Guides

Check your teapot Pokemon for an authenticity sticker in Sword & Shield -- you might have a forgery and not even know it.

Make camping with your fave Pokemon more colorful with these unlockable toys.

Reach Level 100 faster with these quick XP tips.

Earn a perfect score in the Ballonlea Fairy Gym with our quiz answer cheat sheet.

Bring the Mamoswine back from extinction with this 'Ancient Power' evolution method.

Never heard of the Masuda Method? Here's the best possible way to farm for Shiny Pokémon, and what makes it so hard to pull off.

Get help with one of the weirdest Pokemon evolutions ever! Here's how to get Runerigus.

Restore ancient Pokemon with this special NPC in Pokemon Sword & Shield.

Become a Pokémon catching machine in Sword & Shield. Here are the best Pokémon (and moves) you'll need.

Unlock unique Combo & Ultimate Moves for your Starter Pokemon in Sword & Shield -- here's where to go.

Use these easy-to-miss brothers to earn tons of rare items in Pokemon Sword & Shield.

Get Gigantamax Forms of two popular Pokemon in Sword & Shield! Here's how.

Want the best possible Pokemon? There's a new system in Pokemon Sword & Shield that makes catching quality Pokemon easier.

See what's exclusive to each version of the game with this complete list of unique Pokemon and features.

Turn your humble Farfetch'd into a mighty Sirfetch'd with this easy evolution method.

Hunting for shinies is way easier in Pokemon Sword & Shield. Here's how it works.

Need help deciding on your first Pokemon? Here's a quick overview explaining which starter gives you an advantage right away.