Today, after issues with distributing Zarude through UK retailer GAME, the Pokemon Company has announced that Zarude will be offered via code to players in the UK and parts of Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, if they sign up for the Pokemon Trainer Club newsletter by December 18. You can sign up here.

Codes are scheduled to be distributed sometime in January.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – code released to obtain Gold Bottle Cap, valid through the weekend only

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During the Pokemon Players Cup II online tournament, a code was released so that players can obtain a Gold Bottle Cap. By using the code PC2F1NALSSTREAM, it can be yours.

Follow the steps below to acquire the gift:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass – Japanese Bump of Chicken commercial

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Nintendo has uploaded a new Japanese commercial for the Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass with music from Bump of Chicken. Check it out below.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield now featuring Ice-type and Fire-type Pokemon in Max Raid Battle event

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To ring in December, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are hosting a new Max Raid Battle event. Ice-type and Fire-type Pokemon are being featured.

Players can be on the lookout for the Ice types Weavile, Avalugg, and Gigantamax Lapras. For Fire types, you can expect to see Rapidash, Turtonator, and Gigantamax Centiskorch.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – last chance to get Ash’s Pikachus

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A special promotion has been taking place in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield over the past month or so to celebrate the launch of The Crown Tundra. Several passwords were released so that players could obtain a plethora of Pikachu, each wearing one of Ash Ketchu’s iconic caps. Eight have been up for grabs in total.

Time is almost running out as the codes will be expiring at the end of November. As a reminder, here’s the full set:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass – “Switch My Way” commercial

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Nintendo’s third “Switch My Way” commercial this week is for the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Expansion Pas. Have a look at the advert below.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield now featuring Skwovet and more in Max Raid Battle event

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now featuring Skwovet as part of the latest Max Raid Battle event. The creature will appear more often, and if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

There’s also an increased number of Cherubi, Amoonguss, Shiinotic, and Greedent in Max Raid Battles. Additionally, Berries will be plentiful.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass – The Crown Tundra – “Switch My Way” commercial

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Nintendo has put out another “Switch My Way” commercial, this time featuring The Crown Tundra as part of the Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass. View it below.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – Zarude to be offered in North America with Pokemon Trainer Club newsletter

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The Pokemon Company today revealed details regarding the distribution of Zarude in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield in North America.

To obtain the Rogue Monkey Pokemon, you’ll need to sign up for the Pokemon Trainer Club newsletter by November 20. An email will then be delivered with a password to add the creature to your game. You can sign up here.

Here’s some additional information about Zarude:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – Dada Zarude trailer

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Tying in with Pokemon the Movie Coco, a special distribution is happening for Pokemon Sword/Shield. Dada Zarude will be offered to fans, who comes wearing a Celebi cape – just like the film.

Dada Zarude comes in at level 70. Jungle Heal, Hammer Arm, Power Whip, and Energy Ball are the included moves. Additionally, it has a Choice Scarf item.

Here’s a trailer for Dada Zarude: