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How to get a Galarian Slowpoke in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

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Download Software Update

In order to get the Galarian Slowpoke in Pokemon Sword and Shield, you must first download the software update that was released yesterday on January 9, 2020. To download the update, head to the Switch’s home screen, scroll over to Sword or Shield and press + to open the options. Look for the tab that says “Software Update” and then select “Via the Internet”. Your Switch will then check for and download any updates.

 

Head to Wedgehurst Station

After your game has been updated, boot up Sword or Shield and head to the town of Wedgehurst, which is located at the bottom of the map. The easiest way to get there is to take a Flying Taxi via the Town Map (if you have progressed far enough into the story). You also always have the option to walk there! Once in Wedgehurst, you want to travel to the southern part of the town near the entrance to Route 1 to find Wedgehurst Station. Head inside Wedgehurst Station to trigger a brief dialog scene.

 

Talk to Klara or Avery

When you gain control of your character, talk to either Klara (Sword only) or Avery (Shield only) to trigger another dialog scene in which a Galarian Slowpoke will walk through the ticket gates.

 

Interact with the Galarian Slowpoke

After the dialog scene, head up to and interact with the Galarian Slowpoke. You will be given the option to battle Slowpoke in order to catch it. Select “yes” and begin the battle! I just had to throw a Poke Ball at the Slowpoke in order to capture it. If you do have to battle it, make sure you don’t accidently drain the Slowpoke’s HP all the way to 0! If it gets to 0, you won’t be able to capture it and will have to reload your game from a previous save!

 

How to Get Slowbro and Slowking?

This Galarian Slowpoke that you just captured will be able to evolve into Galarian Slowbro if you use an item found in The Isle of Armor and into a Galarian Slowking if you use an item found in The Crown Tundra. Unfortunately these areas are not accessible yet! In order to access these areas, you will need to purchase the Expansion Pass for $29.99 from the Nintendo eShop. The pass is available for pre-order today and comes with a special pre-order bonus of a new outfit that you can equip right away! The scheduled release date for The Isle of Armor (Part 1 of the pass) is June 2020 and The Crown Tundra (Part 2 of the pass) is Fall 2020. For more information about the Expansion Pass click here!

 

Latest Gaming News

Pokemon Direct – 01/09/20

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https://youtu.be/o5afasEAiN0

 

Exciting information was announced at today’s Pokemon Direct that blew my socks right off! I don’t think I blinked once during that presentation!! It started off with an announcement of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX for the Switch, which will be available on March 6, 2020. A demo version will be available later today in the Nintendo eShop. You will be able to carry over your save data from the demo to the full version of the game.

 

Game Freak also announced an Expansion Pass with two new areas for Pokemon Sword and Shield that will be available for pre-purchase later today in the Nintendo eShop. There will be an Expansion Pass for each version that will cost you $29.99 each. If you pre-purchase an Expansion Pass, you will receive a special pre-order bonus of new clothing that will also be available later today after a new update. When released, you will be able to dive right into the new DLC using current save data from Sword and Shield. There will be new areas to explore, new Pokemon to catch, new gyms to battle, new trainers to meet, new character customizations and new Dynamax forms!! Each game will also get version exclusive Pokemon to catch. The first part of content is called The Isle of Armor and will be released in June 2020. The second is The Crown Tundra which is currently scheduled to release in Fall 2020.

 

The Isle of Armor focuses on a theme of growth where you will become a dojo apprentice to Mustard, who was the mentor of Leon. In Sword, your rival will be Klara (a poison-type user) and in Shield your rival will be Avery (a psychic-type user). After proving yourself to Mustard, he will hand over the new legendary fighting-type Pokemon, Kubfu. Kubfu will evolve into Urshifu, who will either use a single-strike style and be a fighting/dark-type or rapid-strike style making it a fighting/water-type. Urshifu also has a Gigantamax form that will be different based on the type of style it is! The Sword and Shield starters will also be receiving a Gigantimax form with new G-max moves. Lastly, new fashion items and new looks for the bike will also be added.

 

The Crown Tundra focuses on a theme of exploration where we will become the leader of an exploration team. There we will meet new Pokemon including Calyrex, a new legendary psychic/grass-type Pokemon. We will also be able to explore a strange temple and spy a mysterious tree that grows in a place it doesn’t seem to belong. A new co-op mode will allow us to enter and explore Pokemon dens that exist underground. Deep inside the dens we will see legendary Pokemon from past games, Dynamaxing before our very eyes, plus new legendary Pokemon!! New clothing items will be added and new battle challenges will be available after the whole area is completed. Lastly, The Crown Tundra will have max raid battles with new Pokemon that haven’t appeared in the Wild Area.

 

More than 200 Pokemon from previous games will appear in The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra!! Even if you don’t purchase the Expansion Pass, you can still obtain the new Pokemon via Link Trades. Players will also be able to bring over Pokemon (only ones that can be found in Sword and Shield) from Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee through a cloud service called Pokemon Home in February 2020. Starting today there is a more likely chance for you to run into Gigantamax Coalossal, Gigantamax Lapras and Gigantamax Flapple or Gigantamax Appletun in max raid battles throughout the Wild Area. Lastly, there will be a software update today.  Once you receive the update, you can head to Wedgehurst Station to encounter Klara (Sword only) or Avery (Shield only). You will then be able to catch a Galarian Slowpoke that has wandered into the station!!!!!!! This Galarian Slowpoke will be able to evolve into Galarian Slowbro if you use an item found in The Isle of Armor and into a Galarian Slowking if you use an item found in The Crown Tundra!

 

Here is a list of some returning Pokemon that showed up in the direct today:

  • Articuno
  • Aurorus
  • Azelf
  • Blastoise
  • Cresselia
  • Dedenne
  • Dialga
  • Entei
  • Galarian Slowbro
  • Garchomp
  • Giratina
  • Groudon
  • Heatran
  • Ho-oh
  • Kingdra
  • Kyogre
  • Landorus
  • Latias
  • Latios
  • Lugia
  • Lunala
  • Lycanroc
  • Mespirt
  • Mewtwo
  • Moltres
  • Necrozma
  • Nidorino
  • Palkia
  • Rayquaza
  • Regice
  • Regirock
  • Registeel
  • Reshiram
  • Rikou
  • Sealeo
  • Solgaleo
  • Suicune
  • Talonflame
  • Tapu Bulu
  • Tapu Fini
  • Tapu Koko
  • Tapu Lele
  • Thundurus
  • Tornadus
  • Uxie
  • Yveltal
  • Venusaur
  • Volcarona
  • Xerneas
  • Zapdos
  • Zekrom
  • Zygarde

 

If you haven’t been able to check out these awesome games yet, click here to purchase Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield from Amazon! If you want to try them both, you can also buy the dual pack by clicking here!

 

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Borderlands 3
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Borderlands 3 Gift Guide

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Love Borderlands 3 or know someone who does? The below merchandise would be cool additions to any gamer’s collection.

 

Borderlands 3 Maliwan Pistol Replica Weapon

Amazon – $149.99

This prop is a life-size replica of the Maliwan pistol from Borderlands 3 with functioning switches, sounds and lights!  This piece would look great on a display shelf and would complete any cosplayer’s outfit.  Don’t forget to include 3 AA batteries so your gamer can enjoy the light and sound effects!

 

The Art of Borderlands 3

Amazon – $40.50

If you want to explore the artwork of Borderlands 3, here is the perfect opportunity.  This book contains 224 pages of beautiful pictures with captions giving further insight into the game.  You can learn about the early development of key characters and the world.

 

Moxxi Bar Set

Amazon – $74.99

This cool bar set is an absolute must for any Borderlands fan!  The set includes an ornament that doubles over as storage for shot glasses, four shot glasses, four silicone coasters and a metal bottle opener.  The ornament is 9 inches high, 11 inches long and 5.7 inches thick.

 

Tiny Tina Plush Rabbit Keychain

Amazon – $18.99

This absolutely adorable key chain would look great on your keys, backpack or bag.  It stands at 5 inches tall and easily clips to almost anything.  This keychain is a perfect stocking stuffer or a stand-alone gift!

 

Tiny Tina Rabbit Plush

Amazon – $24.99

This plush rabbit is perfect for a Tiny Tina cosplay, as a shelf sitter or to just cuddle with!  This rabbit is made from polyester and cotton and is 10 inches long.

 

Tiny Tina Action Figure

Amazon – $19.99

Tiny Tina’s back and is just as crazy as ever, however, she isn’t so tiny anymore.  This figure stands at 7 inches tall and sports Tina’s new look.  Tina comes with interchangeable bunny ears and mask, with the option displayed in multiple poses.

 

Tiny Tina Metal Badge Mug

Amazon – $18.99

Pink anyone?  This cute mug depicts Tiny Tina’s rabbit mask along with one of her iconic bandaids on the back.  The inside of the mug even holds a little surprise at the bottom.  This mug holds 11 oz.

 

Borderlands 3 Framed Collector’s Poster

Amazon – $34.99

Tiny Tina’s back and is just as crazy as ever, however, she isn’t so tiny anymore.  This poster of Tiny Tina is 16 x 12 inches and is already framed, making it ready to hang.

 

Claptrap Plush Keychain

Amazon – $17.99

This absolutely adorable Claptrap key chain is so detailed it’s ridiculous!!  It stands at 5 inches tall and easily clips to your keys, backpack or bag.  This keychain is a perfect stocking stuffer or a stand-alone gift!

 

Borderlands Claptrap Poster and 3D Wood Model Figure Kit

Amazon – $24.99

This would be an awesome do-it-yourself project featuring the lovable, sometimes annoying Claptrap.  With this kit, your gamer can build a wooden model of Claptrap and paint it however they’d like.  The kit comes with 68 total wooden pieces and, when assembled, measures 4.34 inches tall.  No glue or tools are needed!  As a bonus, this kit also comes with an 11 x 17 inch poster of Claptrap.

 

Borderlands Yahtzee

Amazon – $28.87

Who doesn’t like a game of Yahtzee??  It’s fun and everyone can play!  This special edition of Yahtzee features special game-related images on the dice and uses Claptrap as the container for the dice.  This special gift will spice up game night and can even be used in a display thanks to the detailed Claptrap dice holder.

 

Psycho Plush Keychain

Amazon – $17.99

This key chain’s mask is so detailed it’s ridiculous!!  It stands at 5 inches tall and easily clips to your keys, backpack or bag.  This keychain is a perfect stocking stuffer or a stand-alone gift!

 

Psycho Heat Changing Mug

Amazon – $19.99

Watch the roses bloom with this heat-activated mug!  Of course, the roses contain all the new characters from Borderlands 3, just like the game cover.  With fall and winter coming around the corner, who doesn’t need a nice mug for hot cocoa.

 

Borderlands 3 Framed Collector’s Poster

Amazon – $34.99

Don’t know who your gamer’s favorite character was to play in Borderlands 3?  That’s ok because this poster contains all four of the new main characters!  To top it off this 16 x 12 inch poster is already framed, making it ready to hang.

 

Borderlands 3 Extended Mousepad

Amazon – $15.55

Do you have a PC gamer you’re trying to find a gift for?  This extended mouse pad comes in a variety of images to choose from and will fit under both the keyboard and mouse.  The above style depicts all of the main characters from Borderlands 3, plus some memorable locations.  Besides looking amazing, this mousepad is also highly functional with a waterproof coating to prevent damage from spills and stitching around the edges to prevent fraying.

 

Days Gone
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Days Gone Gift Guide

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Love Days Gone or know someone who does? The below merchandise would be cool additions to any gamer’s collection.

 

Days Gone Collector’s Edition

Amazon – $98.90

Perfect collector’s edition for a great game that is well worth its price.  The collector’s edition comes with a really cool statue of Deacon with his bike, 48 page mini-art book, original soundtrack, sew-on-patch, collector’s pins and of course digital content for the game.  With the digital content, you get three drifter bike skins, monkey wrench skill early unlock and Deacon vs the Horde dynamic theme.

 

The Art of Days Gone Hardcover

Amazon – $25.07

If you want to explore the artwork of Days Gone, here is the perfect opportunity.  This book contains 216 pages of beautiful pictures with captions giving further insight into the game from the creators.  You can learn about the early development of key characters and the world.

 

Days Gone Ride the Broken Road – Farewell Original T-Shirt

Amazon – $26.95

A nicely made t-shirt for any gamer to show off their love for Days Gone.  The shirt comes in a variety of colors and fellow fans will instantly recognize the Ride the Broken Road logo on the back of the shirt.

 

Days Gone Ride the Broken Road – Farewell Original Pullover Hoodie

Amazon – $55.98

With fall fastly approaching, this hoodie will be great to not only keep warm but proudly display your love of a great game.  Fellow fans will instantly recognize the detailed logo on the back.

 

Days Gone Audio CD

Amazon – $13.98

A great addition to the music library of gamers who enjoyed the game.  The CD contains 25 acoustic songs from the game.

 

Days Gone Gaming Poster (Satin Matt Laminated)

Amazon – $14.99

Who doesn’t like a cool poster to display in their room?  This awesome poster is 36 x 24 inches and fits in a standard poster frame.

 

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Kingdom Come Deliverance Gift Guide

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Love Kingdom Come Deliverance or know someone who does? The below merchandise would be cool additions to any gamer’s collection.

 

Kingdom Come Deliverance T-Shirt

Etsy – $23.92

This t-shirt is made out of 100% microfiber and comes in both men’s and women’s styles.  Fellow gamers will instantly recognize the KCD symbol on the front of the shirt.

 

Kingdom Come Deliverance Brass Keychain

Etsy – $39.99

This keychain is small at 1.6 x 1.2 inches but is beautifully detailed.  The keychain is handmade out of solid brass and comes with a steel key ring.

 

Kingdom Come Deliverance Dice Game

Etsy – $38.00

A perfect gift to bring the in-game dice mini game to real life!  These authentic looking wooden dice come in a beautifully designed small wooden box that can be displayed and used as a conversational piece.

 

Dragon Quest XI
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Dragon Quest XI Gift Guide

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Love Dragon Quest XI or know someone who does? The below merchandise would be cool additions to any gamer’s collection.

 

Square Enix Dragon Quest XI: Luminary Action Figure

Amazon – $89.99

The Luminary action figure stands approximately 6 inches tall and includes various weapons, accessories and exchangeable hands.  It also comes with a stand so you can customize the Luminary’s appearance for display.  In addition, it also includes three mini creatures from the game and comes in a charming, colorful box.

 

Square Enix Dragon Quest XI: Erik Action Figure

Amazon – $79.82

The Erik action figure stands approximately 6 inches tall, is highly detailed and comes with a variety of exchangeable body parts, weapons and accessories such as a treasure chest!  This figure is highly collectible and would be perfect for a gamer to proudly display.

 

Square Enix Dragon Quest XI: Jade Action Figure

Amazon – $89.99

The Jade action figure stands approximately 6 inches tall and includes a variety of interchangeable body parts, her iconic claws and a great sabrecub for a great display piece.  Everyone loves the beautiful Jade and this figure would make a great conversational piece.

 

Square Enix Dragon Quest XI: Veronica and Serene Action Figure Set

Amazon – $139.99

This set of two action figures pairs Veronica and her twin sister, Serena.  Serena stands at approximately 6 inches tall and Veronica is slightly smaller.  This dual pack includes various weapons, interchangeable body parts, two display stands and even a mini creature to recreate various scenes.

 

Square Enix Dragon Quest XI: Sylvando & Rab Action Figure Set

Amazon – $169.99

This set of two action figures pairs the lovable Sylvando and Rab.  Sylvando stands at approximately 6 inches tall and Rab is slightly smaller.  The figures include various weapons, accessories, interchangeable body parts, two display stands and a liquid metal slime.  These highly detailed figures are the perfect addition for a gamer’s collection.

 

Dragon Quest Smile Slime Tissue Cover Mimic

Amazon – $36.98

This tissue cover is a fun addition to any room.  It’s interactive by allowing you to open and close the chest to retrieve the tissues.  The cover completely hides the tissue box and is 11.3 x 7.5 x 6 inches.

 

GameStop Exclusive Dragon Quest XI Echoes of an Elusive Age Button Set

Amazon – $29.99

Button, button, who’s got the button?  This GameStop Exclusive button set contains 8 buttons depicting the main characters in Dragon Quest XI.  It’s perfect to display as they are or on a purse, backpack or lanyard.