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The expansions are bundled together in the {{bp|Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}}. The pass, which is currently available for purchase, entitles customers to each of the two expansions once it is released. ''The Isle of Armor'' are planned to be released in June 2020, while ''The Crown Tundra'' is planned to be released in November 2020. These expansions are instead of releasing an {{bp|upper version}} like {{game|Platinum}}, as Game Freak have done in the past. The expansion for each version of the game must be purchased separately; in order to access the expansion content in both Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the player must buy the expansion pass for each game.
The expansions are bundled together in the {{bp|Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}}. The pass, which is currently available for purchase, entitles customers to each of the two expansions once it is released. ''The Isle of Armor'' are planned to be released in June 2020, while ''The Crown Tundra'' is planned to be released in November 2020. These expansions are instead of releasing an {{bp|upper version}} like {{game|Platinum}}, as Game Freak have done in the past. The expansion for each version of the game must be purchased separately; in order to access the expansion content in both Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the player must buy the expansion pass for each game.


Players will be able to play the expansion content with their current save data. Players can access the expansion content as soon as they reach the {{bp|Wild Area}}.
Each expansion will add over 100 new Pokémon (over 200 combined) not previously seen in the Galar region into the game. The expansion pass is not required to obtain these Pokémon: they can still be obtained by trading with other players or by transferring them from past games using {{bp|Pokémon HOME}}, which is planned to launch as a paid service in February 2020.


A new {{bp|regional form}}, Galarian Slowpoke, was also revealed. Galarian Slowpoke is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. It can evolve into Galarian {{p|Slowbro}} with an item from the Isle of Armor or Galarian {{p|Slowking}} with an item from the Crown Tundra, although neither of those Pokémon have been fully revealed yet. Galarian Slowpoke can be obtained in Pokémon Sword and Shield now, regardless of whether the player has purchased the expansion pass.  
A new {{bp|regional form}}, Galarian Slowpoke, was also revealed. Galarian Slowpoke is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. It can evolve into Galarian {{p|Slowbro}} with an item from the Isle of Armor or Galarian {{p|Slowking}} with an item from the Crown Tundra, although neither of those Pokémon have been fully revealed yet. Galarian Slowpoke can be obtained in Pokémon Sword and Shield now, regardless of whether the player has purchased the expansion pass.  
An update for Pokémon Sword and Shield was also released introducing Klara and Avery to the game, as well as letting the player catch a Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}} in {{bp|Wedgehurst|Wedgehurst Station}}. The Nintendo eShop can be accessed directly from the game after installing the latest update. The Expansion Pass is now available for pre-purchase. Special clothing items featuring {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} are available now as a bonus for purchasing the expansion pass.


==Expansions==
==Expansions==
In both the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra, the player can move freely and explore {{bp|Pokémon Den}}s, similar to the {{bp|Wild Area}} in the base game.
Players will be able to play the expansion content with their current save data. Players can access the expansion content as soon as they reach the {{bp|Wild Area}}.
===The Isle of Armor===
===The Isle of Armor===
The first expansion, ''{{bp|The Isle of Armor}}'', is planned for release in June 2020. It focuses on the theme of "Growth" and takes place in the eponymous {{bp|Isle of Armor}}, just off the shore of the Galar region.
The first expansion, ''{{bp|The Isle of Armor}}'', is planned for release in June 2020. It focuses on the theme of "Growth" and takes place in the eponymous {{bp|Isle of Armor}}, just off the shore of the Galar region.
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This expansion includes:
This expansion includes:
*Players can co-operate to explore underneath {{bp|Pokémon Den}}s in the Crown Tundra. There, they will be able to see Legendary Pokémon Dynamaxing, then catch those Pokémon.
*Players can co-operate to explore underneath {{bp|Pokémon Den}}s in the Crown Tundra. There, they will be able to see Legendary Pokémon Dynamaxing, then catch those Pokémon.
**Pokémon that can be encountered this way include {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mespirit}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, {{p|Zygarde}}, {{p|Tapu Koko}}, {{p|Tapu Lele}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}, {{p|Tapu Fini}}, {{p|Solgaleo}}, {{p|Lunala}},  
**Pokémon that can be encountered this way include {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mespirit}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, {{p|Zygarde}}, {{p|Tapu Koko}}, {{p|Tapu Lele}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}, {{p|Tapu Fini}}, {{p|Solgaleo}}, and {{p|Lunala}}.
*{{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}} will also appear in the Crown Tundra.
*Other new Legendary Pokémon were teased as well, including what appear to be new Pokémon that appear to be {{bp|Legendary titans}} and what appear to be {{bp|regional form|Galarian Forms}} of the {{bp|Legendary birds}}.
*Other new Legendary Pokémon were teased as well, including what appear to be new Pokémon that appear to be {{bp|Legendary titans}} and what appear to be {{bp|regional form|Galarian Forms}} of the {{bp|Legendary birds}}.
*New fashion items will be made available, including accessories belonging to {{bp|Team Plasma}} and {{bp|Team Flare}}.
*New fashion items will be made available, including accessories belonging to {{bp|Team Plasma}} and {{bp|Team Flare}}.
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Crown Tundra artwork.png|Crown Tundra artwork
Crown Tundra artwork.png|Crown Tundra artwork
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Both the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra allow the player to move freely and explore {{bp|Pokémon Den}}s similar to the {{bp|Wild Area}} in the base game. Furthermore, both parts will also add over 100 new Pokémon each (for a grand total of over 200) not previously seen in the Galar region into the game. The expansion pass is not needed in order to obtain the new Pokémon from the DLC, as players can trade with others who have them, as well as import Pokémon from previous installments via {{bp|Pokémon Home}}, planned to launch as a paid service in February 2020.
An update for Pokémon Sword and Shield was also released introducing Klara and Avery to the game, as well as letting the player catch a Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}} in {{bp|Wedgehurst|Wedgehurst Station}}. The Nintendo eShop can be accessed directly from the game after installing the latest update. The Expansion Pass is now available for pre-purchase. Special clothing items featuring {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} are available now as a bonus for purchasing the expansion pass.


==Video==
==Video==
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