Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now featuring Skwovet as part of the latest Max Raid Battle event. The creature will appear more often, and if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

There’s also an increased number of Cherubi, Amoonguss, Shiinotic, and Greedent in Max Raid Battles. Additionally, Berries will be plentiful.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass – The Crown Tundra – “Switch My Way” commercial

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Nintendo has put out another “Switch My Way” commercial, this time featuring The Crown Tundra as part of the Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass. View it below.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – Zarude to be offered in North America with Pokemon Trainer Club newsletter

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The Pokemon Company today revealed details regarding the distribution of Zarude in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield in North America.

To obtain the Rogue Monkey Pokemon, you’ll need to sign up for the Pokemon Trainer Club newsletter by November 20. An email will then be delivered with a password to add the creature to your game. You can sign up here.

Here’s some additional information about Zarude:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – Dada Zarude trailer

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Tying in with Pokemon the Movie Coco, a special distribution is happening for Pokemon Sword/Shield. Dada Zarude will be offered to fans, who comes wearing a Celebi cape – just like the film.

Dada Zarude comes in at level 70. Jungle Heal, Hammer Arm, Power Whip, and Energy Ball are the included moves. Additionally, it has a Choice Scarf item.

Here’s a trailer for Dada Zarude:

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The Pokemon Company on why Pokemon Sword/Shield had DLC in favor of a third game

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It wasn’t until Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield that the series received major DLC. Whereas past entries often saw a third game/version later on, the two Switch titles were instead given expansions in the form of The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.

Game Informer recently asked The Pokemon Company about this new approach. Regarding DLC and whether they take the approach of traditional follow-up third games, they said:

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Pokemon Sword & Shield – Australia, Germany, and Switzerland to receive Zarude distribution event

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As a celebratory event to herald in the arrival of the new TCG set “Vivid Voltage,” Australia, Germany, and Switzerland are receiving a distribution event for the Mythical Pokemon Zarude. This event will be handled via a code and will run from Nov. 13 – Dec. 13th. While there are no official announcements for this event in other countries as of now, we will definitely keep posted and update if this happens to change.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield officially introduces Glastrier, Spectrier, and Ice/Shadow Rider Calyrex

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The new Crown Tundra DLC for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield added new Legendary Pokemon to the mix. The full set has now been introduced: Glastrier, Spectrier, and Ice/Shadow Rider Calyrex.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield now featuring Gigantamax Butterfree, Gigantamax Garbodor, and more in Max Raid Battle event

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have shifted the latest Max Raid Battle event, which puts the spotlight on a couple of Gigantamax Pokemon and more.

The Bug-type Pokemon Butterfree, Shuckle, and Ninjask will appear more frequently in Dens. The same goes for the Poison-type creatures Vileplume, Toxicroak, and Garbodor. You’ll also have a greater chance of encountering Gigantamax Butterfree and Gigantamax Garbodor.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokemon Sword/Shield – “Switch My Way” commercials

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Nintendo continues on with its “Switch My Way” commercial series with adverts for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokemon Sword/Shield. We have both below.