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Pokémon Sword and Shield: Trailer, Gigantamaxing, Gym Leaders

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Trailer, Gigantamaxing, Gym Leaders

New information has just come in regarding Pokemon Sword and Shield. A video trailer, as well as images of some Pokemon, were revealed on the official website of the game including Alcremie!

Pokémon Sword and Shield:  Trailer, Gigantamaxing, Gym Leaders

Here comes the latest Pokemon Sword and Shield. However, this reveal wasn't limited to the video: new Pokemons have been unveiled, some of them appearing in their Gigantamax version

Pokémons

Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield

In the order:

RolycolyRock-type

AlcremieFairy-type

DuralugonSteel/Dragon-type

Gigantamax Versions

The Dynamax doesn't only change your Pokémon's abilities, but also his appearance. Usually, your Pokémon grows but it doesn't affect his form. However, thanks to Gigantamaxing mechanic, you can now discover the hidden form of your Pokémons.

Drednaw - Pokémon Sword and Shield
Drednaw
Gigantamaxed Drednaw - Pokémon Sword and Shield
Gigantamaxed Drednaw
Corviknight - Pokémon Sword and Shield
Corviknight
Gigantamaxed Corviknight - Pokémon Sword and Shield
Gigantamaxed Corviknight
Alcremie - Pokémon Sword and Shield
Alcremie
Gigantamaxed Alcremie - Pokémon Sword and Shield
Gigantamaxed Alcremie

You can catch Gigantamax Pokémon for your team by participating in Dynamax raids, but it seems that these Pokémon are very rare... Finding one will not be easy!

Even with that, we still don't know if Gigantamaxed Pokémons will have their own abilities, or if their stats will change.

Gym Leaders

Depending on the game you own (Sword or Shield) you will not face the same Gym Leaders — this is a first in a Pokemon game. Here is an example of an arena in both versions:

Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield
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