Tying in with April Fools’ Day, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are hosting a special Max Raid Battle event. It’s all about Magikarp, though you can’t actually catch the creature. The good news is that you can still obtain items by going through the battle.

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield’s latest Max Raid Battle will last for just a single day. After that, things will return to normal.

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield offering new Item Set for one week only

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There’s a new Item Set up for grabs in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. By redeeming a specific code in Mystery Gift, players can receive twelve Exp. Candy XL and twelve Big Nuggets.

For those looking to obtain the Item Pack, we’ve outlined the steps to follow below.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield now featuring flowery Pokemon in Max Raid Battle event

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield has kicked off its latest Max Raid Battle event, which features flowery creatures.

Vileplume, Bellossom, Cherrim, Lilligant, Lurantis, and Comfey are more likely to appear. If you’re lucky enough, you may encounter a Shiny Lilligant.

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My Nintendo adds new Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield rewards in North America

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A trio of physical rewards based on Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now available for My Nintendo members in North America.

The lineup includes:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – new item set up for grabs with Armorite Ore and Dynite Ore for a limited time

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Bonuses are now available in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield following the Max Raid Battle event tying in with Pokemon Day. As players collectively defeated Pikachu 874,808 times, items are up for grabs. Players can receive 87 Armorite Ore and 87 Dynite Ore.

Follow the steps below to redeem the item pack:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield now featuring Gigantamax Corviknight, Gigantamax Hatterene, and more in Max Raid Battle event

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The latest Max Raid Battle event has gone live in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.

Gigantamax Corviknight and Gigantamax Hatterene are featured this time around. Other Fairy-type and Flying-type Pokemon are also appearing more frequently.

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield – code released for singing Pikachu, available for a limited time

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now offering another version of Pikachu to celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary. It comes with the moves Sing, Encore, Celebrate, and Electro Ball. Additionally, its held item is the Light Ball.

Follow the steps below to claim the Pikachu distribution:

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Marnie Nendoroid releasing in August, new photos, pre-orders open

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Good Smile has provided a status update on the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Nendoroid figure. Originally, it was revealed towards the end of last year.

Fans can pick up the Marnie Nendoroid starting in August. Here’s the official product description, along with a few photos:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield Max Raid Battle event featuring Gigantamax Pikachu coming on February 26

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The Pokémon Company has announced a new Max Raid Battle featuring a Gigantamax Pikachu. This Max Raid Battle will begin on February 26 and will run through February 28 to commemorate Pokemon Day.

It is also mentioned that 100 Armorite Ore and 100 Dynite Ore will be distributed to players if 1 million people participate in the event.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield celebrating Valentine’s Day with new Max Raid Battle event

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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have started a new Max Raid Battle event.

Players are more likely to encounter Milcery, and its shiny version may even appear. Battles will award various Sweets, including Star Sweets and Ribbon Sweets.