{"id":4135,"date":"2020-04-16T12:51:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T12:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/pokemon-sword-shield-isle-of-armor-expansion-everything-we-know"},"modified":"2024-07-20T01:05:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T01:05:01","slug":"pokemon-sword-shield-isle-of-armor-expansion-everything-we-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/pokemon\/pokemon-sword-shield-isle-of-armor-expansion-everything-we-know","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor expansion: New Pok\u00e9mon, release date and everything we know"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pokémon Company are breaking the usual tradition with Sword and Shield<\/a> by having DLC instead of new standalone titles like Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. <\/p>\n

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This comes in the form of a new expansion pass for Sword and Shield<\/a> consisting of two new areas, named Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. <\/p>\n

The former’s release is on the near horizon, promising new Gigantamax forms, new Pokémon and a whole host of returning monsters. So here’s everything confirmed so far for Isle of Armor. <\/p>\n

What is Isle of Armor?<\/h2>\n

The Isle of Armor itself is an island off the coast of the Galar region. The key feature on the island is a Pokémon Dojo, where trainers can be taught by Mustard; the longest-reigning Pokémon Champion in Galar history and the person who mentored Leon. <\/p>\n

It isn’t the only feature on the island, with beaches, forests, bogs, caves and sand dunes also scattered around. <\/p>\n

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\nGet ready to explore the Isle of Armor (Picture: Nintendo)<\/span><\/p>\n

Are there new Pokémon in Isle of Armor? <\/h2>\n

You bet. You’ll be granted fighting-type legendary Pokémon when you arrive at Isle of Armor’s dojo, who will evolve into varying kinds of Urshifu depending where you train. <\/p>\n

Once you’re training takes you to the Towers of Two Fists, you have to choose between a challenge in one of two towers – the Tower of Darkness and the Tower of Waters. <\/p>\n

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\nKubfu is a new legendary Pokemon (Picture: Nintendo) <\/span><\/p>\n

If you choose the Tower of Darkness, Kubfu will evolve into Urshifu Single Strike Style, a fighting and dark type Pokémon. Challenge the Tower of Waters however, and Kubfu will evolve into Urshifu Rapid Strike Style, a fighting and water type. <\/p>\n

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\nKubfu can evolve into two different types of Urshifu (Picture: Nintendo) <\/span><\/p>\n

Your Galarian Slowpoke will also be available to evolve into either a Galarian Slowbro or Galarian Slowking depending on exclusive items available in Isle of Armor or The Crown Tundra. <\/p>\n

Over 200+ old Pokémon will also be available to catch in an update coinciding with the Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra expansion packs. You can check out a confirmed list of old monsters returning alongside Isle of Armor’s release below.<\/p>\n