Nintendo announced that a Pokémon Direct would take place on February 27th, 2019 at 9am EST / 6am PST as part of Pokémon Day. During that Pokémon Direct, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield were announced. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


Source: https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-27-2019/

NEW POKÉMON ADVENTURES COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH IN LATE 2019

Highly Anticipated Games Unveiled via Pokémon Direct

London, United Kingdom—February 27, 2019—During a Pokémon Direct presentation today, Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the newest additions to the main series of Pokémon role-playing video games. Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching late 2019 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system.


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.


“Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the latest exciting adventures in the Pokémon video game journey that began twenty-three years ago on this day,” said Mr. Ishihara. “Since then, Trainers around the world have discovered new Pokémon, engaged in epic battles, and made countless memories along the way. We look forward to continuing this journey by exploring a stunning new region in the Pokémon universe when the games launch later this year on Nintendo Switch.”

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.

Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble Artwork and Details

Grookey	Scorbunny	Sobble
Name: Grookey Category: Chimp Pokémon	Name: Scorbunny Category: Rabbit Pokémon	Name: Sobble Category: Water Lizard Pokémon
Grass Type	Fire Type	Water Type
Spanish: Grookey Italian: Grookey French: Ouistempo German: Chimpep Japanese: Sarunori (サルノリ) Russian: Груки Korean: 흥나숭 Chinese (HK): 敲音猴	Spanish: Scorbunny Italian: Scorbunny French: Flambino German: Hopplo Japanese: Hibunny (ヒバニー) Russian: Скорбанни Korean: 염버니 Chinese (HK): 炎兔兒	Spanish: Sobble Italian: Sobble French: Larméléon German: Memmeon Japanese: Messon (メッソン) Russian: Соббл Korean: 울머기 Chinese (HK): 淚眼蜥

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Direct 2.27.2019

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOPVBm0sA7Q

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Direct 2.27.2019 - Japanese

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci7eOVfYBfA