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The games ignore some of the changes introduced in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], returning to the more traditional gameplay last seen in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. [[Wild Pokémon]] are now encountered as random encounters (rather than being visible in the overworld like in Pokémon Let's Go) and the player can battle them (rather than only catch them).
The games ignore some of the changes introduced in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], returning to the more traditional gameplay last seen in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. [[Wild Pokémon]] are now encountered as random encounters (rather than being visible in the overworld like in Pokémon Let's Go) and the player can battle them (rather than only catch them).


[[Gym]]s that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}} will return to the games, after being replaced by [[island challenge|trials]] in {{g|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
Known as the Gym Challenge, [[Gym]]s that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}} will return to the games, after being replaced by [[island challenge|trials]] in {{g|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. The challenge culminates in the annual Champion Cup tournament where the player may challenge the Champion.


===Wild Area===
===Wild Area===
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The Wild Area is a vast, open area that connects several towns in the [[Galar]] region.
The Wild Area is a vast, open area that connects several towns in the [[Galar]] region.


===Dynamax===
===Dynamax and Gigantamax===
{{main|Dynamax}}
{{main|Dynamax}}
Dynamax is a new type of transformation that allows Pokémon to power up and become larger using the [[Dynamax Band]].
{{main|Gigantamax}}
Dynamax is a new type of transformation that allows any Pokémon from the Galar region to power up and become larger using the [[Dynamax Band]]. After Dynamaxing, a Pokémon can use a [[Max Move]].
 
Gigantamax is a special phenomenon that also changes the appearance of a few individuals of certain species of Pokémon. Like Dynamaxing, the Pokémon is increased in power and becomes bigger. A Gigantamax Pokémon can use a [[G-Max Move]].


===Max Raid Battles===
===Max Raid Battles===
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{{main|Rotom Phone}}
{{main|Rotom Phone}}
Replacing the [[Rotom Pokédex]] of the [[Generation VII]] games, the Rotom Phone acts not only as a [[Pokédex]] but also has additional features.
Replacing the [[Rotom Pokédex]] of the [[Generation VII]] games, the Rotom Phone acts not only as a [[Pokédex]] but also has additional features.
===Y-Comm===
{{main|Y-Comm}}
The Y-Comm serves as an interface to connect with other players over local wireless or on the internet through [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. Players can [[trade]], {{pkmn|battle}}, swap [[League Card]]s, and conduct a [[Surprise Trade]].
===Battle Stadium===
{{main|Battle Stadium}}
Replacing the [[Battle Spot]] from the [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} games, the Battle Stadium allows players to participate in battles over the internet through [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. Players can participate in Ranked Battles, Casual Battles, and Official Competitions as well as host or join [[Friendly Competition]]s.
===Rotomi===
{{main|Rotomi}}
Rotomi replaces the [[PC]]s in previous games and has several features including allowing players to send their Pokémon on [[Poké Job]]s and design their [[League Card]].
===Pokémon Camp===
{{main|Pokémon Camp}}
Pokémon Camp allows players can go camping and interact with their Pokémon, cook [[curry]], and visit other player's camps.
===Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation VIII Pokémon]]''
====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Sword color}}; border:5px solid #{{Sword color light}}"
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{{Moveentrytm|633|Deino|2|Dark|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|634|Zweilous|2|Dark|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|635|Hydreigon|2|Dark|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|782|Jangmo-o|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|783|Hakamo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|784|Kommo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|???|Sirfetch'd|1|Fighting}}
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{{Moveentrytm|077|Ponyta|1|Psychic|||Galarian}}
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{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|704|Goomy|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|705|Sliggoo|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|706|Goodra|1|Dragon}}
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==Compatibility==
==Compatibility==
Pokémon Sword and Shield can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]]. This allows it to store and receive Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, including Pokémon from previous [[generation]]s that were transferred into Pokémon HOME.
Pokémon Sword and Shield can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]]. This allows it to store and receive Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, including Pokémon from previous [[generation]]s that were transferred into Pokémon HOME. However, only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar regional Pokédex]] can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield.
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==Reception==
==Reception==-->
 
==Music==
==Music==
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The game's music was primarily composed by [[Gō Ichinose]] and [[Minako Adachi]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref>
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==Staff==
==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Grookey.png|{{p|Grookey}}
810Grookey.png|{{p|Grookey}}
Scorbunny.png|{{p|Scorbunny}}
813Scorbunny.png|{{p|Scorbunny}}
Sobble.png|{{p|Sobble}}
816Sobble.png|{{p|Sobble}}
Gossifleur.png|{{p|Gossifleur}}
Gossifleur.png|{{p|Gossifleur}}
Eldegoss.png|{{p|Eldegoss}}
Eldegoss.png|{{p|Eldegoss}}
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Zamazenta.png|{{p|Zamazenta}}
Zamazenta.png|{{p|Zamazenta}}
Yamper.png|{{p|Yamper}}
Yamper.png|{{p|Yamper}}
Impidimp.png|{{p|Impidimp}}
Alcremie.png|{{p|Alcremie}}
Rolycoly.png|{{p|Rolycoly}}
Duraludon.png|{{p|Duraludon}}
Sword Shield Prerelease Impidimp.png|{{p|Impidimp}}
110Weezing-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Weezing}}
263Zigzagoon-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Zigzagoon}}
264Linoone-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Linoone}}
Obstagoon.png|{{p|Obstagoon}}
Morpeko-Full.png|{{p|Morpeko}}
Cramorant.png|{{p|Cramorant}}
Polteageist.png|{{p|Polteageist}}
Sirfetch'd.png|{{p|Sirfetch'd}}
077Ponyta-Galar.png|[[Regional variant|Galarian]] {{p|Ponyta}}
</gallery>
 
===Gigantamax Pokémon===
<gallery>
Corviknight-Gigantamax.png|{{p|Corviknight}}
Drednaw-Gigantamax.png|{{p|Drednaw}}
Alcremie-Gigantamax.png|{{p|Alcremie}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Characters===
===Characters===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Sword Shield Male Trainer.png|The male [[Player character|protagonist]]
Sword Shield Male Trainer.png|{{ga|Victor}}, the male [[Player character|protagonist]]
Sword Shield Female Trainer.png|The female [[Player character|protagonist]]
Sword Shield Female Trainer.png|{{ga|Gloria}}, the female [[Player character|protagonist]]
Sword Shield Leon.png|[[Leon]]
Sword Shield Leon.png|[[Leon]]
Sword Shield Hop.png|[[Hop]]
Sword Shield Hop.png|[[Hop]]
Sword Shield Professor Magnolia.png|[[Professor Magnolia]]
Sword Shield Professor Magnolia.png|[[Professor Magnolia]]
Sword Shield Sonia.png|[[Sonia]]
Sword Shield Sonia.png|[[Sonia]]
Sword Shield Chairman Rose.png|[[Chairman Rose]]
Sword Shield Oleana.png|[[Oleana]]
Sword Shield Team Yell Grunt.png|[[Team Yell]]
Sword Shield Bede.png|[[Bede]]
Sword Shield Marnie.png|[[Marnie]]
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</gallery>


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Sword Shield Milo.png|[[Milo]]
Sword Shield Milo.png|[[Milo]]
Sword Shield Nessa.png|[[Nessa]]
Sword Shield Nessa.png|[[Nessa]]
Sword Shield Bea.png|[[Bea]]
Sword Shield Allister.png|[[Allister]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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479Rotom-Phone.png|[[Rotom Phone]]
479Rotom-Phone.png|[[Rotom Phone]]
479Rotom-Phone 2.png|Rotom Phone
479Rotom-Phone 2.png|Rotom Phone
Sword Shield Gym Challenge artwork.png|The [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]
Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png|[[Leon]] and his {{p|Charizard}}
Pokémon Camp artwork.png|[[Pokémon Camp]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==See also==
==See also==
* {{Appendix|Sword and Shield walkthrough}}
* {{Appendix|Sword and Shield walkthrough}}
 
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==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}
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