Pokémon Sword and Shield bring back random encounters with a twistBest answer: Yes, random encounters return in Pokémon Sword and Shield, but with a twist. Roaming overworld Pokémon return as well just like in Pokémon Let's Go.
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What is a random Pokémon encounter?
Random encounters are the types of Pokémon encounters that each main game has had since the series' inception. This means that while you are walking in an area, you will randomly instigate a battle without seeing or knowing what Pokémon you are battling beforehand. These can happen at any moment at locations where Pokémon can be found, and you are not given any indication as to which step you take will set off an encounter.
How does it return with a twist?
Game Freak is tweaking the usual way random encounters occur in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Instead of being completely random, the company is essentially takin...
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Pokémon Sword and Shield bring back random encounters with a twist
