Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield News (Part 2)

Nintendo has released much more information regarding the new main series Pokemon games. I will split up the information into parts.

First, a new feature called Dynamax has been added. This can only be done once per battle, similar to Z-Moves. However, it lasts for three turns instead of arguably one for Z-Moves (the reason it’s arguable is because some Z-Moves are capable of effects that can last throughout the whole battle). While Dynamaxed, Pokemon have “Max moves”, which are similar to Z-Moves. However, this can only be done for certain battles.

Second, raid battles have been added. Raid battles first appeared in Pokemon Go. Normally in Pokemon Go, a Pokemon can be caught simply by throwing Poke Balls at it. For raid battles, however, the Pokemon needs to be defeated before it can be caught. You can also work with other players to defeat the Pokemon, and each person who participates will get a chance to capture the Pokemon. For Sword and Shield, you can team up with up to three other players (or non-playable characters if you cannot find anyone), and one of you can Dynamax your Pokemon. This is to help defeat the Pokemon because the raid Pokemon will be Dynamaxed throughout the whole battle. Similar to Pokemon Go, after you defeat the Pokemon, you can capture it. Some Pokemon can only be found only on certain days or depending on the weather. This is the only way to catch certain Pokemon.

Third, some new Pokemon have been revealed. Wooloo is a Normal type Pokemon that can have the ability Fluffy or Run Away. Drednaw is a Rock/Water Pokemon that can have the ability Shell Armor or Strong Jaw. Corviknight is a Flying/Steel Pokemon that can have the ability Pressure or Unnerve. Gossifleur is a Grass type with the ability Regenerator or Cotton Down. Cotton Down lowers the opponent’s speed if they make contact with you, similar to Gooey and Tangling Hair. Eldegoss is its evolution. Zacian and Zamazenta are the two box legendaries for Sword and Shield, respectively.

Your rival is named Hop. The professor is named Magnolia, and she works with her granddaughter Sonia. Leon is the champion. Milo is the first gym leader, specializing in Grass types, and he has an Eldegoss that he Dynamaxes.