The latest Pokémon Sword and Shield new Pokémon will be new forms exclusive to the Galar region, similar to the Alolan forms of the Gen 7 ‘mons.
The official series YouTube channel dropped an exciting trailer showcasing the Pokémon Sword and Shield new Pokémon, along with the reveal of the games’ rivals and evil team.
The first Galarian form showcased is Galarian Weezing, making the Poison Gas Pokémon a dual Poison/Fairy Type.
Next is an update on the Zigzagoon line, adding in a black and white coloring to the Pokemon’s model, along with a Dark/Normal Dual type and third stage evolution. Obstagoon stands on its hind legs, and sort of reminds us of the Rockruff evolutions.
Morpeko is the Pikachu clone of Gen 8, and damn if it isn’t a relatable Pocket Monster.
When it is in its Full Belly Mode, it will be an Electric/Dark Dual Type. It maintains its typing when it turns into Hangry Mode, but its Aura Wheel moves change from Electric to Dark Type.
A new rival named Bede will have a Duosion on their team. Nothing else was revealed about this mysterious character, but one could guess that they have something to do with the evil team.
Another new rival named Marnie was introduced, and she is the center of the evil team Yell.
The members of Team Yell are Marnie’s biggest fans, and may just confirm the new Pokémon Sound Typing. They honestly look a lot like Team Skull from the Alola games, with just a different color pallet and less of a focus on skull paraphernalia.
One could only assume that Team Yell’s ultimate goal is to impress Marnie, and that they will go to great lengths to prove their devotion to her (likely by stealing a lot of Pokémon).
Pokémon Sword and Shield release internationally for the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019.