'Pokémon Sword Shield' Update! New Pokémon, Gym Leaders, and Kyodimaxing Pokémon!

Pokémon Inc. has released the latest information on new Pokémon, Gym Leaders, and Kyodimaxing Pokémon for the latest in the series, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch, released simultaneously worldwide on Friday, November 15, 2019. .

Pokémon Sword and Shield" is set in the "Galal Region," which has a variety of faces, including magnificent nature and modern cities. While inheriting the basic settings and elements of the previous "Pokémon" series, the game incorporates many new elements, such as "Dymax," a phenomenon in which Pokémon become gigantic in certain locations in the Galal Region, and "Wild Area," where players can enjoy exploring freely while operating the camera. The game will be enjoyable for both those who have enjoyed the past titles and those who have never played the "Pokémon" series.

Discover new Pokémon that Kyodimax!

In the Garal region, there are Pokémon that can "Kyodaimax," which means that they not only grow to a giant size but also change their appearance. These Pokémon and their Kyodimaxed forms have been newly introduced.

Sadaija

Classification：Sudaija
Type：Earth
Height: 3.8 meters
Weight：65.5 kg
Characteristics：Sudaija/Dappi

This Pokémon protects itself from external enemies by covering its head with an inflated sandbag. The sandbag can store more than 100 kg of sand at a time, and its high elasticity and thickness make it so strong that even an Aiant's fangs cannot penetrate it.

When it is kyodaimaxed, the sand stored in the sandbag overflows and covers the area around its neck. Combined with the sand it has collected, the amount of sand it wears exceeds 1,000,000 tons.

Type：Jimen
Height: 22.0 m~.
Weight: ?? ?kg
Characteristics：sand blower/dappi

Maruyak

Classification：Pokémon with high fever
Type：Heart/Insect
Height：3.0m
Weight：120.0 kg
Characteristics：Lurenant/white smoke

This Pokémon burns flammable gas produced by fermentation of food in its body with a heat-generating organ in its abdomen. The flames are so hot that they leak from the antennae of its head and buttocks, with a temperature of 800 degrees Celsius.

Kyodimax's power increases the number of nodes on its body, and it has as many as 100 legs. These legs allow MARUYAKUDE to move without losing any of its quickness despite its huge body.

Type：Hoao, Mushi
Height: 75.0 m~.
Weight: ?????? ?kg
Characteristics：Lure and white smoke

New Pokémon that differ from software to software are revealed!

In this work, Pokémon that appear in the game differ in part depending on the software. Pokémon newly discovered in the Garal region and Pokémon that have adapted to their environment and acquired their own unique appearance have been revealed.

■Ishihengin (Appears in "Pokémon Sword")

Classification：Pokémon with a unique form that adapts to its environment
Type：Rock
Height: 2.5 m
Weight：520.0 kg
Property：Power spot

This Pokémon has a body made of rocks of various sizes and acts by moving each rock like a limb. It sometimes moves quickly because of the dynamic use of its long legs, but it prefers to live a leisurely life, basically spending its time in the prairie watching the sun go down.

Coorippo (appears in "Pokemon Shield")

Classification：Penguin Pokémon
Type：Overwhelming
Height：1.4m
Weight：89.0 kg
Characteristics：Ice face

A Pokémon that comes from a very cold place. To protect its head from the heat, it produces cold air from its head core and lives with ice covering its face. However, this ice is not very strong and shatters when it receives a strong impact.

■Darumakka (appears in "Pokémon Sword")

Classification：Dharmakka Pokémon
Type：Overwhelming
Height：0.7m
Weight：40.0 kg
Characteristics：Harshness

This Pokémon was born in response to changes in the environment in an area that was originally warm when tectonic movement caused a cooling of the earth's crust. The flames that once burned in its body have been extinguished, and instead, it has developed an organ that produces cold air.

■Daruma Baboon (appears in "Pokémon Sword")

Classification：Daruma Pokémon
Type：Overwhelming
Height: 1.7 m
Weight：120.0 kg
Characteristics：Gorimu

This Pokémon lives with a large snowball on its head at all times. This snowball is also its food storage, and it seems to store food and other items inside. When in battle, it can freeze the snowball and deliver a powerful head-butt.

Sunigo (appears in "Pokémon Shield")

Classification：Three-eyed Pokémon
Type：Ghost
Height: 0.6 m
Weight：0.5 kg
Property：Crumbling armor

It is said to be the form of Sunigo, which lived in the sea in the Garal region in ancient times, after it was killed by a meteorite that fell in its vicinity. It is often found in areas that were once seas, and it sometimes attacks people and Pokémon when they come into contact with it.

■Sanigorn (appears in "Pokemon Shield")

Classification：Three-eyed Pokémon
Type：Ghost
Height：1.0m
Weight：0.4 kg
Characteristics：Crumbling armor

An evolved form of Sunnygo. As a result of accumulating energy absorbed from other creatures, its spiritual power overflowed from its shell, and it took on the form of a soul alone. It is often seen wandering about, perhaps happy to be so light.

Introducing the gym leader who awaits the protagonist!

The hero travels to Pokémon gyms around the country, aiming to become the champion of his dreams. The gym leaders who stand in the way of the hero are newly announced.

■ Cub

The current gym leader of a prestigious gym that has existed since the league was first established. He is a trainer with a wealth of life experience who once relinquished his position but returned to it several years ago. He has a very positive attitude, and he and his Ho-O-type Pokémon are focused on winning battles.

Poplar

The oldest gym leader in the Garal Pokemon League. He is a Fairy-type Pokémon user and has held this position for 70 years. He is also called a "sorcerer" because he proceeds with his battles as if he can predict his opponents' actions.

Makwa

The leader of a new gym that has only just been established. His momentum is tremendous, and he is attracting attention as a dark horse. A hard worker, Makwah received his gifted education from his mother, Melon, but his admiration for the Iwatype led him to another gym, where he has since mastered the art of gymnastics.

■Melon

The only gym leader who boasts an undefeated record against Kibana, the strongest Pokémon in the Galal Pokémon League. She is also the mother of Makwa, a Iwa-type Pokémon. Although she has a dynamic personality, she prefers stoic battles and will accurately exploit her opponent's weaknesses.

Nez

Nez is the current gym leader of a gym that was once considered prestigious. He has a rough temperament, but he also loves his hometown and his friends. He loves his community-based gym and tries desperately to support it with his Aku-type Pokémon, but he feels impatient with his own abilities.

Kibana

Kibana is the strongest gym leader in the current Galal Pokemon League. He is also a rival of the current champion, Dande. He is a Dragon-type Pokémon user, and enjoys fashion and SNS as hobbies while training every day. Normally, he is a mild-mannered young man who never stops smiling, but when it comes to battles, he changes completely and fiercely challenges the battle.

Product Information
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield

Release date: Friday, November 15, 2019
Retail price: 5,980 yen each (excluding tax)
Released by Pokémon Co.
Distributed by Nintendo Co.
Produced by Game Freak Co.
Compatible with: Nintendo Switch
Genre: RPG
Number of players: 1 (2-4 players including battle exchange)
Communication function: Local communication supported, Internet communication supported
Sales form: packaged version/download version
Languages supported: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
CERO: A

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