The latest entry in the 25-year old monster-catching series, Pokémon Sword and Shield, introduces Trainers to the English-inspired Galar region. Here's a closer look at the best Pokémon in the game, everything the two DLCs offer, and so much more.
Guides
Tips and strategies to master Max Raid Battles in 'Pokémon Sword and Shield'
Putting the "Max" in Dynamax.
Everything you need to know about Poké Jobs in 'Pokémon Sword & Shield'
The job market is busted.
How to redeem mystery gift codes and get 'Sword and Shield's latest freebie
Christmas came early for Pokémon trainers.
'Pokémon Sword and Shield': How to catch and evolve Galarian Slowpoke
Everyone's favorite half-salamander and half-hippopotamus has a new look.
Everything we know about 'Pokémon Sword and Shield's DLC legendaries
Get your Pokédex ready.
Everything you need to know to use the wildly complicated Pokémon Home
The process is more convoluted than filing your own taxes.
Everything to know about Pokémon Home's Wonder Box feature, the cooler way to Wonder Trade
Here's how to navigate one of Pokémon Home's most confusing ways to trade.
Can you get Litten and other Dexit critters in 'Sword and Shield' without Pokemon Home?
Can I catch 'em all?
How to transfer Pokémon from GBA games into 'Sword and Shield' using Pokémon Home
Let your oldest Pokémon live on.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Easter event 2020: Max Raid Battles bring the babies
Don't worry, Animal Crossing fans: there aren't as many eggs.
How to catch Gigantamax Pikachu in Pokémon Sword and Shield
It's big time electric.
How to catch Gigantamax Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Gary Oak would scream at this prospect.
Isle of Armor DLC Guides
Isle of Armor is a first glimpse at the Pokémon world fans always dreamed of
Inverse Score: 9/10
Isle of Armor added 100+ Pokémon to Sword and Shield. Here’s the full list.
More than 100 pocket monsters will be added to the Galarian Pokédex to try and fix Dexit.
How to get to the Isle of Armor in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Time to get away from it all.
How to get Pokémon to follow you in Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC
The beloved "Walking Pokémon" feature is back.
Where to find Max Mushrooms in Pokémon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor
This is where you can find Max Mushrooms during and after your trial in Pokémon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor.
Pokémon Isle of Armor Dojo upgrade guide and Watt farming strategies
Can you make enough to keep the lights on?
How to make every new Poké Ball in Pokémon: Isle of Armor
Unleash the power of the Apricorn.
Where to find 20 Diglett in Pokémon: Isle of Armor's Soothing Wetlands
Find every little Diglett
Crown Tundra DLC Guides
Crown Tundra blazes a bright future for the Pokémon franchise on Switch
Inverse Score: 8/10
How to get Regigigas in Pokémon: Crown Tundra
If you want to Regigigas in Pokémon Sword and Shield's The Crown Tundra expansion, this is what you need to do.
This Crown Tundra trick blows Pokémon Sword and Shield wide open
Access The Crown Tundra whenever you want.
How to catch Poipole in Pokémon: The Crown Tundra
The Pokémon Sun and Moon Ultra Beast is here.
