Pokémon Sword and Shield Have Walking Animations Now, and They’re Perfect
Image via @luulubuu on Twitter
Hey, so you know that feature Pokémon fans have been begging Game Freak to put back into its games since its implementation in Pokémon Heartgold and Soulsilver and reintroduction in Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee? The awesome ability to have your partner Pokémon follow your trainer around in-game? Well, that feature is officially back thanks to Pokémon Sword and Shield’s new DLC, The Isle of Armor, and Game Freak barely even mentioned it.
In order to gain the ability, you must clear three trials set by Master Mustard in The Isle of Armor, culminating in a Pokémon battle with Avery in Shield or Klara in Sword. After triumphing Mustard’s trials, he’ll gift you the ability to walk with any Pokémon as long as you’re in the Isle of Armor. Simply move the Pokémon you want to walk with to the first slot in your party, and enjoy a nice stroll together!
Here are some of the coolest, cutest and funniest walking animations found on the Internet:
HE’S GONNA GET ME AHHHHH LOLOL #PokemonSwordShieldpic.twitter.com/dcvTAnoofg
— TAHK0 (@TAHK0) June 17, 2020
FUCKIM EMO #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/wa9pC1ND1V
— Xenoblade Spoilers Cat Boy (@SunsetSilvally) June 18, 2020
@Fiddledo TO ADVENTURE WE GO #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/Lj6wAE4ora
— Dr. Luci Jackal (@LuciJackal) June 18, 2020
hi there #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/OJA2Il62Wl
— beef (@poisonedpuffins) June 17, 2020
One of the best pokémon design. Pokeball (OC) Magearna. Finally she can follow me now 😀 @Junichi_Masuda#PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/KZdM5Dq87r
— Gb (@MrWaLker017) June 18, 2020
anime openings be like #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/LN85wU2yfM
— sebastian (@capn_cranch) June 18, 2020
I stopped time#PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/wtRnelALln
— Metris (@KeiMetropolitan) June 18, 2020
the SPEED #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/8O3Iujbceb
— get down goblin (@_sinistar) June 18, 2020
my girl!! #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/23Bk4MSrEs
— reina (@squidreina) June 18, 2020
My boi – he beeg
#PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/pjPVukl8FF— Turtle the Turtle (@LittleBlueTurtl) June 18, 2020
#PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitch Still not sure if this was worth 30+ dollars, but I’m liking this. pic.twitter.com/wKRO4YXmfW
— Sketch-Mech (@BloodAsp20XX) June 18, 2020
I love the new Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion. Our Pokemon can finally follow us!!! #PokemonSwordShieldpic.twitter.com/pADffw51Z4
— Gabriel013 (@GabrielG_013) June 17, 2020
b-b-baby,,,,,, #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/2qzwygg4OO
— lol (@aegisfuckerrr) June 18, 2020
taking my dog for a walk #PokemonSwordShieldpic.twitter.com/o9dy4oPXyg
— Celestial_Passion (@story_branch) June 18, 2020
Here’s my big boye c:
#PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/TO5vtpbwug
— (@JGS_FS) June 17, 2020
A beautiful walking on the beach whit Inteleon
#PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/VWYFxPAnyC— IsaacRaptor (@iRaptorGaming) June 18, 2020
Reminder that Pokémon movement speed is based on the Pokémon. They are based on PKMN camp speed. #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/1WIDEZxHzU
— KLamity #BLM @Isle of Armor (@KLamityYT) June 17, 2020
Legendary or not, all dogs need walks #PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitchpic.twitter.com/wwSajHjG36
— Lulu (40/969) (@luulubuu) June 17, 2020
#PokemonSwordShield#NintendoSwitch isle of armour is fun pic.twitter.com/TAlsiWWRlA
— Alllegro (@Alllegro3) June 17, 2020
For more on Pokémon, check out everything announced during Wednesday’s “Pokémon Presents,” our guide on Sword and Shield’s atypical evolutions, as well as our review for the games. Another “Pokémon Presents” will take place next Wednesday, and god I hope they announce Diamond and Pearl remakes then. A man can dream.