Pokémon Sword and Shield Dynamax ban and the competitive scene divide - Polygon

Dynamax, Pokémon Sword and Shield’s big new mechanic, has been banned by Smogon, an unofficial competitive community. But in the official competitive circuit, Dynamax is seen as a healthy addition to the game. It all comes down to format and differing attitudes on what matches should look like.

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