Nintendo Minute is an official Nintendo web series that is hosted by Krysta Yang and Kit Ellis. For this episode, they met with the GAME FREAK developers Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori and made real curry as a promotion for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield and talked a bit about the games.

Making Pokémon Curry with the Developers of Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield

Nintendo Minute is never a minute! This week we did something truly special. We got a chance to make Pokémon curry with developers Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori from GAME FREAK, Inc. In the Wild Area in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, there is a really cool curry making feature complete with a curry dex with over 100 curries. That’s a lot of curry! We thought we would try to recreate the Spicy Sausage Curry IRL while we chat with the developers about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. We had so much fun and it was really yummy.

YouTube Clip - Making Pokémon Curry with the Developers of Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RjV_hWit-0

The Pokémon Center London Pop-Up Store will be open from Friday, October 18th, 2019 through Friday, November 15th, 2019 and the official Pokémon website has revealed final details of this exclusive store. The store is experiencing very long lines on its first day due to overwhelming popularity. High resolution press images and pictures of Pokémon Center London have been added to an Imageboard thread.

A Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Opens in London This October

If you've ever wanted to visit a physical Pokémon Center store but haven't been able to make it over to Japan (or Singapore), you're in luck! This October, a Pokémon Center pop-up store will open in Westfield London, Shepherd's Bush. The store, which celebrates the upcoming release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch, will be the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. It'll offer plenty of Pokémon merchandise for fans of all ages.

In addition to all the Pokémon Center goods you've come to expect, the store will feature special products that are exclusive to Pokémon Center London. These unique items are sure to be the highlight of your Pokémon collection! Don't wait, though—Pokémon Center London will only be open from Friday, October 18, through Friday, November 15, 2019.

Haven't been able to get your hands on the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield demo at events such as E3 and Insomnia? Visitors to Pokémon Center London will have a chance to play the demo in the shop's Pokémon Sword- and Pokémon Shield-themed area. Access to this demo area will be limited, so make sure to visit to get an advance look at the Galar region!

You'll find Pokémon Center London at Westfield London, located at Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 7GF in the United Kingdom. The store will be fully accessible for guests of all abilities, and an elevator will be available for travel between floors.

Please note that the store may close entry to consumers earlier than scheduled in the event of high demand. Also, the shop may limit sales per customer in order to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy a similar experience.

Store hours:

• Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday: noon – 6 p.m.

Pokémon Center London FAQs

How do I get to the Pokémon Center London?

• Westfield Shepherd's Bush is located at Ariel Way, White City, London W12 7GF. A number of bus, tube and rail links service the Shepherd's Bush area, please check your local timetables before travelling.
• If travelling via taxi / UBER, please direct your driver to the Westfield lounge in Lift Lobby 4 on Car Park Level -2.

Where in the shopping centre will the Pokémon Center London be?

• The Pokémon Center London will be located on the 1st floor (level 1) opposite Uniqlo / near Debenhams. https://uk.westfield.com/london/centre-info/map#!/london

ENTRANCE TO THE STORE

What times is the Pokémon Center London open?

• Monday – Saturday 10am – 10pm (last entry to the store at 9.30pm)
• Sunday 12pm – 6pm (last entry to the store at 5.30pm)

Please note that the store may close entry to consumers earlier than scheduled in the event of high demand.

How long is the Pokémon Center London running for?

• The store will open at 10am on Friday 18^th October, and close at 10pm Friday 15^th November.

Please note that the store may close entry to consumers earlier than scheduled in the event of high demand.

Do I need a ticket?

• No, the store is open to all members of the public.
• Please note access to the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield demo area will be limited and will operate a wristband system in the event of high demand

How much will entrance to the store cost me?

• There is no charge for entrance to the Pokémon Center London.

Will there be queues?

• We anticipate that the Pokémon Center London will be very busy over the opening weekend in particular and do expect queues to form over this period. We anticipate the store being quieter during the week.

PURCHASING PRODUCT

Will there be any restriction on the amount of product I can buy?

• The shop may limit sales per customer in order to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy a similar experience.

POKÉMON SWORD AND POKÉMON SHIELD DEMOS

How do I play the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Demo Version?

• Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield demos will be taking place upstairs at the Pokémon Center London. To ensure customers have ample time for the full demo experience and pre-order opportunity, the demo area will operate on a wristband access system and visitors will be allocated a timeslot. Wristbands are available on a first come, first served basis and will be given out at the store, are not bookable in advance or transferable to any other days.

ACCESSIBILITY ACCESS

Which car park with disabled bays will be best to use?

• Please access the car park via Car Park A and park in the disabled bays nearest to Lift Lobby 4. When entering car park A, please turn right after going through the barriers and look for lift lobby 4.

Will the store be wheelchair accessible?

• The store is wheelchair accessible, with a lift operating between the 2 floors.

OTHER FAQs

Can I film the experience on my phone?

• Yes, it is fine to film your experience on your phone.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/a-pokemon-center-pop-up-store-opens-in-london-this-october/

Exclusive Pokémon Center London Merchandise

Free exclusive Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Pin Badges

Pre-order Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield at Pokémon Center London and receive free exclusive Pin Badges! One Pin Badge Set per transaction.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Center London Tour

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuGN-KQPVjk

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo today revealed the Gigantamax forms of Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, Meowth, and Butterfree. Gigantamaxing changes a Pokémon’s size, power, and appearance and allows them to use a G-Max Move. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax—and even among such species, only rare specimens will be able to. Gigantamax Pokémon will appear in the highly anticipated upcoming video games Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, launching on November 15, 2019, exclusively on Nintendo Switch systems. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

NEW GIGANTAMAX POKÉMON REVEALED IN POKÉMON SWORD AND POKÉMON SHIELD

Gigantamax Forms of Pikachu, Eevee, and More Announced ​​​​​​​


Gigantamax Pikachu
Type: Electric
Height: 68'11"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Static

The electricity generated in the sacs in its cheeks is stored in its tail. In battle, it will strike opponents with its tail and send a jolt of electricity through them as great as any lightning strike. Gigantamax Pikachu has become so powerful that it can produce enough electricity to rival a power plant. However, using this electricity to help power people’s homes seems difficult, as Pikachu can only remain Gigantamaxed for a short time. Electric-type attacks used by Gigantamax Pikachu will change to G-Max Volt Crash, which not only deals damage but also paralyzes all opponents.

Trainers that have play records from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! on their Nintendo Switch system will be able to receive a special Pikachu that can Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.


Gigantamax Charizard
Type: Fire/Flying
Height: 91'10"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Blaze

The flames inside its body have become stronger, and now fire erupts from its mouth and horns in addition to its tail. It seems that the strength of the flames increases when Gigantamax Charizard roars. Charizard’s flames have become enhanced with Gigantamax power and now form wings on its back. These wings are hotter than magma, and Charizard can fire them off to scorch its opponents. Fire-type attacks used by Gigantamax Charizard will change to G-Max Wildfire. G-Max Wildfire doesn’t just deal damage to an opponent when it hits—it will also continue to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Fire type.

Gigantamax Eevee
Type: Normal
Height: 59'1"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Run Away / Adaptability

The fur around its neck has become extra fluffy and luxurious thanks to Gigantamax power. Any opponent caught in this fur becomes enamored with Eevee and loses the will to fight. Gigantamaxing has caused Eevee to become more rambunctious than ever, and it will attempt to play with any opponent. However, it often ends up crushing its opponent due to its massive size. Normal-type attacks used by Gigantamax Eevee will change to G-Max Cuddle. G-Max Cuddle doesn’t only deal damage when it hits—any opponent that is the opposite gender of Eevee will become infatuated.

Trainers that have play records from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! on their Nintendo Switch system will be able to receive a special Eevee that can Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.


Gigantamax Meowth
Type: Normal
Height: 108'3"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Pickup/Technician

Gigantamaxing has caused Meowth’s body to stretch to astounding lengths, and the coin on its head has also become massive. The giant coin can emit a torrent of Gigantamax power, filling the surrounding area with a powerful golden gleam. Meowth loves shiny objects, and when it sees skyscrapers lined with glass, it won’t be able to resist the urge to sharpen its claws on them. This behavior can cause considerable damage, such as wearing down the exterior walls and breaking windows. Normal-type attacks used by Gigantamax Meowth will change to G-Max Gold Rush. G-Max Gold Rush deals damage to opponents and also scatters coins all over the area, giving Trainers a considerable in-game cash bonus after the battle.

This special Meowth that can Gigantamax can be received as an early-purchase bonus for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield by selecting the Get via Internet option in Mystery Gift from Friday, November 15, 2019, to Wednesday, January 15, 2020.


Gigantamax Butterfree
Type: Bug/Flying
Height: 55'9"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Compound Eyes

Its most notable feature is its blinding wings, which have grown to gigantic proportions. The light of Gigantamax Butterfree’s wings comes from its scales, which can inflict paralysis, poisoning, or sleep on its opponents. These scales are Butterfree’s most effective weapons. Its vast wings can stir up a wind strong enough to lift a 10-ton truck, just by flapping. This wind also scatters poisonous scales around the area, so simply being near this Pokémon is very dangerous. Bug-type attacks used by Gigantamax Butterfree will change to G-Max Befuddle. G-Max Befuddle doesn’t only deal damage—it will also scatter scales around opponents and cause them to become poisoned, become paralyzed, or fall asleep.

YouTube Clip - G I G A N T A M A X P O K É M O N are coming to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i2_Eotzh6M

GAME FREAK, the developers of the main series of Pokémon games, has announced that they will be broadcasting a 30th Anniversary stream on YouTube and Twitter Periscope on October 16th, 2019. The stream will visit former and present locations of their company and review its 30 year history.

GAME FREAK Secret Base for GAME FREAK's 30th Anniversary Streaming will be on air!

A battle director of the "Pokémon" series, Mr. Morimoto will talk about the latest information of "Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield" released at 23:00 16th Oct (JST)!

GAME FREAK’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Stream will go live on Oct 16 (JST), 2019! In the stream, Junichi Masuda; one of the founding members of GAME FREAK and music composer for many of their titles, will visit both former and present locations of their company and review its 30 year history.

We’ll also reveal information about the “Gear Project System” - GAME FREAK’s game development system.

We’ll also tell you the latest information about our new titles “Little Town Hero” and “GIGA WRECKER ALT.”.

Source: https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/town/30th/en/

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Halloween 2019 festivities which take place from Thursday, October 17, 2019 until November 1st, 2019.


Trainers, October is here, which means it’s almost time to make things a bit spookier! This year, you’re all in for a spine-chillingly good treat. Starting Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Rescue more Shadow Pokémon from Team GO Rocket — Be ready to rescue the following Pokémon from Team GO Rocket Grunts at PokéStops near you: Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Electabuzz, Magmar, Lapras, Mareep, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Sableye, Trapinch, Cacnea, Shuppet, and Duskull.
• Thrilling threads in the Style Shop — Play dreadful dress-up with new avatar items, including a Zubat Bag, a Pikachu Onesie, a Cubone Cap, a Litwick Cap, and a Mimikyu Bag!
• A Spooky Shiny Pokémon makes its debut — If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Yamask.

From Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Friday, November 1, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Don’t be scared! More Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids — Gastly, Murkrow, and more will be appearing. Making its Halloween debut is Yamask, the Spirit Pokémon!
• Pokémon wearing creepy-cute Halloween costumes arrive in raids and in the wild! — Some Pokémon have donned costumes to celebrate Halloween this year! Look forward to Bulbasaur wearing Shedinja costumes, Charmander wearing Cubone costumes, and Squirtle wearing Yamask costumes in raids. In the wild, be on the lookout for Pikachu wearing Mimikyu costumes! If you’re lucky, you might even encounter these alarmingly adorable Pokémon as Shiny Pokémon!
• The Pitch-Black Pokémon makes its ominous debut in Pokémon GO! Darkrai will be appearing in five-star raids!
• Frightful and fun Field Research tasks will be available for a limited time during this event.
• You’ve received a spooky message. Check out your Special Research when the Halloween event begins, Trainer, and you might face a Forbidden Pokémon...

Bonuses

• 2× Catch Candy
• 2× Hatch Candy
• 2× Transfer Candy

Have fun, stay safe, and have a spooky good time, Trainers! Let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/halloween2019/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO Halloween is back!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbYIpmlqNaY

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the BABY-G watch and Pikachu's Pokémon dex number "025", Casio and The Pokémon Company have collaborated to make a Pikachu special anniversary model which has a taste of the early '90's flare which has been loved all over the world. Images of the watch have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The back plate of the watch has the back of Pikachu with its tail engraved on it and the watch comes with a collectable monster ball display case.

Product Details:

Model Number: BGD-560PKC-1JR
Place of Origin: Made in China
Price:￥13,000
Water Resistant: 20 Bar
Release Date: November 2019

Source: https://baby-g.jp/pikachu/

YouTube Clip - CASIO BABY-G × Pokémon Collaboration Video

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPz4KLn4ZYc

As previously announced at the end of the SM137 broadcast on September 1st, 2019 in the teaser trailer, more information on the new anime series “Pocket Monster” was revealed at the end of SM141. The new series will begin airing on TV Tokyo in Japan starting on November 17th, 2019 at 5:30pm JST.

Poster:

Story:

Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short:
The mysterious creatures that live on our planet.
You can see them all over the world; In the sky, in the sea, in forests, in cities... Everywhere.
This is the story of "Satoshi", a boy who wants to be the best at Pokémon battling,
and "Go", a boy who dreams of getting every Pokémon.
This is the beginning of the adventure towards the apparently infinitely vast Pokémon world,
which will be had together with lots of Pokémon,
including Satoshi's partner "Pikachu" and Go's partner "Hibunny".
Now...
Let's Go! To the Pokémon World! With our dreams and adventures!

Presenting the characters of the new anime "Pocket Monsters":

Characters profiles:
	Satoshi: A 10 year old boy who aims to become the best at Pokémon battling due to a certain encounter he had. He's a straightforward boy with a strong sense of justice. His dream is to become a Pokémon Master. Pikachu: Satoshi's greatest partner who journeys together with him. Its specialty is Thunderbolt.
	Go: A 10 year old boy whose goal is to get the mythical Pokémon "Mew", which he met when he was young. He's calm and composed, but very passionate. His dream is to get every Pokémon. Hibunny: A expert kicker who hates losing because it cares about its friends so much. An unexpected turn of events led to its fateful encounter with Go.

Staff:

Original Story: Satoshi Tajiri / Junichi Masuda / Ken Sugimori
Executive Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (冨安大貴)
Director: Maki Kodaira (小平麻紀)
Creative Supervisor: Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山 邦彦)
Series Construction: Shōji Yonemura (米村正二)
Character Design: Shūhei Yasuda (安田周平)
Screenplay: Reiko Yoshida / Shōji Yonemura / Deko Akao /Junichi Fujisaku / Michihiro Tsuchiya / Tōko Machida / Yuka Miyata / Aya Matsui / Atsuhiro Tomioka / Akemi Omode
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)
Music: Yūki Hayashi (林 ゆうき)
Animation Production: OLM
Production: TV Tokyo / MEDIANET / ShoPro
Satoshi: Rica Matsumoto (松本梨香)
Go: Daiki Yamashita (山下大輝)

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Special Video

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcLScW_4RpU and https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster/news/index.html#217328

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced a new Pokémon called Sirfetch’d which will appear in Pokémon Sword. The Pokémon had been teased about on the official site starting on September 12th, 2019 with a glitchy profile. It was then revealed that the glitchy promotion was due to a wild Rotom that entered the servers and was then corrected on September 18, 2019 when Sirfetch’d was officially revealed. High quality screenshots and artwork from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

An Important Message Regarding Website Glitches

Attention, Trainers, We would like to apologize for a series of glitches that affected the appearance of images and text on our page that was meant to announce a new Pokémon that has been discovered to appear in the Galar region. As of Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the error has been corrected.

We have learned that the incident was caused by a mischievous wild Rotom that entered our servers, causing a temporary disruption to our website. Fortunately, our IT team members—skilled Pokémon Trainers in their own right—were able to convince the Rotom to leave our system and return to where it normally resides.

With that issue cleared up, we are now free to finally present detailed information about the newly discovered Pokémon found to appear in Pokémon Sword. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Source: https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/website-glitch/

NEW POKÉMON DISCOVERED IN THE GALAR REGION

New Pokémon Sirfetch’d Will Appear in Pokémon Sword

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today that a new Pokémon has been discovered in the Galar region: Sirfetch’d, the Wild Duck Pokémon. Sirfetch’d will appear in the highly anticipated upcoming video game, Pokémon Sword. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield launch November 15, 2019, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system.


Sirfetch’d
Category: Wild Duck Pokémon
Type: Fighting
Height: 2’7”
Weight: 257.9 lbs.
Ability: Steadfast

The Farfetch’d of the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch’d after experiencing many battles. They are calm and collected, and they make a point of always battling fairly. They are so noble in battle that they are often chosen as a motif for paintings. Of particular note is a painting—famous in the Galar region—that depicts a duel between a Sirfetch’d and an Escavalier.

In battle, Sirfetch’d uses the sharp stalk of its leek as a lance and the thick leaves as a shield. It maintains this leek over the span of many years and treasures it more than anything. When its leek finally withers, Sirfetch’d will leave the battlefield and retire from battling entirely.

Meteor Assault is a new move introduced in these games that only Sirfetch’d can learn! Sirfetch’d points its leek at the opponent and charges toward them at great speed. This move is devastatingly powerful! However, it appears that the move also puts great strain on Sirfetch’d. It will be unable to take action immediately after using this move.

YouTube Clip - Meet Sirfetch’d in Pokémon Sword!

amp; Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqSOk89788

Niantic has announced that Pokémon from the Unova region will begin appearing in Pokémon GO starting today.

The world of Pokémon GO expands with Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region!

Trainers, Over three years ago, your Pokémon GO journey started with Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region, and you’ve gone on to encounter hundreds of Pokémon first encountered in the Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions as you’ve battled, raided, and completed research. It’s almost time to continue your journey and encounter Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region! Get ready to meet new friends and encounter Pokémon featured in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, appearing in Pokémon GO later today!

Features

• Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Patrat, Lillipup, Purrloin, Pidove, Blitzle, and more Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region will be appearing in the wild.
• Spark has been hard at work walking and incubating Eggs for his research and has found that the following Pokémon have started hatching from Eggs!
  • 2 km Eggs: Patrat, Lillipup, Purrloin, Pidove
  • 5 km Eggs: Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Blitzle, Drilbur, Foongus
  • 10 km Eggs: Ferroseed, Klink, Litwick, Golett, Deino
• After tackling dozens of raids head on, Candela has discovered that Lillipup, Patrat, and Klink will be available to challenge in raids! Please note, Trainers, that Klink hasn’t been reported appearing in the wild outside raids.
• Following some travel and meticulous research, Blanche reports that there are some Pokémon that only seem to be appearing in the wild in certain parts of the world! Join us in welcoming them!
  • Asia-Pacific: Pansage, the Grass Monkey Pokémon
  • Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: Pansear, the High Temp Pokémon
  • The Americas and Greenland: Panpour, the Spray Pokémon
  • Western hemisphere: Heatmor, the Anteater Pokémon
  • Eastern hemisphere: Durant, the Iron Ant Pokémon
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter Shiny Patrat and Shiny Lillipup!
• Introducing the Unova Stone! This black-and-white Evolutionary item will allow certain Pokémon to evolve. Try using it on a Pokémon like Lampent, and see what happens! This item can be obtained from Research Breakthroughs.

More Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region will be making their way to Pokémon GO as Professor Willow shares more updates from his findings, so look forward to meeting them soon. C’mon, Trainer—let’s GO on this Unova voyage together!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/unova-pokemon/

YouTube Clip - The world of Pokémon GO expands with Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHndMuF39xY

Nintendo has announced that a Nintendo Direct will broadcast on September 4th, 2019 at 3:00pm PST / 6:00PM EST. The Direct will focus on Pokémon Sword and Shield. High resolution pictures from the press release are available on the Imageboard thread.


Source: https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/1168886367650119680?s=21

Press Release - New Nintendo Direct Highlights Next Wave of Games Coming to Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield: New details (and two new Pokémon!) were revealed for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 15.

• Polteageist is a ghost-type Pokémon, and makes a home for itself by hiding among dishes at hotels and restaurants. Its body is made of tea, and it may even let a trusting Trainer have a taste of its tea. The flying- and water-type Pokémon Cramorant will swallow absolutely anything that looks hearty enough. It has an exclusive ability called Gulp Missile. While using Surf or Dive in battle, it will counter when attacked.
• Players will be able to travel through the new Galar region in style. In this game, players can outfit their main Trainer in tops, bottoms, outerwear, gloves, new hairstyles and even a little makeup. During their journey, players can camp any time at Pokémon Camp. While there, players can play with Pokémon and get to know them better. In the new Wild Area, players can visit other players’ camps as well. Up to four players and their Pokémon can hang out at a camp together. Pokémon Camp is also a great place to cook up some Curry on Rice. In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, there are many types of delicious Curry on Rice that can be registered to the Curry Dex.

Cramorant

Category: Gulp Pokémon
Type: Flying/Water
Height: 2'7"
Weight: 39.7 lbs.
Ability: Gulp Missile

A voracious eater—Cramorant is insatiable. When it comes to food, it will try to swallow anything it can fit in its mouth. Sometimes it will swallow things that aren’t its intended prey, spitting them out in a hurry once it realizes its mistake.

It never forgets its bond with its Trainer. Cramorant can be forgetful, but it will never forget a Trainer it grows to trust. However, it seems that even Trainers will face fierce attacks from their Cramorant if they try to steal its food.

Cramorant’s Ability, Gulp Missile, is a new Ability introduced in these titles, and it can be triggered during battles. After Cramorant uses Surf or Dive, it will return with a catch in its mouth. If it takes damage while in this state, Cramorant will retaliate by spitting out its catch at the attacker!

Polteageist

Category: Black Tea Pokémon
Type: Ghost
Height: 8"
Weight: .9 lbs.
Ability: Weak Armor

Black tea with a distinct aroma and flavor. Polteageist’s body is made from black tea and is said to have a very distinct aroma and flavor. It will only allow a Trainer it trusts to sample its tea. However, drinking too much can lead to indigestion or an upset stomach, so be careful!

Pests for hotels and restaurants. Many Polteageist make their homes inside hotels and restaurants, disguising themselves and hiding among the tableware. They can pour their power into leftover tea and create even more of their kind, so they’re often treated as pests.

Play with Pokémon in your Pokémon Camp

You can enjoy a Pokémon Camp almost anywhere anytime you’re exploring in the Galar region! If you ever feel like spending some time with the Pokémon in your party or cooking up a nice meal with them, then there’s no need to hesitate—in many cases, you can just set up camp right then and there!

Become friendly with lots of Pokémon

You can enjoy a moment of relaxation and fun with the Pokémon in your party through Pokémon Camp! Watch your Pokémon closely as they have fun camping, and as they play together, you might discover a new side to them that you don’t normally get to see!

Just give a call to any Pokémon that’s far away, and it’ll happily come to you!


You can also play with your Pokémon while camping. There are several toys that your Pokémon will enjoy—you can play with them using a Poké Toy or a variety of bouncing balls! Take some time to play with your Pokémon and get to know them better!

About the different appearances of Alcremie

Alcremie is known to be able to create whipped cream from its hands. Apparently, there are several variations of color and flavor for this whipped cream, as well as the decorations on Alcremie’s body.

Make curry on rice, the dish that’s all the rage in Galar!

In your Pokémon Camp, you’ll be able to make wondrous curries that are hugely popular in the Galar region! Curry is a dish with tons of variety. You can create curries of many different flavors depending on which ingredients and Berries you choose to add to your pot! Pour your heart into cooking and create a delicious plate of curry!

The first step to cooking up some curry is choosing the ingredients you want to add. The type of curry you’ll make will change depending on what ingredients and Berries you choose to put in.


You’ll need to fan the flames until they’re strong enough and then stir the pot just right to make the best batch of curry!


Once you’re done cooking, you and your Pokémon can dig in together! The ingredients you choose change the type of curry you’ll end up with. There are plenty of types of curry, so try to cook them all and complete your Curry Dex!

Stop by Pokémon Camps set up by other players

The Wild Area is a vast expanse of open land in the Galar region. There are lots of different ways to connect with other players in the Wild Area, and Pokémon Camps are just one example! You can join the camp of another player or have other players visit your own camp until a total of four players are gathered to interact with Pokémon or make some curry!

If you come across a tent while using local communication or when connected to the internet, it’s a sign that another player has set up their Pokémon Camp there. You can take one of your party Pokémon with you, so why not have a look and join their camp! Membership in the Nintendo Switch Online (paid) service is required for joining other players’ Pokémon Camps using an internet connection. You do not need to be have a membership to play with other players using local communication features.


When camping with other players, you can let your Pokémon play with their Pokémon, or you can cook up a big pot of curry and enjoy it together!

Make your very own unique League Card

Pokémon Trainers in the Galar region make League Cards for themselves. These cards provide detailed information about the Trainer, and they are traded and given out across the region! As a Trainer, you also have your own League Card! You can use the Card Maker function of Rotomi to customize your card until you hit a design you’re happy with!


The Card Maker will give you a lot of freedom in editing your League Card—you’ll be able to change the background, the frame, your expression, your pose, and more!


You can trade League Cards with other players, and League Cards are displayed during Link Battles, too. Make one that’s really unique! You’ll be able to check all the League Cards you’ve received from others in your album.

Put on your favorite clothes, get a new hairdo, and set out on your adventure in style

As you travel, you’ll come across boutiques and hair salons. By visiting them, you can buy new clothes for yourself or change your hairstyle to freshen things up! There are plenty of different clothing items, hairstyles, and even makeup options, so try out different combinations and show the entire Galar region your favorite look!

Find the clothes you want at boutiques

Boutiques always have a wide selection of items, and they’ll be your go-to spots for trying on and buying new clothes. Boutiques can have outerwear, tops, gloves—you name it! You can mix and match styles in any way you want. Boutiques in different towns and cities have different items for sale, so keep your eyes open for that perfect outfit while you travel.

Head to a hair salon to get a haircut and a new look

Salons let you choose your haircut and hair color, style your eyebrows, or even swap out your color contacts! Spice up your adventure by changing your look to match your favorite outfit or the uniform you wear during your Gym Challenge!

Trading Pokémon is easy with Surprise Trades—you just never know who you might trade with!

In these games, you can use Y-Comm to do things like trade Pokémon and have Link Battles via the internet or local communication. If you see a stamp pop up during your adventure, it might be a sign that another player is looking for somebody to connect with! You’ll be able to trade and have Link Battles with friends by checking these stamps, but they can also be invitations from people you’ve never met before!


One of the features available on the Y-Comm menu is the Surprise Trade. Select a Pokémon from your Boxes that you’re willing to trade, and that’s it! A trading partner will automatically be found as you continue on your adventure!

The game will keep trying to match you with a trading partner even as you engage in the Pokémon battles or other activities you’ll find while exploring Galar, so there’s no need for you to hunt for a trading partner or feel like you’re left waiting!

These trades can be carried out with players from around the world if you’re using the internet. But with local communication, you can even get a trade from someone around you before you know what’s happening! Head out to lots of different places, and see if you can get a Surprise Trade! You won’t know what Pokémon you’ll get in exchange for your Pokémon until you actually receive it. If you’re lucky, you might end up with a rare Pokémon.

Membership in the Nintendo Switch Online (paid) service is required to participate in Link Trades and Link Battles using the internet. There’s no need to set up a membership for local communication use.

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