Like in Pokémon Black and White, you'll also be able to fight different gym leaders depending on which version, Sword or Shield, you're playing. Battle Allister in Pokémon Shield and Bea in ...

(Image credit: Nintendo) However, there's a clue in there and it's in the words 'survival instincts'. It turns out that the only way to evolve Linoone into Obstagoon is Pokemon Sword and Shield is ...

The first expansion for 'Pokémon Sword and 'Shield' will arrive on June 17, while the second one is set to arrive in the fall.