Pokémon Sword and Shield

The latest entry in the 25-year old monster-catching series, Pokémon Sword and Shield, introduces Trainers to the English-inspired Galar region. Here's a closer look at the best Pokémon in the game, everything the two DLCs offer, and so much more.

Guides

Entertainment

Tips and strategies to master Max Raid Battles in 'Pokémon Sword and Shield'

ByJust Lunning

Putting the "Max" in Dynamax.

Gaming

Everything you need to know about Poké Jobs in 'Pokémon Sword & Shield'

ByJust Lunning

The job market is busted.

Gaming

How to redeem mystery gift codes and get 'Sword and Shield's latest freebie

ByDanny Paez

Christmas came early for Pokémon trainers.

Gaming

'Pokémon Sword and Shield': How to catch and evolve Galarian Slowpoke

ByDanny Paez

Everyone's favorite half-salamander and half-hippopotamus has a new look.

Entertainment

Everything we know about 'Pokémon Sword and Shield's DLC legendaries

ByDanny Paez

Get your Pokédex ready.

Inverse Codex

Everything you need to know to use the wildly complicated Pokémon Home

ByDanny Paez and Mike Bloom

The process is more convoluted than filing your own taxes.

Wunderbar!

Everything to know about Pokémon Home's Wonder Box feature, the cooler way to Wonder Trade

ByTomas Franzese

Here's how to navigate one of Pokémon Home's most confusing ways to trade.

Lit Kitten

Can you get Litten and other Dexit critters in 'Sword and Shield' without Pokemon Home?

ByJust Lunning

Can I catch 'em all?

Zigzagoon!

How to transfer Pokémon from GBA games into 'Sword and Shield' using Pokémon Home

ByJust Lunning

Let your oldest Pokémon live on.

Im baby

Pokémon Sword and Shield Easter event 2020: Max Raid Battles bring the babies

ByDanny Paez

Don't worry, Animal Crossing fans: there aren't as many eggs.

Game Guides

How to catch Gigantamax Pikachu in Pokémon Sword and Shield

ByJust Lunning

It's big time electric.

Game Guides

How to catch Gigantamax Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield

ByJust Lunning

Gary Oak would scream at this prospect.

blasting off

How to catch Gigantamax Meowth in Pokémon Sword and Shield

ByJust Lunning

It’s your last chance to get the feline, “That’s right!”

Big Boi Central

Everything you need to know about Pokémon Sword and Shield's Gigantamax Festival

ByJust Lunning

The gangs all here!

Isle of Armor DLC Guides

Inverse Game review

Isle of Armor is a first glimpse at the Pokémon world fans always dreamed of

ByTomas Franzese

Inverse Score: 9/10

gotta catch 'em all

Isle of Armor added 100+ Pokémon to Sword and Shield. Here’s the full list.

ByDanny Paez

More than 100 pocket monsters will be added to the Galarian Pokédex to try and fix Dexit.

Game Guides

How to get to the Isle of Armor in Pokémon Sword and Shield

ByJen Glennon

Time to get away from it all.

Game Guides

How to get Pokémon to follow you in Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC

ByJust Lunning

The beloved "Walking Pokémon" feature is back.

Game Guides

Where to find Max Mushrooms in Pokémon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor

ByTomas Franzese

This is where you can find Max Mushrooms during and after your trial in Pokémon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor.

Game Guides

Pokémon Isle of Armor Dojo upgrade guide and Watt farming strategies

ByJust Lunning

Can you make enough to keep the lights on?

Game Guides

How to make every new Poké Ball in Pokémon: Isle of Armor

ByJust Lunning

Unleash the power of the Apricorn.

Game Guides

Where to find 20 Diglett in Pokémon: Isle of Armor's Soothing Wetlands

ByJust Lunning

Find every little Diglett

Inverse Codex

Where to find 19 Digletts in Pokémon: Isle of Armor's Fields of Honor

ByJust Lunning and Mike Bloom

Where are the underground hooligans?

Catch 'Em All

How to evolve Kubfu in the Pokémon Sword & Shield Isle of Armor DLC

ByDanny Paez

Here's how the Sword & Shield's new legendary will work.