New Pokémon Alcremie looks like a cake, attacks by squirting whipped cream Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New Pokémon Alcremie looks like a cake, attacks by squirting whipped cream Dairy me. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 8 Jul 2019 21 comments A fresh trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield has revealed several new Pokémon, including the eye-catching Alcremie. Known as the Cream Pokémon, Alcremie fires whipped cream as an attack. According to a description from The Pokémon Company, this cream "becomes richer the happier Alcremie is feeling". This cream is edible, its description reveals - and is "invariably delicious, so many pastry chefs strive to have an Alcremie as their partner". But Alcremie's cream is intended first and foremost as a defense mechanism. "When attacked by an opponent," The Pokémon Company continues, "Alcremie will throw sweet-scented cream to distract them or temporarily blind them, giving itself time to escape." Why the big focus on Alcremie? Well, it is an example of another new mechanic for the games - Gigantamax. We've already seen how stadium-sized gym battles are possible by Dynamaxing Pokémon into enormous versions of themselves. Gigantamax takes this a step further, and allows specific Pokémon to change appearance when they do so. It all sounds a lot like Mega Evolution - although that mechanic has now been officially retired, and won't return in Sword and Shield. To add further complication - Gigantamax is not only limited to certain species of Pokémon, but certain individuals of that species. So, presumably, you'll need to go hunting for specimens which this applies to. Anyway, back to Alcremie. In a Dynamax battle, it can become... Gigantamax Alcremie. Here's our first look: And here's its description, which I'm just going to go ahead and present in full: "The cream pouring out of its body hardens when subjected to impacts-the stronger the impact, the harder it becomes-giving Alcremie an impressive resistance to physical attacks. Additionally, the giant 'Berry' decorations on Alcremie's body are as hard as diamonds, and it's said that most attacks won't even be able to leave a scratch. Alcremie will launch high-calorie cream missiles around itself to attack its opponents. "Any Pokémon that touches this cream will be filled with energy and euphoria but at the same time will fall into a state of complete confusion. Fairy-type moves used by Gigantamax Alcremie will change to G-Max Finale, which will heal all Pokémon on Alcremie's side while dealing damage to an opponent." Other new Pokémon showcased in today's trailer new, below, include Rolycoly, a lump of coal Pokémon, and Duraludon, a Steel/Dragon type which looks like it this new generation's Tyranitar. Watch on YouTube As highlighted in the trailer, Sword and Shield will also feature version-specific gym leaders - an extension of the usual version-specific Pokémon idea. Shield owners will fight karate master Bea, while Sword contains the mask-wearing ghost lover Allister. And in other Pokémon news, I just got back from Go Fest in Dortmund, Germany - where Team Rocket made a teasing appearance. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store