Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass announced

During today’s Pokemon Direct, a Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass was announced. New experiences are planned for current players.

In a video release today, a ton of new content was teased. Game Freak is working on new Pokemon and new forms, new areas, and more. Different Pokemon, people, and places will be available depending on which version of Sword/Shield you’re playing.

The Isle or Armor will be part one of the Expansion Pass, launching in June. The Crown of Tundra will follow this fall. Both offer different experiences.

Here are some additional details:

Isle of Armor

– New areas
– New Pokemon appear
– New dojo
– Mustard: dojo mentor
– Mustard was previously a champion
– Train with Klara/Avery depending on which version you’re playing with
– Kubfu: fighting-type Pokemon
– Mustard will entrust you with Kubfu
– Evolves into Urshifu
– Urshifu: single-strike style and rapid-strike style
– Urshifu has a Gigantamax form
– Pokemon trio can Gigantamax
– New fashion items, new looks for your bike

The Crown Tundra

– Theme of exploration
– New Pokemon appear
– Mysterious giant tree
– Explore dens
– Calyrex: once ruled over a part of Galar including the tundra
– New co-op mode to enter and explore underground dens
– May seem Legendary Pokemon from past games here
– New Legendary Pokemon
– New clothing items
– New battles waiting for you to challenge when you complete both expansions
– Planning new ways to enjoy Pokemon
– Seamless maps for both expansions like the Wild Area
– Connect with other trainers
– Max Raid Battles with Pokemon that haven’t appeared in the Galar region