pokémon Professor]].
*** A [[Pokémon academy]].
* If one were to use {{wp|Google Lens}} on the box art, it will play a short video.
* Including the {{g|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}}, these games:
** Are the only core series games where {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, and their respective [[evolution]]ary relatives are available without the {{p|Geodude}} evolutionary line.
** Have the most obtainable [[Legendary Pokémon]] of all core series games.
** Are the first core series games to feature version-exclusive [[rival]]s.
* Pokémon Shield is the only [[core series]] game not to feature a notable {{type|Fighting}} specialist.
* This is the second pair of games to have the [[game mascot]] be unable to be obtained without [[trade|trading]] before entering the Hall of Fame, the first being {{B2W2}}.
* {{p|Aegislash}} is the only Pokémon to have its base stat total changed as of these games.
* None of the Pokémon introduced in these games are available in later core series games in [[Generation VIII]], nor are any of the Pokémon introduced in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} and {{LGPE}}.
* These are the last core series games to have pixel graphics for Pokémon and item icons.
* These are the only core series games where the player cannot catch wild Pokémon above a certain level without appropriate Badges.


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Latest revision as of 18:39, 19 September 2024

Sword and Shield redirects here. For the TCG expansion, see Sword & Shield (TCG). For the Pokémon Adventures story arc, see Sword & Shield arc (Adventures).
Pokémon Sword
ポケットモンスター ソード
Sword EN boxart.png
Pokémon Sword's boxart, featuring Crowned Sword Zacian
Pokémon Shield
ポケットモンスター シールド
Shield EN boxart.png
Pokémon Shield's boxart, featuring Crowned Shield Zamazenta
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: 6+
Release dates
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
Japanese: Pokémon.co.jp
English: Official site
Pokémon.com
Nintendo.com (Sword)
Nintendo.com (Shield)
Japanese boxart
Sword JP boxart.png
Pokémon Sword Japanese boxart
Shield JP boxart.png
Pokémon Shield Japanese boxart

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 were 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, and 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 first partner Pokémon players can choose from.

The Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass was revealed during a Pokémon Direct on January 9, 2020; it adds two new areas to the game, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.

Plot

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The player is a young child who lives with their mother in the town of Postwick in the Galar region. One day, the player's friend Hop invites them to meet his big brother Leon, the Champion of the Galar League, so that they both can receive a first partner Pokémon from him. After receiving their first partner Pokémon, the player and Hop follow a runaway Wooloo into the Slumbering Weald. Inside the foggy forest, they encounter a mysterious Pokémon that is completely unaffected by moves. After being rescued by Leon, they set out to receive an endorsement from him so that they can participate in Galar's Gym Challenge. After some convincing by Professor Magnolia, Leon agrees to give both the player and Hop an endorsement. Just then, two Wishing Stars fall out of the sky, and Professor Magnolia converts them into Dynamax Bands for the player and Hop, allowing them to Dynamax their Pokémon. The player and Hop then travel together to Motostoke to attend the Gym Challenge's opening ceremony, where they meet Rose, the president of Macro Cosmos and the chairman of the Galar Pokémon League, as well as a band of hooligans known as Team Yell.

After the opening ceremony, the player sets out to collect the eight Badges required to compete in the Champion Cup tournament from Gym Leaders across the region. Along the way, Professor Magnolia's granddaughter and assistant Sonia tells them about Galar's history and a mysterious event known as the Darkest Day. The player ends up uncovering pieces of the Darkest Day's history during their journey, much to Sonia's pleasure. Eventually, the player manages to successfully collect the eight Badges and travels to Wyndon, where the Champion Cup is held. They win their way through the Champion Cup semifinals, where they defeat Hop and end his dream of surpassing his brother. After confronting Macro Cosmos's vice-president Oleana at Rose Tower, the player participates in the Champion Cup finals and wins their way through it, earning themselves the right to challenge Leon.

However, just before the player and Leon's battle can begin, Rose makes a public announcement, revealing that he's going to bring about the second Darkest Day to save Galar from an energy crisis a thousand years in the future. To stop Rose's plans, the player and Hop travel to the Slumbering Weald again to seek help from the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta, one of whom had been the mysterious Pokémon they saw at the start of their journey. They find and take along a Rusted Sword and a Rusted Shield from the heart of the forest and go to confront Rose in Hammerlocke, where it is revealed that the Darkest Day is the result of Rose awakening a Legendary Pokémon known as Eternatus. After defeating Rose, the player and Hop go to face Eternatus at the top of the Hammerlocke Stadium, where Leon unsuccessfully tries to catch it, forcing the player to battle it. Once Eternatus seems to have been defeated, however, it suddenly transforms into its even more powerful Eternamax form. Thanks to the sword and the shield they found, the player and Hop are able to summon Zacian and Zamazenta to their aid, and together, they defeat Eternatus in a Max Raid Battle, allowing the player to catch it and thus end the crisis. Three days later, the player finally takes on Leon in a battle at Wyndon Stadium and defeats him, ending his career as the undefeated Champion and making the player the new Champion of Galar.

During the post-game, the player and Hop travel to the heart of Slumbering Weald to return the Rusted Sword and the Rusted Shield, only to be confronted by the rich brothers Sordward and Shielbert, who try to steal the artifacts. Although the player manages to defeat one of the brothers and recover one of the stolen items, the two still manage to get away with the other one. The player and Hop are then forced to travel around Galar to stop the Dynamax Pokémon the brothers have let loose at the Gym Stadiums. They eventually confront them again at Hammerlocke Stadium, where they reveal their plan being to reinstate the Galarian monarchy and denigrate Zacian and Zamazenta. Using the artifact they stole, the brothers lure in one of the Legendary Pokémon and drive it berserk, forcing the player to battle it. After it has been defeated, the other Legendary Pokémon appears as well, which the player battles and catches. During the battle, Hop follows the first Legendary to the heart of Slumbering Weald, where he successfully calms it down. Deeming Hop worthy of its trust, the Legendary Pokémon then willingly joins his party. The player and Hop then battle for one last time, after which Hop declares that his new dream is to become a Pokémon Professor, and Sordward and Shielbert briefly reappear to apologise for their actions.

The Isle of Armor

Main article: The Isle of Armor

The player travels to the Isle of Armor off the coast of Galar and becomes an apprentice in the local Master Dojo, a battle facility run by former Champion Mustard. They also develop a new rivalry with a Gym Leader-in-training and fellow apprentice named KlaraSw/AverySh.

The Crown Tundra

Main article: The Crown Tundra

The player travels to the Crown Tundra in southern Galar, where they meet Peony, an enthusiastic former Steel-type Gym Leader, and take his daughter Peonia's place in his explorations of solving the legends lurking around the Tundra.

Blurb

A wild new adventure with Pokémon!

You can battle to be the best!

Carve a path to the future!Sw / Protect the world from disaster!Sh

Band together in new co-op battles!

Features

The games mix some of the changes introduced in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! with the more traditional gameplay last seen in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Wild Pokémon now appear on the overworld, known as "symbol encounters", similar to the Let's Go games, as well as random encounters shaking in tall grass.

Known as the Gym Challenge, Gyms that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the Champion return to the games, after being replaced by trials in Pokémon Sun, 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. It is home to a wide variety of wild Pokémon.

Dynamax and Gigantamax

Main article: Dynamax and 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 Max Moves.

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, such as the Town Map. It also acts as the main interface for the game's menu.

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 (either a Link Trade or Surprise Trade), battle, swap League Cards, and join Max Raid Battles.

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, design their League Card, and draw for the Loto-ID.

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.

Gym Challenge

Trainers must receive an endorsement in order to participate in the Gym Challenge. Those who defeat the eight Gym Leaders and collect the eight Badges can participate in the annual Champion Cup for a chance to challenge the current Champion of Galar. The Gym Leaders are Milo (Grass), Nessa (Water), Kabu (Fire), Bea (Fighting)Sw/Allister (Ghost)Sh, Opal (Fairy), Gordie (Rock)Sw/Melony (Ice)Sh, Piers (Dark), and Raihan (Dragon).

During the game, Opal and Piers retire from their positions as Gym Leaders and are succeeded by Bede and Marnie, respectively. During The Crown Tundra, Klara (Poison)Sw/Avery (Psychic)Sh is revealed to have become minor division Gym Leader.

Champion Cup

Unlike previous games, there is no Elite Four in the Galar region. Their place is instead taken by the Champion Cup, a tournament where Trainers compete for the right to challenge the current Champion. In the semifinals, Gym Challengers compete against each other, and the winner proceeds to the finals, where they join a tournament otherwise completely occupied by the Gym Leaders. The winner of the finals is granted the right to challenge Leon the Champion who uses multiple types along with a Charizard which can Gigantamax.

Pokémon

See Category:Generation VIII Pokémon

Version-exclusive Pokémon

Main Game

Sword
0083 Farfetch'd Farfetch'd
Galarian Form 		Fighting
0273 Seedot Seedot
 Grass
0274 Nuzleaf Nuzleaf
 Grass Dark
0275 Shiftry Shiftry
 Grass Dark
0303 Mawile Mawile
 Steel Fairy
0338 Solrock Solrock
 Rock Psychic
0550 Basculin Basculin
Red-Striped 		Water
0554 Darumaka Darumaka
Galarian Form 		Ice
0555 Darmanitan Darmanitan
Galarian Form 		Ice
0559 Scraggy Scraggy
 Dark Fighting
0560 Scrafty Scrafty
 Dark Fighting
0574 Gothita Gothita
 Psychic
0575 Gothorita Gothorita
 Psychic
0576 Gothitelle Gothitelle
 Psychic
0627 Rufflet Rufflet
 Normal Flying
0628 Braviary Braviary
 Normal Flying
0633 Deino Deino
 Dark Dragon
0634 Zweilous Zweilous
 Dark Dragon
0635 Hydreigon Hydreigon
 Dark Dragon
0684 Swirlix Swirlix
 Fairy
0685 Slurpuff Slurpuff
 Fairy
0766 Passimian Passimian
 Fighting
0776 Turtonator Turtonator
 Fire Dragon
0782 Jangmo-o Jangmo-o
 Dragon
0783 Hakamo-o Hakamo-o
 Dragon Fighting
0784 Kommo-o Kommo-o
 Dragon Fighting
0841 Flapple Flapple
 Grass Dragon
0865 Sirfetch'd Sirfetch'd
 Fighting
0874 Stonjourner Stonjourner
 Rock
0888 Zacian Zacian
 Fairy
Shield
0077 Ponyta Ponyta
Galarian Form 		Psychic
0078 Rapidash Rapidash
Galarian Form 		Psychic Fairy
0222 Corsola Corsola
Galarian Form 		Ghost
0246 Larvitar Larvitar
 Rock Ground
0247 Pupitar Pupitar
 Rock Ground
0248 Tyranitar Tyranitar
 Rock Dark
0270 Lotad Lotad
 Water Grass
0271 Lombre Lombre
 Water Grass
0272 Ludicolo Ludicolo
 Water Grass
0302 Sableye Sableye
 Dark Ghost
0337 Lunatone Lunatone
 Rock Psychic
0453 Croagunk Croagunk
 Poison Fighting
0454 Toxicroak Toxicroak
 Poison Fighting
0550 Basculin Basculin
Blue-Striped 		Water
0577 Solosis Solosis
 Psychic
0578 Duosion Duosion
 Psychic
0579 Reuniclus Reuniclus
 Psychic
0629 Vullaby Vullaby
 Dark Flying
0630 Mandibuzz Mandibuzz
 Dark Flying
0682 Spritzee Spritzee
 Fairy
0683 Aromatisse Aromatisse
 Fairy
0704 Goomy Goomy
 Dragon
0705 Sliggoo Sliggoo
 Dragon
0706 Goodra Goodra
 Dragon
0765 Oranguru Oranguru
 Normal Psychic
0780 Drampa Drampa
 Normal Dragon
0842 Appletun Appletun
 Grass Dragon
0864 Cursola Cursola
 Ghost
0875 Eiscue Eiscue
 Ice
0889 Zamazenta Zamazenta
 Fighting

The Isle of Armor

Sword
0127 Pinsir Pinsir
 Bug
0692 Clauncher Clauncher
 Water
0693 Clawitzer Clawitzer
 Water
Shield
0214 Heracross Heracross
 Bug Fighting
0690 Skrelp Skrelp
 Poison Water
0691 Dragalge Dragalge
 Poison Dragon

The Crown Tundra

Sword
0138 Omanyte Omanyte
 Rock Water
0139 Omastar Omastar
 Rock Water
0250 Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
 Fire Flying
0371 Bagon Bagon
 Dragon
0372 Shelgon Shelgon
 Dragon
0373 Salamence Salamence
 Dragon Flying
0381 Latios Latios
 Dragon Psychic
0383 Groudon Groudon
 Ground
0483 Dialga Dialga
 Steel Dragon
0641 Tornadus Tornadus
 Flying
0643 Reshiram Reshiram
 Dragon Fire
0646 Kyurem Kyurem
White Kyurem 		Dragon Ice
0716 Xerneas Xerneas
 Fairy
0791 Solgaleo Solgaleo
 Psychic Steel
0800 Necrozma Necrozma
Dusk Mane Necrozma 		Psychic Steel
Shield
0140 Kabuto Kabuto
 Rock Water
0141 Kabutops Kabutops
 Rock Water
0249 Lugia Lugia
 Psychic Flying
0380 Latias Latias
 Dragon Psychic
0382 Kyogre Kyogre
 Water
0443 Gible Gible
 Dragon Ground
0444 Gabite Gabite
 Dragon Ground
0445 Garchomp Garchomp
 Dragon Ground
0484 Palkia Palkia
 Water Dragon
0642 Thundurus Thundurus
 Electric Flying
0644 Zekrom Zekrom
 Dragon Electric
0646 Kyurem Kyurem
Black Kyurem 		Dragon Ice
0717 Yveltal Yveltal
 Dark Flying
0792 Lunala Lunala
 Psychic Ghost
0800 Necrozma Necrozma
Dawn Wings Necrozma 		Psychic Ghost


  • Wild male Indeedee is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Indeedee is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained in either game through breeding.
  • Wild male Meowstic is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Meowstic is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained by evolving Espurr of the appropriate gender.
  • Wild Sawk is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild Throh is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, there is an in-game trade in Circhester where the player can trade a Vanillish to obtain ThrohSw or SawkSh.
  • Wild Escavalier is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild Accelgor is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, Karrablast and Shelmet can be evolved in both games. Additionally, both evolved forms can be caught on the Isle of Armor in both games.
  • Cosmoem evolves into Solgaleo in Pokémon Sword, and Lunala in Pokémon Shield.
  • While Red-Striped Basculin and Passimian are exclusive to Sword and Blue-Striped Basculin and Oranguru are exclusive to Shield without the Expansion Pass, all of these Pokémon can be found in the Max Lair in both versions.
  • With the exception of Zacian and Zamazenta, all of these Pokémon can be obtained in either version by joining other players' Max Raid Battles via the Y-Comm or Max Lair.

Version-exclusive Gigantamax Pokémon

Sword
0068 Machamp Machamp
Gigantamax 		Fighting
0839 Coalossal Coalossal
Gigantamax 		Rock Fire
0841 Flapple Flapple
Gigantamax 		Grass Dragon
Shield
0094 Gengar Gengar
Gigantamax 		Ghost Poison
0131 Lapras Lapras
Gigantamax 		Water Ice
0842 Appletun Appletun
Gigantamax 		Grass Dragon
  • During normal gameplay, Gigantamax Machamp are exclusive to Sword, and Gigantamax Gengar to Shield. However, they have been made available by Wild Area News. Additionally, if the player has purchased the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, they can obtain any Gigantamax Pokémon by feeding their Pokémon Max Soup, regardless of which version they are playing.

Compatibility

See also: List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number → Compatible Pokémon not in any Sword and Shield Pokédex

As with other games on Nintendo Switch, the game is not compatible with other games in the same generation, outside of its pairing. 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. Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon freely between other Sword and Shield save files on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles.

Only Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex, Isle of Armor Pokédex, and Crown Tundra Pokédex, and a select few "foreign" Pokémon can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield. The Isle of Armor Pokédex and Crown Tundra Pokédex were released with the two iterations of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, but the Pokémon in those Pokédexes became compatible with the base game upon release even if the player has not purchased the Expansion Pass. All regional forms of compatible Pokémon that existed at the time of release are also compatible.

When a compatible Pokémon from another game first enters these sets of games (except for Pokémon that were transferred from Pokémon Bank, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, and Pokémon GO), its moveset is changed to its four most recent level-up moves by default (though the player can make alterations as of HOME's version 3.0.0 (Released on May 30, 2023)). In addition, since the game does not recognize future origin marks, the Pokémon will have the Galar region symbol displayed instead. Any compatible Pokémon from Legends: Arceus will also have their Poké Ball displayed as a standard one.

Unusable moves

Main article: List of moves by availability in Generation VIII

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, many moves are no longer usable. Pokémon do not normally learn these moves in the game, and if a Pokémon does know one of these moves (e.g. due to being transferred from Pokémon HOME), it will not be able to use it. If the move is forgotten, Jack will not be able to teach it again, even if it is a special move that the Pokémon normally would be able to relearn.

In lieu of their usual descriptions, most of these moves instead have the following generic description: "This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered." The unusable moves that do not have this description are usually moves that cannot be legitimately known by any Pokémon that exists in Pokémon Sword and Shield, typically being signature moves or moves that only a small group of Pokémon can know. The only move without this generic description that can be transferred into Sword and Shield is Powder.

The situation where Pokémon can have unusable moves is exclusive to Pokémon Sword and Shield, as subsequent games reset the move list of Pokémon transferred from Pokémon HOME, and the preceding Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! removed moves but does not allow transfer from other core series games.

Unusable moves
Move Type Generic
description
Assist Normal ✔
Baddy Bad Dark ✔
Barrage Normal ✔
Barrier Psychic ✔
Beak Blast Flying ✘
Bestow Normal ✔
Bide Normal ✔
Bone Club Ground ✔
Bouncy Bubble Water ✔
Bubble Water ✔
Buzzy Buzz Electric ✔
Camouflage Normal ✔
Captivate Normal ✔
Chatter Flying ✘
Chip Away Normal ✔
Clamp Water ✔
Comet Punch Normal ✔
Constrict Normal ✔
Dark Void Dark ✘
Dizzy Punch Normal ✔
Double Slap Normal ✔
Dragon Rage Dragon ✔
Egg Bomb Normal ✔
Embargo Dark ✔
Feint Attack Dark ✔
Flame Burst Fire ✔
Flash Normal ✔
Floaty Fall Flying ✔
Foresight Normal ✔
Freezy Frost Ice ✔
Frustration Normal ✔
Glitzy Glow Psychic ✔
Grass Whistle Grass ✔
Heal Block Psychic ✔
Heal Order Bug ✔
Heart Stamp Psychic ✔
Heart Swap Psychic ✔*
Hidden Power Normal ✔
Hyper Fang Normal ✘
Hyperspace Fury Dark ✘
Hyperspace Hole Psychic ✘
Ice Ball Ice ✔
Ice Hammer Ice ✘
Ion Deluge Electric ✔
Judgment Normal ✘
Jump Kick Fighting ✔
Karate Chop Fighting ✔
Light of Ruin Fairy ✘
Lucky Chant Normal ✔
Magnet Bomb Steel ✔
Magnitude Ground ✔
Me First Normal ✔
Meditate Psychic ✔
Miracle Eye Psychic ✔
Mirror Move Flying ✔
Mirror Shot Steel ✔
Mud Bomb Ground ✔
Mud Sport Ground ✔
Natural Gift Normal ✔
Needle Arm Grass ✔
Nightmare Ghost ✔
Odor Sleuth Normal ✔
Ominous Wind Ghost ✔
Pika Papow Electric ✔
Powder Bug ✘
Psycho Boost Psychic ✔*
Psywave Psychic ✔
Punishment Dark ✔
Pursuit Dark ✔
Rage Normal ✔
Razor Wind Normal ✔
Refresh Normal ✔
Relic Song Normal ✘
Return Normal ✔
Revelation Dance Normal ✘
Rock Climb Normal ✔
Rolling Kick Fighting ✔
Rototiller Ground ✔
Sappy Seed Grass ✔
Secret Power Normal ✔
Seed Flare Grass ✘
Sharpen Normal ✔
Signal Beam Bug ✔
Silver Wind Bug ✔
Sizzly Slide Fire ✔
Sketch Normal ✘
Sky Drop Flying ✔
Sky Uppercut Fighting ✔
Smelling Salts Normal ✔
Snatch Dark ✔
Sonic Boom Normal ✔
Sparkly Swirl Fairy ✔
Spider Web Bug ✔
Spike Cannon Normal ✔
Splishy Splash Water ✔
Spotlight Normal ✔
Steamroller Bug ✔
Synchronoise Psychic ✔
Tail Glow Bug ✔*
Telekinesis Psychic ✔
Toxic Thread Poison ✘
Trump Card Normal ✔
Twineedle Bug ✔
Veevee Volley Normal ✔
Wake-Up Slap Fighting ✔
Water Sport Water ✔
Wring Out Normal ✔
Zippy Zap Electric ✔
  • In addition, all Z-Moves are also unusable in these games.

In version 1.2.0, which was released alongside The Isle of Armor, several previously unusable moves were made usable again. These were mostly signature moves of Pokémon that were added in that update. Further moves were made usable in version 1.3.0, coinciding with The Crown Tundra.

Formerly unusable moves
Move Type Enabled in
Aeroblast Flying 1.3.0
Bonemerang Ground 1.2.0
Conversion Normal 1.2.0
Conversion 2 Normal 1.2.0
Core Enforcer Dragon 1.3.0
Crush Grip Normal 1.3.0
Diamond Storm Rock 1.3.0
Dragon Ascent Flying 1.3.0
Dragon Hammer Dragon 1.2.0
Fiery Dance Fire 1.2.0
Fleur Cannon Fairy 1.2.0
Floral Healing Fairy 1.2.0
Geomancy Fairy 1.3.0
Head Charge Normal 1.2.0
Kinesis Psychic 1.2.0
Land's Wrath Ground 1.3.0
Lovely Kiss Normal 1.3.0
Lunar Dance Psychic 1.3.0
Luster Purge Psychic 1.3.0
Magma Storm Fire 1.3.0
Milk Drink Normal 1.2.0
Mind Blown Fire 1.3.0
Mist Ball Psychic 1.3.0
Nature's Madness Fairy 1.3.0
Oblivion Wing Flying 1.3.0
Origin Pulse Water 1.3.0
Precipice Blades Ground 1.3.0
Roar of Time Dragon 1.3.0
Sacred Fire Fire 1.3.0
Searing Shot Fire 1.3.0
Shadow Bone Ghost 1.2.0
Shadow Force Ghost 1.3.0
Shore Up Ground 1.2.0
Spacial Rend Dragon 1.3.0
Steam Eruption Water 1.3.0
Techno Blast Normal 1.3.0
Thousand Arrows Ground 1.3.0
Thousand Waves Ground 1.3.0
V-create Fire 1.3.0

Save data bonuses

If the player has save data for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, a Pikachu and/or Eevee with the Gigantamax Factor is received at the Meetup Spot. The Pikachu specifically requires Let's Go, Pikachu!, while the Eevee requires Let's Go, Eevee!. Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee are no longer exclusive to this method, as The Isle of Armor expansion provides Max Soup as a means to give the Gigantamax Factor to other Pikachu and Eevee.

Pokémon Sword and Shield save data unlocks bonus content in the following Nintendo Switch games:

Reception

The games received positive reviews among critics, but lower than most other core series releases. Both Pokémon Sword and Shield hold a rating of 80% on Metacritic.[1][2] IGN rated the games an "Amazing" 9.3/10,[3] praising the simple battling system and Dynamaxing, but criticizing the basic graphics and lack of a full Pokédex. Eurogamer criticized the games, saying that they lacked substance and did not live up to previous titles in the series.[4] Gaming magazine Famitsu gave them a score of 38 out of 40.[5] Nintendo Life gave them a score of 8/10, commenting how the games succeed in bringing some new ideas to the table, but they are also somewhat guilty of not pushing things far enough.[6]

Sales

The games sold over 6 million units in their launch weekend.[7] In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 17.37 million units.[8] As of June 30, 2024, Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 26.35 million copies worldwide, making them the second best selling Pokémon games of all time, behind only the original games.[9]

Japanese sales

Pokémon Sword and Shield sold 894,123 individual units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 534,306 from Pokémon Sword and 359,817 from Pokémon Shield, with a sell-through of 84.96% and 90.26% respectively.[10] By January 3, 2021, the end of their 60th week, they had sold 3,094,075 copies, being 1,851,319 from Pokémon Sword and 1,242,756 from Pokémon Shield.[11]

Pokémon Sword and Shield Dual Pack sold 329,525 units on its first week, with a sell-through of 73.46%.[10] By January 3, 2021, the end of its 60th week, it had sold 545,200 copies.[11] Combining all releases, the games sold 4,184,475 units, being 2,396,519 from Pokémon Sword and 1,787,956 from Pokémon Shield.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Week Week ending Ranking Units sold Total units sold
1 November 17, 2019 1st 894,123 894,123
7 December 29, 2019 1st - 2,170,364
60 January 3, 2021 - - 3,094,075

Pokémon Sword and Shield Dual Pack

Week Week ending Ranking Units sold Total units sold
1 November 17, 2019 2nd 329,525 329,525
7 December 29, 2019 - - 492,789
60 January 3, 2021 - - 545,200

Staff

Main article: Staff of Pokémon Sword and Shield

Music

Main article: Pokémon Sword - Shield + Expansion Pass Super Music Collection

The game's music was primarily composed by Gō Ichinose and Minako Adachi.[12] Additional music was composed by Keita Okamoto and Toby Fox, the latter only composing one track.[13]

Version history

Version[14][15] Release date Game file size Official note More information
1.0.0 November 15, 2019 9.5 GB N/A Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
1.1.0[16] January 9, 2020 10.3 GB
  • Added a feature to jump to the eShop
  • Added a bonus for Expansion Pass purchasers
  • Additional Pokémon will be added
  • Fixed various issues to improve gameplay
1.1.1[17] March 17, 2020 10.3 GB
  • Fixed several issues to improve gameplay experience.
  • Patched an exploit that allowed players to send maliciously altered Pokémon via Surprise Trade, causing the game to crash whenever victims tried to access online services via Y-Comm.
  • Fairy Lock crash glitch is fixed.
1.2.0[18] June 16, 2020 11.3 GB
  • Part 1, The Isle of Armor, has been released as downloadable content
  • Additional Pokémon now appear
    • Even without purchasing an Expansion Pass, customers can use network connections to play and have additional Pokémon appear.
  • Link Codes are now 8-digits long
  • Battle regulation marks
    • Pokémon carried over from other regions via Pokémon HOME can now participate in online competitions and ranked battles. A battle regulation mark can be replaced on the Pokémon at the Battle Tower in order to participate in online competitions and ranked battles.
    • Please check game news for more information.
  • Addressed issue with online battles
    • We've fixed an issue with online battles where the battle results could be arbitrarily invalidated.
  • Additional updated content
    • In addition, various issues were addressed to create a more enjoyable gaming experience.
1.2.1[19] July 7, 2020 11.3 GB
  • A bug in regards to the number of digits for password settings has been fixed.
    • In regards to the passwords that can be set for Y-Comm and Max Raid Battles, we fixed the bug where players could be matched with others whose passwords were not coinciding.
  • Other updated content
    • We fixed several other issues to improve game play experience.
1.3.0[20] October 22, 2020 12.4 GB
  • Expansion Pass Part 2, The Crown Tundra, has been released as downloadable content
    • Customers who have purchased the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass can now explore The Crown Tundra
  • Additional Pokémon now appear
    • Even if you have not purchased the expansion pass, you can find additional Pokémon through online gameplay.
  • Other updates
    • Fixed a number of issues so that gameplay is more enjoyable.
1.3.1[21] December 21, 2020 12.4 GB
  • Fixed some issues for a better gameplay experience.
1.3.2[22] May 11, 2021 12.4 GB
  • Fixed the issue where some Pokémon icons were not properly displaying during online or local wireless battles.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Beta elements

Main article: Pokémon Sword and Shield beta

Trailers

Teaser

By Pokemon
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First trailer

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Gallery

Logos

  • English Sword logo

    English Sword logo

  • English Shield logo

    English Shield logo

  • Japanese Sword logo

    Japanese Sword logo

  • Japanese Shield logo

    Japanese Shield logo

Title screens

  • English Pokémon Sword title screen

    English Pokémon Sword title screen

  • English Pokémon Shield title screen

    English Pokémon Shield title screen

  • Japanese Pokémon Sword title screen

    Japanese Pokémon Sword title screen

  • Japanese Pokémon Shield title screen

    Japanese Pokémon Shield title screen

Icons

  • English Sword Home Menu icon

    English Sword Home Menu icon

  • English Shield Home Menu icon

    English Shield Home Menu icon

  • Japanese Sword Home Menu icon

    Japanese Sword Home Menu icon

  • Japanese Shield Home Menu icon

    Japanese Shield Home Menu icon

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢 劍／盾
Mandarin 寶可夢 劍／盾
宝可梦 剑／盾
French Canada Flag.png Canada Pokémon Sword et Shield
France Flag.png Europe Pokémon Épée et Bouclier
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Schwert und Schild
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Spada e Scudo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬스터 소드・실드
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon Espada y Escudo

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon Sword for Switch Reviews - Metacritic
  2. ↑ Pokémon Shield for Switch Reviews - Metacritic
  3. ↑ Pokémon Sword and Shield Review - IGN
  4. ↑ Pokémon Sword and Shield Review - Eurogamer
  5. ↑ Famitsu review scores - 12/4/19 - Nintendo Everything
  6. ↑ Pokémon Sword and Shield Review - Nintendo Life
  7. ↑ Pokémon Sword and Shield sell 6 million copies in launch weekend - CNET
  8. ↑ Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 - Financial Results Explanatory Material - Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  9. ↑ Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Media Create Sales: CY 2019 (2018 Dec 31 - 2019 Dec 29) Sales | ResetEra
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Media Create Sales: CY 2020 (2019 Dec 30 - 2021 Jan 03) Sales | ResetEra
  12. ↑ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Pokemon.com
  13. ↑ A Special Letter and Song from Undertale Game Creator Toby Fox | Pokemon.com
  14. ↑ Nintendo Support: How to Update Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
  15. ↑ How to Update Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Nintendo Switch | Support | Nintendo
  16. ↑ 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.1.0）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
  17. ↑ 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.1.1）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
  18. ↑ 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.2.0）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
  19. ↑ 『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.2.1）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
  20. ↑ 『ポケモン ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.3.0）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
  21. ↑ 『ポケモン ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.3.1）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
  22. ↑ 『ポケモン ソード・シールド』更新データ（Ver.1.3.2）配信のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
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