Pokémon Sword and Shield
A turn-based role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players catch, train, and battle creatures called Pokémon while traveling across the region to collect eight Gym badges and ultimately challenge the reigning Champion. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced attacks. A fully explorable open-world Wild Area connects major locations, with weather-dependent Pokémon encounters…
Fun, easy Pokémon that feels like a missed chance for a home console debut.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- The Wild Area is a great step toward open world
- Dynamax battles feel huge
- Quality-of-life fixes like Pokémon Box access anywhere
Not so much
- Missing many Pokémon from earlier games
- Bland towns and dated visuals
Play it if pokémon fans and kids starting the series.
Skip it if players who want challenge or a polished open world.
No cheat codes
Pokémon Sword and Shield doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Play it better
- Do Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area for Exp. Candy, Dynamax Candy and strong Pokémon.
- Spend Watts, earned from raid dens, at Watt Traders in the Wild Area for TRs and rare items.
- Feed Exp. Candy to new team members to level them up in seconds.
- Cook curry at your camp to heal the team and raise friendship.
- Pay the Digging Duo on the Wild Area bridge to dig up evolution stones, fossils and rare items.
- Weather in the Wild Area changes which Pokémon appear, so come back in rain, snow or sandstorms.
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- The 'Dexit' backlash erupted when Game Freak said not every Pokémon would make it in.
- Galar is based on Great Britain, and its Gym stadiums are styled like football grounds.
- It has sold over 25 million copies, one of the best-selling Switch games.
- It was the first new mainline Pokémon generation on a home console.
