Out of the many new mechanics found in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Max Raid Battles stand head and shoulders above the rest as the Galar region’s biggest addition. But what are Max Raid Battles? We’ve ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Pokemon Sword and Shield's brief Easter-themed Max Raid event has ended, but a new event is now underway in the games. Unlike the past few Max Raid ...

Pokemon Sword and Shield are out now on Nintendo Switch, and the games take a page out of Pokemon Go‘s book by introducing Raid Battles to the series, which have you to team up with other players to ...

Single-Strike and Rapid-Strike. The Pokemon Company has kicked off another max raid event for Pokemon Sword and Shield, this time for Urshifu, a legendary Pokemon that appeared in the Isle of Armor ...

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If you’ve ever wanted to play a mainline Pokemon game in co-op with your friends, this generation has just the feature for you. Here’s how to join Max Raid Battles in Pokemon Sword & Shield. The Wild ...