Pokemon Sword
Pocket Monsters Sword
Pokémon Sword introduces the Gen 8 main-series adventure set across the grand, industrial-meets-mythical Galar region. Players journey through vibrant cities, routes, and a massive open-world Wild Area utilizing the spectacular new Dynamax combat mechanic. Battle through 8 competitive stadiums, catch regional variants, and protect Galar alongside the legendary sword-wielding Zacian.
- USA
- NSP · 10.2 GB
- vv1.3.2
- FW 9.0.1+
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ROM details
- ROM name
- Pokemon Sword
- Also known as
- Pocket Monsters Sword
- Genre
- Adventure, RPG
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Published by
- Nintendo
- Release date
- November 15, 2019
- Series
- Pokemon Games
- Version
- v1.3.2
- Title ID
0100ABF008968000- Size
- 10.2 GB
- File type
- NSP
- Required firmware
- 9.0.1 or later
- Region
- USA
- Content type
- Base game
- Language (audio)
- En, Fr, De, It, Es, Ja, Ko, Zh, Ru
- Features
- Dynamax & Gigantamax Combat Mechanics: Transform your Pokémon into colossal, powered-up titans for three turns in Gym arenas and Max Raid Battles, unlocking devastating Max Moves and exclusive Gigantamax forms.
Emulator compatibility
Compatibility for Pokemon Sword, newest result Oct 23, 2026. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.
| Emulator | Platform | Device tested | FPS | Status | Notes | Result from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citron | Windows | Ryzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR5 | 60 | Perfect | Working Perfectly | Reported |
Known issues
- Surprise Trade Crash Exploit (Patched): Early builds contained a critical vulnerability where receiving maliciously altered Pokémon via Surprise Trade caused game crashes upon opening the Y-Comm menu (fixed in v1.1.1).
Version history
Every released update for Pokemon Sword, newest first.
| Version | Released | Size | Patch notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.3.2 | 100 MB | Fixed an issue where battle mechanics prevented the move Trick from functioning properly on Groudon and Kyogre. Resolved a bug causing opponent team previews to display selected Pokémon sprites prematurely in multiplayer modes. | |
| v1.3.0 | 1.1 GB | Added full compatibility for Expansion Pass Part 2: The Crown Tundra. Integrated data for 119 returning Pokémon alongside Regieleki, Regidrago, Glastrier, Spectrier, and Calyrex. | |
| v1.2.0 | 1.0 GB | Added full compatibility for Expansion Pass Part 1: The Isle of Armor. Integrated data for over 100 returning Pokémon, alongside Kubfu, Urshifu, and Zarude. Expanded Y-Comm Link Codes to 8-digit numbers. | |
| v1.1.0 | 697 MB | Implemented access to the Nintendo eShop for Expansion Pass purchases. Added Galarian Slowpoke event at Wedgehurst Station. | |
| Base Game | 10.2 GB | — |
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What is this Game?
Pokémon Sword Switch NSP Free Download NSWPedia seeks to be more than just another entry in the long-running series of Nintendo monster-collection RPGs. The “Wild Area Exploration and Dynamax Battles” systems are already available for the accessibility and casual enjoyment of new Trainers, but with its competitive VGC meta, Max Lair raids, and extensive post-game Crown Tundra expansions, it offers a more technical and strategy-driven Pokémon experience.
The dual-approach design is an attempt by Game Freak to accommodate the needs of both casual players seeking colorful regional adventures and hardcore purists who appreciate EV/IV training, team building, and high-stakes arena battles. The experience should now be better balanced, which is important since some fans felt that earlier handheld entries were overly linear and restricted in dynamic camera exploration.
Pokemon Sword — frequently asked questions
What are the primary differences between Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield?
Pokémon Sword features version-exclusive Pokémon (e.g., Deino, Passimian, Zacian) and exclusive Gym Leaders (Bea's Fighting Gym and Gordie's Rock Gym).
Do you need to own the Expansion Pass to receive returning Pokémon via trade?
No, system update patches added data for all expansion-returning Pokémon across all base game copies, allowing non-DLC players to receive them via trading or Pokémon HOME.
What content is included in the Expansion Pass?
The Expansion Pass includes two major campaigns: The Isle of Armor (Dojo training and Kubfu/Urshifu) and The Crown Tundra (Max Lair adventures and Legendary Pokémon hunts).
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