Pokemon Sword & Shield GENERAL DISCUSSION Thread [Spoilers]

[Draknir]

I asked this earlier, but I noticed that Ponyta is listed on Serebii as evolving at Lv.38. I'm curious to know if this is a mistake or if it was changed. Can anyone verify?

 

[1rkhachatryan]

Hi guys, quick question, can we get the gigantimax at the lower stages or is it just the final stages, for instance, can I get a Rookidee that can gigantimax once it evolves into Corviknight or is it only a Corviknight from a raid that can gigantimax??

 

[Hanto]

Okay, Gamefreak, MegaPunch & MegaKick as TMs are much more valuable than Toxic or Return

 

[Sceptile Leaf Blade]

Toxic never should have been as widespread as it was. It made no sense that virtually every single pokémon could learn it including the likes of Blissey.

 

[PrinceOfFacade]

Toxic never should have been as widespread as it was. It made no sense that virtually every single pokémon could learn it including the likes of Blissey.

VERY true.

I will admit I abused the hell out of it, lol but it should've never been that widespread.

 

[WishIhadaManafi5]

VERY true.

I will admit I abused the hell out of it, lol but it should've never been that widespread.

I did too. Love that move. But I can see why they changed it.

 

[Twilight-Kun]

Anything that breaks up the sheer mind-numbing monotony of competitive is a good and welcome change

 

[Sham]

Is anybody here (un)patiently waiting for their games being sad but also happy for people who got their games early

 

[Xuxuba]

Spoiler

Ok I watched a couple minutes of a let's play, not the entire thing because I didn't want to watch it for an hour, and I noticed something weird. Hop mentions that the player never met Leon and Leon doesn't say anything like, "Ha, can't believe it's been so many years since I last saw you." It's implied that you've known Hop for a while. I know Leon doesn't come around much, heck Hop probably visits his brother a lot instead, but is it ever mentioned why the player never met Leon?

Spoiler

It is also weird how the story implies that Leon hasn't been home for a while, but Magnolia's assistant acts like he is there all the time.

 

[Ignition]

Is anybody here (un)patiently waiting for their games being sad but also happy for people who got their games early

Me since I woke up today lol

 

[janejane6178]

Spoiler: Pokemon request

Can any1 trade me Hattena?

Elso, another question regarding a Pokemon location

Spoiler: df

Where can I find sinistea and Snom?

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Ugh, I wish I lived in New Zealand. I've had the whole day off today and I could have been playing Sword&Shield this whole entire time. I can't even get my copy at the midnight release tonight because I have to work in the morning and go to bed early. Anyways, I hope those that are playing the games are enjoying the games. I've been reading and watching reviews and so far so good I'd say.

 

[PrinceOfFacade]

According to an article from Kotaku, Sword & Shield seems to have a major appeal on former Pokémon fans, which could garner sales in that direction.

Not sure how they'll feel about most of Gen 1 and 2 being being out of the game, but we'll see.

 

[WishIhadaManafi5]

Ugh, I wish I lived in New Zealand. I've had the whole day off today and I could have been playing Sword&Shield this whole entire time. I can't even get my copy at the midnight release tonight because I have to work in the morning and go to bed early. Anyways, I hope those that are playing the games are enjoying the games. I've been reading and watching reviews and so far so good I'd say.

I'm hoping to win a copy or get it for Christmas. Glad people are having fun as well.

 

[PrinceOfFacade]

Ugh, I wish I lived in New Zealand. I've had the whole day off today and I could have been playing Sword&Shield this whole entire time. I can't even get my copy at the midnight release tonight because I have to work in the morning and go to bed early. Anyways, I hope those that are playing the games are enjoying the games. I've been reading and watching reviews and so far so good I'd say.

This is precisely why I bought it digital. I refuse to wait.

No worries though, mate. You'll get your turn in due time.

 

[MagicEspeon]

Question, does anyone thinking using a Physical Toxtricity could work? Or a mixed one? Are there any competitive battlers that could offer some insight? Not necessarily looking for the best most meta thing to fight against real people with just curious if I could get away with trying it in the post game battle facility.

 

[clbgolden12]

Due to school I won’t be getting my copy until tomorrow afternoon. D:

But I do get out slightly earlier tomorrow, so I guess that’s something.

 

[Creyk]

Question, does anyone thinking using a Physical Toxtricity could work? Or a mixed one? Are there any competitive battlers that could offer some insight? Not necessarily looking for the best most meta thing to fight against real people with just curious if I could get away with trying it in the post game battle facility.

It's signature move which works with it's ability is special. The other normal type strong sound based move it learns is special too. It is just not worth it.

 

[Auraninja]

Return sort of makes sense since it was removed entirely, but with Toxic, I can see people importing certain defensive Pokemon from their past games.

 

[MartínK]

Technical records is only one time use like before gen V? And i can find more than one?