History Funny / PokemonSwordAndShield

* Fairy Gym Leader Bede, in general, is extremely entertaining, simply because he's so ''dishonest'' about it. He often talks about how he hates it, is starting to hate fantasy in general, won't wear pink ever again, and probably would murder Opal in her sleep if the occasion arose. But the moment he gets on the job, he cranks up the fabulousness and fairy-style to a level that shows way more dedication to the craft than he'd have ever admitted.

'''Marnie:''' [[LuminiscentBlush (blushes slightly)]] I-I'unno about cute or anythin'... But sendin' 'em head over heels works for me!

---> '''Avery:''' We mustn't lose to the likes of this lout! He abandoned Psychic types altogether!\\

* The very first time you cross the Route 5 Bridge and reach the eastern end, you'll see an Eldegoss spinning through the air for several feet before going idle upon landing. You're essentially given a free Grass Pokémon to catch or beat, right before the Water type Gym. Eldegoss, for its part, seems remarkably unperturbed. Wonder how often ''that'' happens?

* On Route 10, there's a Gentleman in the final stretch who along with two other trainers can't be skipped. He has a Galarian Darmanitan, which is very strong, especially with its ability, Gorilla Tactics, which is effectively a built in Choice Band. However, it can lock itself into Taunt and not be able to make use of that Attack — and he probably will if you have out something that resists Ice.

* Disappointed about Wailord being far too small and its Dynamaxed form only being slightly bigger than the official Pokédex size? [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TSDhRoyG0Q0 Don't worry, this mod has you covered.]]
* Back when the Trainer designs were first leaked, the immediate fandom reaction to Gloria's look was to decide she was Scottish. This has inevitably led to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdFjhxihUTc EXTREMELY CRUDE]] [[ViolentGlaswegian Scottish stereotype humor.]] Yes, that included shout-outs to [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Demoman]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQu2Z-Kauj8 This version of the Poké Rap]] that cuts all the Kanto Pokémon not found in the Galar Dex (although some would return at a later date) is hilarious enough on its own. Then comes the last verse:
--> "Charmeleon! ThatsAllFolks" [[note]]It was later discovered that data for the other Kantonian Starters and Mewtwo were in the game via datamine, via the DLC expansion and possible transfer.[[/note]]
* When it was discovered that Arceus wasn't available in Galar but Silvally was, fans began to draw parallels between the game and the English Reformation: Arceus was Catholicism, which ended up being uprooted and largely destroyed as England's national religion, and Silvally was Anglicanism/Protestantism, which quickly became the new religion.
* Toby Fox did the Battle Tower song for the game, and naturally for him, recycles some of his old lesser-known material. What song did he choose for that part he reuses? ''The Baby is 2'', one of the more infamous songs he made just to troll the MSPA Forums and their weird specific rule, ''and got banned for a while for.''
* [[https://twitter.com/SEGAmastergirl/status/1203696012109459457?s=20 A fan's reaction]] to seeing a chimera fossil, which was what inspired this region's fossil Pokémon line.
* When Galarian Slowpoke became available early as a teaser for the Expansion Pass, fans joked that Slowpoke was actually supposed to be in the initial release, but being Slowpoke, it showed up two months late.

* Sinistea has the most absurd form differences of any Pokémon: there is a genuine teacup version and a counterfeit teacup version. However, the two are identical in stats, movepool, ability, and even overall appearance. The only difference? ''A tiny, hard-to-notice label on the bottom of the genuine form's teacup.'' (The game has a special camera angle JUST for this pokemon)

** The DLC proper expands on this: After Mustard accepts you into his dojo, either Avery or Klara will complain that that you got a uniform but they didn't. Mustard obliges and gives them their uniform (complete with the ItemGet jingle)... only for a trio of Slowpoke to yoink it from them, thus LettingTheAirOutOfTheBand. The three Slowpoke then '''bolt outside like [[HoldYourHippogriffs Zubat outta the Distortion World]]'''! Not only that, [[GameplayAndStoryIntegration but they prove to be just as fast in battle as in the field.]][[labelnote:Explaination]]These Slowpoke start the battle at +6 Speed.[[/labelnote]]

* The Isle of Armor has a rare encounter of a huge Wailord in the overworld, which had fans enthusiastic about Wailord finally being properly sized in the 3D games. Once you battle it, however, it's... [[YankTheDogsChain as usual, smaller than the player]] and if caught, defeated, or run away from, it ''doesn't respawn and vanishes from the overworld.''

* Leon quite simply [[NoSenseOfDirection has a horrid internal map]] You and Hop have to pick him up (keep in mind Hop's his ''younger'' brother) just so he won't get lost ''on a straight road''.

* Sinistea has the most absurd form differences of any Pokémon: there is a genuine teacup version and a counterfeit teacup version. However, the two are identical in stats, movepool, ability, and even overall appearance. The only difference? ''A tiny, hard-to-notice label on the bottom of the genuine form's teacup.''

** One of the Dojo Students also tells the tale, adding that while looking for the towers, Leon somehow managed to make his way back to ''[[EpicFail Postwick]]''. Keep in mind, he was on an '''''[[AchievementInIgnorance island]]!'''''

*** When he first declares the player, with what looks like an utterly forced smile, turns their head to the camera as if to say, "What have you gotten me into?"

** Reporting to him about catching the original Moltres makes him think it's the Galarian variant (or "imposter Moltres" as he calls the variant) with a fever.

** The cherry on top is the player's expressions. First they're annoyed as they grab the Rotom Phone, then it switches to "OhCrap" as they turn towards the birds.

*** Plus, they're canine Pokémon that essentially fused with legendary [[TransformationTrinket Transformation Trinkets]] in their EleventhHourSuperpower moment. In other words, '''[[{{VideoGame/Undertale}} the dogs absorbed the legendary artifacts.]]'''

** For those that hated those two, you are in for a laugh, because some of the characters [[EveryoneHasStandards don't have a good opinion]] [[TakeThatScrappy of those two]], especially on how they look. [[EveryoneHasStandards Even your]] {{Jerkass}} [[EveryoneHasStandards rivals can't stand them!]]

** One of the Dojo Students also tells the tale, adding that while looking for the towers, Leon somehow managed to make his way back to ''[[EpicFail Postwick]]''.

* As Incineroar’s formerly unique SecretArt Darkest Lariat can now be learnt by other Pokèmon, the lack of a special animation like Incineroar’s makes the user spin around in a hilariously-ridiculous manner, such as Single-Strike Urshifu ''spinning around in mid-air''.

* Peony has something to say about any legendary Pokémon you show him, and his remarks tend to be as amusing as they are positive. For instance, he notes the Galarian legendary birds don't look or feel like the versions he expected (implying he is touching them as he talks), but always adds that some feature of them makes them "close enough" to bear the name. If shown [[BloodKnight Mew]][[TheDreaded two]], he remarks [[HorribleJudgeOfCharacter it seems "docile" and that he's sure its frown hides a kind heart]]. He considers the Tapus to be on vacation and wonders about their family letting them go so far away from home.

'''Piers:''' [[{{Squick}} (horrified)]] [[BrainBleach Yeah, I've gotta pass on that. I don't think I could handle havin' an 88-year old Play Rough.]]

* Peony has something to say about any legendary Pokémon you show him, and his remarks tend to be as amusing as they are positive. For instance, he notes the Galarian legendary birds don't look or feel like the versions he expected (implying he is touching them as he talks), but always adds that some feature of them makes them "close enough" to bear the name. If shown Mewtwo, he remarks it seems "docile" and that he's sure its frown hides a kind heart. He considers the Tapus to be on vacation and wonders about their family letting them go so far away from home.

** When Duraludon Gigantamaxes, it turns into a ''skyscraper''. [[OurDragonsAreDifferent And you thought Dragon-types couldn't get weirder.]] Even funnier when you realise that you're pretty much pummeling the opposition with ''The Shard''.
** Gigantamax Inteleon's design, especially compared to the other two starters. Cinderace? Rides around on a sentient Pyro Ball (and gains extremely long ears.) Rillaboom? Gets a drum ''tree'' as opposed to a drum ''stump.'' Inteleon, on the other hand, gets an incredibly long tail that it uses as a sniper's nest...and a ''gun.'' It looks like it's 60% tail, 30% gun, and only ten percent of the damned thing is the actual Inteleon. [[Memes/SuperSmashBrosUltimate Joker's neutral special comes to mind...]]

* Magikarp is known as a rather pathetic Pokémon that can't really learn that many powerful moves. But these generations introduced Hydro Pump as a Technical Record — and yes, it's the '''only''' Water-type move that Magikarp can learn. It's more noticeable when you see NPC trainers use it during Max Raids - for once, an NPC's Magikarp does NOT know Splash, but DOES know Hydro Pump! The funnier part is, this actually makes said NPC ''more desirable'' as a partner than a few other [=NPC=]s.

* This exchange near the end of the post game is quite chuckle worthy, especially with Sonia's cute mannerisms.

* The RunningGag with Piers completely freaking out about Marnie getting in trouble by Sordward and Shielbert's attempts to Dynamax wild Pokémon at stadiums with Power Spots. He has to be reminded constantly that Spikemuth ''doesn't'' have a Power Spot to have Dynamax battles.

--> '''Office Worker''': I AM A ROBOT IN HUMAN GUISE. I WILL DEEPEN MY TIES WITH POKÉMON.

* On Route 10, there's a Gentleman in the final stretch who along with two other trainers can't be skipped. He has a Galarian Darmanitan, which is very strong, especially with its ability, Gorilla Tactics, which is effectively a built in Choice Band. However, it can lock itself into Taunt and not be able to make use of that Attack - and he probably will if you have out something that resists Ice.
* Similarly, the Rock-type Max Move, Max Rockfall. The user summons a giant slab of rock which kind of just topples over onto the target in a decidedly WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes-esque fashion.

* You have the option to use your Watts to buy amenities for the dojo, a Rotomi being one of them. The catch? The hardware and software are sold separately.[[note]] Possibly a TakeThat at DLC in general, combined with some SelfDeprecation and HypocriticalHumor.[[/note]]
--> '''Honey''': They're simply trying to gouge us for more Watts! Of all the greedy, conniving business practices!
* As you donate more Watts to the dojo, Honey eventually tries to reward you by calling up famous trainers from other regions to come and battle you. Only to find that apparently Galar is too far away for them to just up and drop by. So Honey herself decides to battle you, eventually revealing she's actually on par with Mustard as a trainer.

* The Isle of Armor has a rare encounter of a huge Wailord in the overworld, which had fans enthusiastic about Wailord finally being properly sized in the 3D games. Once you battle it, however, it's... [[YankTheDogsChain as usual, smaller than the player]] and if caught, defeated or run away from, it ''doesn't respawn and vanishes from the overworld.''

* Peony has something to say about any legendary Pokémon you show him, and his remarks tend to be as amusing as they are positive. For instance he notes the Galarian legendary birds don't look or feel like the versions he expected (implying he is touching them as he talks), but always adds that some feature of them makes them "close enough" to bear the name. If shown Mewtwo he remarks it seems "docile" and that he's sure its frown hides a kind heart. He considers the tapus to be on vacation and wonders about their family letting them go so far away from home.
** If you show him Tapu Bulu in particular, [[ComicallyMissingThePoint he'll wonder if it's noticed that "its horns have gone through it hat"]] and whether he should say something about it.
* You can shake the great Dyna tree, at first due to the great difference in size you do nothing to even budge it. However after several tries you get [[BonusBoss a level 100 Dynamax Greedent jumping down to attack you.]]

* After winning 15 tournaments, Sordward and Shielbert appear. They admit to have participated in the tournaments too...but always lose in the first round for whatever reason ([[SlidingScaleOfGameplayAndStoryIntegration and you'll see they do if you paid attention to the two mystery competitors in the bracket]]).

'''Avery:''' And you yourself are quite elegant... [[StealthInsult Tell me-do you have a Style Card?]]

** As [[NobleWolf noble]] and majestic Zacian may be, there's just something inherently amusing about a wolf [[CutlassBetweenTheTeeth carrying a sword in its mouth]]. Not even, say, an anthropomorphic bipedal wolf, or a wolf with a sword as part of its body, it somehow wields the sword in its teeth like a dog playing fetch with a stick. Although Zacian looks "normal" in comparison to Zamazenta whose design motif of wearing a huge shield on the front part of its body is akin to a frilled-neck lizard.

** Galarian Weezing, with its two tall hats and smoky moustaches that make it resemble a wealthy, posh tycoon[[note]] [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents Especially one with a penchant for the letter D]] [[/note]]. Double points due to UnfortunateCharacterDesign making it look like ''a bong.''

** Milcery in particular is absurd since there are ''nine'' possible Alcremie forms dependent on the direction you spin your character, how long you spin, and the time of day you're doing it.[[note]]Either clockwise or counterclockwise, for 5 seconds or less, and either during the day or night. The ninth form requires spinning in any direction for 10 seconds at dusk.[[/note]] But wait! The sweet it's holding also influences the result slightly, so accounting for the seven sweet types that exist, that makes it a grand total of '''sixty-three''' possible combinations it can take! A shiny Milcery only adds on seven potential outcomes with the only differences being whatever Sweet is given, unless you count the new "square shinies" as their own forms which increases the total to ''seventy-seven''.

-->'''Dancer:''' What does that even mean? You're no detective-you're a fraud!

* After becoming champion, the post-game story introduces two new villains: Sordward and Shielbert, two brothers who are descended from the old royal lineage of Galar and have ridiculous hairstyles resembling a sword and shield respectively. The pair look goofy even by Pokémon standards, are ridiculously foppish, constantly going on about how they're celebrities, and are completely astonished whenever they suffer defeat. They're the most directly antagonistic and self-serving characters in the game, but also too clownish not to be entertaining. The heroes make a point of [[LampshadeHanging calling them "those two weirdos,"]] and they don't take it well when they find out.

** There's something amusing about feeding a Bug-type a ''tiny spoonful'' of curry in comparison to the Trainer's full plate. All except for larval Pokémon like Snom or Caterpie, who get an even bigger portion than the trainer! Guess these bugs really like to eat! The fact that their final forms eat only a tiny spoonful instead makes it even funnier to some players that they ate so much in their base forms but when fully evolved they can't eat as much as it used to anymore.

** One of the Dojo Students also tells the tale, adding that Leon somehow managed to make his way back to ''[[EpicFail Postwick]]''.

--> '''Klara:''' All eyes on me, Master! I'll show you that I'm both cute AND strong!\\

--> '''Avery:''' We mustn't lose to the likes of this lout! He abandoned Psychic types altogether!\\

** The DLC proper expands on this: After Mustard accepts you into his dojo, either Avery or Klara will complain that that you got a uniform but they didn't. Mustard obliges and gives them their uniform (complete with the ItemGet jingle)... only for a trio of Slowpoke to yoink it from them, thus LettingTheAirOutOfTheBand. The three Slowpoke then '''bolt outside like [[HoldYourHippogriffs Zubat outta the Distortion World]]'''! Not only that, [[GameplayAndStoryIntegration but they prove to be just as fast in battle as in the field.]]

** The expression on the birds' faces just scream 'Excuse me, who the hell do you think you are?'

* When the player encounters the Galarian Legendary Birds, the three are shown battling each other for a bit before they suddenly stop and turn towards the player. Why? Because the Rotom Phone went off. It's not like the player character was hiding either; Zapdos ''outright runs right past them'' to battle Moltres, so it's more like it was the sound of the Rotom Phone itself that bothered them and ruined the mood of their battle, rather than the player's presence.

* When the player encounters the Galarian Legendary Birds, the three are shown battling each other for a bit before they suddenly stop and turn towards the player. Why? Because the Rotom Phone went off. It's not like the player character was hiding either; Zapdos outright runs right past them to battle Moltres, so it's more like it was the sound of the Rotom Phone itself that bothered them and ruined the mood of their battle, rather than the human's presence.

** For those that hated those two, you are in for a laugh, because some of the characters [[TakeThatScrappy don't have a good opinion of those two]], especially on how they look. [[EveryoneHasStandards Even your]] {{Jerkass}} [[EveryoneHasStandards rivals can't stand them!]]

** For those that hated those two, you are in for a laugh, because some of the characters [[TakeThatScrappy don't have a good opinion of those two]], especially on how they look. Even your {{Jerkass}} rivals can't stand them!

'''Avery:''' And you yourself are quite elegant... [[StealthInsult Tell me- do you have a Style Card?]]

--> '''Avery:''' We mustn't lose to the likes of this lout! He abandoned Psychic types all together!\\