Pokémon Sword and Shield – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Pokémon Sword and Shield Box Art
Publisher
Nintendo, The Pokémon Company
Developer
Game Freak
Platforms
Switch
Release Date
November 15, 2019
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Pokémon Sword and Shield are turn based role playing games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.

This is the eighth mainline generation of Pokémon role playing games, and the first full generation to debut on a home console.

Latest Updates For Pokémon Sword and Shield

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Become the Third-Highest Selling Pokemon Games to Date

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Become the Third-Highest Selling Pokemon Games to Date

With 24.36 million units sold, they ranksonly below Pokemon Red, Green, and Blue and Pokemon Sword and Shield.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sells 21.45 Million Units

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sells 21.45 Million Units

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity sells 2.84 million in North America and Europe.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Crown Tundra DLC Out on October 22nd

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Crown Tundra DLC Out on October 22nd

Dynamax Adventures and the Galarian Star Tournament revealed.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Expansion Pass Update Be Streamed September 29

Pokemon Sword And Shield Expansion Pass Update Be Streamed September 29

Crown Tundra release date possibly incoming.

Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra Trailer Teases New Areas and Pokemon

Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra Trailer Teases New Areas and Pokemon

New trailer hypes the expansion as "coming soon."

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Sold 26.74 Million Units, Super Smash Bros Ultimate At Nearly 20 Million

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Sold 26.74 Million Units, Super Smash Bros Ultimate At Nearly 20 Million

Pokemon Sword and Shield and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild also continue to enjoy steady sales.

Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor Guide – How to Get Region-Specific Pokemon and Armorite Ore

Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor Guide – How to Get Region-Specific Pokemon and Armorite Ore

Find some familiar Kanto, Hoen and Alola Pokemon with this guide while also grinding Armorite Ore.

Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor Guide – How to Unlock Restricted Sparring and Catch Bouffalant

Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor Guide – How to Unlock Restricted Sparring and Catch Bouffalant

Here's how to unlock the new expansion's post-game activity and catch a powerful new Pokemon.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Zeraora Max Raid Starts Today, Ends June 28th

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Zeraora Max Raid Starts Today, Ends June 28th

The community event will reward a shiny Zeraora to

Pokemon Presents Broadcast Announced for Tomorrow

Pokemon Presents Broadcast Announced for Tomorrow

11 minutes of new updates on all things pokemon.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Trailer Comes Ahead Of The Isle Of Armor Launch

Pokemon Sword And Shield Trailer Comes Ahead Of The Isle Of Armor Launch

Take another look at the expanded region.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Crown Tundra Legendaries, Dynamax Adventures and More Detailed

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Crown Tundra Legendaries, Dynamax Adventures and More Detailed

Galarian versions of Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos confirmed for the second expansion.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Isle of Armor Releases on June 17th

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Isle of Armor Releases on June 17th

Trailer highlights the new Pokemon and areas that players will visit.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Isle of Armor Expansion Details Coming Tomorrow

Pokemon Sword and Shield – The Isle of Armor Expansion Details Coming Tomorrow

The first expansion will receive more information en route to its release this month.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Has Sold 13.41 Million Units Worldwide, Pokemon Sword and Shield at 17.37 Million

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Has Sold 13.41 Million Units Worldwide, Pokemon Sword and Shield at 17.37 Million

New Horizons has already become the highest-selling game in the series.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass Trailer Showcases New Gigantamax Pokemon

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass Trailer Showcases New Gigantamax Pokemon

The Isle of Armor expansion is out in June end.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Reclaim Top Spot In Japanese Charts

Pokemon Sword and Shield Reclaim Top Spot In Japanese Charts

The Switch's hardware sales see a bit of a bump, too.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Next Mythical Pokemon is Zarude, the Rogue Monkey

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Next Mythical Pokemon is Zarude, the Rogue Monkey

The Dark/Grass style Pokemon will receive more information "soon."

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Bulbasaur, Charmander, Mewtwo Max Raid Battles Live Till March 1st

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Bulbasaur, Charmander, Mewtwo Max Raid Battles Live Till March 1st

New Max Raid battles offer an easy chance to catch all the Gen 1 starters.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Gigantamax Toxtricity Arrives on February 7th

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Gigantamax Toxtricity Arrives on February 7th

It will be available as a Max Raid battle until March 9th.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – Fossil Pokemon Combinations and Battle Point Farming

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – Fossil Pokemon Combinations and Battle Point Farming

Find rare Fossil Pokemon and partake in the Battle Tower for some great rewards.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – New Mythical Pokemon Reveal Coming February 27th

Pokemon Sword and Shield – New Mythical Pokemon Reveal Coming February 27th

The new Pokemon will also appear in the upcoming Pokemon the Movie: Coco.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expected to Become “Evergreen Titles”

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expected to Become “Evergreen Titles”

Nintendo expects the RPG duo to continue selling well for some time to come.

Pokemon Sword and Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3 Now Among Top Selling First-Party Switch Games

Pokemon Sword and Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3 Now Among Top Selling First-Party Switch Games

Updated sales numbers also provided for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Astral Chain and more.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Debut on Top of Japanese Charts
Pokemon Sword and Shield Set New Famitsu Sales Record

Pokemon Sword and Shield Set New Famitsu Sales Record

The longest a game has been on #1 in the Famitsu sales charts.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Top Japanese Charts Again in Spite of Sales Dip

Pokemon Sword and Shield Top Japanese Charts Again in Spite of Sales Dip

The Switch is once again the best-selling system.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Top Japanese Charts in First Week of 2020

Pokemon Sword and Shield Top Japanese Charts in First Week of 2020

The top 10 is once again dominated by Switch games.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansions – Kubfu, Urshifu, and Calyrex Legendaries Revealed

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansions – Kubfu, Urshifu, and Calyrex Legendaries Revealed

Two Legendaries are obtainable in The Isle of Armor, while one awaits in The Crown Tundra.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass Announced

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass Announced

Available for $29.99, the Expansion Pass contains The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra expansions.

Pokemon Direct January 2020 – Watch All the Announcements Here

Pokemon Direct January 2020 – Watch All the Announcements Here

Post-launch details on Sword and Shield, new announcements, and more.

Pokemon Sword and Shield, Nintendo Switch Dominate 2019’s Final Japanese Charts

Pokemon Sword and Shield, Nintendo Switch Dominate 2019’s Final Japanese Charts

All games in the top 10 are Switch titles.

Tomorrow’s Pokemon Direct Will Reveal “New Details” On Pokemon Sword and Shield

Tomorrow’s Pokemon Direct Will Reveal “New Details” On Pokemon Sword and Shield

Post-launch details for the recently released title are inbound.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Get Gigantamax Charizard

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Get Gigantamax Charizard

Here's how to pick up a scorching oversized Charizard of your own with decent effort.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide: How to Get Gigantamax Eevee And Shiny Pokémon

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide: How to Get Gigantamax Eevee And Shiny Pokémon

Here's how to net a special Eevee to Gigantamax and also farm Shiny Pokemon.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Change A Pokemon’s Nature

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Change A Pokemon’s Nature

Looking to raise certain stats higher than others? Nature Mints are the ticket.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Crossed 2.7 Million Digital Sales In First Month

Pokemon Sword and Shield Crossed 2.7 Million Digital Sales In First Month

Thoroughly beating other recent Nintendo first party releases.

Pokemon Sword and Shield and Nintendo Switch Dominate Japanese Charts Once Again

Pokemon Sword and Shield and Nintendo Switch Dominate Japanese Charts Once Again

Both see an increase over last week's sales.

Pokemon, Star Wars, and Call of Duty Are the Big Winners in NPD’s November 2019 Charts

Pokemon, Star Wars, and Call of Duty Are the Big Winners in NPD’s November 2019 Charts

Pokemon Sword and Shield enjoy the series' best ever launch in the US.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Still Dominating Japanese Charts

Pokemon Sword and Shield Still Dominating Japanese Charts

The Switch also continues to enjoy impressive sales.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Solo 5-Star Raids

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Solo 5-Star Raids

Here's how to take on the toughest Max Raid bosses all on your own.

Nintendo Switch Sold 830,000 Units in the US Over Thanksgiving Week

Nintendo Switch Sold 830,000 Units in the US Over Thanksgiving Week

Meanwhile, Pokemon Sword and Shield sales hit 3 million in the Americas.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Still on Top of Japanese Charts, Switch’s Sales Surge Continues

Pokemon Sword and Shield Still on Top of Japanese Charts, Switch’s Sales Surge Continues

The RPG duo sold over 275,000 copies during the week.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gets Snow in the Wild Area

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gets Snow in the Wild Area

Ice type Pokemon are also more common in this celebration to start December.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Earn Max Cash From Battles

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – How to Earn Max Cash From Battles

If you have a high-level Gigantamax Meowth, you're on easy street.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – All 400 Pokemon Locations and How to Catch ‘Em All

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide – All 400 Pokemon Locations and How to Catch ‘Em All

Here's how to collect every single Pokemon in the new games.

Nintendo Switch Reaches A Staggering 95% Marketshare In Japan Last Week, As Pokemon Continues To Dominate

Nintendo Switch Reaches A Staggering 95% Marketshare In Japan Last Week, As Pokemon Continues To Dominate

Meanwhile, Shenmue 3 has a disappointing debut.

Pokémon Sword and Shield Review – A Promising Foundation

Pokémon Sword and Shield Review – A Promising Foundation

Pokemon Sword and Shield are a marvelous foundation for future games in the series to build on.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Sold Over 6 Million Units In Launch Week; Fastest Selling Switch Game Ever
Pokemon Sword and Shield Sells 1.36 Million Units in First Three Days in Japan

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sells 1.36 Million Units in First Three Days in Japan

It's now the best selling opening week in Japan for a Switch title.

Nintendo Switch Sales Spike In UK Off Pokemon Launch, Expected To End PS4’s 5 Year Reign As Bestselling Console

Nintendo Switch Sales Spike In UK Off Pokemon Launch, Expected To End PS4’s 5 Year Reign As Bestselling Console

The UK liking Pokemon Sword/Shield is like the least surprising thing ever, though.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Is UK’s Biggest Exclusive IP Launch Of 2019

Pokemon Sword And Shield Is UK’s Biggest Exclusive IP Launch Of 2019

The game is way above Let's Go's launch, but slightly behind Sun and Moon.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide: All G Max Moves And How To Raise Happiness

Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide: All G Max Moves And How To Raise Happiness

Manage your Pokemon and unleash their true power in battles.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – 10 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind Before Playing

Pokemon Sword and Shield – 10 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind Before Playing

The Galar region can be a scary place. Here's how to make those treks easier.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Players’ Response to Free Camera Will Determine Its Inclusion in Future Instalments

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Players’ Response to Free Camera Will Determine Its Inclusion in Future Instalments

The Wild Area's free camera control might come back in future Pokemon games.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Possibly Lacks GTS, Per Datamining – Rumor

Pokemon Sword And Shield Possibly Lacks GTS, Per Datamining – Rumor

New code shows a lack of any reference to feature.

Future Pokemon Games Will Also Come With Pokedex Cuts

Future Pokemon Games Will Also Come With Pokedex Cuts

The National Dex won't be back anytime soon.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Receives One Last Trailer Before Launch

Pokemon Sword and Shield Receives One Last Trailer Before Launch

Take another quick look at the variety of new Pokemon, areas, and mechanics.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Promises the Beginning of a New Era

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Promises the Beginning of a New Era

A brief walk down memory lane.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Reveals New Items and Mechanics

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Reveals New Items and Mechanics

Some of these are pretty significant.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Leaks Lift the Lid on New Pokemon, Including Starter Evolutions – Rumour

Pokemon Sword and Shield Leaks Lift the Lid on New Pokemon, Including Starter Evolutions – Rumour

This goes without saying, but watch out for spoilers.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Features a Track Composed by Undertale Creator Toby Fox

Pokemon Sword and Shield Features a Track Composed by Undertale Creator Toby Fox

Toby Fox's partnership with Game Freak continues.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Overview Trailer Covers New Pokemon, Trainers, and More

Pokemon Sword and Shield Overview Trailer Covers New Pokemon, Trainers, and More

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Pokemon titles is covered here.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Support Cloud Saves

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Support Cloud Saves

Not much of a surprise.

Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Final File Size Is 9.5 GB

Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Final File Size Is 9.5 GB

A little less than what was reported earlier.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Length Is “Comparable To Other Pokemon Generations”

Pokemon Sword and Shield Length Is “Comparable To Other Pokemon Generations”

Director Shigeru Ohmori feels the Wild Area will add to the game's replay value.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Offers Switch Online Purchase In-Game

Pokemon Sword and Shield Offers Switch Online Purchase In-Game

Nintendo clarifies the in-game purchase option for those who don't have Switch Online.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Show New Pokemon From The Galar Region

Pokemon Sword And Shield Show New Pokemon From The Galar Region

Get an overview of all the new critters to try and collect.

Pokemon Producer Says There’s No More Let’s Go Games Currently Planned

Pokemon Producer Says There’s No More Let’s Go Games Currently Planned

The experiment seems to have been a one-off for the time being.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Developer Has “No Regrets” About National Dex

Pokemon Sword and Shield Developer Has “No Regrets” About National Dex

The team is "always looking" to make a "more enjoyable, richer experience for fans," as per producer Junichi Masuda.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Offers In-Game Purchase for Online Features

Pokemon Sword and Shield Offers In-Game Purchase for Online Features

This is geared towards those without a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – 15 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy

Pokemon Sword and Shield – 15 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy

Pokemon makes its mainline debut on consoles- here's what you need to know about it.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Unveils Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Meowth

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Unveils Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Meowth

Charizard and Butterfree also get the Gigantamax treatment.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Will Have Gigantamax Versions Of Some Classic Pokemon

Pokemon Sword And Shield Will Have Gigantamax Versions Of Some Classic Pokemon

Some of the old school Pokemon will get giant in the new game.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Receiving New Information Tomorrow

Pokemon Sword and Shield Receiving New Information Tomorrow

Another new Pokemon reveal?

Pokemon Sword and Shield File Size Is Reportedly Over 10 GB

Pokemon Sword and Shield File Size Is Reportedly Over 10 GB

That would make them the largest Pokemon games to date by a large margin.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Receives Town Exploration Footage; Wild Area Map Revealed
Pokemon Shield Will Have Galarian Ponyta As Version Exclusive

Pokemon Shield Will Have Galarian Ponyta As Version Exclusive

Giddy up, trainers.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Considered Shaking Up Battle System Early In Development

Pokemon Sword And Shield Considered Shaking Up Battle System Early In Development

The game once looked to change up the classic battle system.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Have 18 Gyms

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Have 18 Gyms

The Pokemon Company clarifies that each version will have eight Gyms.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Will Have 18 Gyms In Total

Pokemon Sword and Shield Will Have 18 Gyms In Total

That's a lot of gyms.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Have HM Moves

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Have HM Moves

Like Pokemon Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield won't feature Hidden Machines.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Have Had Roughly 1000 People Working on Them

Pokemon Sword and Shield Have Had Roughly 1000 People Working on Them

Truly the biggest games in the series so far.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Will Feature Autosaves

Pokemon Sword And Shield Will Feature Autosaves

The feature will make its way to a Pokemon title for the first time.

Pokemon Cut From The National Pokedex In Sword And Shield Will Return Eventually

Pokemon Cut From The National Pokedex In Sword And Shield Will Return Eventually

The National Pokedex will fill again... one day.

Pokemon Sword and Shield in Line for Mysterious 24-Hour Livestream Next Week
Switch Lite Gets Off to a Slow Start in the UK, but Retailers Expect Improved Sales “Come Pokemon”

Switch Lite Gets Off to a Slow Start in the UK, but Retailers Expect Improved Sales “Come Pokemon”

The handheld-only Switch variant sells 13.5k units in debut week.

Pokemon Sword Will Feature Farfetch’d Evolution Sirfetch’d As Version Exclusive

Pokemon Sword Will Feature Farfetch’d Evolution Sirfetch’d As Version Exclusive

Did you suddenly lose interest in Pokemon Shield as well?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Revealing New Pokemon Soon

Pokemon Sword and Shield Revealing New Pokemon Soon

Everything thinks its a Farfetch'd evolution, which means it's probably not.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Might Be the First Games in the Series to Feature Auto-Saves
Pokemon Sword and Shield Introduce Camping, Deeper Customization, New Pokemon, and More

Pokemon Sword and Shield Introduce Camping, Deeper Customization, New Pokemon, and More

A Pokemon that looks like a teapot. And we thought we hit rock bottom with the keychain Pokemon.

Nintendo Direct Officially Announced For Tomorrow

Nintendo Direct Officially Announced For Tomorrow

A 40 minute-long presentation on Switch's upcoming 2019 releases.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gameplay Video Explores One of the Game’s Towns

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gameplay Video Explores One of the Game’s Towns

And it looks better than what you'd expect.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Showcases New Abilities, Ranked and Casual Battles Explained

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Showcases New Abilities, Ranked and Casual Battles Explained

Max Moves can cause secondary conditions to boost allied Pokemon among other things.

Pokémon Sword and Shield Wiki – Everything You Need To Know About The Game

Pokémon Sword and Shield Wiki – Everything You Need To Know About The Game

Everything you need to know about Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Leads Latest Famitsu Most Wanted Charts With Over 1100 Votes

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Leads Latest Famitsu Most Wanted Charts With Over 1100 Votes

A sizeable lead over the second-placed game.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Reveal New Team, New Rivals, Galar Forms, and More

Pokemon Sword and Shield Reveal New Team, New Rivals, Galar Forms, and More

Surrender now, prepare to fight (with hooligans).

Pokemon Sword and Shield Receiving New Info On August 7th

Pokemon Sword and Shield Receiving New Info On August 7th

Fingers crossed for something substantial.

What Is Going On With Pokemon Sword and Shield?

What Is Going On With Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Mired in a controversy about its Pokedex, Pokemon seems to be in hot water right now- what the hell is going on?

Nintendo Bringing Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and More To San Diego Comic-Con

Nintendo Bringing Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and More To San Diego Comic-Con

The Big N is also bringing The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Maker 2.

Pokemon Sword and Shield to Receive “The Latest Information” Next Week

Pokemon Sword and Shield to Receive “The Latest Information” Next Week

Japanese Variety Show Pokénchi might be revealing some new stuff for the upcoming RPGs.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Developers Feel Cutting Down the Roster of Pokemon Was Inevitable

Pokemon Sword and Shield Developers Feel Cutting Down the Roster of Pokemon Was Inevitable

"Of course I wanted to be able to bring every Pokemon if I could, but it was also a decision that I had to make eventually," says producer Junichi Masuda.

Pokemon Sword and Shield’s New Japanese Trailer Shows New Gameplay Footage

Pokemon Sword and Shield’s New Japanese Trailer Shows New Gameplay Footage

Take a look at various different environments from the Galar region.

Pokemon Sword and Shield-Themed Special Edition Nintendo Switch Lite Unveiled

Pokemon Sword and Shield-Themed Special Edition Nintendo Switch Lite Unveiled

It'll be out November 8 of this year.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Version-Exclusive Gyms Confirmed

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Version-Exclusive Gyms Confirmed

You may travel to the same town but fight, say, Bea instead of Allister.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Introduces Gigantamaxing With New Trailer

Pokemon Sword and Shield Introduces Gigantamaxing With New Trailer

Along with new characters, Pokemon, and more.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Look Like They’re Reusing Animations From the 3DS Games

Pokemon Sword and Shield Look Like They’re Reusing Animations From the 3DS Games

Previously cited "higher quality animations" don't seem to be in the game at all.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Developer Responds To Pokedex Controversy Without Really Saying Anything

Pokemon Sword and Shield Developer Responds To Pokedex Controversy Without Really Saying Anything

Junichi Masuda writes over 150 words that ultimately mean nothing.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Support All Pokemon Species Because There’s Literally Too Many of Them

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won’t Support All Pokemon Species Because There’s Literally Too Many of Them

"We knew at some point we weren't going to be able to indefinitely keep supporting all of the Pokemon," says game prducer Junichi Masuda.

Luigi’s Mansion 3, Zelda: Link’s Awakening, and More Playable at E3 2019

Luigi’s Mansion 3, Zelda: Link’s Awakening, and More Playable at E3 2019

Pokemon Sword and Shield, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and other titles will also be available.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Max Raid Battles Will Be Playable Locally, Online, and Solo

Pokemon Sword and Shield Max Raid Battles Will Be Playable Locally, Online, and Solo

Breaking news: A Nintendo game seems to be doing online right.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Story Focuses on Pokemon Battles, New Pokemon Revealed

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Story Focuses on Pokemon Battles, New Pokemon Revealed

Form a rivalry with Hop en route to besting Galar Champion Leon.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Releasing on November 15th, Dynamax Pokemon Revealed

Pokemon Sword and Shield Releasing on November 15th, Dynamax Pokemon Revealed

The two new Legendary Pokemon - Zacian and Zamazenta - have also been revealed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Information and Release Date May Have Leaked Ahead of Today’s Direct

Pokemon Sword and Shield Information and Release Date May Have Leaked Ahead of Today’s Direct

Grain of salt and all that, but there's some interesting stuff here.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Information Blowout Coming With Nintendo Direct On June 5

Pokemon Sword and Shield Information Blowout Coming With Nintendo Direct On June 5

Prepare for roughly fifteen minutes of information about the upcoming Pokemon titles.

Pokemon Sword and Shield – New Information Will Be Shared By CoroCoro Next Month

Pokemon Sword and Shield – New Information Will Be Shared By CoroCoro Next Month

Prepare for trouble, make it double.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Pokemon Sword and Shield Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Pokemon Sword and Shield Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

The latest Famitsu charts see quite a few changes.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Will Emphasize Gameplay in Switch’s Handheld Mode, Says Nintendo

Pokemon Sword and Shield Will Emphasize Gameplay in Switch’s Handheld Mode, Says Nintendo

While last year's Let's Go titles emphasized gameplay in console mode, this year Pokemon will once again go back to emphasizing handheld gameplay.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Will Let Players Name The Strongest Steel Type Move In The Game

Pokemon Sword and Shield Will Let Players Name The Strongest Steel Type Move In The Game

I assume this will be the trademark move for the Legendary Pokemon for both games.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Announced, Coming To Nintendo Switch Later This Year

Pokemon Sword and Shield Announced, Coming To Nintendo Switch Later This Year

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have pulled back the curtain on the eighth generation of the series.

Pokemon Direct Announced for Tomorrow, 6 AM PT

Pokemon Direct Announced for Tomorrow, 6 AM PT

Nintendo will present "roughly 7 minutes" of new information for Pokemon.

Pokemon Gen 8 Announcement May Be Coming Next Week – Rumor

Pokemon Gen 8 Announcement May Be Coming Next Week – Rumor

The next Pokemon game may be getting announced far sooner than many expected.

Pokemon 2019 – 15 Things We Want To See

Pokemon 2019 – 15 Things We Want To See

Here's hoping Pokemon's proper console debut will an ambitious one.

Pokemon Switch Development Was Harder Than Expected, Says The Pokemon Company CEO

Pokemon Switch Development Was Harder Than Expected, Says The Pokemon Company CEO

The Switch’s hybrid nature poses some unique challenges for Game Freak.

Pokemon Developer Ramping Up Development for Pokemon 2019 Game

Pokemon Developer Ramping Up Development for Pokemon 2019 Game

Game Freak seeking out talent to help development on Pokemon for Switch.

Pokemon Gen 8 Release Date Is Now Officially “Late 2019”

Pokemon Gen 8 Release Date Is Now Officially “Late 2019”

To the surprise of no one, Pokemon Gen 8 will be launching, seemingly, in the final quarter of its year.

Pokemon 2019 Will Be Like Handheld Games, Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee May Be Forward Compatible- Developer

Pokemon 2019 Will Be Like Handheld Games, Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee May Be Forward Compatible- Developer

"It’ll have the same kind of feeling as the previous games on handheld systems."

Pokemon 2019 Confirmed to be Gen 8, Will Be Made for Longtime Fans Instead of Series Newcomers
Pokemon “Core Series RPGs” Announced for Nintendo Switch For Late 2019

Pokemon “Core Series RPGs” Announced for Nintendo Switch For Late 2019

So more Pokemon will come!

Nintendo Allowing People To “Register Interest” For Pokemon on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Allowing People To “Register Interest” For Pokemon on Nintendo Switch

Is the time to catch them all drawing near?

Pokemon on Switch Will be a New Generation, According to Official Nintendo Magazine

Pokemon on Switch Will be a New Generation, According to Official Nintendo Magazine

With, apparently, substantially rethought mechanics as well.

Pokemon Switch is Already Being Localized- Rumor

Pokemon Switch is Already Being Localized- Rumor

Could the game actually be on track for a 2018 release?

Pokemon Switch Scheduled For “2018 or Later” – Nintendo

Pokemon Switch Scheduled For “2018 or Later” – Nintendo

Nintendo also has Bayonetta 3 and Metroid Prime 4's release dates as "TBA."

Pokemon Switch and Bayonetta 3 Listed for 2018 Release in Nintendo Survey

Pokemon Switch and Bayonetta 3 Listed for 2018 Release in Nintendo Survey

Well, that's one way to have a great 2018 lineup...

Pokemon Switch Version Is Not A System Seller For A $300 Console, says Michael Pachter

Pokemon Switch Version Is Not A System Seller For A $300 Console, says Michael Pachter

Not that the Switch is in need of a system seller...

Pokemon Might Rocket Nintendo Switch To 40% Market Share If It Hits 2018 Launch, Says NPD Analyst.

Pokemon Might Rocket Nintendo Switch To 40% Market Share If It Hits 2018 Launch, Says NPD Analyst.

Will Switch become the very best, like no one ever was?

Pokemon UltraSun and UltraMoon’s Development Is Helping Pokemon Switch’s Development Too, Game Freak Says

Pokemon UltraSun and UltraMoon’s Development Is Helping Pokemon Switch’s Development Too, Game Freak Says

"All of our projects have a positive effect on one another."

‘I Hope People Don’t Expect Too Much’, Says Pokemon Director On Pokemon Switch

‘I Hope People Don’t Expect Too Much’, Says Pokemon Director On Pokemon Switch

Well, that doesn't sound all that encouraging...

Pokemon RPG For Switch Releasing in “2018 or Later”

Pokemon RPG For Switch Releasing in “2018 or Later”

Recent Nintendo financials indicate the game is a ways off.

Nintendo Exec Slip Suggests Metroid Prime 4 and Pokemon Switch May Both Be 2018 games

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