Sword/Shield Pokémon Sword and Shield launches November 15; details, trailer and new Pokémon revealed

[Pokemon Trainer]

A new Pokémon Direct aired today, revealing a bunch of new Pokémon Sword and Shield information.
The games will launch worldwide for Nintendo Switch on November 15. A special “Double Pack” including both titles will also be available.

LEGENDARY POKEMON

ZACIAN

Its shining blade can cut through anything.
Zacian attacks so gracefully that its movements can even captivate its opponents. It holds what appears to be a sword in its mouth.

ZAMAZENTA

Its gleaming shield can turn back any attack.
Zamazenta’s regal and majestic movements overwhelm any opponents that dare face it. Its body is covered in what seems to be a shield.

NEW POKEMON

GOSSIFLEUR

• Category: Flowering Pokémon
• Type: Grass
• Height: 1′4″
• Weight: 4.9 lbs.
• Ability: Cotton Down / Regenerator

Its pollen has a healing effect
Gossifleur prefers lands with clean water and air, and its pollen has a healing effect. Its pollen works on people, too, and it used to be a common folk medicine remedy for children of the Galar region to be given a tea made from this pollen when they fell ill.
It moves with the wind
Gossifleur travels over long distances by getting blown along by the wind. It controls the direction of its travels by twisting its body and petals.

ELDEGOSS (Its the evolution of Gossifleur)

• Category: Cotton Bloom Pokémon
• Type: Grass
• Height: 1′8″
• Weight: 5.5 lbs.
• Ability: Cotton Down / Regenerator

Its cotton fluff protects it from enemies
When Gossifleur evolves into Eldegoss, its head becomes covered in thick cotton fluff. This cotton fluff serves as a cushion, helping to protect Eldegoss’s head from damage.
Highly nutritious seeds
The tiny seeds attached to the cotton fluff are said to be highly nutritious and beneficial to both people and Pokémon. Eldegoss spreads these seeds throughout the region by sending them on the wind, making the soil of the Galar region rich in nutrients.

WOOLOO

• Category: Sheep Pokémon
• Type: Normal
• Height: 2′
• Weight: 13.2 lbs.
• Ability: Fluffy / Run Away

An extremely fluffy body
The white fur that covers their bodies grows throughout their lives, and it will fully grow back in three months even if the Wooloo has been completely shorn. The fur is used for clothing and carpets and the like, and it is very popular as a specialty product of the Galar region.
A friendly Pokémon that craves stability
Wooloo live as a herd and mimic the actions of their Trainer or herd leader. They dislike conflict, and if they need to escape from enemies, they will simply roll away.

CORVIKNIGHT

• Category: Raven Pokémon
• Type: Flying/Steel
• Height: 7′3″
• Weight: 165.3 lbs.
• Ability: Pressure/Unnerve

The dashing lord of the skies
It is said that Corviknight is the strongest Pokémon living in the skies of the Galar region. It can often be seen fearlessly soaring through the air. Many say that any Pokémon foolish enough to challenge Corviknight are sent running with just a sharp glare and cry from this fearsome Pokémon.
Use a Flying Taxi to travel from town to town
Corviknight possess superb flying skills and high intelligence. Because of this, many of them work for the company called Galar Taxi, helping transport people from town to town.

DREDNAW

• Category: Bite Pokémon
• Type: Water/Rock
• Height: 3′3″
• Weight: 254.6 lbs.
• Ability: Strong Jaw / Shell Armor

Powerful jaws and muscles
The sharp, jagged fangs of the Bite Pokémon Drednaw are strong and sharp enough to bite through rock and iron. Though it has an extremely heavy rock shell, its well-developed muscles allow it to move quickly.
Putting a Trainer's skills and morals to the test
Drednaw is known to be extremely vicious, and it takes a skilled Trainer to tame and handle this Pokémon. It seems that some Trainers will release Drednaw back into the wild once they discover they can’t handle it.

STARTER POKEMON

GROOKEY

• Category: Chimp Pokémon
• Type: Grass
• Height: 1′
• Weight: 11 lbs.
• Ability: Overgrow

A stick that has special effects
The stick held by Grookey was originally a branch from the forest where troops of Grookey live, but it’s no longer a simple branch. It has gained special powers after being exposed to the energy within Grookey’s body.
It can give energy to plants
Its green fur creates energy from sunlight. Wilted flowers and leaves have been seen to regain their color when Grookey drums with its stick near them.

SCORBUNNY

• Category: Rabbit Pokémon
• Type: Fire
• Height: 1′
• Weight: 9.9 lbs.
• Ability: Blaze

Its powerful legs are its pride
Scorbunny uses its powerful legs to run and jump around its opponents, confusing and disorienting them. The soles of its feet can become very hot, and Scorbunny can kick opponents to damage and burn them, too!
Scorbunny's second heart—its “fire sac”
Scorbunny has a fire sac in its chest, which contains viscous fire energy. If Scorbunny is able to increase its heart rate and body temperature by running around and warming up properly, the true power of its fire energy will be awakened and its physical capabilities will greatly increase.

SOBBLE

• Category: Water Lizard Pokémon
• Type: Water
• Height: 1′
• Weight: 8.8 lbs.
• Ability: Torrent

It disappears when it touches water
When Sobble touches water, its body changes its pattern and color, allowing it to blend into its surroundings. Sobble is a bit timid, and so if it gets nervous or embarrassed, it will secrete the water within its body like sweat and disappear into the surroundings.
Tears as potent as 100 onions
Sobble’s tears are capable of making others cry. This effect is so strong, it is said that its tears are as potent as 100 onions. If Sobble feels threatened, it will start to bawl and spread its tears around the area, causing everyone around it to start crying uncontrollably. Sobble will then use this distraction as a chance to escape.

MAX RAID BATTLES
Max Raid Battles are a completely new battle format where you will team up with three other Trainers in order to take on a wild Dynamax Pokémon. You’ll get a chance to catch the wild Dynamax Pokémon that you face if you manage to defeat it.

The wild Dynamax Pokémon will remain in their giant form for the entire battle and have other unique powers to boot. Only one member of the group, consisting of you and your allies, can Dynamax a Pokémon during Max Raid Battles. If three other Trainers aren’t available to participate in Max Raid Battles, support Trainers will automatically be added to your side to help you battle the wild Dynamax Pokémon.

The wild Dynamax Pokémon you’ll face in Max Raid Battles vary based on where you are in the Wild Area or what the weather is like. The weather in the Wild Area changes every day. Some Pokémon can only be caught in Max Raid Battles.


WILD AREA
The Wild Area is full of nature as far as the eye can see, and it connects several different towns and cities.
You’ll find a greater variety of Pokémon living here and some of them will change depending on things like the weather or location.


DYNAMAX PHENOMENON
Dynamax is a phenomenon unique to specific locations in the Galar region, where Pokémon are able to take on gigantic appearances. Pokémon from the Galar region are capable of Dynamaxing, and the Dynamax Pokémon become tremendously strong.
Dynamax Pokémon don’t just become bigger: they get a boost in power as well but they will return to normal after three turns.

Only Trainers who possess a special item known as Dynamax Band are able to Dynamax their Pokémon.

All the moves of a Dynamax Pokémon will turn into special Max Moves. The Max Moves your Pokémon can use are determined by what kind and types of moves they knew before Dynamaxing.
Some Max moves can trigger powerful additional effects. The Normal-type Max Move called Max Strike has the additional effect of lowering the Speed stats of opponents it hits.


CHARACTERS

MAIN CHARACTER
You can choose how you want to look at the beginning of your adventure.

LEON

Leon is the current Champion of the Galar region and has never been defeated in an official Pokémon battle. His personality, together with his peerless skill, has made him extremely popular. He truly deserves the title of "the greatest Trainer in all of Galar".

HOP

Hop is Leon’s younger brother and will become one of your rivals. He and you are neighbors, and you’ll begin your journeys on the same day. He aims to become Champion, just like his older brother did.

PROFESSOR MAGNOLIA

Professor Magnolia is the preeminent Pokémon Professor of the Galar region. Her main focus of research has been the Dynamax phenomenon. She shares her home with Sonia and has given her a certain research task...

SONIA

Sonia is the granddaughter of Professor Magnolia, and she’s Leon’s childhood friend. She’s also a young researcher, who serves as assistant to Professor Magnolia. She’s very knowledgeable and will offer helpful advice to aid you on your adventure!

GYM LEADERS
There are stadiums that hold Pokémon Gyms throughout the Galar region. Each Gym attracts Pokémon Trainers that are experts in specific types.
Before the Champion challenge, you have to defeat the Gym Leaders. The battles with these Gym Leaders often involvebattles between Dynamax Pokémon.

GYM LEADER MILO

He has a kind heart and is well liked by the Trainers of his Gym. His credo is to always enjoy battles, and he specializes in endurance matches using Grass-type Pokémon.

POKEMON LEAGUE
In the Galar region, the Pokémon League is where Trainers from all over gather to compete and hone their skills at Pokémon battles. You’ll have to take on the Pokémon Gyms found around the region as you join the competition in trying to reach the pinnacle of the Pokémon League to attain the title of Champion.


POKEDEX AND ROTOM PHONE

The Pokédex in these titles will actually be part of your Rotom Phone. Your Rotom Phone is also home to Rotom, a Pokémon that can enter into various electric appliances. This Rotom Phone will register information about the Pokémon you catch and can do a lot more: you can attach it to your bike to make it move faster on land, or it can even help you travel over water.

 

[unownzone]

I will definitely add Corviknight in my team XD

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

I will definitely add Corviknight in my team XD

Same here! I still don't know what starter I'll choose but I hope to put in my team a lot of Pokémon from Galar!

 

[Pr0nuk3d]

If the rumours are true, and that sheep thing evolves to a ghost/normal type, then I'm adding it to my team on principal alone.
I guess I'm going to have to wait till I figure out what else I want on my team though.

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

If the rumours are true, and that sheep thing evolves to a ghost/normal type, then I'm adding it to my team on principal alone.
I guess I'm going to have to wait till I figure out what else I want on my team though.

There are a lot ot rumours out there... which one is the one you are talking about? The one of May 23 or another one?

 

[Rayquaza]

Can't wait!
Something we missed:

is that a new Pokémon?
And this dragon?

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

Can't wait!
Something we missed:
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is that a new Pokémon?
And this dragon?
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That first image... seems a Pachirisu but it's not... so maybe it's the new Pika-clone (seems a fun Pokémon! I can't wait to see it!)
The second image... I think it's only an ornament (maybe that's the Pokémon League?)

 

[Pr0nuk3d]

There are a lot ot rumours out there... which one is the one you are talking about? The one of May 23 or another one?

It was one rumour, can't remember where, I just hope that it is true

 

[Shinso Vampire Nagato]

I think everyone will be adding Corviknight to their teams lol

It sucks that Drednaw is part water he looks so awesome but I'm planning on getting Sobble so 2 Water types... Not too crazy on the idea

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

I think everyone will be adding Corviknight to their teams lol

It sucks that Drednaw is part water he looks so awesome but I'm planning on getting Sobble so 2 Water types... Not too crazy on the idea

Corviknight is really awesome
Dreadnaw is cool and I hope it will get good stats (please, give him some good speed )

Oh! There are some images of the new squirrel Pokémon!

 

[Shinso Vampire Nagato]

I don't see Drednaw having any speed at all seeing as it's based on a Snapping Turtle, most likely the Alligator Snapping seeing as it's the biggest one, personally I'm fine with it have crap speed as long as it has monster attack and defense!

I wonder if that squirrel Pokemon is the one some leaks claimed lives in those Berry trees we saw in the trailer.

 

[unownzone]

Th

That first image... seems a Pachirisu but it's not... so maybe it's the new Pika-clone (seems a fun Pokémon! I can't wait to see it!)
The second image... I think it's only an ornament (maybe that's the Pokémon League?)

I believe that squirrel might be the route 1 normal type Pokémon of Galar. Like Ratatta, Sentret, Zigzagoon and so on.

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

Th

I believe that squirrel might be the route 1 normal type Pokémon of Galar. Like Ratatta, Sentret, Zigzagoon and so on.

So you think it's not the new Pika-clone? Maybe you are right because for now we don't know anything about it

 

[unownzone]

So you think it's not the new Pika-clone? Maybe you are right because for now we don't know anything about it

It looks rather brown in coloration, like most normal types.
Not only that, we already have two Pika-clones that are based on squirrels, so I don't think it's likely they made another one.

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

It looks rather brown in coloration, like most normal types.
Not only that, we already have two Pika-clones that are based on squirrels, so I don't think it's likely they made another one.

Well, today there's the Nintendo Direct so maybe we will see the new squirrel... (or maybe it will be found in the demo since it's playable at E3 )

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

CoroCoro leaked, there's nothing new