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This is a page on all the new information including Pokemon, Abilities, and Moves, that is now available in the game Pokemon Sword and Shield through Pokemon HOME. Read on to find out which of these new features are usable in Ranked Battle, and what affects this will have on the current metagame.
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Since the release of Pokemon HOME, you can now transfer Pokemon that have not been seen in the Galar region in the game Pokemon Sword and Shield!
In addition to that, Moves and Abilities that were previously not available can now be seen and used in the game.
Pokemon HOME Released! How to Download and Transfer Pokemon
Pokemon that were not included in the Galar Pokedex are now available for transfer to Pokemon Sword and Shield by using Pokemon HOME.
In addition, some of the new Pokemon became usable in Ranked Battle starting March 1st, causing huge changes in the metagame. See our full article to find out which Pokemon are available for use in competitive play.
Ranked Battle Rules and Legal Pokemon
Some Pokemon with Hidden Abilities which were previously inaccessible in Pokemon Sword and Shield can now be found again when traded in from Pokemon HOME.
Seaking | Lightning Rod (Hidden Ability) Draws in all Electric-type moves to up Special Attack. |
Sudowoodo | Rattled (Hidden Ability) Bug, Ghost or Dark type moves scare it and boost its Speed. |
Beheeyem | Analytic Boosts move power when the pokemon moves last. |
Noivern | Telepathy (Hidden Ability) Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it. |
Barbaracle | Pickpocket (Hidden Ability) Steals an item when hit by another Pokemon. |
Avalugg | Sturdy (Hidden Ability) It cannot be knocked out with one hit. |
Swoobat | Simple Doubles all stat chages. |
Unfezant | Rivalry Deals more damage to a Pokemon of same gender. |
Clefable | Unaware (Hidden Ability) Ignores any stat changes in the Pokemon. |
Clefairy | Friend Guard Reduces damage done to allies. |
Liepard | Prankster (Hidden Ability) Gives priority to a status move. |
Espurr | Own Tempo (Hidden Ability) Prevents the Pokemon from becoming confused. |
Meowstic
(Male) | Prankster (Hidden Ability) Gives priority to a status move. |
Meowstic
Female | Competitive Raises Special Attack when the Pokemon's stats are lowered. |
Torkoal | Shell Armor (Hidden Ability) The Pokemon is protected against critical hits. |
Musharna | Telepathy (Hidden Ability) Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it. |
Beartic | Swift Swim (Hidden Ability) Boosts the Pokemon's Speed in rain. |
Golurk | No Guard (Hidden Ability) Ensures attacks by or against the Pokemon land. |
Whiscash | Hydration (Hidden Ability) Heals status problem if it is raining. |
Drapion | Keen Eye (Hidden Ability) Prevents other Pokemon from lowering accuracy. |
Manectric | Minus Boosts the Sp. Atk. stat of the Pokemon if an ally with the Plus or Minus Ability is also in battle. |
Sawk | Mold Breaker (Hidden Ability) Moves can be used regardless of Abilities. |
Throh | Mold Breaker (Hidden Ability) Moves can be used regardless of Abilities. |
Drifblim | Flare Boost Powers up special attacks when burned. |
Abomasnow | Soundproof Gives immunity to ‘sound-based‘ moves. |
Pelipper | Rain Dish (Hidden Ability) The Pokemon gradually regains HP in rain. |
Bronzong | Heavy Metal (Hidden Ability) Doubles the Pokemon's weight. |
Lanturn | Water Absorb (Hidden Ability) Restores HP if hit by an Water-type move. |
Nincada | Run Away (Hidden Ability) Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokemon. |
Ninjask | Infiltrator (Hidden Ability) Passes through the foe's barrier and strikes. |
Basculin | Mold Breaker (Hidden Ability) Moves can be used regardless of Abilities. |
Maractus | Storm Drain Draws in all Water-type moves to up Special Attack. |
Noctowl | Tinted Lens (Hidden Ability) Powers up "not very effective" moves. |
This means that the Pokemon should be bred from a Pokemon transferred to Sword and Shield via Pokemon HOME.
Solgaleo | Sunsteel Strike |
Lunala | Moongeist Beam |
Necrozma | Prismatic Laser |
Zeraora | Plasma Fists |
Marshadow | Spectral Thief |
Reshiram | Fusion Flare Blue Flare |
Zekrom | Fusion Bolt Bolt Strike |
Kyurem (Black) | Freeze Shock |
Kyurem (White) | Ice Burn |
Kyurem | Glaciate |
Jirachi | Doom Desire |
Keldeo | Secret Sword |
Melmetal | Double Iron Bash |
Although you can transfer Pokemon to Sword and Shield, Moves that are not registered in the game cannot be used. However, their information will still be displayed.
As these Moves are not yet available in-game and in Casual Battle, they are not available for Ranked Battle as well.
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