Pokémon Sword and Shield" will distribute "Expansion Pass," the first paid additional content in the series!

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch were released on Friday, November 15, 2019, and the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, paid additional content that can be played here, will be available. This is the first paid additional content for the Pokémon series.

The "Expansion Pass" includes two additional contents, "The Isle of Armor" and "The Crowned Snowfield," which are connected to "Pokémon Sword and Shield. The main character will be able to visit new areas in the "Garal Region," the setting of "Pokémon Sword Shield," such as "Yoroi Island" and "Kanmuri Setsuen," and continue adventures while meeting new people and new Pokémon. Of course, save data from "Pokémon Sword and Shield" can be carried over, and adventures in "Yolo-ijima" and "Kanmuri-setsu-gen" can be started immediately, regardless of the progress of the game.

The "Isle of Armor" will be available by the end of June 2020, and the "Crowned Snowfield" will be available in the fall of 2020. The "Expansion Pass" will go on sale on January 10 (Friday), and purchasing this in advance will allow for a smooth start to play. Both the "Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass" and "Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass" will be priced at 2,980 yen (tax included).

*You must have reached the "Wild Area" with the "Pokémon Sword and Shield" to start adventures in "Yoroi Jima" and "Kanmuri Setsugen". The estimated playing time to reach the "Wild Area" is about 2 hours. (There are individual differences.)

Contents of "Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

The first part (to be distributed by the end of June 2020)

New field "Yoroi Island
New Pokémon
New Pokémon, new items for changing clothes
New Pokémon, new items for changing clothes, etc.

Second phase (scheduled for delivery in the fall of 2020)

New field "Kanmuri Setsugen" - New Pokémon
New Pokémon
New cooperative play
New Pokémon, new cooperative game, etc.

Purchase privilege

Pikachu Uniform Set of 5 items to change into
5 Pikachu Uniform Set of 5 items to change into
*Bonuses can be received in "Pokémon Sword and Shield" using the serial code received after purchase of the "Expansion Pass".

Official] "Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass" "Isle of Armor, Crowned Snowfield" first public video

Adventure Stage

Yoroi Island
In the first installment, "The Lost Island of Armor," the main character heads to a new stage called "Yoroi Island" in the Garal region.

Yoroi Island is a huge isolated island floating in the sea, with sandy beaches lapped by waves, forests, marshlands, limestone caves, sand dunes, and other natural features never seen before in the Galal region.

The island is home to a large number of Pokémon, which live in a spacious natural environment.

There is also a certain Pokemon battle dojo. The main character apprentices himself to a Pokémon trainer who is the master of the dojo and trains with Pokémon.

Crowned Snowfield

In the second installment, "Crowned Snowfield," the setting is the Kammuri Setsuen, where snow is falling and the landscape is silvery white.

In this extremely cold region with steep snow-capped mountains, people live in small villages, huddled together.

The protagonist is appointed by a certain person as the leader of an expedition team in "Kammuri Setsugen.

He goes to investigate various places, such as snow fields with blizzards and inside "Pokémon nests," which until now could only be accessed through Max Raid Battles.

Newly discovered Pokémon

Legendary Pokémon
Legendary Pokémon appearing in "Isle of Armor" and "Crowned Snowfield" are introduced here.

The first "Isle of Armor" features "Dakuma," which lives in an area far from the Galal region. The main character and Dakuma engage in friendly competition and training together.

Dakuma
Classification: Constitutional Pokémon
Type：Kakuto
Height：0.6m
Weight：12.0 kg
Characteristics：Psychokinesis

Training Enthusiast and Serious Nature
This Pokémon is a serious natured Pokémon that works hard at training its mind and body. When it loses a battle, it is inspired to train more diligently and gain strength.
It has an organ in its lower abdomen that produces "Kakuto Energy," and through its unique breathing techniques and improved concentration, it amplifies its energy and takes on the challenge of battle.

...Dwells in distant mountainous regions
Although Dakuma's main habitat is the mountainous regions far from the Galal region, it was once a Pokémon that lived in the Galal region. According to a passage in a history book, Dakuma often traveled with people to uncharted areas for trading and exploration, and those that became wild during their travels settled in the mountainous regions.

Dakmas evolve into "ulaos" through training. The "Ulaos" have two forms, the "Ichigeki no kata" and the "Rengeki no kata," and seem to have different "kata" and types.

■Ulaos (Ichigeki no Katata)
Classification: Constitutional Pokémon
Type：Kakuto, Aku
Height: 1.9 m
Weight：105.0 kg
Characteristics：Fukashi no fist

Relentless Strike
It likes to fight without mercy, and when it is enraged, it will hunt down its opponents without regard and thoroughly beat them to the ground. Characterized by its linear movements, it instantly dives into the opponent's bosom from a distance and strikes a powerful blow.

■Ulaos (Rengeki no Katachi)
Classification: Constitutional Pokémon
Type：Kakuto, Water
Height：1.9m
Weight：105.0 kg
Characteristics：fist of a blowfish

A series of furious moves
Calm and collected, it fights by dodging the hostility of its opponents, exploring their condition and gauging their strength. During battle, it uses a gentle, water-like motion to overpower its opponents with a series of furious techniques while parrying their moves.

Dakuma evolves into either "Uraos (Ichigeki no Katachi)" or "Uraos (Rengeki no Katachi)".
Which one it evolves into depends on the selection made in the game. There is no change depending on the software used.

Ulaos (Ichigeki no Katata) and Ulaos (Rengeki no Katata) also have a Kyodaimax form.

Woolaos (Ichigeki no Katata, Kyodimax form)
Classification: Constitutional Pokémon
Type：Kakuto, Aku
Height: 29.0m~.
Weight: ????? ?kg
Characteristics：Fist of Fury

Rage that wells up
With a yelping expression, it is said by people to be "the incarnation of anger" or "a messenger of God who dispels evil demons in the world by his anger.

Ulaos (Rengeki-no-kata, Kyodaimax-no-sagata)
Classification: Constitutional Pokémon
Type：Kakuto, Mizu
Height: 26.0m~.
Weight: ????? ?kg
Characteristics：Fist of Fubuki

Anger hidden within
It is poised quietly with a somber look on its face. Some people seem to be intensely upset because they feel as if they have been seen into the depths of their hearts, while others feel as if they have been purified of their evil demons.

The above images are not from the game.

The second "Crowned Snowfield" will feature a Budrex, which will adorn the "Expansion Pass" package.

■Badrex
Classification：King Pokémon
Type：Espheric, Wedge
Height：1.1m
Weight：7.7 kg
Characteristics：Tenderness

Proud leader
In ancient times, this Pokémon ruled the entire Garal region. It may look slender and petite, but its behavior is graceful and dignified. It has extremely high intelligence and is said to be able to see past, present, and future events.

■The first partners' kyodaimaxed appearance is revealed.

In "Isle of Armor," it appears that some Pokémon who were adventuring together will have the opportunity to don the Kyodimax. In conjunction with this, the "Kyodaimax form" of Gorilander, Aceburn, and Inteleon, the evolved forms of the first partners in "Pokémon Sword and Shield," have been revealed.

■Gorilander (Kyodimax form)
Classification：Drummer Pokémon
Type：Weed
Height: 28.0 m~.
Weight: ????? ?kg
Characteristics：Cinch

Forest drum
The "stump drum" has grown so rapidly that it has transformed itself into what looks like a forest. Gorilander (in the form of Kyodaimax), becoming one with the "forest drum," gains power, manipulates the "stick" as if it were an arm, and performs superb drumming techniques.

Drum beats that transcend the oceans
Driven by the power that surges through them, the drummers are immersed in their drum play with single-minded devotion. His drum beats echo across the sea to other regions. It is said that those who hear it are controlled by the rhythm that wells up from deep within their bodies, causing them to dance wildly.

■Ace Burn (Kyodaimax form)
Classification：Striker
Pokémon Type：Hot
Height: 27.0 m~.
Weight: ????? ?kg
Characteristics：Magic

Kyodai Flame Ball
Due to the power of Kyodai Max, the flame ball at its feet has changed very much. When kicked with the Ace Burn (a form of Kyodai Max) technique, its fighting spirit carries over to the ball, as if it has a will of its own, and it drives the opponent away.

Outstanding Leg Strength
Ace Byrne (in the form of KYODAIMAX) boasts superior leg strength.
Even if it didn't have the Kyodai Flame Ball at its feet, Aceburn's kicking technique, which makes use of the Pokémon's greatest leg strength, is so strong that it can outstrip other Dymax Pokémon.

■Inteleon (Kyodai Max form)
Classification：Agent
Pokémon Type: Water
Height: 40.0 m~.
Weight: ????? ?kg
Characteristics：Sharp current

Towering long tail
Through the Kyodaimax, it has acquired an extremely long tail. It is said to be as long as 40 meters, and during the Kyodimax, it extends vertically like a pillar and sits on top of it, ready for battle. With its lucid mind, it performs astonishing sniping by calculating the descent of the ballistic trajectory due to gravity.

Enhanced Concealed Functions
The Inteleon has a variety of hidden functions in its body, but its capabilities have also been enhanced. The blink membranes in both eyes can now detect not only the distance to the target, but also the temperature, air pressure, and humidity. Sniping accuracy is also extremely high, to the point that it can easily shoot through a rolling kinematic device at a distance of 15 km.

New Region Form Pokémon

The Galal region is home to "Region Form" Pokémon that have adapted to the region's unique environment and look different from those in other regions. These Pokémon are called "Garal Forms" and have different ecology from the previously discovered forms.

Name: Yadon (Garal form)
Classification: Dumb Pokémon
Type：Esper
Height: 1.2 m
Weight：36.0 kg
Characteristics：predatory/my pace

The enchanting spice "Garanut
In the past, the yadons of the Galar region enjoyed eating the seeds of plants that grew in clusters in their habitat. These seeds are called "garanatu" and are one of the essential spices for cooking. Yadongs continued to accumulate its ingredients in their bodies from generation to generation, giving them their own unique appearance and abilities.

...Spend your days in a daze
Yadongs spend their days lying by the seashore or riverside without thinking. They sometimes give a sharp look, but soon return to a dumbfounded expression. This is thought to be because the accumulated "garanatu" component stimulates their brains and sparks something extraordinary, but they forget it in an instant.

Yadon (in Galal form) will evolve into Yadoran (in Galal form) with the tools available in the first "Isle of Armor" and into Yadokin (in Galal form) with the tools available in the second "Crowned Snowfield".

Pokémon that did not appear in "Pokémon Sword and Shield" also appear one after another.

In "Yoroi Island" and "Kanmuri Setsugen," there are many Pokémon that did not appear in "Pokémon Sword and Shield. The game is full of encounters with unique Pokémon, including newly discovered legendary Pokémon, Pokémon in region form, and Pokémon that have been confirmed to live in other regions.

In addition, a free update to "Pokémon Sword and Shield" will be available on the day the game is released. Two updates are scheduled to coincide with the release of "The Lost Island of Armor" and "The Crowned Snowfield," and those who do not have an "Expansion Pass" will be able to obtain new Pokémon that will appear in "The Lost Island of Armor" and "The Crowned Snowfield" through communication exchanges and other means.
Pokemon from previous "Pokemon" series will also be able to be brought to the "Expansion Pass" via "Pokemon HOME," a cloud service scheduled to launch in February 2020.

*Free update requires an Internet connection.

Main Character and New Costume

The main character will get a training outfit for the "Isle of Armor" and an exploration outfit for the "Crowned Snowfield" to embark on a new adventure.

Main character (training outfit)
In the first "Isle of Armor," the main character is dressed in a training outfit and faces a variety of ordeals. The special outfit will help the protagonist to train both body and soul.

Main character (exploration outfit)
In the second installment, "Crowned Snowfield," the main character dons an exploration outfit and goes to investigate various locations in the "Kanmuri Setsuen. You may encounter unexpected discoveries, such as a mysterious temple or a mysterious giant tree.

New Characters

In the course of his adventures, the protagonist will meet a variety of new characters.

Mustard.
Mustard is a character who appears in "Isle of Armor" and trains the protagonists.
He is a legend who once held the title of champion for 18 years in the Pokémon League before "Dymax" was introduced to battles, a record that has yet to be broken. He has a mentor-student relationship with the current champion, Dande, and was the first to recognize Dande's talent.

Two rivals appear in "Isle of Armor. They are both users of the Doku type and the Esper type, and they are training at Mustard's dojo in order to have a gym or stadium of the type they are good at.
Note that the rivals that appear in the game differ depending on the software you play.

Clara
Clara is a trainer who trains at Mustard's Dojo and excels at using Doku-type Pokémon.
She is always in pursuit of "cute" because of her longing to be popular. She is always smiling, using her calculating nature as a weapon.

Savory
One of the trainers training at Mustard's dojo, Savory is a master of the Esper-type Pokémon. He has a gentlemanly personality and shows a polite side, but on the other hand, he is proud and seems to see the main character as his rival.

Other unique characters will also appear in "Isle of Armor" and "Crowned Snowfield. Please look forward to new encounters in these new fields.

New elements that will make your adventure even more exciting

Elements to be added in "The Lonely Island of Armor" and "The Crowned Snowfield

New dress-up items
More than 100 new dress-up items will be added to the "Isle of Armor" and "Crowned Snowfield. Coordinating your favorite items will surely make your adventure even more exciting.

New Pokémon Pictorial Book
In the new stages of Yoroi and Kanmuri Setsugen, there are many Pokémon that do not live in the Wild Area. The Guralu Pictorial Book will be updated to record more Pokémon. Let's aim to complete the Yoroi Jishikan in the Isle of Armor and the Kanmuri Setsugen Zukan in the Crowned Snowfield.

Max Raid Battles with New Pokémon
As in the Wild Area, there are Pokémon nests in the Yoroi and Crowned Snowfields. By checking the Pokémon nests that emit a red aura, four trainers can challenge a wild Dymax Pokémon in a "Max Raid Battle" in cooperation.
At the Pokémon nests in Yoroi Island and Kanmuri Setsugen, you may find Pokémon that you have never encountered in wild areas. In addition to Expansion Pass players, you can invite your friends who are playing "Pokémon Sword and Shield" to challenge these Max Raid Battles.

Elements to be added in "Isle of Armor

Useful tools for adventures
You can get new tools such as "Keiken Omamori," a tool to help you raise Pokémon.

New teaching techniques
New teaching techniques that Pokémon have not been able to learn in the previous "Pokémon" series will appear.

New battle "Shibari Kumite
A unique battle will also appear in "Isle of Armor.
In the new "Shibari Kumite," Pokémon are restricted to certain types and battle under certain conditions. Pokémon that are usually difficult to select may perform unexpectedly well.

Elements to be added in "Crowned Snowfield

New cooperative play
A new cooperative game is available in "Crowned Snowfield," where you and other players can explore the Pokémon nests in the "Kanmuri Setsugen. Deep within the nests, "Legendary Pokémon" that have appeared in previous "Pokémon" series are lurking in the shadows, so you will need to cooperate with your friends in your search.

Experience a little bit of the world of "Expansion Pass."

On January 10, 2020 (Friday), we will begin distributing updated data for "Pokémon Sword and Shield" that will allow you to experience a bit of the "Expansion Pass" world. If you head to "Brushy Town Station" after updating your software, you will start the prequel to "The Isle of Armor" where you will meet the trainers that appear in the "Expansion Pass", "Clara" in "Pokémon Sword" and "Savory" in "Pokémon Shield". In addition, it seems that "Yadon (Garal's form)" can be made a companion.

Regardless of your "Expansion Pass" purchase status, all "Pokémon Sword and Shield" owners will be able to enjoy the game, so be sure to visit "Brushy Town Station" to have fun.

*Internet connection is required to enjoy the above. Please update "Pokémon Sword and Shield" to the latest version before heading to "Brushy Town Station.

Purchase Privilege

Purchasers of the Expansion Pass will receive the 5-piece Pikachu Uniform Set and the 5-piece Eevee Uniform Set as a purchase bonus. These costumes can be worn not only with the "Expansion Pass" but also with the "Pokémon Sword and Shield". Until the "Isle of Armor" is distributed, it may be a good idea to master the adventures of the Garal region with the new costumes.

*When you purchase the "Expansion Pass," an e-mail with a serial code will be sent to the e-mail address registered in your Nintendo Account. Select "Mysterious Treasure > Receive with Serial Code/Aikotoba" from the in-game menu and enter the serial code.

*If you did not receive the email or you deleted it, please log in to the Nintendo account where you purchased the "Expansion Pass" from your computer or smartphone. You can find your serial code in the "Shop Menu" - "Usage Record".

*The "Mysterious Treasure" will appear on the menu when you visit the Pokémon Center for the first time in the game. (Estimated time for play: approximately 1 hour *individual differences may occur)

No subscription to Nintendo Switch Online (paid) is required.

Only one "5 Pikachu Costume Set" and "5 Eevee Costume Set" serial code can be used for each costume in one saved data.

Purchase the Expansion Pass at the Pokémon Center to get the early purchase bonus!

Early purchases of "Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass" at Pokémon Center, Pokémon MonStore, and Pokémon Center Online will receive a special clear file originally designed by Pokémon Center.

In addition, at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Centers nationwide, the "Pokémon Center original special clear file and five Pokémon Trainers plush toys, which are a set of "Expansion Pass" download card, early purchase bonus and Pokémon Trainers plush toys, will be available for purchase at the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Center Online. Monster Sword and Shield Expansion Pass" download card Pokémon Center Limited Edition Set, which includes five plush toys of Pokémon Trainers, will be available for pre-order starting January 18, 2012 (Saturday). The price is 12,870 yen (tax included).

The Pokémon Center Online will begin accepting pre-orders for the "Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass" Download Card Pokémon Center Limited Set as well as the "Expansion Pass" Download Card on Friday, January 10, 2012.

Please note that the "Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass" download card is not available for pre-order at the Pokémon Center or PokémonStore.

＜ Product Overview "Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass" and"Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass
Release date: January 10, 2020 (Friday)
Retail price: 2,980 yen each (including tax) / 2,709 yen each (excluding tax)
Sales: Pokémon Co.
Sales: Nintendo Co.
Production: Game Freak Co.
Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
Genre: RPG
Players: 1 player (2 to 4 players for battles, exchanges, etc.)
Communication: Local communication, Internet communication
Sales form: Additional content (downloadable version)
Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
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