The Pokemon Sword and Shield Nintendo Direct featured some new information about the upcoming game. While some information we already knew, there was a lot we didn't. The following is all the new information from the direct.
The link to the trailer can be found: HERE
Release Date
November 15, 2019
New Pokemon
Name: Wooloo
Type: Normal
Ability: Fluffy/Run Away
Name: Gossifleur
Type: Grass
Ability: Cotton Down/Regenerator
The evolve form of Gossifleur
Name: Eldegoss
Type: Grass
Ability: Cotton Down/Regenerator
Name: Drednaw
Type: Water/Rock
Ability: Strong Jaw/Shell Armour
Name: Corviknight
Type: Flying/Steel
Ability: Pressure/Unnerve
Rival
Hop is your rival in Pokemon Sword and Shield, it would appear that he picks the starter that the player has the advantageous starter towards. Hop is Leon's younger brother and is stated as "one" of your rivals. He wants to become the champion one day.
Other Characters
Leon is the champion of the Galar region and the older brother to Hop. He has an undefeated record in official Pokemon battles. Leon is known as the strongest trainer in Galar and is very popular among the region.
Professor Magnolia is the professor of the Galar region. She is the grandmother to Sonia and specializes in Dynamax research.
Sonia is Professor Magnolia's assistant and granddaughter. She is friendly and will give the player advice throughout the game. She is also the childhood friend to Leon.
A gym leader in the Galar region and a specialist in grass type Pokemon, Milo is introduced. He loves to battle and specializes in endurance matches.
Dynamax
Dynamaxing is a new phenomenon in the Galar region. Any Pokemon can Dynamax increasing it's size and power of moves. Dynamaxing only lasts three turns and can only be used once per battle. After Dynamaxing, the Pokemon reverts back to it's original size. Gym leaders will be capable of Dynamaxing during their battles.
Wild Area
Areas between cities are known as "Wild Areas". Different Pokemon can appear in these areas depending on time of day and weather. A greater variety of Pokemon can be found here and different Pokemon can appear on different days. Pokemon from other generations are also returning and it appears that Pokemon can be seen in the over-world.
Max Raid Battles are also introduced in the Wild Areas. Players can team up in groups of four to participate in these battles. A Max Raid Battle is when a Dynamax Pokemon appears. The player will have a chance to catch the Pokemon after defeating it. These Dynamax Pokemon remain in Dynamax form the entire fight. Only one player of the four may Dynamax their Pokemon during the battle. These battles can be done locally or online. If three other players aren't able to participate, they will be replaced with support trainers.
Legendary Pokemon
The shining blade Pokemon Zacian wields a sword in its mouth.
The gleaming shield Pokemon Zamazenta has a body resembling a shield.
Rotom Features
Returning from prior games is the Rotom Pokedex. Any Pokemon caught will automatically have it's information registered. The Rotom Pokedex is apart of the Rotom Phone which can be attached to different appliances. By attaching the Rotom Phone to your bike helps it move faster on land or travel on water.
Other Information
During the direct it was announced that the player can control the camera freely. There was also a peak at the user interface during battle.
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