Pokemon Sword News

Pokemon Sword and Shield Will Have Ranked Matchmaking and Rental Teams

Pick up the team you want for ranked.

16 August 2019

Fan Makes Morpeko Pokemon Plush That Turns from Sweet to Hangry with a Flip

Give it a hug, but don't let it get too close to your face.

9 August 2019 3

It's Time For Your Pokemon to Get a Poke-Job in Pokemon Sword and Shield

No more wasting away the day in Bill's PC.

7 August 2019

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trailer Showcases New Team, Rivals, and Galarian Versions of Pokemon

Team Yell is all about Marnie.

7 August 2019 1

What You Need to Know About Tomorrow's Pokemon Sword and Shield News

Some more info about the new Pokemon is set to hit tomorrow.

6 August 2019

Game Developers Weigh In On Pokemon Sword and Shield National Pokedex Cuts: "I'm Surprised They Didn't Cut It Years Ago"

It's a lot of Pokemon.

30 July 2019 17

Pokemon Masters Won't Include Sword and Shield Trainers, At Least At Launch

Sorry y'all, we won't get to hang out with Sonia or Oleana pre-launch.

23 July 2019

Will the Switch Pro be a True Upgrade? Making Sense of the Info That Has Emerged Since the Switch Lite Announcement

Even with a new Lite model out, folks are still whispering about an upgraded Switch.

11 July 2019 1

Switch Lite Getting Pokemon Sword and Shield Edition With a Unique Color

Get in the spirit a week ahead of the new Pokemon game.

10 July 2019 1

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gigantamaxing Revealed in New Gameplay, Alongside Version-Exclusive Gym Leaders

There's also some new Pokemon to fill out the Galar Dex.

8 July 2019

Pokemon Sword and Shield Producer Again Responds To Backlash Over Not Every Pokemon Making The Pokedex

"This was a very difficult decision for me," says Junichi Masuda.

28 June 2019 9

Vote Here for the USG Best of E3 2019 Community Award!

What did you love most from E3 2019? We want to hear from you!

13 June 2019 25

Pokemon Sword and Shield Won't Have Full National Pokedex, Locking Some Pokemon Out

Only monsters from the Galar Pokedex will be transferable through Pokemon Bank.

11 June 2019 2

Nintendo Direct E3 2019 Recap: Breath of the Wild 2 Megaton Blows Everything Else Away

Also, a new Mana game, tons of ports, and lots more.

11 June 2019 8

Pokemon, Link's Awakening, Luigi's Mansion 3, and More Will Be Playable at E3 2019

If you're going to E3, you can romp with Pokemon, visit a spooky mansion, and dream with a big fish.

6 June 2019

Pokemon Sword and Shield Has Giant Pokemon, Four-Player Raids, and a November Release Date

Pokemon: Huge, if true.

5 June 2019

Here's the Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct Start Time and Where to Watch It

There's a brand new Nintendo Direct today, which focuses on Pokemon Sword and Shield. Stream it right here.

5 June 2019

Pokemon Home Will Connect Pokemon Go, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and Pokemon Let's Go to One Big Online Service

One home for all your Pokemon, accessible everywhere.

28 May 2019 2

Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct Coming June 5

A Pokemon Direct heralds the unofficial start of E3's 2019 season.

27 May 2019 2

Pokemon Sword and Shield Pulls Uniqlo T-Shirt Design From Game After Contest Disqualification

The Grand Prize winner was disqualified over a rule violation.

23 May 2019 1

Game Freak Prioritizing Original Development: "We Are Always Trying to Create Something [...] Equally Exciting, Or More Exciting Than Pokemon"

Game Freak wants its developers to experience life outside of Pokemon.

22 May 2019 2

Pokemon Sword and Shield Character Customization Seemingly Confirmed by Uniqlo

You have to dress to impress.

20 May 2019 2

Nintendo Direct E3 2019 Date and Time Revealed as Firm Confirms No Hardware Reveal

"Let's a-go to E3!"

9 May 2019

Pokemon Sword and Shield is Being Developed With an Emphasis on Portability

The upcoming Pokemon games are returning to its handheld roots.

26 April 2019 2

Scorbunny Opens Up Early Lead as Pokemon Sword and Shield's Most Popular Starter, But It Has Competition

Our findings are based on science.

27 February 2019 4

Pokemon Sword and Shield's First Trailer Shows Off Idyllic British Countrysides, and Three New Starters

Welcome to the world of Galar and see your three new companions.

27 February 2019 6

Pokemon Sword and Shield Revealed for Nintendo Switch

The eighth Pokemon Generation is finally here.

27 February 2019 17