Pokemon Sword and Shield retain some elements from Let's Go while reverting to the old style in other ways. There are no random encounters in the new games.

Pokemon Sword and Shield are out now on Nintendo Switch, kicking off the series' eighth generation. While the games very much follow in the footsteps of previous Pokemon titles, they also shake ...

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are closer to my dream Pokemon RPGs than anything that’s come before. I’d still like better cutscenes, companion Pokemon, the complete Pokedex, ...

There's always going to be divided opinions when it comes to ranking the best Pokémon games. With so many fantastic options ...

How to get Crowned Sword Energy and Crowned Shield Energy during the Go Fest 2025: Global event in Pokémon Go, so you can get the new Crowned forms!

Each critter in this Pokemon Sword and Shield team composition has been included to perform well against certain gym leaders, the Elite Four members, champions, and even the evil team leaders.

Pokemon Sword and Shield have brought back the concept of Effort Values (EVs), something which has existed in every single Pokemon game so far. EVs are basically the points that determine the ...

Galarian Ponyta can be caught in Pokémon Shield (Image credit: The Pokemon Company/Game Freak). To help you decide whether Pokémon Sword or Shield is the one for you, we’ve compared both ...