Pokémon Sword Shield", Kyodimax-ized Pikachu and more!

Pokémon Inc. has released the latest information on Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release on Friday, November 15, 2019, showing Pokémon in their Kyodimax-ized forms.

■Pikachu.
Pikachu stores all the energy it creates in its cheeks' Denkibukuro in its tail. When in battle, it slaps its tail against its opponent, sending out power comparable to that of lightning. The power to create electricity has been dramatically enhanced, and it can produce enough electricity to rival that of a power plant. However, since it can maintain its Kyodaimax form for only a short time, it is difficult to utilize electricity for people's daily lives.

Lizardon
The power of the flames swirling around its body has been enhanced, and flames overflow from its mouth and horns as well as from its tail. This flame burns even hotter when the Lizardon chortles, and the flames, enhanced by the power of Kyodai Max, form wings. It specializes in an attack in which it sends out wings that are hotter than magma and burns its opponents to a crisp.

EVE
Kyodaimax's power has made the wattage around its neck even fluffier. The wiggly wiggly wings are so soft and fluffy that the opponent loses the will to fight and becomes a captive of Eevee. The new Kyodaimax has added to Eevee's original innocence, and it will flirt with any opponent it encounters. However, its huge size often causes it to crush the opponents it has been attracted to.

Meowth
After being "Kyodaimaxed," its torso grew longer, and the koban on its forehead transformed into a giant koban. By firing the power of the kyodaimax at once, the large oval can emit an intense golden glow. He is a sucker for anything shiny and glittering, and when he sees a skyscraper with glass walls, he cannot resist the temptation and begins clawing at it. This clawing is said to have caused damage to exterior walls and broken windowpanes.

Butterfly
The butterfly is characterized by its extremely large, glaring wings. The light is caused by scales that are accompanied by "sleep," "numbness," and "deadly poison. It is the greatest weapon of the kyodaimaxed butterflies. Its gigantic wings create such strong winds that a 10-ton truck can be lifted into the air just by flapping its wings. Along with this wind, poisonous scale powder is also released into the air, making it extremely dangerous to be around the creature.

Get a special Meowth that can be Kyodimaxed with the early purchase bonus!
As an early purchase bonus for "Pokémon Sword Shield," you can get a special Meowth that can be Kyodimaxed by selecting the "Receive via Internet" option for the mysterious gift from November 15, 2019 (Friday) to January 15, 2020 (Wednesday). You can get a special Meowth as a companion.

Internet connection is required to receive the special Meowth.
A subscription to Nintendo Switch Online (paid) is not required to receive special Meowth.
Special Meowth cannot be evolved.

Play "Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eevee" and bring special Pikachu and Eevee into the world!
Pikachu and Let's Go! Pikachu" users who have a "Play Record" of "Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu" can join a special Pikachu that can be Kyodimaxed by playing "Pokémon Star Sword Shield".
Also, if a user has a "Play Record" for "Pokémon Let's Go! Eevee," he or she can make a special Eevee join the game.

The special Pikachu and Eevee can be received at the Wild Area Station in the Pokémon Sword Shield.
The estimated playing time is about 2 hours (depending on the individual).
Special Pikachu and Eevee cannot evolve respectively.

Product Information
■"Pokemon Sword" and "Pokemon Shield".
Release date: Scheduled for November 15, 2019 (Friday)
Retail price: 5,980 yen each (excluding tax)
Release: Pokemon Co.
Distributed by: Nintendo Co.
Production: Game Freak Inc.
Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
Genre: RPG
Number of players: 1 player (2-4 players for battle exchange, etc.)
Communication function: Local communication supported, Internet communication supported
Sales form: Package version/download version
Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
CERO: A
Official website: ##

(C) 2019 Pokémon. (C) 1995-2019 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
Pocket Monsters, Pokémon and Pokémon are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak.
Nintendo Switch logo and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
Screenshots are under development.