A new trailer for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield’s two coming expansions is here, and with it comes a ton of new info on the new legendaries that are coming as part of it, including the previously shown Galarian legendary bird trio and two new regis.
While the trailer gives a release date of June 17 for the first expansion, the Isle of Armor, the most interesting thing revealed in the trailer are the new legendary Pokemon that appear to be coming in the second expansion to Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, the Crown Tundra.
When the trailer reaches its second half for the Crown Tundra, it reveals that Mewtwo, along with all of the legendary Pokemon that have graced the covers of Pokemon titles past, will be catchable in Max Raid battles. That includes Ho-Oh, Lugia, Groudon, Kyogre, Dialga, Palkia, Zekrom, Reshiram, Xerneas, Yveltal, Solgaleo and Lunala. Giratina is also shown in the trailer, who was on the cover of Pokemon Platinum, which many believe may be a nod to the rumored Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes, since no other third-version of a Pokemon“box legendary” was shown.
After that, the trailer unveils two brand new Pokemon in the form of two new regis. The first shown is named Regieleki. Regeleki is said to absorb electrons to live, and its signature move, Thunder Cage, traps the opponent from fleeing or being swapped out for 4 to 5 turns and deals damage each turn.
The second regi goes by the name Regidraco, who is composed of crystalized dragon energy and has a signature move called Dragon Energy, which deals more damage the higher its HP is. Players worried about not getting the Expansion Pass and not being able to catch these two, or any of the other new additions, shouldn't fret however, as it was previously confirmed that players will be able to trade for them even without buying the Expansion Pass.
Another exciting thing shown in the trailer are the first ever Galarian forms of legendary Pokemon, the legendary bird trio from the Kanto region. First seen in Pokemon Red and Blue, Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres have been given new primary typing (though all three retain their secondary flying typing) and signature moves. Galarian Articuno is now Psychic instead of ice and now has the signature move Freezing Glare, which is capable of leaving a target frozen.
Galarian Zapdos is now fighting instead of electric and can use Thunderous Kick, which along with dealing physical damage can also lower the target’s Defense stat. Last but not least is Galarian Moltres, who is now Dark instead of Fire, and can use the new move Fiery Wraith, which has a chance of making the opposing Pokemon flinch.
While there is no release date for the Crown Tundra and when we will be able to catch these exciting new Pokemon, it is still slated to come out later this year. In the meantime, players should be excited to play the Isle of Armor in just a few short weeks.
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.