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In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the player receives a Fishing Rod at the start of the game when they equip their Bag. | In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the player receives a Fishing Rod at the start of the game when they equip their Bag. | ||
Unlike prior games in the series, | Unlike prior games in the series, the player cannot use the fishing rod from the Bag menu — instead, there are rippling spots on bodies of water that can be interacted with by pressing the 'A' Button. If the player presses the 'A' Button again in time, the Pokémon will be reeled in and the battle will begin. | ||
The Fishing Rod only comes in one model, which is obtained at the start of the game. It cannot be upgraded like in previous games of the series. The area where the player is fishing will determine what type of Pokémon is caught and the rarity percentages are determined in the same way as normal tall-grass encounters. | The Fishing Rod only comes in one model, which is obtained at the start of the game. It cannot be upgraded like in previous games of the series. The area where the player is fishing will determine what type of Pokémon is caught and the rarity percentages are determined in the same way as normal tall-grass encounters. | ||