June 20, 2020, 1:00 PM
[Updated 20th June] All returning Pokémon coming to Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Find out which previous generation Pokémon are returning to Pokémon Sword and Shield spotted in the Direct!
Guides
Hand-picked, comprehensive guides to the Pokémon franchise.
June 19, 2020, 4:31 PM
How to Conquer Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Zeraora Raid, a Comprehensive Guide
Zeraora joins the fight in Pokémon Sword and Shield in the form of a Dynamax Raid! This guide should give a few ideas on how to down the elusive Thunderclap Pokémon quickly and efficiently.
April 1, 2020, 5:56 AM
Pokémon Spotlight: All Things Greedent!
Everyone has been wondering about how to deal with the Greedent’s onslaught in the current Pokémon Sword and Shield competitive metagame. What is the solution? Let’s take an in-depth look at what Greedent is all about!
December 23, 2019, 9:52 PM
Shiny Hunting in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Learn what the chances are to find a Shiny Pokémon in Galar – and what some methods are!
December 17, 2019, 3:39 PM
Masters Giovanni Super Hard F2P Guide
Need a last-minute clear in Super Hard in the Giovanni event? Maybe this guide can help—no scouting required!
December 12, 2019, 6:23 PM
Competitive Concepts: Status Conditions
Learn how status conditions influence competitive metagames and the best methods of countering them.
November 27, 2019, 10:57 AM
Galarian Weezing and the Value of Neutralising Gas
There was a lot of initial hype and discussion around Galarian Weezing and its Neutralising Gas Ability. How much of that excitement was justified? This article explores Galarian Weezing’s competitive potential.
November 23, 2019, 5:53 AM
How to Easily Farm Watts and quickly look for Gigantamax Raid Battles
A easy, handy guide for your Gigantamax hunting – you’ll be able to get the Gigantamax boss you want!
November 18, 2019, 4:37 PM
Quick Guide to Max Raid Battles
This guide will tell you where to find Max Raid Battles, how to do them together with others, and what to do once you’ve joined one.
November 15, 2019, 10:16 AM
[Updated: Isle of Armor] Pokémon Sword and Shield Galar Dex Locations
Find where to catch all the Pokémon in the Galar Region including the Wild Areas (and what weather they appear in), and what Pokémon can be a Raid Boss!