Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ソード エキスパンションパス Pocket Monsters Sword Expansion Pass) and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass (Japanese: ポケットモンスター シールド エキスパンションパス Pocket Monsters Shield Expansion Pass) are paid downloadable content for the Generation VIII core series games Pokémon Sword and Shield. It was announced on January 9, 2020 during a Pokémon Direct, and was made available for purchase later that day. The physical bundle pack was announced on September 29, 2020 during the official Pokémon stream on YouTube, and will be available for purchase starting on November 6, 2020.
| Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass ポケットモンスター ソード エキスパンションパス | |
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 Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass's boxart, featuring Zacian, Urshifu, and Calyrex | |
| Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass ポケットモンスター シールド エキスパンションパス | |
 Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass's boxart, featuring Zamazenta, Urshifu, and Calyrex | |
Basic info
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| Platform: | Nintendo Switch |
| Category: | RPG |
| Players: | 1-2, 4 players simultaneous |
| Connectivity: | Wireless, Nintendo Switch Online |
| Developer: | Game Freak |
| Publisher: | Nintendo/The Pokémon Company |
| Part of: | Generation VIII core series |
Ratings
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| CERO: | A |
| ESRB: | E |
| ACB: | PG |
| OFLC: | PG |
| PEGI: | 7 |
| GRAC: | ALL |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020* |
| North America: | January 9, 2020 November 6, 2020* |
| Australia: | January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020* |
| Europe: | January 9, 2020 November 6, 2020* |
| South Korea: | January 10, 2020 August 20, 2020* November 6, 2020* |
| Hong Kong: | January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020* |
| Taiwan: | January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020* |
Websites
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| Japanese: | Official site |
| English: | Official site |
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Japanese boxart
 Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart  Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart | |
Mechanics
Unlike previous titles such as Pokémon Emerald, Platinum, Black 2, White 2, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, which were separate games set in the same region as the primary paired versions of the generation, the Expansion Pass allows players to continue using their existing save data from Pokémon Sword and Shield to access the added content.
The player can visit the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra at any time after reaching the Wild Area for the first time. Pokémon found in the wild and those owned by other Trainers in the expansions will generally have higher levels once the player has started the Darkest Day or captured Eternatus.
As a special purchase bonus, the player will receive serial codes for the Pikachu Uniform Set and the Eevee Uniform Set.
Parts
The Isle of Armor
- Main article: The Isle of Armor
In The Isle of Armor, players travel to the titular Isle of Armor, located east of mainland Galar. There they meet Mustard, the former Champion and Leon's mentor, and a new rival; Klara in Pokémon Sword or Avery in Pokémon Shield. The expansion features the new Legendary Pokémon Kubfu, who evolves into one of two forms of Urshifu, depending on which tower is cleared in the Tower of Two Fists. It was released on June 17, 2020.
The Crown Tundra
- Main article: The Crown Tundra
In The Crown Tundra, players travel to the titular Crown Tundra, located south of mainland Galar. There they meet Peony and his daughter Peonia. This expansion features many new and returning Legendary Pokémon, including the game mascot Calyrex. It was released on October 22, 2020 (October 23, 2020, for some time zones).
Gallery
Logos
English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Japanese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Korean Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Traditional Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Simplified Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
German Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
French Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Spanish Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Italian Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Boxarts
Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Australian boxart
Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Australian boxart
Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass German boxart
Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass German boxart
Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass French boxart
Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass French boxart
Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Spanish boxart
Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Spanish boxart
Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Italian boxart
Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Italian boxart
Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart
Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart
Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart
Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart
Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Korean boxarts
Expansion Pass download code case Korean boxart
In other languages
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