The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games take place in the Galar region.
Galar is an expansive region with diverse environments – an idyllic
countryside, contemporary cities, thick forest, and craggy, snow-covered
mountains. The people and the Pokémon who live there work together closely to
develop the industries in the region. Fans will have the opportunity to visit
various Gyms in the Galar region in their quest to become Champion. They will
not be alone since the newly discovered Pokémon they choose to be their first
partner will be by their side.
The adventure begins in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield when players
choose one of three new Pokémon – Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Grookey, a
Grass-type Chimp Pokémon, is mischievous and full of boundless curiosity.
Bursting with energy, Scorbunny, a Fire-type Rabbit Pokémon, is always running
about. The stealthy Sobble, a Water-type Water Lizard Pokémon, shoots out
attacks as it hides itself in water.
The Wild Area is a vast expanse of land in the Galar region with untamed
wilderness. It is full of nature and connects several different towns and
cities. Trainers will find a greater variety of Pokémon living in the Wild Area
than anywhere else in the Galar region. The Pokémon encountered in the Wild
Area will change depending on factors like weather or location, so Trainers
might see something new each time they visit. While in the Wild Area, players
can control the camera to explore the vast areas around them and search for
Pokémon and items.