New Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion details, DLC launches June 17th
Encounter new Pokemon, explore new areas, and take on a new adventure in the expansion pass for Pokemon Sword and Shield, which got a new trailer explaining a few new details about what players can expect from the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra. On June 17th, the DLC will be available to those that purchased the expansion pack, bringing with it all sorts of content. Certain older Pokemon are returning, with brand new Galarian formes of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. There are also two new Regi-related Pokemon, one a Dragon-type, and the other is Electric. Blastoise and Venusaur will be getting Gigantamx forms to match Charizard. Pokemon Sword and Shield's first part of its expansion pass, the Isle of Armor launches on June 17th, while the second half, the Crown Tundra will go live sometime in fall 2020.
As an extra bonus, Pokemon Home users will be able to claim Hidden Ability Galar starters for a limited time by simply depositing any Pokemon caught in either Sword/Shield to Home.