Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are still a few months away from release, but the hype machine is already in full effect. After learning more about the game's new super-sized Dynamax feature at E3 2019, The Pokemon Company is following up with another trailer full of new footage and information. For players who are still on the fence about which version of the game to pre-order or purchase at launch, some of the new intel includes some version exclusives that may influence your decisions.

Like every version of of the mainline Pokemon franchise, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are going to include some version specific content that is meant to entice players to trade and interact with other trainers (or purchase two copies of the game). The new trailer, and some updates to the official website, confirm two Pokemon who will be exclusive to each game, as well as a Gym leader who is exclusive to each version.

Shoppers will want take the following information into consideration as they decide which of the upcoming versions they want to take home in November...

Shield Exclusive Content

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Sword Exclusive Content

Because of trading, the decision of which game to purchase isn't that big of a deal and shoppers shouldn't stress too much about it. As the release date approaches, it will be interesting to see if the drama surrounding the lack of a global Pokedex stays strong or if the quality of the game wins Nintendo fans over.

Be sure to check back in the weeks leading up to Pokemon Sword/Shield’s release for more news, updates, and strategy guides. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield release November 15 exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

Source: Pokemon