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[[WMG: Eternatus is the "gun Pokémon" people were joking about.]]
It's associated with the other two "weapon Pokémon," Zacian and Zamazenta, it's a Dragon-type, playing into several things (gunpowder was invented in China, which is often symbolized by dragons; people who used guns used to be called "dragoons" because the muzzle flashes of early guns resembled fire breath; there's an actual missile launcher out there called the M47 Dragon), and it learns a lot of projectile or beam moves (its signature move is even called Dynamax ''Cannon''). Oh, and [[WellIntentionedExtremist Chairman Rose]] was trying to use it to generate energy, but he ended up causing a massive disaster with his name on it instead. In other words, he [[StealthPun shot himself in the foot]].
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[[WMG: When Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends Arceus are connected to home, Sword and Shield will have a free update adding in the pokemon from those games.]]
Sword and Shield are still going to be the official games of ranked battles even after the release of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. But if the pokemon from those games aren't usable in official matches, that deincentivises buying those games. There are only about 60 pokemon in the Sinnoh pokedex (including the Platinum expansion) that are unavailable in SwSh, and even with the new pokemon and whatever changes they make, it probably won't be more than about 100. That seems doable for an update.
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* WesternAnimation/ThomasTheTankEngine (or at least a train Pokémon)

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There being 898 Pokemon is kind of unsatisfying, so maybe they're planning to add 2 more to get it to 900? Either in the DLCs or base game. However, with BDSP and Legends: Arceus in development already, it's probably unlikely.

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There being 898 Pokemon is kind of unsatisfying, so maybe they're planning to add 2 more to get it to 900? Either in the DLCs {{DLC}}s or base game. However, with BDSP and Legends: Arceus in development already, it's probably unlikely.
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[[WMG: Chairman Rose is xenophobic.]]
Why were so many Pokemon cut from the Dex? They are literally barred from entering Galar. Rose enforced a tight policy in terms of what other region Pokemon were allowed in, hence why you couldn't transfer Pokemon from other games. They were blocked upon entry. Even worse, maybe some of them were deported. The Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra DLC bringing back a lot of old Pokemon is the result of slowly reversing Rose's policies after removing him from power.

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[[WMG: Copperjah is the Indian elephant mentioned in Raichu's early dex entries]]

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[[WMG: Copperjah Copperaajah is the Indian elephant mentioned in Raichu's early dex entries]]



* Bede taking over the Balloonlea gym from Opal and becoming a Fairy specialist rather than psychic.

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* Bede taking over the Balloonlea Ballonlea gym from Opal and becoming a Fairy specialist rather than psychic.


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[[WMG:There will be 2 more Pokemon added.]]
There being 898 Pokemon is kind of unsatisfying, so maybe they're planning to add 2 more to get it to 900? Either in the DLCs or base game. However, with BDSP and Legends: Arceus in development already, it's probably unlikely.
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*What if instead of missing it's midsection, Dracozolt actually has the arms and head of a juvinile but the tail and legs of an adult?
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* Jossed. Both appear, the player just chooses which one they want.

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* Jossed. Both appear, the player just chooses which one they want.
want, with the other one gotten through the Dynamax Adventures in the Crown Tundra.

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** Partly jossed. Togedemaru appears in the games without Shaymin.
* Psyduck and Golduck - they will be Water/Psychic types.



* Psyduck and Golduck - they will be Water/Psychic types.
** Jossed. They don't appear in the games.

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[[WMG: Eternatus and [[VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon Necrozma]] come from the same place. Maybe more.]]
Both are alien dragons who's presence can empower Pokemon (auras for Necrozma, Dynamax and Gigantamax for Eternatus). Both hold significant power, though Eternatus's true form(Eternamax seems to be a SuperMode than what it used to be...we can hope) is weaker than Necrozma's true form(aka Ultra Necrozma). Both have some level of space-time manipulation; Necrozma can travel to other universes, and Eternatus can warp space-time [[SuperMode as Eternamax Eternatus]]. Perhaps their similarity is intentional. Somewhere in the universe/multiverse there's a place where superpowered dragons live, and where Eternatus and Necrozma came from. Ultra Space could just be where Necrozma is first known to show up, rather than being its native universe. The original dragon that later split up into the Tao trio is another of these space dragon Pokemon; Kyurem is mentioned as landing as a meteorite, though we know it originated from the original dragon splitting up. As Kyurem is the husk of said dragon, perhaps that dragon fit the meteorite origin and it's true for Kyurem from a certain point of view.

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[[WMG: Eternatus and [[VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon Necrozma]] [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite the original dragon]] come from the same place. Maybe more.planet. As did [[VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon Necrozma]], for that matter.]]
Both are alien dragons who's presence can empower Pokemon (auras for Necrozma, Dynamax and Gigantamax for Eternatus). Both hold significant power, though Eternatus's true form(Eternamax seems to be a SuperMode than what it used to be...we can hope) is weaker than Necrozma's true form(aka Ultra Necrozma). Both have It was thought by some level of space-time manipulation; Necrozma can travel to other universes, and Eternatus can warp space-time [[SuperMode as Eternamax Eternatus]]. Perhaps their similarity is intentional. Somewhere in the universe/multiverse there's a place where superpowered dragons live, and where Eternatus and Necrozma came from. Ultra Space could just be where Necrozma is first known to show up, rather than being its native universe. The original dragon that later split up into the Tao trio is another of these space dragon Pokemon; Kyurem is mentioned as landing as came from space, having arrived in a meteorite, though meteor. While it's confirmed to be part of the LiteralSplitPersonality that created Reshiram and Zekrom, we still don't know it originated from where the original dragon splitting up. As Kyurem is they split off came from; it just seemed to show up for the husk founding brothers of said dragon, perhaps that dragon fit Unova. Perhaps the meteorite origin and it's true initial backstory for Kyurem was true from a certain point of view.
view. And it wouldn't be the only powerful space dragon. Both Eternatus and Necrozma are space dragons, and while Necrozma showed up in Ultra Space it's capable of travelling to other universes so either it could've been native to the main universe, or it isn't but their species exist in the main universe where some uncorrupted version of the Blinding One exists.

All three of these dragons are also ludicrously powerful; Eternatus in its base/natural form is 10 BST above your standard box legendary[[note]]Eternamax is by far the strongest of any Pokemon, but given it's absorbing so much Dynamax Energy it's not a natural state[[/note]]. Necrozma's true form of Ultra Necrozma, the one it had before being crippled, is only surpassed by the Primal and Mega forms of certain legendaries, and Eternamax Eternatus. And if Black/White Kyurem is any indication, the original dragon would probably be something like 740 BST(stronger than [[TheMaker Arceus]]), maybe even higher. At least two of them have some [[RealityWarper space-time bending powers]] too; Necrozma is obvious, and Eternatus is said to warp space-time through Dyanamax. This probably explains why [[SingleSpecimenSpecies legendaries who should be one of a kind]] can show up in Dynamax Adventures; the power of Eternatus warping space-time lets you encounter versions from another universe, much like hope the wormholes in Gen 6 and 7 allow you to. While the Tao Trio lack any space-time warping feats, it could just be because at most you get 2/3rds of the actual original dragon so that might've been lost by no longer being whole.

All these three Pokemon come from the same planet, and [[EarthIsTheCentreOfTheUniverse for whatever reason]] all three ended up on some version of the Earth. More concering is the fact that [[NormalFishInATinyPond they would seem normal on whatever planet they come from]].

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* Semi-Jossed: Gym Challengers only have to face eight gyms in a set order, with no penalty for failure other than having to challenge again that specific gym ([[spoiler:as it happens with Hop in Circhester]]). Those who complete the challenge face each other in a tournament bracket in Wyndon, and the winner enters another bracket with the Gym Leaders to see who will get to face the Champion.




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** Jossed. The only new battle mode is Max Raid battles, and it's co-op multiplayer only. Triple, rotation and inverse battles do not return.





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\n* Jossed. [[spoiler:Eternatus, said third Legendary, is pretty nightmare-inducing and has a rather bleak backstory, but the games aren't particularly dark than those before. There aren't even any outright evil human characters.]]





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* Jossed. [[spoiler:Both sets of DLC have NoAntagonist, excluding the rivalry with Klara/Avery or Calyrex's steed briefly going amok.]]




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* Jossed. The Max Lair contains a couple scientists and some scientific equipment to study the happenings down there, but that's all. Previous generations' fossil Pokémon can be found in the wild in the Crown Tundra.




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* Jossed; its base stat total is 500, which consists of 100 HP and 80 everywhere else.

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* Jossed; its base stat total in its base form is 500, which consists of 100 HP and 80 everywhere else.
else. [[spoiler:Ice Rider and Shadow Rider Calyrex both have a stat total of 680 each, keeping the 100 HP but more varied elsewhere.]]
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** Fully confirmed: Max Soup can give the Gigantamax factor to any Pokémon whose species has a Gigantamax form. The reverse is also possible, removing the Gigantamax factor and letting these Pokémon Dynamax normally.
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[[WMG: Eternatus and [[VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon Necrozma]] come from the same place. Maybe more.]]
Both are alien dragons who's presence can empower Pokemon (auras for Necrozma, Dynamax and Gigantamax for Eternatus). Both hold significant power, though Eternatus's true form(Eternamax seems to be a SuperMode than what it used to be...we can hope) is weaker than Necrozma's true form(aka Ultra Necrozma). Both have some level of space-time manipulation; Necrozma can travel to other universes, and Eternatus can warp space-time [[SuperMode as Eternamax Eternatus]]. Perhaps their similarity is intentional. Somewhere in the universe/multiverse there's a place where superpowered dragons live, and where Eternatus and Necrozma came from. Ultra Space could just be where Necrozma is first known to show up, rather than being its native universe. The original dragon that later split up into the Tao trio is another of these space dragon Pokemon; Kyurem is mentioned as landing as a meteorite, though we know it originated from the original dragon splitting up. As Kyurem is the husk of said dragon, perhaps that dragon fit the meteorite origin and it's true for Kyurem from a certain point of view.
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[[WMG:There will be a update to fix every issues from graphics to the main storyline]]
Fans weren't very happy that about the issues the games have and hoped that a future patch would fixed everything.

[[WMG: A future free full update that will fix all of the issues]]
Considering that most blacklash are from the remaining Pokemon, the graphics, the models, the animation, etc. Sword and Shield can go the No Man's Sky route to improve the games.

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[[WMG:There will be a update to fix every issues from graphics graphics, the remaining missing Pokemon to the main storyline]]
Fans weren't very happy that about the issues the games have and hoped that a future free full patch would fixed everything.

[[WMG: A future free [[WMG:It will feature underground ruins full update of Unown somewhere in the Wild Area]]
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Considering that most blacklash are from the remaining Pokemon, the graphics, the models, the animation, etc. Sword
Ruins of Alph and Shield can go the No Man's Sky route to improve the games.
Solaceon Ruins
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[[WMG: A future free full update that will fix all of the issues]]
Considering that most blacklash are from the remaining Pokemon, the graphics, the models, the animation, etc. Sword and Shield can go the No Man's Sky route to improve the games.
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* Psychic/Ghost - Nothing in the base game, but [[spoiler: Ghost Rider Calyrex]] from the Crown Tundra counts.

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* Psychic/Ghost '''Psychic/Ghost''' - Nothing in the base game, but [[spoiler: Ghost Rider Calyrex]] from the Crown Tundra counts.
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* Psychic/Ghost

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* Psychic/GhostPsychic/Ghost - Nothing in the base game, but [[spoiler: Ghost Rider Calyrex]] from the Crown Tundra counts.



* Confirmed with the Isle of Armor and Crowned Tundra DLC packs.

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* Confirmed with the Isle of Armor and Crowned Crown Tundra DLC packs.
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Fans weren't very happy that about the issues the games have and hoped that a future patch would fixed everything.

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* Jossed, but you can get all of the Alolan forms, and non-Galarian forms, either as gifts or through trading with NPCs.

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* Jossed, but you can get all of the Alolan forms, and non-Galarian forms, either as gifts or through trading with NPCs.
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[[WMG:Calyrex was the original owner of the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.]]
When he ruled Galar, the main region, Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra were under his leadership, with Zacian and Zamazenta as his pet hounds. This explains why the dogs themselves have a second form that have scars on them despite supposedly having a form that protects them fully.

But when Eternatus came knocking, Calyrex used all his might wielding his sword and shield...and lost. His hounds, scarred from battles past and present, took up their king's weapons and reached their Crowned forms for the first time. This second wind allowed them to finish the job their king started.

However, the cost was grave. Calyrex was too wounded to continue ruling and had to enter his long slumber. His steed went wild without a master over the long-term separation. Meanwhile, knowing that Eternatus will threaten Galar once more, Calyrex left Zacian and Zamazenta with his weapons, giving one last order to defend Galar with them before sleeping.
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* Jossed--the tournament is just your standard double-battles tournament.
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* Jossed. [[spoiler:His Ace is Copperajah, the same as his older brother, Rose.]]
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[[WMG: Cara Liss was right all along.]]
There is a Max Raid Den in the Crown Tundra's Snowslide Slope area that contains Arctovish, Dracovish, Arctozolt, and Dracozolt naturally. That means these four Pokémon really DID exist in the wild at some point in time, and Cara Liss accurately recombined them.
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* Kinda-sorta? Dynamax Adventures from the Crown Tundra DLC involve you and your three buddies, be they online players or AI, picking from a pre-set pool of Pokémon before heading into the cave. So at least AI helpers there have some chance to be some level of useful.
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* Jossed; its base stat total is 500, which consists of 100 HP and 80 everywhere else.
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*** Confirmed: Max Adventures, a new feature in the Crown Tundra DLC, each have a dynamaxed legendary Pokémon at the end of them.
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* Confirmed--the Ultra Beasys return in the Crown Tundra DLC.




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* Jossed--Peony specializes in Steel types.
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* Jossed. A majority of the Legendaries aren't registered in any of the Galar Pokédexes.




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* Jossed. The Crown Tundra is available when you first arrive at Wedgehurst.




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[[WMG: There is a third, as-of-yet unannounced Regi besides Regidraco and Regieleki.]]

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[[WMG: There is a third, as-of-yet unannounced Regi besides Regidraco Regidrago and Regieleki.]]
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* [[spoiler:Half-confirmed. While Glastrier and Spectrier are legendary horses, they aren't based on the knight chess piece; instead they both serve as Calyrex's loyal steedsm]]

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steeds.]]
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