Wednesday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Isle of Armor Coverage Day 1 + Pokémon Presents + Pokémon Rumble Rush
17-06-2020 07:05 BST / 02:05 EDT by Serebii
Be sure to check back for Isle of Armor coverage. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Last Update: 01:31 BST
Edit @ 10:52: Pokémon HOME Update | Edit @ 14:21: DLC Coverage
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield Coverage Day 1
The Pokémon Sword & Shield Isle of Armor patch is now live and our copy is downloading. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the Sword & Shield section until you have your game. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Edit @ 14:47: We have updated our Pokédex with preliminary Sword & Shield Isle of Armor data
Edit @ 14:47: We have updated our Isle of Armor page to include full details of all the Pokémon that have been added into the DLC
Edit @ 15:39: We have full details on the Zeraora Max Raid Battle Event
Edit @ 16:13: After reaching a certain point, the first Pokémon in your party will follow you when you're in the Isle of Armor
Edit @ 17:04: We have created a page detailing the Isle of Armor Pokédex
Edit @ 118:12: We have updated our Pokédex with data on each of the Move Tutors
Edit @ 18:26: After beating the story you unlock Restricted Sparring. Pick Pokémon of the same type and then select 3 Pokémon of that type. After 5 battles, you have finished the training
Edit @ 18:45: As you get through collecting Diglett, you will receive various gift Pokémon including Alolan Forms
Edit @ 19:29: We have compiled lists of every Max Raid Battle Den added. We're working on locations
Edit @ 20:26: Fixed a bug with Max Raid Battle locations
Edit @ 21:37: We've started updating ourPokéarth - Galar section with details for the games. First up are Random encounters. We're working on cataloguing overworld encounters and more
Edit @ 23:23: We have started compiling data for all the Diglett Locations and the rewards. Let us know if you find any we've missed
Edit @ 23:30: We've started updating ourPokéarth - Galar with item data. We're currently cataloguing this gradually with visible items first then hidden. Let us know if you find any we've missed
Edit @ 00:15: Completing the Pokédex gets you the Mark Charm, which increases chances of getting marks, as well as a crown item and a certificate.
Edit @ 01:31: Updated the Gift Pokémon page with a list of all the gifts
In The Games Department
Pokémon
During today's Pokémon Presentation, a new game was revealed. This game is a sequel to the Nintendo 64 classic, Pokémon Snap. This game will be called New Pokémon Snap and is coming to Nintendo Switch
Edit @ 14:51: We have added multiple pictures to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
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Pokémon
During today's Pokémon Presentation, a new game was revealed. This game is Pokémon Café Mix and is a new puzzle title coming soon with preloads now available on Nintendo Switch. It'll be released on Nintendo Switch and Mobile.
Edit @ 14:56: We have added multiple pictures to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
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Pokémon
During today's Pokémon Presentation, a new game was revealed. This game is Pokémon Smile and is a mobile game which lets you catch Pokémon by brushing your teeth. It is currently available on iOS and Android
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Pokémon HOME
The Pokémon HOME software update is starting to roll out on iOS, Android and Switch. This update adds Isle of Armor compatibility as well as the removal of ability to add impossible search conditions on GTS when putting a Pokémon up, improved Box Labelling and more bug fixes.
The maintenance is set to end at 14:00 UTC today, an hour after the Pokémon Presents presentation
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today is the Pokémon Presents presentation. This presentation will showcase various news about Pokémon products including the Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass, due out later today. It will air at 13:00 UTC / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. We'll be updating with all details as soon as they happen so be sure to keep checking back. You can also watch below
Edit @ 13:56: Presumably to tie in with this event, Galarian Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd are now available in Pokémon GO alongside the outfit trainers have in the Isle of Armor for free and a Galarian Farfetch'd outfit that can be purchased
Edit @ 14:00: A new mobile title called Pokémon Smile has been announced. A game that lets you catch Pokémon by brushing your teeth. It is available today.
Edit @ 14:06: A new game, Pokémon Café Mix has been announced. This game is a puzzle game that allows for you to collect Pokémon and earn them as staff to get skills to finish puzzles. Pokémon Café Mix will be available on Nintendo Switch and Smart Devices and is free to play and will be available soon. You can preload today
Edit @ 14:08: A new Pokémon Snap game has been revealed called New Pokémon Snap and is coming on Nintendo Switch
Edit @ 14:10: Pokémon GO will add Victini in Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and will be adding Mega Evolution later this year
Edit @ 14:12: Zeraora is to be in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword & Shield to celebrate the Expansion Pass release. If 1 million defeat Zeraora, everyone gets a shiny Zeraora. This runs for one week
Edit @ 14:15: A new project will be revealed on a new Pokémon Presents next week on June 24th
In The Games Department
Pokémon
Some tie-in features for Pokémon GO and the Isle of Armor were announced. To tie in with the DLC, you can now get outfit items matching the Isle of Armor Dojo clothing. In addition to that, some Galarian Farfetch'd clothing is also live. In addition to that, both Galarian Farfetch'd is now live in game
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new Battle Royale Cup has started. This cup is the Zekrom Cup and, from today until June 24th, will run a special bonus powering up Electric and Dragon-type moves. This cup includes two new pieces of Poké Glam to earn
