Pokemon Sword and Shield Guides

How to catch the Sword of Justice Pokemon - that's Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion and Keldeo - in Sword & Shield.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 26 October, 2020

Here's how to catch beloved fire-type Magmar and evolve it into Magmortar with the Magmarizer in The Crown Tundra DLC.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 25 October, 2020

Here's all of the returning legendary Pokemon you can now catch in The Crown Tundra DLC's new Dynamax Adventure Pokemon Dens.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 24 October, 2020

Finally, the newly-released DLC allows you to catch Mewtwo in Sword & Shield. Not so much luck if your favorite Pokemon is Mew, however.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 24 October, 2020

You can get more than one Master Ball in Sword & Shield with some patience - and in the DLC, a second even comes easily.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 24 October, 2020

Here's where to get all the Everstones, updated with new Everstone locations in the DLC.
guide by Alex Donaldson on 24 October, 2020

Where to catch the new Galarian Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres in The Crown Tundra DLC.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 24 October, 2020

The Cram-o-Matic can be really useful - but what you'll get from it is entirely determined by what you put in.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 25 June, 2020

Here's all the evolution stones & items that can be used to evolve Pokemon, and how to get them.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 21 June, 2020

Porygon (and its evolutions) are among the Pokemon returning to Sword & Shield with the Isle of Armor DLC. Here's how to catch and evolve it.
guide by James Galizio on 19 June, 2020

Some of the Alolan form Pokemon from Sun & Moon are making the jump to the Galar Region in the Isle of Armor DLC. Here's how to get 'em.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 19 June, 2020

Learn the basics of breeding for competitive success.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 03 December, 2019

As well as regular clothes, you can style it out in special Gym Outfit clothes - but there's a catch.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 30 November, 2019

Here's where to find all the unique NPCs that act as move tutors and teach your Pokemon new attacks and tricks.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 29 November, 2019

Here's every answer to Opal's little quiz in the fairy-type gym.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 26 November, 2019

Here's every NPC trade in Pokemon Sword & Shield, in case you want to do some in-game trades without heading online or meeting up with friends.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 23 November, 2019

Here's how to get your very own of the all-time best Pokemon starter, Charmander, in Sword & Shield.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 22 November, 2019

Here's where to find the Destiny Knot, Everstone and other breeding-impacting gear in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 21 November, 2019

Here's how to get your hands on the four fossils in Pokemon Sword & Shield and turn them into the four new fossil Pokemon.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 21 November, 2019

Here's where to find and catch a Ditto in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Simple!
guide by RPG Site Staff on 20 November, 2019

Going shiny hunting in Pokemon Sword and Shield? Here's some advice to help you keep your sanity.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 18 November, 2019

What should you do once you've been crowned champion? Here's some post game suggestions for Pokemon Sword and Shield.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 18 November, 2019

What's the difference between Pokemon Sword and Shield? This handy list of all the version exclusives will explain.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 17 November, 2019

Here's how to catch an Eevee, then how to evolve it every which way in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 17 November, 2019

If you want lots of ultimate form Pokemon on your team, you'll want to plan ahead. Consult our list of all Gigantimax Forms to be informed...
guide by RPG Site Staff on 16 November, 2019

Getting online to join Pokemon Sword and Shield multiplayer is simple - but it's not automatic.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 15 November, 2019

Here's every single new Pokemon in Pokemon Sword & Shield, listed - just in case you want to see them all in one place.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 15 November, 2019

Which is the best starter Pokemon for you? We break down the starter evolutions, their move sets, abilities and more to help you to decide.
guide by RPG Site Staff on 15 November, 2019