A new video has been released, providing more information on the upcoming Sword & Shield DLC,. For those that do not have Sword/Shield yet, a new bundle can be purchased with both the original game and EP being on the same cart; it will be released November 6th.
Every legendary from previous games will be available, the majority of which appear to be found in Pokémon Dens and can be battled in Max Raid Battles. Also announced was the Galarian Star Tournament where you can team up with notable trainers from Galar in a multi-battle tournament.
A new item,Ability Patchwas revealed via the official site, which allows changing a Pokémons ability to its Hidden Ability.
We also caught a glimpse ofGalarian Slowking! Look out for it during the trailer or see the artwork below. Galarian Slowking has a new ability,Curious Medicinewhich resets all Pokémons stat changes when it enters battle; and a new moveEerie Spellwhich deals damage and reduces the opponents PP by 3.
Ashs Pikachu (with hats) are also available to obtain via Mystery Gift passwords. The first ones are for Original Cap Pikachu and Partner Cap Pikachu, and have the codesP1KACHUGETand1CH00SEY0Urespectively (those are ones and zeros in there).
Pokémon GO to HOME connectivity has been confirmed. It appears to work just like sending a Pokémon to the Lets Go games, and gives access to the Mystery Box in GO, which spawns Meltan. A Mystery Gift will also be received of Gigantamax-capable Melmetal. This feature will be available before the end of 2020.
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