Switch "Pokémon Sword Shield", a great discovery of Pokémon in Region Form in the Galal region! And a new evolved form!

Pokémon Inc. announced the following about "Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" for Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" are completely new titles in the series that continues from "Pokémon Red and Green".
New information about this title has been released, so let's take a look.

The new information released in the past is as follows.

Legendary Pokémon, people and Pokémon living in the Garal region, etc.
⇒Pokemon Sword Shield" will be released on November 15! Pre-orders will be accepted from July 12!
Kyodimax" that changes size and appearance, new Pokémon, etc.
⇒Pre-orders for "Pokémon Sword Shield" for Switch will start on July 12! Information on "Kyodaimax," which changes the size and appearance of Pokémon, is now available.

1. Pokémon with "Galal Form" that have a different appearance from other regions
1.1 Region Form

Some Pokémon have adapted to the unique environment of a region, and thus inhabit in a form different from that of other regions. These Pokémon are called "Region Forms," and their ecology seems to be different from the previously discovered forms. In the Galal Region, there are Pokémon in Region Forms called "Galal Forms.

Name: Matadogus (Garal form)

Classification：Doku Gas Pokémon
Type：Doku/Fairy
Height ：3.0m
Weight：16.0 kg
Characteristics：Fuyuu/?

■Crowned head that releases cleaned air
Matadogas (Garal's form) feed on dirty air and poisonous gases. The air and gases taken into the body absorb the toxins and are released from the top of the head. That air is purified and appears to be very clean.

■ Toxic gases floating around the mouth
Toxins accumulated in the body are leaked and drift around the mouth as highly concentrated poisonous gas. Even a slight sniff of this gas can cause paralysis, making it the most powerful weapon in Pokémon battles.

Name: Zigzag Bear (Garal form)

Classification: Blistering Pokémon
Type：Evil, Normal
Height: 0.4 m
Weight：17.5 kg
Characteristics：Monohunting/predatory

The original free-spirited zigzag bear.
Restless, with a habit of moving freely, the zigzag bear can be found throughout the Garal region, including grasslands, forests, and towns. It is said that the zigzag movements of zigzag bears in other regions are influenced by the habits of the original zigzag bear species, which is considered to be the original species of the Galar.

Provocative nature that likes to fight
Because of its belligerent nature, it lunges at people and Pokémon to provoke them. This behavior often leads to fights among Pokémon, but because it appears to people as if it is playing with them, Zigzag Bear (Garal's form) seems to be dissatisfied with people who do not get angry when it is provoked.

Name: Muskrat (Garal form)

Classification：Tokushin Pokemon
Type：Evil, Normal
Height: 0.5 m
Weight：32.5 kg
Characteristics：Monohunter / Predator

A devastating assault!
This creature specializes in body blows and head butts, which it launches from a speed of about 100 km/h. Its attacks are so powerful that they can send cars flying. Their attacks are so destructive that they can knock off an automobile, but they also seem to have a large gap when they miss.

■Popular with angry and troubled youths
Massuguma (in the form of Garal) has a daredevil personality and is not afraid to fight even against opponents who are stronger than he is. Because of this trait and its ability to go straight ahead, it is a Pokémon favored by young people who have anger and worries that have no place to go.

1.2 Pokémon that evolve only in the form of Garal

Among the Pokémon of the Garal region, there are Pokémon that evolve in a unique environment that cannot be found in other regions. One such Pokémon is Tachifsaguma, which evolved from Massuguma (in Garal form).

Name ：Tachifusa bear

Classification：Drop Pokémon
Type：Evil, Normal
Height：1.6m
Weight：46.0 kg
Characteristics：Stealth/conjury

■Evolution prompted by a harsh environment
Compared to other regions, the musk bears of the Galar region live in a harsh environment with intense competition among their own species. The survival instinct nurtured in such an environment has allowed them to evolve into tardigrades.

■"Blocking," the starting point for counterattacks
Although they are very belligerent, takifusa bears rarely attack on their own. It will provoke an opponent to attack, and then intercept with "blocking," in which it crosses its arms to prevent an attack.

It excels at exploiting an opening and launching a counterattack with its sharp claws.

2. newly discovered form-changing Pokémon

Some Pokémon have a "Form Change," in which a Pokémon changes its appearance depending on its equipment and characteristics. Some Pokémon that undergo a form change seem to change not only their appearance but also their move types and characteristics.

Name: Morpheco

Classification: Two-Face Pokémon
Type：Electric, Evil
Height：0.3 m
Weight：3.0 kg
Characteristics：Hungry switch

■Always hungry, no matter what it eats
Morpheco has the characteristic of constantly generating electricity in its cheek pouches. Since it consumes energy in doing so, it seems to be always hungry. For this reason, he is always carrying around a seed of kinomi (a kind of mushroom) and eats it.

■Their appearance changes when hunger persists.
Morpeko's hormonal balance changes when it is continuously hungry. This change not only makes them more temperamental, but also changes the color of their body hair. In addition, the energy stored in its cheek pouches seems to change from an electric type to an evil type.

■"Hungry Switch," a characteristic that changes form
The "Hungry Switch" is a new characteristic of Morupeko. With this characteristic, Morupeko's form changes every turn. Aura Guruma", a signature move that changes its type depending on its form, becomes an electric-type move when it is in "Manpuku-moyo" and an evil-type move when it is in "Harapeko-moyo".

Form change by the effect of the ▲ characteristic. The type of Aura Guruma changes depending on the form.

3. rivals vying for the right to challenge the champion

Many trainers from all over the Garal region participate in the "Gym Challenge," a battle festival in which trainers challenge gyms around the region to become champions. Here we introduce two new trainers who will appear as rivals to the main character.

■Beat

Beat is one of the main character's rivals who has a high pride in Pokemon battles and the skills to back it up. He has received a letter of recommendation from Rose, the chairman of the Galal Pokémon League, and participates in the Gym Challenge. While aiming to become a champion, he seems to be plotting something.

Mally

Mari is one of the main character's rivals who hates to lose. In order to achieve a certain goal, she and her partner, Molpeko, aim to become the champion of the Garal region. Her dainty appearance and calm game play have made her an enthusiastic fan of many people.

4. The "Yell Squad," a group of troublesome people who support Mariy

The "Yale-dan" are a group of troublesome people who appear at every gym challenge and get in the way of the main characters. They are working to make Mally a champion and sabotage other challengers by occupying hotels, trying to take away their transportation, and yelling at them during battles. Also, when Mally has a Pokémon battle, the vuvuzelas and other challengers holding towels with Mally on them seem to come to cheer her on.

▲They will fight many times in the adventure. They will sabotage the gym challenge participants.

They seem to be madly in love with Mariy. They come out of nowhere to support Mariy.

5. "PokéJob" in which Pokémon grow up by completing requests

In the Garal region, where people and Pokémon work together, various companies and universities are recruiting Pokémon to help out, known as "PokéJob.

You can check the "PokéJob" applications on the computer at the Pokémon Center, and send Pokémon in your box to the client.

The Pokémon you send out will help you, grow, and come back. Depending on the time and type of Pokémon, you will receive experience and Pokémon points.

The contents of PokéJob vary, and some of them are suited to certain types of Pokémon. Also, the more help you give and the more Pokémon you send out at one time, the better things will happen. Sometimes, you can get rare items.

Lotomi" at the Pokémon Center has many functions.
You can receive requests for "PokéJob" from "Lotomi" at the Pokémon Center in the Garal region. Lotomi has a variety of functions, including access to the Pokémon Box and ID lottery, in addition to PokéJob.

Rotomi is located at the Pokémon Center in the Garal region, and seems to have a variety of functions, including ID lotteries.

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
Player: 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
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■"Pokémon Sword Shield" Double Pack
Release date: November 15, 2019 (Friday)
Retail price: 11,960 yen (excluding tax)
Sales form: packaged version / download version
Official website: ##

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