Along with that creature itself, its evolutions are showing up more often. Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon are all here. You may also encounter a Gigantamax Eevee or a Shiny Eevee if you’re lucky enough.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield giving out Charizard for Global Exhibition winner

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A new distribution has started up in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield in celebration of the 2021 Pokemon Global Exhibition. Leonardo Bonanomi won the competition, and you can now claim a Charizard that was used during the event.

This Charizard has the moves Heat Wave, Blast Burn, Hurricane, and Protect. It also features a timid nature. Finally, it comes in at level 100.

Follow the steps below to redeem Charizard based on Leonardo Bonanomi’s run in the Pokemon Global Exhibition in Sword and Shield:

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Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Max Raid Battle event with Zoroark and more

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A new Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Max Raid Battle event has just began with Sableye, Dusknoir, Zoroark, Corviknight, and Thievul. It’s being held as a tie in with Halloween.

There’s no real gimmick for this particular event. However, if you’re lucky enough, a Shiny Zoroark may appear.

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GameStop to host Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta distribution for Pokemon Sword and Shield

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A new Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield distribution for Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta will soon be available at GameStop, the retailer has announced. This will be offered to fans in the United States.

Typically this sort of distribution would be a big deal. However, GameStop casually announced the news on its Facebook page this weekend. As far as we can tell, The Pokemon Company itself hasn’t even mentioned the news, including on its own website.

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Best Buy offering chance to face Gigantamax Eevee / Pikachu in Pokemon Sword/Shield

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The Pokemon Company is teaming up with Best Buy, as the retailer will be offering a way for players to catch Gigantamax Eevee and Gigantamax Pikachu in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.

Those that stop by the retailer will be able to pick up code cards that can be redeemed for Dynamax Crystals. These will then let you battle – and hopefully catch – a Gigantamax Pikachu and Gigantamax Eevee. You can request a code card at the register without making a purchase.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Max Raid Battle event with Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have just kicked off a new Max Raid Battle event, which is all about Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio from Alola.

The starters of Pokemon Sun and Moon are all here. While the event is active, they will be showing up in Pokemon Dens throughout the Wild Area of Galar, the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra. Other than that, there aren’t any gimmicks here. It’s just a new opportunity to encounter and catch the starters of the 3DS titles.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield hosting Max Raid Battle event with Lunatone and Solrock

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now hosting their latest Max Raid Battle event, which puts the focus on Lunatone and Solrock.

Both of these creatures are more likely to appear while the event is live. If luck is on your side, you may have an opportunity to capture a Shiny Lunatone or a Shiny Solrock. These are the only two Pokemon featured this time around.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield detail Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi distribution

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Tying in with the Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, a special distribution will be held for Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Both are featured in the new film.

For those in North America, you’ll need to sign up for Pokemon Trainer Club email notifications. If you register by September 25, you’ll be eligible. The distribution code will be sent on October 7.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield hosting cleaning-themed Max Raid Battle event

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield just kicked off a new Max Raid Battle event, and it features creatures like Cinccino.

The theme this time around is related to cleaning. Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod are more likely to appear while the event is active. If you’re lucky enough, a Shiny Cinccino may show up.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield giving out Porygon-Z from winner of Korean Pokemon Trainers Cup 2020, valid one day only

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have started a new, very limited distribution. For one day only, you can get your hands on a Porygon-Z. This particular Pokemon was used by Jeong Sang-yoon, the winner of the Korean Pokemon Trainers Cup 2020.

You can follow the steps below to acquire Porygon-Z: