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.

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield offering special item set for a limited time

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Cramorant Max Raid Battle event contained a special challenge. Depending on how many Cramorant were defeated, players could earn a bunch of items. Separate goals were in place for 500,000 and one million battle wins.

Over one million Cramorant were ultimately taken down, so players unlocked all rewards. The lineup includes:

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GameStop to hand out Shiny Toxtricity for Pokemon Sword/Shield in North America this month

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Looking to add Shiny Toxtricity to your collection in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield? That’ll be possible very soon.

We’re hearing that GameStop stores have started putting up advertisements in their stores, which show that a Shiny Toxtricity distribution is planned for the near future. Fans will be able to use the Pokemon Pass app in the United States or serial code from EB Games in Canada. The distribution is planned as a promotion for the new Shining Fates TCG set.

Look for the Shiny Toxtricity to kick off on February 19.

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield – code released for Galarica Wreath, available this weekend only

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now offering a Galarica Wreath as part of the Crown Tournament for South Korea. All players can get their hands on the item this weekend only through a special distribution.

Galarica Wreath is an item used exclusively by Galarian Slowpoke. With it, the creature can evolve into Galarian Slowking.

Follow the steps below to obtain the Galarica Wreath:

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23-year-old man arrested in Japan after selling hacked Sobble for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random, Switch | 0 comments

According to a report from Asahi News, a 23-year-old man has been arrested in Japan relating to modded and hacked Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.

The arrest was made after a modded Sobble was sold. In April of last year, the man apparently took home 4,400 yen from the hacked creature, which is about $42. A press conference was held earlier today and police showed the desktop PC used to alter the data.

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield become the first Pokemon games since Gold and Silver to sell over 20 million copies

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As revealed today by Nintendo’s financial results, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have sold over 20 million units. In doing so, they’ve become the first entries since Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver to reach that mark. Sword and Shield have currently sold 23.73 million copies.

Sword and Shield should eventually overtake Gold and Silver as the second best-selling Pokemon games of all time. Red/Blue/Green would be more difficult to surpass as those titles have collectively sold 31.38 million copies.

Here’s a look at the Pokemon series sales for all mainline titles:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield now featuring Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Orbeetle, 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.

The Fighting-type Pokemon Machamp, Lucario, and Falinks are more likely to appear. The same goes for the Psychic-type Pokemon Gothitelle, Reuniclus, and Orbeetle. If you’re lucky enough, you may encounter Gigantamax Machamp or Gigantamax Orbeetle.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield planning special Max Raid Battle event, chance to earn various items

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During the latest episode of Japanese variety show Oha Suta, a special Max Raid Battle event was announced for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.

To celebrate Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, Cramorant and other creatures will be featured. Players have a chance to earn a variety of items, with the conditions as follows:

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The Pokemon Company announces new wave of bans for altered save data in Pokemon Sword & Shield and Pokemon Home

Posted on 3 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The Pokemon Company has put out a new statement regarding the modification of save data in Pokemon Sword/Shield and Pokemon Home. According to Serebii.net, they call out the fact that some players have been using save data that has been altered, and suggest that it is ruining the experience for other players. They mention specifically the three games Pokemon Sword, Pokemon Shield, and Pokemon Home, and say that a new wave of bans is coming for those using hacked save data.

The bans being issued will not allow players to access Pokemon Home any longer, and will also restrict the online and trading features in Pokemon Sword/Shield. These bans can be permanent or temporary depending on the case, and no refunds will be issued for any content that was purchased in these games.

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