Pokemon Sword and Shield fans have been delivered some great Pokedex news. Here’s the latest on the hugely popular Nintendo Switch title. Pokemon Sword and Shield has been a huge hit for the Nintendo Switch, with the latest Pokemon game selling six million copies in its opening week. This made Pokemon Sword and Shield the fastest selling Switch game ever, beating the previous record held by Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
And this week Pokemon Sword and Shield fans have been delivered some surprise – and exciting news.
In a Pokemon Direct held on Thursday Nintendo and Game Freak revealed brand new DLC for Sword and Shield that is launching this year.
In 2020 Pokemon Sword and Shield will be getting two pieces of DLC – The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.
In total these new pieces of Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC will be bringing with it over 200 extra pocket monsters to catch.
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The first piece of Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC – The Isle or Armor – is out in June 2020.
While The Crown Tundra will be available in autumn 2020.
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are getting separate Expansion Passes that include these two pieces of DLC.
And these Pokemon Expansion Passes are available for pre-purchase right now.
But if you don’t decide to grab the DLC, then fret not – as we explained you will still thankfully be able to get the new Pokemon via other means.
In case you’re wondering then here are more details on the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC…
POKEMON SWORD AND SHIELD DLC – THE ISLE OF ARMOR
Get ready to venture through a giant island off the shores of the Galar region, the Isle of Armor! Filled with beautiful nature, you’ll find beaches, bogs, forests, caves and dunes.
Take up an apprenticeship under the former Galar Champion, Mustard, who’s also the mentor of Champion Leon! Meet new rivals, hone your skills and master new fighting styles with the Legendary Pokemon: Kubfu.
You’ll also be able to Gigantamax the final Evolution of the partner Pokemon you chose to start your journey with. Look forward to discovering Rillaboom, Cinderace or Inteleon in their new form, and a new G-Max Move to boot!
POKEMON SWORD AND SHIELD DLC – THE CROWN TUNDRA
Lead an expedition in the snow-swept realm of the Crown Tundra and unravel the mystery of the Legendary Pokemon Calyrex who once ruled over it.
Through a new form of co-op play, your voyage will even allow you to explore deep within Pokemon Dens, which you could only previously get a glimpse of during Max Raid Battles.
You may even see Legendary Pokemon from past games Dynamaxing before your eyes, and you’ll be able to catch them!
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