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The subreddit dedicated to the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield!

The subreddit dedicated to the upcoming Nintendo Switch games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!

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Rules

No Shiny posts

They clog up the subreddit and nobody cares that you got them. Shiny giveaways are still allowed, though.

Spoiler posts

Please do not post any links or information, that has not yet been confirmed by Nintendo/Game Freak.

Please keep content appropriate

No curse words or NSFW content are allowed under any circumstances. This rule will be applied very strictly. Disrespecting users, including the moderators, can lead to warnings, and further actions. This also applies to severe memeing towards a particular person/subject, mass pinging of a single person or group of people repeatedly, and trolling.

Please don't request or advocate cheating

We will not condone the discussion or activities that break the games Terms of Service (ToS), for example PKHex. Anybody caught doing this will be warned and then banned from the server if they continue.

Please don't advertise

No advertising of any kind. This also applies to linking discord servers without moderator approval. This also includes Twitch streams, YouTube channels, and other websites. Please message moderators if you wish to advertise projects or surveys in multiple channels. Shameless Advertising will warrant a ban.

Please keep content relevant to Pokemon Sword and Shield

Keep the topic on Pokemon Sword and Shield. It must be obviously related and not loosely connected.

Please no brigading or posting photos w/o consent

No brigading/witch-hunting/raiding. Starting raids against a person, organisation, etc. will warrant an immediate ban from /r/PokemonSwordShield.

No stealing of other's photos, artwork, copy-written material without consent.

Please no posting of images w/o Sword and Shield assets

Image macros related to Pokemon Sword and Shield, must include their assets.

Please no reposts or effortless/click-bait posts

Posts should generate discussion and not have:

  • One-liner text posts/short jokes
  • Content from within the last three weeks
  • A basic complaint rather than generate discussion
  • Clickbait titles

Please post all Fan art in the mega thread.

Fan art of Pokemon should be in the mega thread which can be found here

official Pokemon promo art is permitted.

find the thread here

Please do not trade or post friend-codes here

To keep the subreddit clean, we will not be allowing the exchange of friend-codes or attempting to trade. To discuss friends, trading, and friend codes, you can:

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34

My First Ever Encounter With Pokérus!

I’m almost certain I got it from a solrock that blew up in my face, but I’m so happy! I’m gonna go spread it to all my shinies LMAO

5 Comments
2024/10/04
18:45 UTC

8

Solgaleo and Dragapult appear... In space!?

0 Comments
2024/10/04
13:23 UTC

3

Online battling still?

Is there ppl playing online battling in sword & shield?

3 Comments
2024/09/30
22:24 UTC

2

Help with mystery gift codes

I recently got a switch and started playing sword and was wondering if there are any active mystery gift codes. I saw some online but they do not work.

1 Comment
2024/09/30
16:30 UTC

17

The unparalleled satisfaction of training a Volcarona from Lv.15 even though I could've caught one in the Island for Lv.50

9 Comments
2024/09/27
17:12 UTC

9

Here I come kubfu, cracked on the dlc

Cracked and bought the dlc again that urshufu is too good too pass up

0 Comments
2024/09/26
19:03 UTC

36

Hidden Fairy pokemon in Ballonlea Gym wall design

3 Comments
2024/09/26
02:26 UTC

34

How rare is it to get a shiny from Regina?

9 Comments
2024/09/24
16:57 UTC

8

[OC] Rockruff and the Tramp.

0 Comments
2024/09/24
15:32 UTC

4

How do Ultra Beast Path Dynamax Adventures Paths work?

I want to do dynamax adventures with some friends to shiny hunt Nihilego, but I want to do it on a new save of the game.

If I progress enough to get to Dynamax Adventures in the Crown Tundra and do an adventure with someone that has a Nihilego path, will I be able to save that path if I don’t keep Nihilego at the end?

Thank you for reading

EDIT: Naganadel isn’t available, so Nihilego it is!

3 Comments
2024/09/23
17:15 UTC

2

Need help evolving some feebas

Hi there, is anyone available to help me evolve two feebas. I can offer some shiny pancham or wooper in return for your help.

8 Comments
2024/09/22
01:34 UTC

7

Opinions about my team?

I've been a Pokemon player since April, I'm really hooked (I was never interested before and now I'm advancing very fast). I should say that four Pokemon I brought from Arceus (Luxray, Sylveon, Jolteon and Umbreon) They were level 25-30 and have now become stronger. My other two Pokémon are a Cinderace and a Cooperajah that I caught in the Wild Area on the way to Artejo City in its second evolution.

I've defeated the first four Gym Leaders, and I'm going for the fifth. So far I haven't had any problems with my team, they handle attacks well and know how to act. Although Cuf still gets knocked down sometimes, he's still a bit of a challenge.sometimes, but it is a matter of time before it becomes stronger.

What do you recommend for them? I'll read you!

22 Comments
2024/09/21
14:46 UTC

2

Dynamax Den Living Dex

This are the dens I need, if anybody have them I would appreciate it alot

0 Comments
2024/09/20
17:23 UTC

6

Pick my team for Pokémon shield

I’m starting a new play through on pokemon shield without the DLC I thought it’d be fun if someone picked my team for me, leave your suggestions

20 Comments
2024/09/18
15:30 UTC

7

Restarting Sword after years of not touching it- advice?

I play every main installment of Pokémon, and have over 1000 hours on ScarVi. But shortly after SwSh released, I had some mental health issues and abruptly stopped playing it entirely, barely reaching postgame. Literally have not bothered picking it up aside from one day w a bud where I convinced myself I’d play the DLC and purchased it on a whim, spoiler- I still let it collect dust afterwards.

So here I am, wanting to restart my file completely so I can, hopefully, have a much more positive experience w the content. I have a lot of gripes w this game but ultimately feel like I didn’t give it a proper chance!

I’d like to think I have a decent grasp on Pokémon in general, but I lack any particular “Galar nuance” 🫡 what tips should I keep in mind to make the most of my playthrough? I’m wanting to fill my dex as best as possible since I’m currently aiming for a Living Home dex (nothing fancy, just a standard collection). Im also not concerned w creating any BR Pokémon in this Gen since it’s a lot easier to just transfer to Paldea and shove em full of vitamins and candies lmao

Thank you in advance to anyone who shares advice/insights!

10 Comments
2024/09/15
23:12 UTC

2

Anyone who has a Entei, Raikou or Suicune path?

After months of not touching the game I'm willing to try my luck with shiny legendaries on Dynamax Adventures and I just need someone with a path of one of these 3. Thanks

2 Comments
2024/09/12
12:25 UTC

3

Confused about exp gain

So I just battled a level 44 pokemon with my level 29 Ribombee and only got 450 exp, but I battled a level 30 a second ago with my lvl 29 Raboot and got 1000 exp???

What gives? Is it because i’ve had Raboot longer?

7 Comments
2024/09/11
11:49 UTC

2

May be old but… need a seed checker lol.

Anyone got the details on a seed checker? All discord bots have been disabled that I had access to. Dodo/ Dardar are no longer a thing.

My kiddo just got into Sword/ Shield and I wanted to host a few dens for her buttttt I can’t find a seed checker to save my life.

TIA.

3 Comments
2024/09/02
18:35 UTC

7

Need some help completing my Dex in Sword

10 Comments
2024/09/01
16:57 UTC

6

What you think of this challenge for a Pokémon sword play through please and thank you

0 Comments
2024/08/31
23:26 UTC

2

Dynamax Zygarde raid looking for group

Any chance of getting a group together to help me beat him? Just can’t do it with npcs

5 Comments
2024/08/31
00:49 UTC

1

Need Shield Dynamax Raids

I am looking for Thundurus and Latias! I can offer a Groudon raid to whoever helps! Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/08/30
23:52 UTC

27

First Max Lair Shiny

I’ve been doing some max adventures to get dynite ore and I ended up catching this guy while doing so

3 Comments
2024/08/28
15:58 UTC

3

Need Help from a pro pokemon player

It's my first time playing pokemon sword and it has alot of pokemon I'm having a trouble which pokemon I should choose on my team from start to the final(fighting leon) i dont know some of the pokemons i have on my team are: Toxtricity Cinderace Coalossal Corviknight Boltund Drednaw

Can someone recommend me a team where I could enjoy using and with awesome evolution and effective to use for the entire story of the pokemon sword please someone help 😢

9 Comments
2024/08/28
03:52 UTC

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