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2020 International Challenge May Online Competition

The official Pokémon website has announced the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield 2020 International Challenge May Online Competition. Those that participate can get a Ball Guy T-shirt for your character. Our 8th Generation Online Competitions page has been updated with these details. 2020 Internat...

Play! Pokémon Players Cup Online Tournament

The official Pokémon website has announced that the Play! Pokémon Players Cup Online Tournament will take place in two stages, in July and August. Play! Pokémon Players Cup Online Tournament: Pokémon TCG, Pokkén Tournament DX, and Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Prepare for an incredible o...

Pokémon Sword and Shield - Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee and Meowth arrive in Max Raid Battle

Gigantamax versions of Pikachu, Eevee and Meowth will be appearing in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield throughout May 2020. Gigantamax versions of Pikachu, Eevee, and Meowth arrive in Max Raid Battles Head to the Wild Area to face these powerful Pokémon in Pokémon Sword a...

Nintendo Releases Consolidated Results for the Years Ended March 31, 2019 and 2020

Nintendo released its Consolidated Results for the Years Ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 on May 7th, 2020 and it revealed that Pokémon Sword and Shield have now sold a combined 17.37 million units. Nintendo's Consolidated Results for the Years Ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 For the fiscal year ...

Pokémon Sword and Shield - Tyranitar, Togekiss, Rotom, Dragapult and Excadril in Max Raid Battles

The official Pokémon website has announced that Tyranitar, Togekiss, Rotom, Dragapult and Excadril will appear more frequently in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield until May 11th, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Tyranitar, Togekiss, Rotom, Dragapult, and More in Max Raid Battles Track dow...

Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2019 - Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield Wins GotY and Best RPG

Famitsu / Dengeki Game Awards 2019, one of the largest user voting game awards in Japan, had a game award announcement and ceremony on April 18th, 2020. It was streamed online live for viewers to see the results. Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield won two awards, Game of the Year and Best RPG. ...

Pokémon Sword and Shield - Mythical Pokémon Zarude's Signature Move - Jungle Healing

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed the Mythical Pokémon Zarude’s signature move, Jungle Healing. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread. MYTHICAL POKÉMON ZARUDE HAS A SIGNATURE MOVE​​​​​​ Zarude is a Dark- and G...

Pokémon Sword and Shield - Fifth Season of Ranked Battles - April 2020

The official Pokémon website has announced the details of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Fifth Season of Ranked Battles which runs throughout April 2020. Battle with Your Strongest Pokémon Team in the Ranked Battles April Season Compete with other Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players aroun...

Pokémon Center - Pokémon GalarTabi

A new line of merchandise called Pokémon GalarTabi will be sold at the Pokémon Center and will be available starting April 11th, 2020. Merchandise based on the Nintendo Switch games Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield which depicts the evolution of the Galar starter Pokémon Sarunori, Hibanny and M...

Pokémon SwSh - Gigantamax Charizard, Garbodor, Copperajah and Duraludon Max Raid Battles

The official Pokémon website has announced that Gigantamax versions of Charizard, Garbodor, Copperajah and Duraludon will appear more frequently in Max Raid Battles until April 27th, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Gigantamax Charizard, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Du...

Nintendo Direct Mini - March 26th, 2020 - New Pokémon G-Max Moves

Nintendo published a Nintendo Direct Mini today which it revealed new information about the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread. Our Nintendo Direct page has also been updated...

Pokémon SwSh - Galarian Rapidash, Galarian Darumaka, Mandibuzz, Sirfetch’d Max Raid Battles

The official Pokémon website has announced that Galarian Rapidash, Galarian Darumaka, Mandibuzz, Sirfetch’d, and more version-exclusive Pokémon might appear in Max Raid Battles from Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Wednesday, March 25th, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT in Pokémon Sword and...

Pokémon Collecting Guide - Special Max Raid Battles - Stonjourner and Eiscue

From March 27th, 2020 until April 19th, 2020, the Pokémon Collecting Guide (ポケモンあつめようガイド), which is packed with tips for completing the Pokémon Zukan, will be distributed at participating stores in Japan including Geo, TSUTAYA, and Joshin. The guide comes with special Dynamax Crystal (ダイクリスタル) s...

April 2020 Corocoro - Armorga Gigantamax Form Special Max Raid Battle

The April 2020 issue of the Monthly Cococoro Comic, which was released on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 in Japan, comes with a serial code that allows players to receive special Dynamax Crystal (ダイクリスタル) for use in the Nintendo Switch games Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield! By using the Dynamax Cry...

Okoya Forest Celebi and Zarude Special Advance Ticket with Serial Codes

The official Japanese movie website has announced the pre-order ticket campaign for the Pocket Monsters: Coco movie that is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 10th, 2020. Those that pre-order a ticket can get an Alternate-colored Celebi and Zarude serial codes for Pocket Monsters Sword an...

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Extreme Speed! Single Battles!! Online Competition

The official Pokémon website has announced a new online tournament for Pokémon Sword and Shield called Extreme Speed! Single Battles!! Online Competition which will take place from March 19th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. PDT until March 22nd, 2020 at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Our 8th Generation Online Competitions page...

Pokémon Sword and Shield - Gigantamax versions of Machamp, Gengar, and Snorlax

The official Pokémon website has announced that Gigantamax versions of Machamp, Gengar, and Snorlax will be available in the Wild Area in Pokémon Sword and Shield from Sunday, March 8, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Get Gigantamax versions of Machamp...

Pokémon Center Singapore - Birthday Service Campaign

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced a Birthday Service Campaign where people can get special birthday related items to celebrate their birthday including a "Pikachu" or "Eevee" event Pokémon for Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield! Birthday Service Campaign Announcement Attention Everyone...

Pokémon Sword and Shield Ranked Battle March 2020 Season

The official Pokémon website has announced that the fourth season of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Ranked Battles has begun and will run throughout March 2020. Battle with More Gigantamax Pokémon in Ranked Battles March Season Compete now in the Ranked Battles March Season of Pokémon Swo...

2020 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Format Rules

The official Pokémon website has announced the updated 2020 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Format Rules which will go into effect starting on March 1st, 2020. A PDF of the rules which was updated on February 13th, 2020 is also available. 2020 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) For...