Pokémon Sword

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The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass enormously expands the base game with two fascinating new areas in Galar, each showcasing unique mechanics and environments. Both The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra introduce distinct overarching themes of growth and training and dedication and discovery, beginning with the former. The Isle of Armor is an area in which players can train the new legendary Pokémon Kubfu to evolve into Urshifu and select from Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style while also starting Gigantamax forms for familiar Pokémon such as Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon. The Crown Tundra, meanwhile, relies on excitement and exploration amidst a snowy landscape. This area includes new legendary Pokémon including Calyrex along with Regieleki and Regidrago. Additionally, players can explore Pokémon Dens together in this area, where they can fight and capture Dynamax Pokémon, and enjoy a new level of gameplay: camaraderie. More low-key additions, primarily centered on clothing items and tools, have expanded the game and included more quality-of-life changes and enhance incentivized multiplayer interaction through Max Raid Battles. Thus, it is a necessary purchase for players who want to delve into the game's strategic elements or narrative and need a powerful and special Pokémon for their eventual Pokédex.


Game Information
Release Date November 15, 2019
Publisher Game Freak, Nintendo
Content Rated E (Everyone)
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Player Perspectives Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Genres Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Themes Fantasy, Open world
Platforms Nintendo Switch