Following today’s trailer of Pokemon Sword and Shield, Nintendo has been publishing new artwork of the new characters and pokemon showcased.
We get to see gym leaders Bea and Allister, Galar Pokemon League chairman Rose, and his secretary and vice president Oleana.
Speaking of the pokemon themselves, we see the Steel/Dragon-type Duraludon, another look at Yamper, Fairy-type Alcremie and her Gigantamax version, Gigantamax Drednaw and Gigantamax Corviknight.
We also take a look at the Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack including Dynamax Crystals that lets you fight Dynamax Larvitar and Dynamax Jangmo-o in special Max Raid Battles. You also get twelve Quick Balls as a bonus for digital pre-orders.
You can check them all out in the gallery below.
The publisher also provided more information about each in a string of tweets, which you can read below.
Dynamaxing only occurs in specific areas of the Galar region, but there is also a special phenomenon known as Gigantamaxing! Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax, and those that do will also change appearance! #PokemonSwordShieldhttps://t.co/qABt8Lzo7G pic.twitter.com/iwV8i0xSpd
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Gigantamaxing has allowed Drednaw to stand on its hind legs and crash down on opponents with its massive body!
Gigantamax energy has caused the armor covering Corviknight’s wings to separate and become blade birds, capable of independent flight. pic.twitter.com/7dmiV8SpVU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Alcremie, a Fairy-type Cream Pokémon, produces whipped cream often used by pastry chefs to make delicious desserts! The happier Alcremie is, the richer the whipped cream! When attacked, Alcremie throws a sweet-scented cream to blind or distract the opponent. #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/NLsirLzPNy
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Gigantamax Alcremie has resistance to physical attacks due to the cream pouring out of its body, which hardens when subjected to impact. Fairy-type moves used by Gigantamax Alcremie will change to G-Max Finale, healing all Pokemon on its side while dealing damage to foes. pic.twitter.com/ULL6LMuzJt
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Yamper sometimes is drawn to things that are moving quickly, often chasing after people, Pokémon, or even vehicles! Yamper generates electricity while running around and is often seen running with electric sparks crackling around it! #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/7zF0QRCVn1
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Yamper’s Ability, Ball Fetch, is a brand-new Ability in #PokemonSwordShield. If Yamper isn’t holding an item, it will fetch the first Poke Ball that failed to catch a Pokémon, regardless of type! pic.twitter.com/pOeCSm7sIV
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
New to #PokemonSwordShield, Duraludon is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon. It lives in caves and mountainous areas and has a light but sturdy body of metal. It only weighs about 88 lbs.! They share their habitat with Tyranitar and are often seen battling each other in the mountains! pic.twitter.com/wgyLYhOIpS
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
In the Galar region, the Pokémon League holds tournaments to decide the next Champion. You’ll need to compete against many Gym Leaders in the Gym Challenge for a chance to compete in the Champion Cup! #PokemonSwordShieldhttps://t.co/qABt8Lzo7G pic.twitter.com/IF4C0tqcrn
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Chairman Rose leads the Galar Pokémon League and is the president of a large business conglomerate. He made the Galar Pokémon League world-famous by implementing Gym Battles with the Dynamax phenomenon! #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/5kbyZySb3u
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
The business savvy Oleana is Rose’s secretary and vice president of his company. She runs the day-to-day of the company with her calm and collected personality. #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/7J8TGYReEI
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Certain towns will feature different Gyms to challenge depending on which version of #PokemonSwordShield you’re playing. Face-off against the Fighting-type Gym Leader Bea in Pokémon Sword or test your skills against the Ghost-type Gym Leader Allister in Pokémon Shield! pic.twitter.com/lcameFVava
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Bea is a prodigy in Galar karate, carrying on its century-old traditions and techniques. She’s an expert on Fighting-type Pokémon and remains stoic and precise in battle even when backed into a corner. #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/W7rJQPIEwo
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
The young and talented Allister has taken on the mantle of the Ghost-type Gym Leader in the Galar region. He’s extremely shy and fearful, hiding behind a mask, avoiding public appearances, and spends most of his time in ruins or cemeteries. #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/lR9vMRiAav
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Purchase the #PokemonSwordShield Double Pack and receive special items known as Dynamax Crystals! Use these items to face Dynamax Larvitar & Dynamax Jangmo-o in special Max Raid Battles. These Pokémon normally can’t be encountered until later in the game! pic.twitter.com/Z5cjnBa3de
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
For a limited time, purchase the downloadable version of #PokemonSwordShield and receive a special code for 12 Quick Balls, perfect for catching Pokémon right at the start of a battle. pic.twitter.com/ukP9Vd7SJv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2019
Pokemon Sword & Shield releases on November 15, 2019, exclusively for Nintendo switch.
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