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Jun 1, 2020
The official Pokemon Japanese Twitter account revealed a Pokemon Direct airing tomorrow.
In an effort to spread awareness of the upcoming expansion pass for Pokemon Sword & Shield, the Pokemon Company has announced an official Pokemon Direct that will air tomorrow. The expansion pass to be detailed is the Isle of Armor, which is said to bring new Pokemon, an entirely new region and add the ability for certain Pokemon to go Gigantamax.
Translation
“New information on Nintendo Switch software “Pokemon Sword Shield Expansion Pass” will be released from 22:00 on June 2nd (Tuesday)! Check it out!”
Gigantamax More info
The expansion pass is still set to be released at the end of this month, and the Direct will simply give a closer look as to what the expansion will include. You can find much more information about the upcoming expansion pass on the official Pokemon Sword & Shield website.
You can also see more information on the pass by checking out myPotatoGames coverage.
- Jan 28, 2020
The Pokemon Company has launched the official web page for Pokemon Home.
For those that are in the dark on this one, Pokemon Home is set to be the new cloud storage service offered by The Pokemon Company. It is set to be a place where you can store all your captured Pokemon from many different Pokemon games.
Not only will you be able to store all your Pokemon in one convenient location, you will also be able to view their stats, moves, and other attributes using the new service. Pokemon Home will be offered as an app, and will be compatible with many different mobile devices, including the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite.
Possibly one of the coolest functions of the new cloud service is the ability to also trade the monsters you have caught from all these games. The Switch version of the app will include Pokemon from Sword/Shield, and Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee. The mobile version will eventually include the creatures collected Pokemon GO.
The app will also feature a sync ability with The Pokemon Bank from the Nintendo 3DS. This app is really turning out to be everything we originally hoped The Pokemon Bank would be. For more information on The Pokemon Home app, check out the newly updated site.
For more awesome Pokemon news, check out my coverage of the upcoming Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX.
- Jan 22, 2020
Nintendo just revealed its game releases for 2020. Even with more than 20 games announced it seems the big N is putting a lot of focus on Animal Crossing New Horizons.
The infographic released by Nintendo shows more than 20 games that will release sometime this year. Among those games are the Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion passes, Snack World by Level-5, Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom and many more.
All bets are on Animal Crossing New Horizons
Of course Animal Crossing New Horizons is one of the major releases on the entire list which makes it just so much clearer that Nintendo is hoping for the upcoming village simulator to carry Switch sells in the first half of 2020 with very little to no first part competition.
But rest assured if the only game on the list you look forward to is Animal Crossing New Horizons – Nintendo promises more announcements will be made throughout the year! Check out the infographic below.
- Jan 18, 2020
I have never been a big fan of.doll houses but this adorable Pokemon Doll House Furniture collection could change my mind!
There is something so satisfying and appealing about a tiny world at your fingertips. Thats why I enjoyed playing Animal Crossing New Leaf so much as the Nintendo 3Ds gives the impression of holding a small world in the palm of your hand.
The Tiny Pokemon Doll House Collection brings that feeling into reality with a wide variety of super cute little Pokemon themed pieces of doll house equipment just like Polly Pockets… but bigger. For some extra eye candy check out the uber adorable collection below!
Pokemon Doll House Availability
The Pokemon Doll House Collection is (who would have guessed) only available in Japan but luckily since they are listed on Amazon JP, these items ship worldwide!
Tiny Garden Pals
If you enjoy tiny things you might enjoy this super adorable Animal Crossing themed Tiny Garden Kit! You can check it out right here.
- Jan 9, 2020
Todays Nintendo Direct was packed and Pokemon Home was one of the major announcements to be made. The Cloud Based Storage service lets you transfer Pokemon between many different Pokemon games!
Caught your favorite Pokemon in Pokemon Go but would like to have it in Pokemon Shield and Sword? That is now possible thanks to Pokemon Home! The service is essentially an upgraded and evolved form of Pokemon Bank and the app will be available on smartphones ( iOS and Android ) as well as on Nintendo Switch.
How much will Pokemon Home cost?
It won’t be a free service and if Pokemon Bank is any indication it could possibly offer a subscription of $4.99/year. Neither GameFreak nor Nintendo have made any announcements about the pricing model yet.
What games does Pokemon Home support?
Pokemon Home will be compatible between many of the most recent Pokemon games released. You will be able to manage and transfer your Pokemon between Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Go, Pokemon: Let’s Go Eevee, Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu, and Pokemon Bank.
When is Pokemon Home releasing?
There is no exact release date other than February, 2020. So there is only very little wait until we can share and trade our most beloved Pokemon!
More Pokemon News!
For more Pokemon related news, check out the brand new Pokemon movie – the power of us!
You can watch todays Pokemon Direct below!
- Jan 7, 2020
As if it was to tease Animal Crossing fans again, Nintendo announces the long awaited Direct for January but it’s not exactly what most people may hoped for.
Many people were speculating when the next Nintendo Direct would take place at least we have an answer for that now. The Pokemon Direct will stream on January 9th at 6am PT / 9am ET.
The Pokemon Direct will last 20 minutes and will focus on the Pokemon franchise only.
Only yesterday I was raising the question “Where is all the Animal Crossing News?” With less than 3 months away from New Horizons release date we have yet to receive some solid information about the upcoming game.
Nintendo Switch Pro
Nintendo may be working on a Nintendo Switch Pro to compete with the upcoming PlayStation 5 and Xbox One Series X.
- Nov 15, 2019
Pokemon Sword and Shield is finally here for the Nintendo Switch as of November 15th, 2019! For those of you that will only be choosing one of those games and aren’t quite sure yet which one to go for, I’ve made a list of exclusives to help! There will be different things in either Sword or Shield which are as follows: Gym Leaders, Exclusive Pokemon, Legendary Pokemon, and Gigantamax Pokemon with a higher rate of appearance in Max Raid Battles.
Gym Leaders
You probably already knew that you’d have some Pokemon to choose from if you’re only purchasing one of the two games. However, did you know that you also have two exclusive Gym Leaders to choose from in each game? Consider which type of Pokemon you would rather battle against!
- Pokemon Sword: Bea the Fighter Gym Leader and Gordie the Rock Gym Leader
- Pokemon Shield: Alister the Ghost Gym Leader and Melony the Ice Gym Leader
Exclusive Pokemon
Probably one of the toughest decisions is to decide between the two Galarian exclusives of first generation Pokemon; Galarian Ponyta (Shield) and Sirfetch’d (Sword). However, there are also many other Pokemon to consider that can only be found in one or the other!
- Pokémon Sword:
- Deino (Dark/Dragon)
- Hydreigon (Dark/Dragon)
- Jangmo-o (Dragon)
- Kommo-o (Dragon/Fighting)
- Hakamo-o (Dragon/Fighting)
- Farfetch’d (Normal/Flying)
- Sirfetch’d (Fighting)
- Zweilous (Dark/Dragon)
- Gothita (Psychic)
- Gothorita (Psychic)
- Gothitelle (Psychic)
- Turtonator (Fire/Dragon)
- Seedot (Grass)
- Nuzleaf (Grass/Dark)
- Shiftry (Grass/Dark)
- Mawile (Steel/Fairy)
- Solrock (Rock/Psychic)
- Basculin (Water)
- Darumaka (Ice)
- Darmanitan (Ice)
- Scraggy (Dark/Fighting)
- Scrafty (Dark/Fighting)
- Rufflet (Normal/Flying)
- Braviary (Normal/Flying)
- Swirlix (Fairy)
- Slurpuff (Fairy)
- Passimian (Fighting)
- Coalossal (Rock/Fire)
- Flapple (Grass/Dragon)
- Stonjourner (Rock)
- Indeedee, Male (Psychic/Normal)
- Pokemon Shield:
- Goomy (Dragon)
- Sliggo (Dragon)
- Goodra (Dragon)
- Larvitar (Rock/Ground)
- Pupitar (Rock/Ground)
- Tyranitar (Rock/Ground)
- Galarian Ponyta (Psychic)
- Solosis (Psychic)
- Duosion (Psychic)
- Reuniclus (Psychic)
- Drampa (Normal/Dragon)
- Vullaby (Dark/Flying)
- Mandibuzz (Dark/Flying)
- Gengar (Ghost/Poison)
- Lapras (Water/Ice)
- Cursola (Ghost)
- Lotad (Water/Grass)
- Lombre (Water/Grass)
- Ludicolo (Water/Grass)
- Sableye (Dark/Ghost)
- Lunatone (Rock/Psychic)
- Croagunk (Poison/Fight)
- Toxicroak (Poisin/Fight)
- Basculin, Blue-stripe form (Water)
- Spritzee (Fairy)
- Aromatisse (Fairy)
- Oranguru (Normal/Psychic)
- Appletun (Grass/Dragon)
- Eiscue (Ice)
- Indeedee, Female (Psychic/Normal)
Legendary Pokemon
There are always two different Legendary Pokemon to choose from in every Pokemon title and this one is no different. Zacian is a fairy-type and Zamazenta is a fighting-type!
- Pokemon Sword: Zacian
- Pokemon Shield: Zamazenta
Max Raid Battles
According to Pokemon’s official website, from Friday, November 15th, 2019, until early January 2020, players will be more likely to encounter Gigantamax Butterfree in Max Raid Battles. Below are the confirmed Pokemon that are more likely to appear for both games during that same time period.
- Pokemon Sword: Gigantamax Drednaw
- Pokemon Shield: Gigantamax Corviknight
If you aren’t even sure about purchasing Pokemon Sword and Shield at all today, take another look at everything we know and have covered on these titles here!
- Nov 6, 2019
A new video on The Official Pokemon Youtube channel gives a closer look at item usage.
Closer and closer, everyday! The release is so soon, and the spoilers are non-stop. What I can say, I just can’t get enough news when it comes to Sword & Shield. From the first looks of the opening town, to an actual livestream of the wild lands, we’ve been given a look at basically everything coming in the new game.
Now, we get a closer look at what using certain items will entail. The video showcases the use of special items and minerals to boost attack, and enact other battle-changing alterations of stats. See the video below to get all the freshy deets.
Items and features showcase video
For more information on the game, be sure to check out the official Pokemon website, or see my coverage here.
