Pokemon Sword & Shield GENERAL DISCUSSION Thread [Spoilers]

[janejane6178]

Considering regional forms/evolutions aren't exclusive to gen 1 now, no.

Then I wonder which Pokemon will get a new evo. Hope it will be someone from othe gen

 

[Reinhardt]

While it's nice that Farfetch'd finally has a new evolution after all these years, Sirfetch'd doesn't look that impressive. All I could think when I saw its leek sword was "Someone's going to photoshop Alolan Exeggutor's heads onto the top of that".

 

[XanderCage]

The thing is though, what the hell could possibly be Farfetch’d counterpart for the Shield Exclusive?

Psychic Galarian evolution for Noctowl.

 

[RileyXY1]

3/4 had Mega Evolution except Ditto and Lapras

Megas are gone now.

 

[SpiritSkye]

Also curious to know what move it used during the trailer, Superpower perhaps? Going to wait for its stats before I consider adding to my in-game team.

Apparently it’s new, called Meteor Assault.

Yes, however it has never been mentioned that if Galarian Koffing exists or not, which is why it was speculated whether or not a pre-Galarian form is a pre-requisite.

In fact here, "Meet Sirfetch’d, the Wild Duck Pokémon! Farfetch’d that inhabit the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch’d after experiencing many battles." does imply that any normal Farfetch'd can evolve into Sirfetch'd as long as you're in Galar.

If I remember right, there was a normal Koffing in the party during the Treehouse streams :thinking emoji:

On another note, have you guys noticed the music in the background. Sounds like it has some "old country" tones to it, kind of reminds of the classic renditions of Johto's music in Pokemon Stadium 2 when the player is trying to decide a command for his or her Pokemon.

The bagpipes one has been played in a few trailers I believe. I know it was played when Galarian Weezing was introduced in the Japanese trailer.

 

[Wulava]

The thing is though, what the hell could possibly be Farfetch’d counterpart for the Shield Exclusive?

The official site mentions a "famous painting" where it fights an Escavalier, so the Shield-exclusive, as someone had pointed out earlier, could be a Galarian Escavalier.

But, if that doesn't have anything to do with it, then: Skarmory? Delibird? Chatot?

 

[WhiteBlair]

So this is taken from the English website

"The Farfetch’d of the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch'd after experiencing many battles."

So Galarian farfetch'd exists. They just choose not to show it. Weird

That means the general population of Farfetchd'd living in the Galar region; not necessarily hinting a Galarian Farfetch'd.

 

[janejane6178]

Fairy/Fire Spritze <333333333

 

[greninjamaster]

The Farfetch’d of the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch’d after experiencing many battles. They are calm and collected, and they make a point of always battling fairly. They are so noble in battle that they are often chosen as a motif for paintings. Of particular note is a painting—famous in the Galar region—that depicts a duel between a Sirfetch’d and an Escavalier.

I think this suggests what the Shield exclusive will be perhaps. A Galarian form of Escavalier.

 

[Deleted member 384931]

The official site mentions a "famous painting" where it fights an Escavalier, so the Shield-exclusive, as someone had pointed out earlier, could be a Galarian Escavalier.

But, if that doesn't have anything to do with it, then: Skarmory? Delibird? Chatot?

Is there a famous painting in England between two knights?

 

[DannyDark]

To be honest there's plenty of themes of Pokemon that could be a counterpart... they don't even have to be 1 stage, since Farfetch'd is now a 2 stage Pokemon.

They could have themes of underhanded tactics to counter Farfetchd's honourable outlook.. could be similarly knight or combat themed, and be a sparring partner...

Due to the lore right now, my guess would be Galarian Escavalier, but we'll see!

 

[janejane6178]

The Farfetch’d of the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch’d after experiencing many battles. They are calm and collected, and they make a point of always battling fairly. They are so noble in battle that they are often chosen as a motif for paintings. Of particular note is a painting—famous in the Galar region—that depicts a duel between a Sirfetch’d and an Escavalier.

I think this suggests what the Shield exclusive will be perhaps. A Galarian form of Escavalier.

I will be fine with that, since its not gen 1

 

[shoz999]

The official site mentions a "famous painting" where it fights an Escavalier, so the Shield-exclusive, as someone had pointed out earlier, could be a Galarian Escavalier.

But, if that doesn't have anything to do with it, then: Skarmory? Delibird? Chatot?

A trade evolution that requires a shelmet? That seems unlikely and even then, it'd make more sense to have Galarian Escavalier and Galarian Accelgor over Galarian Escavalier and Sirfetch'd.

 

[Deleted member 384931]

I hate that they don't release much info.

 

[aa_623]

"Of particular note is a painting—famous in the Galar region—that depicts a duel between a Sirfetch'd and an Escavalier."

DID Someone say 'Galarian Escavalier exclusive for Shield"?

Escavelier is in the Japanese trailer reveal for SirFetch'd.

So this is taken from the English website

"The Farfetch’d of the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch'd after experiencing many battles."

So Galarian farfetch'd exists. They just choose not to show it. Weird

I don't see how that's a 100% confirmation on Galarian farfetch'd. Until they officially confirm what farfetch'd evolves, we cannot make the assumption.

 

[Mewizard]

Meh, That was kind of underwhelming, Not really a fan of the design either. I thought for sure with how little time we have left till release that they'd at least reveal another pokemon alongside, even Impidimp but nope.

 

[Fairy Queen]

Gamefreak CONFUSES me. Why reveal Sirfetch'd and not its counterpart? This is like when they revealed the blue bird but not the fish that it shoots. Like it wouldn't kill them to reveal an extra pokemon.

Having said that, I am happy Farfetch'd got something. I am getting the Shield version though, so I am curious what its counterpart will be. Also, how is that little bird 257 pounds??? Even its weapons are just vegetables!

 

[Lilligantastic]

"Of particular note is a painting—famous in the Galar region—that depicts a duel between a Sirfetch'd and an Escavalier."

DID Someone say 'Galarian Escavalier exclusive for Shield"?

Escavalier features in the Sirfetch'd Japanese trailer, so probably not unfortunately.

A Delibird or Luvdisc counterpart would make sense, as some have suggested. I could imagine Luvdisc evolving to have a shield-esque design.

 

[shoz999]

I hate that they don't release much info.

Prefer it this way because then we'll get more surprsies when the game releases although knowing GameFreak, they are bound to release a ton of information before the launch.

 

[WhiteBlair]

Hm. Maybe that is why Escavalier was intentionally hidden behind that explosion, in case if it has a Galarian form: