SPOILERS! Pokemon Sword & Shield Pre-Release SPOILERS - Check Post 2!

[Thick Fat Azumarill]

I don't recall Aegi being good in either vgc or bss tho, which makes it a weird nerf.

Unless they were scared of someone dinamaxing a shield-form Aegislash? I wonder if Max Moves will trigger his form change

Aegi has always been great in BSS, it's been consistently on the most used mons list.

I don't know much about VGC, but I recall it being good in some non GS Cup formats.

 

[Zé Capáu]

According to a stream currently running, I think I've seen Hydro Pump listed as a TR

source: https://www.smashcast.tv/ak2007

 

[Rarycaris]

We still have a speed boosting Baton Passer, we still have a Smash Passer, and Baton Pass was still universally banned for being uncompetitive last gen and this ban will likely carry over. I’m baffled by how people see a previously banned mechanic getting visibly better and somehow assume it will be legal

In fairness, that conversation happened before it became clear that SmashPassing was a thing. Knowing what we do now, yes, the move definitely needs to remain banned.

Unrelated note, but I love the flavour of the wolf legendary learning Moonblast, especially when that move is probably as utterly useless on it as Outrage was on Xerneas.

 

[Ritohui]

Do we have anything on Drednaw, Stonjourner or Cursola yet? They're definitely my favorite Gen 8 mons so far.

Cursola Relearner Moves until Level 62

Perish Song
Tackle
Harden
Astonish
Disable
Spite
Ancient Power
Hex
Curse
Strength Sap
Power Gem
Night Shade
Grudge
Mirror Coat

Cursola supposed stats

HP : 50/65
Atk : 91/106
Def : 47/63
Atk Spe : 141/156
Def Spe: 118/133
Speed : 21/35

 

[MagikaripIsOP]

What’s the aegislash nerf?

 

[Rarycaris]

What’s the aegislash nerf?

Its 150 base stats in both forms have been reduced to 140.

 

[Sirya]

I don't think 10- bs in def attack is enough, its still high as f.

 

[RaxDroid]

Has any leaker revealed anything abt the postgame? Still debating if I’m going to buy it

 

[MrHands]

I don't think 10- bs in def attack is enough, its still high as f.

Assuming you don't invest in it that leaves Aegislash with 6% less bulk lol.

 

[Sirya]

Has any leaker revealed anything abt the postgame? Still debating if I’m going to buy it

There's no post-game. Battle Tower and keep walking around the wild areas to catch Pokémon you already have. Altho that was to be expected, Pokémon haven't had a real Post-Game since 3DS era.

 

[RaxDroid]

There's no post-game. Battle Tower and keep walking around the wild areas to catch Pokémon you already have. Altho that was to be expected, Pokémon haven't had a real Post-Game since 3DS era.

Ah damn, although yeah I expected that, well is the story at least sizable?

 

[Shujinkō]

Someone was streaming Sword earlier and it got taken down, but not until after they caught a Rookidee.

Rookidee's Sword Dex Entry

Rookidee
Tiny Bird Pokemon
Type - Flying
Height - 8"
Weight - 4 lbs.

"It will bravely challenge any opponent, no matter how powerful. This Pokemon benefits from every battle - even a defeat increases its strength a bit."

So the Rookidee line are Saiyans. Got it.

 

[Sirya]

Ah damn, although yeah I expected that, well is the story at least sizable?

That I can't answer, because I haven't played the games nor spoiled with details about the adventure, but I'm pretty sure it'll be at least equal to most Pokémon games.

 

[trubbish]

There's no post-game. Battle Tower and keep walking around the wild areas to catch Pokémon you already have. Altho that was to be expected, Pokémon haven't had a real Post-Game since 3DS era.

Which 3DS games had a real postgame? Pokemon's post game died with the Nintendo DS

 

[chicobo329]

Which 3DS games had a real postgame? Pokemon's post game died with the Nintendo DS

Uh, Delta Episode was pretty comprehensive in OR/AS I'd say.

 

[Rarycaris]

Ah damn, although yeah I expected that, well is the story at least sizable?

Story seems to be decent, albeit a fairly standard fare and there's a postgame episode. It also feels complete in a way that makes a third version very unlikely.

There is also Max Raid Battles, which look like there will be content releases or seasonal events.

Thinking about it, that is a possible source of post-Eternatus dex entries if we're being optimistic -- it seems unlikely that Pokemon you can't get at the time of the game's release would be required for dex completion or otherwise conspicuously missing.

 

[Blitz]

Not to sound like a downer, but I'm seeing a lot of questions here that could simply be answered by looking at the 2nd post of the thread. It's the hub of info basically includes everything from the new Pokémon (and their stats), to the entire dex that's in Galar, to new moves / abilities / items, to TMs/TRs, to even dex entries. The only things it doesn't really cover are:

- Relearners (too many of these, though I guess a list of notable moves could work)
- Story stuff (most people don't want to look at these)
- Miscellaneous info like Raid stuff (prob have to sift through a lot to include notable stuff)

So I urge people to look at the post if you have something that I mentioned above.

Ah damn, although yeah I expected that, well is the story at least sizable?

There is a bit more to the post-game that was not mentioned. It is:

Story Spoiler

The Zacian/Zamazenta plot that involves the Galar royalty concludes in the post-game. The main game instead deals with the League Challenge and Eternatus.

 

[Blazen]

Rapid Spin now apparently gives a +1 speed boost.

 

[Rarycaris]

Rapid Spin now apparently gives a +1 speed boost.

Wow, they really wanted to make hazard clearing more practical. I like it.

 

[trubbish]

Uh, Delta Episode was pretty comprehensive in OR/AS I'd say.

Oh. I meant to say good* post game died with the DS

 

[StarKirb94]

I was watching a bit of that stream, and... it seemed that Gossifleur speed rose after she used Rapid Spin

Did... did they gave Rapid Spin another secondary effect, or was that speed increase something else?

 

[DragonAscent]

Rapid Spin now apparently gives a +1 speed boost.

Man, I wish mega blastoise was around to see this.

 

[Sirya]

Which 3DS games had a real postgame? Pokemon's post game died with the Nintendo DS

Yes, that's what I was saying. Pokémon post-game died IN 3DS, which is the same as Pokémon post-game died after V Gen.

 

[Bombkirby]

There's no post-game. Battle Tower and keep walking around the wild areas to catch Pokémon you already have. Altho that was to be expected, Pokémon haven't had a real Post-Game since 3DS era.

I assume you mean the DS era. We’re still in the 3ds era until Friday

 

[Sirya]

I assume you mean the DS era. We’re still in the 3ds era until Friday

There's no post-game. Battle Tower and keep walking around the wild areas to catch Pokémon you already have. Altho that was to be expected, Pokémon haven't had a real Post-Game since 3DS era started.

I hope it's clear now. If not: Pokémon Post-Game ended with BW2.