Sword-Shield Version Group

Sword-Shield

The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games are part of the eighth generation of the Pokémon series and were released on the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019. These games introduced players to the Galar region, which is inspired by the United Kingdom. The region is characterized by its diverse environments and landmarks resembling those of Great Britain, including rolling countrysides, contemporary cities, thick forests, and snowy mountains.

Key Features:

  1. New Pokémon and Regional Forms:
  2. Sword and Shield introduced 81 new Pokémon species and multiple Galarian forms of existing Pokémon, giving old favorites a fresh twist.

  3. Dynamax and Gigantamax:

  4. A central new mechanic in these games is Dynamaxing, which allows Pokémon to grow to gigantic sizes during battles. Some Pokémon can also Gigantamax, a special form of Dynamax that changes their appearance and gives them a unique, powerful move.

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Generation-Viii

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