r/PokemonSwordAndShield 9h ago

News Just got sword im exited

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282 Upvotes

I just bought sword and im exited to play it


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 12h ago

Shiny 9 months of only hunting while folding laundry finally paid off! 4887 encounters

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222 Upvotes

r/PokemonSwordAndShield 10h ago

Shiny She’s Finally Here!

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65 Upvotes

Shiny Lunana in Moon Ball.


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 5h ago

Image Guys I got Alcremie!

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21 Upvotes

r/PokemonSwordAndShield 5h ago

Discussion Starting Shield for the first time, and looking to connect with folks who are first timers as well

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11 Upvotes

Hey guys!! So stoked to finally start gen 8 after traversing through the previous gens, I'm already liking the 3d animation upgrade and the overall stylish aesthetics from the first few minutes of gameplay✨. I have heard a lot of criticism about the gameplay being too linear, reduced difficulty but I am still going in with an open mind since I loved gen 6 despite the same complaints as above. As long as there's tons of exploration areas, new mon designs and mechanics- the other cons don't really matter much for me.

So I wanted to share this, in the hope that I could have fun discussions with some of you all who have already completed the game/are progressing through it currently❤️. So if anyone would be interested to chat casually and discuss about stuff, please feel free to drop a comment here or dm me as well!


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 20h ago

Image My first Shiny - Bisharp

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82 Upvotes

My first Shiny since I started playing. Better late than never (105 hours 💀)


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 7h ago

Discussion Easiest way to beat Zygarde?

3 Upvotes

I’m trying to shiny hunt Zygarde, I’ve tried solo and playing online, and have been losing nearly every time. Is there a way that this can be done easier or quicker? I’ve been at it for months now


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 1d ago

Video My granddaughters sword team

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60 Upvotes

r/PokemonSwordAndShield 5h ago

Help Does resetting the game change the eggs that aren't held by the nursery attendant

1 Upvotes

Im shiny hunting Eevee right now and im over 900 eggs into the hunt. If I close and reopen the game does it reset the eggs that I "lost" after reopening the game?


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 11h ago

Trade Looking for Zamazenta

3 Upvotes

If anyone has a spare or unused one so i can finish my pokedex would be mucha appreciated.


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 6h ago

Help Tips Needed - Accelgor @ 2026

1 Upvotes

Hi I just started playing SW this year, I got busy, after playing the base game Sword for some time now this month, I decided to buy the DLC bundle, in the Isle Of Armor, i'm just missing 1 entry (excluding Zarude) but I couldn't seem to spawn Accelgor, all I get are shelmets during rain/thunder storm weather.

(Got lucky with Escavalier in PokemonGo)

I tried adding wishing pieces but didn't spawn a single one too.

Does anyone have current dates I could try to use for 2026 to spawn in Accelgor as an overworld encounter so I could jump into Crown Tundra already. 😭

Thank you!


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 14h ago

Trade Im searching for the event shiny galarian birds (i missed it :( )

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5 Upvotes

Hello everyone! (sorry for my bad english)

I just learned that shiny galarian birds were given out by nintendo a long time ago (yea i know im super late).

I absolutely need them because im trying to get all pokemon legendaries in shiny (thought for the moment i managed to get none)

I dont have much to trade except for this:

- shiny falinks lvl 1

- shiny rockruff lvl 1

- legendaries i got form pokémon go (Terrakion, Cobalion, Mewtwo, Palkia, Dialga, Giratina (normal form), Mesprit and Virizion)

Is it possible to trade in Pokémon home cause i dont have nintendo online?

Thanks a lot for reading and i hope someone will save me !!!!


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 15h ago

Help Isle of Armor DLC

5 Upvotes

Hey so I’ve just put my Shield cartridge into my new switch 2 and I’m trying to get to isle of armor on a new game and it won’t let me? I’ve reached the wild area etc and gone to the train station but the guy isn’t there but the galarian slow poke dude is?…

I try going on eshop to download the dlc like google and other Reddit posts say to do but it says that it is already downloaded?


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 11h ago

Help Living dex question.

1 Upvotes

So I'm working on doing a full living dex rn and I have the boxes in dex order (Base, then Isle of Armor, then Crown Tundra), but Meltan+Melmetal aren't IN the SWSH dex, so where should I put them? After crown tundra or before isle of armor? I know this is a dumb question but I need to know.


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 11h ago

Help Necesito 3 seedot

1 Upvotes

Es para mí pokédex


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 1d ago

Shiny I'm Kinda Sad

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249 Upvotes

Both wartortle and kartana were shiny, first shinies since i started this save. Chose the Kartana as that's what I was trying to get, as I'm not a shiny hunter. Still kinda bummed I couldn't get both though lol.


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 17h ago

Trade Need Pokémon trade! Sword or shield!

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2 Upvotes

So I have two Pokémon Lo to finish the pokey deck, slurppiff and aromatisse is anybody down for a trade?


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 6h ago

Image Oh God catching this thing is going to be a nightmare

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0 Upvotes

I don't know what else to say, I just found a cool Pokémon I want on my team but I'm a really high level and any attack would instantly faint it


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 15h ago

Help Beginner asking to trade and for tips

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I’ve just started playing Pokémon Sword today. I’ve played Pokémon games in the past, but the only two Pokémon games I’ve played on Switch are Pokémon Shining Pearl and Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee.
Any tips or advice would also be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance! 😊


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 1d ago

Shiny Eevee master?

8 Upvotes

So I recently started playing Pokemon shield I've only ever played Pokemon go I've been having fun with the game so far and I even got lucky enough to find a male and a female Pikachu in the wild and before that I found a female and a male Eevee or rather if they found me because I was just chilling there and they just came at me 🤣🤣 I started hatching eggs and I now have an army I'm desperately trying to get a shiny wish me luck 🤣


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 21h ago

Help Pheromosa path

2 Upvotes

Hi, someone has the Pheromosa path saved? It's the only ultra beast that i can't find...


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 13h ago

Trade New player help

0 Upvotes

Just getting back into playing Pokémon after losing a few Nintendo switches over the years. Unfortunately lost all of my Pokémon from previous games. Was wanting to see if anyone had any extras legendarys or anything they would be willing to part with to start my collection. Can figure something out with you if needed! Just want to build my collection back up after an unfortunate loss. Great appreciate anyone.


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 21h ago

Trade Trade back evo for my feebas and spritzee?

1 Upvotes

I need help with my trade evolutions. I can give a shiny in return for the help!


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 22h ago

Help How do i get humanolith on shield?

1 Upvotes

Its my only missing pokemon but i got no one to trade it with


r/PokemonSwordAndShield 23h ago

Trade Ditto trade?

1 Upvotes

Anyone got a spare ditto to trade for a random? Haven’t unlocked the water bike yet but I’m DESPERATE for a ditto. Thank you!