Everything We Know About Pokémon Sword and Shield

Releasing on November 15 for the Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Sword and Shield will introduce a whole collection of fresh Pokémon to capture. Details on the starters, the setting, and the new Pokémon powers have all been announced for these two role-playing games (“Sword” and “Shield”). This is a rundown of everything we know about Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Setting

The setting for Pokémon Sword and Shield is a new region known as Galar. Like many other regions in the series, it is based on a real-world location. In this case, Galar takes inspiration from the United Kingdom both in terms of geography and style.

The resident professor in this area is Professor Magnolia and the main villains are a group known as Team Yell. NPCs will also use regional slang common in the United Kingdom, even referring to your mother as “mum.”

Starters

One of the most important aspects of any Pokémon game is the starter Pokémon that players will be able to get their hands on. These are the first Pokémon that anyone will see. They usually have great designs in order to make sure they leave a good impression.

The three starters are Sobble, Grookey, and Scorbunny. Sobble is a frog-like water Pokémon that is shy and caring. Meanwhile, Grookey is a green monkey with a cheeky personality. Finally, Scorbunny is a fire-type Pokémon that is full of energy. And as you might have guessed from the name, Scorbunny looks like a rabbit. According to Game Freak, these are the most distinctive starting creatures ever in a Pokémon game.