Ultra series is coming to a close, and the release of a brand new Generation of Pokémon games in Sword and Shield has caused much excitement. Many VGC players are eager to explore the next format—the allure of so many new Pokémon to play around with is tough to resist! What are their first impressions […]

With a new Generation of Pokémon come new features, nerfs, and buffs which any aspiring competitive player should be aware of. Read on to learn the most important things you should know about the jump from Generation 7 to 8! Dynamaxing Dynamaxing is the main new feature for competitive play in SwSh. The basics are […]

The Wild Area is a new, open-world area introduced in Sword and Shield. Much of the post-game grinding will take place here, as the Wild Area provides you with ways to obtain powerful Pokémon, valuable items, and Berries, which means that you’ll undoubtedly want to know your way around it as a competitive player! This […]

Original Pokémon Sword and Shield Speed Tiers made by Ryota Otsubo (@barudoru). Translated for Trainer Tower with permission. If you find any errors, please contact me @TamtamVGC! Galar (Sword and Shield) Speed Tiers Below, you will find a list of Speed Tiers for Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex, ordered from highest to lowest. The list will only […]