Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass: Release Date and Price

The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have announced the first Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion pass. This DLC will arrive on June 17 and will do so in two parts so to speak. If you want to know everything it will include, from new pokémons to characters, read on.

New Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield

On June 17, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will release the first downloadable content or DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield. This will be divided into two parts: The Isle of Armor and The Snows of the Crown. Both will increase the areas to explore, the characters, pokémons and more.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

Of course, they will not reach par. The island of armor will be the first to be enjoyed, while The Snows of the Crown will arrive in the fall of this year.

Welcome to The Island of Armor

La islas de la armadura

The island of wide armor with new exploration zones and its history will revolve around Kubfu , a new pokémon whose evolution will be Urshifi and will plant two Gigamax-shaped styles when fighting against other enemies.

This one anyway won’t be the only one to get Gigamax form, Venusaur and Blastoise will also get their own as you can half see in the top trailer.

To all this will be added other surprises such as new mechanics, additional game modes and other novelties such as the wide variety of clothes that can be purchased along with other customization options that affect physical aspects such as haircuts, uniforms, etc. .

What will the snows of the crown

The second part of the Expansion Pass will arrive in the fall, and while there may be surprises in store, this is what we currently know will offer all Pokémon Sword and Shield players.

Most striking for many will undoubtedly be the return of the legendary Pokémon , of all the saga, which will appear in the raids. That is, when the second DLC is released you will be able to face legendary pokémons such as Mewtwo, Groudon, Lugia and many others.

Of course it will not be the only thing, there will be two new Regis: Regielec, electric type; and Regidraco, of dragon type. Also the legendary birds will have their own Galar form, so it will be entertaining to see all that that implies in the face of the confrontations that may happen.

Buy your Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion pass

Expansion passes for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can now be purchased, although the first content will not be available until June 17 .

However, if you want to advance the process and have it now, so that it can be downloaded quickly as soon as it is activated, you can go to the Nintendo store (eShop). In addition, if you buy it before August 31 you can access a bonus that will give you Lionel’s cap and leggings. Also Pikachu and Eevee uniforms that you can put on right away when you buy the Pokemon Sword expansion pass.

The price of this expansion pass is 29.99 euros. So you know, if you were waiting for this extra content, keep an eye on it.