The Pokémon Company sent out the following

This morning The Pokémon Company International announced that from launch until early January 2020 Trainers will be more likely to encounter Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. The first Online Competition, Galar Beginnings, along with a host of new items and features are also included in today’s announcement. Look forward to the official launch of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield next week on November 15th, 2019.

Check out the new Gigantamax encounters in today’s official trailer:

 

https://youtu.be/QWGGtKgalDo.

 

Are you excited for the game?