The games ignore some of the changes introduced in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, returning to the more traditional gameplay last seen in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Wild Pokémon are now encountered as random encounters (rather than being visible in the overworld like in Pokémon Let's Go) and the player can battle them (rather than only catch them).
Gyms that the player must battle with the goal of becoming the Champion will return to the games, after being replaced by trials in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Wild Area[]
- Main article: Wild Area
The Wild Area is a vast, open area that connects several trash covered towns in the Galar region.
Dynamax[]
- Main article: Dynamax
Dynamax is a new type of transformation that allows Pokémon to power up and become larger using the Dynamax Band.
Max Raid Battles[]
- Main article: Max Raid Battle
Max Raid Battles are a new cooperative feature that allows up to four players to challenge a Dynamax Pokémon together over local wireless or Nintendo Switch Online.
Rotom Phone[]
- Main article: Rotom Phone
Replacing the Rotom Pokédex of the Generation VII games, the Rotom Phone acts not only as a Pokédex but also has additional features.
Compatibility[]
Pokémon Sword and Shield can connect with Pokémon HOME. This allows it to store and receive Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, including Pokémon from previous generations that were transferred into Pokémon HOME.
Music[]
The game's music was primarily composed by Gō Ichinose and Minako Adachi.[1]
Gallery[]
Pokébots[]
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