It's Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast

Pokémon Sword & Shield Info Dump

Episode Summary

Game Informer dropped a bunch of new Pokémon Sword and Shield information on us. Auto-save stuff, no HMs, why Pokémon were cut, new features, changing natures and more. A 24-hour live stream also showed off Impidimp and Galar Ponyta. Pokémon GO is doing Raid nights every Wednesday this month, and new shirts got added to the shop. Finally, Game Freak talks about how Max Raid battles were made before they were implemented and used in Pokémon GO.

Episode Notes

Game Informer dropped a bunch of new Pokémon Sword and Shield information on us. Auto-save stuff, no HMs, why Pokémon were cut, new features, changing natures and more. A 24-hour live stream also showed off Impidimp and Galar Ponyta. Pokémon GO is doing Raid nights every Wednesday this month, and new shirts got added to the shop. Finally, Game Freak talks about how Max Raid battles were made before they were implemented and used in Pokémon GO. 

00:01:40 - Introduction
00:03:00 - Pokémon GO News
00:09:20 - Ash is Back
00:13:10 - No HMs in Sword/Shield
00:22:40 - Exp Share Always On
00:34:40 - Break Music
00:35:30 - Auto-Save Being Added
00:49:10 - Nature Changes
00:57:40 - Max Raid Battles
01:06:30 - Break Music
01:07:10 - Pokémon Coming Back
01:13:50 - 18 Gyms in Sword/Shield
01:29:30 - Galar Ponyta
01:39:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:47:00 - Post Credits

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