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The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Gigantamax Urshifu (Single Strike Style) and Gigantamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) more often in Pokémon Dens from June 17th, 2022 until June 19th, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
Big Max Raid Battles against Legendary Pokémon are waiting for you in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Until June 19, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Gigantamax Urshifu (Single Strike Style) and Gigantamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) will appear more often in Pokémon Dens. Although these mighty Wushu Pokémon won't give you a chance to catch them, you'll be rewarded with valuable items you wouldn't normally receive from Max Raid Battles by defeating them.
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den in the Wild Area or elsewhere, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/challenge-gigantamax-urshifu-in-max-raid-battles/
Challenge Gigantamax Urshifu in Max Raid Battles
Earn valuable items by defeating this Legendary Pokémon in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.Big Max Raid Battles against Legendary Pokémon are waiting for you in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Until June 19, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Gigantamax Urshifu (Single Strike Style) and Gigantamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) will appear more often in Pokémon Dens. Although these mighty Wushu Pokémon won't give you a chance to catch them, you'll be rewarded with valuable items you wouldn't normally receive from Max Raid Battles by defeating them.
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den in the Wild Area or elsewhere, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/challenge-gigantamax-urshifu-in-max-raid-battles/
Players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can catch Shellder in Max Raid Battles from May 20th, 2022 until May 22, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
The latest Max Raid Battle event in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield is just too exciting to clam up about. Until May 22, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Shellder will appear more frequently in Pokémon Dens. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Shellder!
For an opportunity to encounter this Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/catch-shellder-in-max-raid-battles/
Catch Shellder in Max Raid Battles
Crack open your Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield game for some Bivalve Pokémon fun, and you might encounter a Shiny Shellder.The latest Max Raid Battle event in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield is just too exciting to clam up about. Until May 22, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Shellder will appear more frequently in Pokémon Dens. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Shellder!
For an opportunity to encounter this Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/catch-shellder-in-max-raid-battles/
The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield can encounter Carracosta, Archeops, Tyrantrum, and Aurorus and even Shiny Tyrantrum in Max Raid Battles from March 18th, 2022 until March 27, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
Prepare for a blast from the past in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game when Pokémon revived from ancient fossils arrive in Max Raid Battles. Until March 27, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Carracosta, Archeops, Tyrantrum, and Aurorus will appear more often in Pokémon Dens. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Tyrantrum!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/catch-fossil-pokemon-and-look-for-shiny-tyrantrum-in-max-raid-battles/
Catch Fossil Pokémon and Look for Shiny Tyrantrum in Max Raid Battles
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players can take on prehistoric Pokémon like Carracosta, Archeops, Tyrantrum, and Aurorus.Prepare for a blast from the past in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game when Pokémon revived from ancient fossils arrive in Max Raid Battles. Until March 27, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Carracosta, Archeops, Tyrantrum, and Aurorus will appear more often in Pokémon Dens. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Tyrantrum!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/catch-fossil-pokemon-and-look-for-shiny-tyrantrum-in-max-raid-battles/
Feb 22 2022
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Gigantamax Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise in Max Raid Battles
The official Pokémon website has announced that from February 22nd, 2022 until February 27, 2022, at 3:59 p.m. PST, players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can encounter Gigantamax Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise in Max Raid Battles and earn Max Mushrooms.
Pokémon Day is upon us once again, and you can celebrate in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield by taking on Gigantamax forms of some beloved Pokémon in Max Raid Battles. Until February 27, 2022, at 3:59 p.m. PST (that's Pokémon Day!), Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Charizard, and Gigantamax Blastoise will all be appearing in Pokémon Dens. These Pokémon can be pretty tough, but if you manage to catch or defeat them, you'll obtain a Max Mushroom for your efforts!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. Usually, there'll be an extremely small possibility a Gigantamax Pokémon will appear instead of a Dynamax Pokémon, but during an event, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are more likely to appear. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/catch-gigantamax-venusaur-charizard-and-blastoise-in-max-raid-battles/
Catch Gigantamax Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise in Max Raid Battles
Face the Gigantamax forms of Kanto’s fully evolved first partner Pokémon and earn Max Mushrooms in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.Pokémon Day is upon us once again, and you can celebrate in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield by taking on Gigantamax forms of some beloved Pokémon in Max Raid Battles. Until February 27, 2022, at 3:59 p.m. PST (that's Pokémon Day!), Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Charizard, and Gigantamax Blastoise will all be appearing in Pokémon Dens. These Pokémon can be pretty tough, but if you manage to catch or defeat them, you'll obtain a Max Mushroom for your efforts!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. Usually, there'll be an extremely small possibility a Gigantamax Pokémon will appear instead of a Dynamax Pokémon, but during an event, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are more likely to appear. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/catch-gigantamax-venusaur-charizard-and-blastoise-in-max-raid-battles/
From February 11th, 2022 until February 20th, 2022, players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Milcery inside Pokémon Dens. These special Milcery will be able to Gigantamax after evolving into Alcremie.
Something sweet is coming to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's Max Raid Battles. Until February 20, 2022, at 3:59 p.m. PST, the adorable Cream Pokémon may appear inside Pokémon Dens. These special Milcery will be able to Gigantamax after evolving into Alcremie. Also, when you win a Max Raid Battle against a Milcery during this time, you may receive any of the seven types of Sweets—including the rare Star Sweet and Ribbon Sweet!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/join-max-raid-battles-to-catch-milcery-that-can-gigantamax-after-evolving/
Join Max Raid Battles to Catch Milcery That Can Gigantamax after Evolving
You can also collect rare Sweets when you battle the Cream Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.Something sweet is coming to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's Max Raid Battles. Until February 20, 2022, at 3:59 p.m. PST, the adorable Cream Pokémon may appear inside Pokémon Dens. These special Milcery will be able to Gigantamax after evolving into Alcremie. Also, when you win a Max Raid Battle against a Milcery during this time, you may receive any of the seven types of Sweets—including the rare Star Sweet and Ribbon Sweet!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/join-max-raid-battles-to-catch-milcery-that-can-gigantamax-after-evolving/
Jan 01 2022
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Max Raid Battles - Meowth, Sudowoodo, Darmanitan, and Shiny Magikarp
From December 31st, 2021 until January 9th, 2022, players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Meowth, Sudowoodo, Darmanitan, and Magikarp more frequently in Pokémon Dens and they might even encounter a Shiny Magikarp!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle.
Meowth, Sudowoodo, Darmanitan, and Shiny Magikarp in New Years Raid Battles
Celebrate the new year in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, and you just might encounter a Shiny Magikarp!For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle.
Dec 17 2021
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Starmie, Delibird, and Cryogonal Spread Cheer in Holiday Max Raid Battles
The official Pokémon website has announced that from December 17th, 2021 until December 26th, 2021, at 3:59 p.m. PST, players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will find Starmie, Delibird, and Cryogonal more frequently in Pokémon Dens and they might even encounter a Shiny Delibird!
The holidays are here, and what better way to celebrate than with some Max Raid Battles? Until December 26, 2021, at 3:59 p.m. PST, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players will find Starmie, Delibird, and Cryogonal more frequently in Pokémon Dens. Very rarely during the event, you might even encounter a Shiny Delibird!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/starmie-delibird-and-cryogonal-spread-cheer-in-holiday-max-raid-battles/
Starmie, Delibird, and Cryogonal Spread Cheer in Holiday Max Raid Battles
Celebrate the season in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, and you just might encounter a Shiny Delibird.The holidays are here, and what better way to celebrate than with some Max Raid Battles? Until December 26, 2021, at 3:59 p.m. PST, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players will find Starmie, Delibird, and Cryogonal more frequently in Pokémon Dens. Very rarely during the event, you might even encounter a Shiny Delibird!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/starmie-delibird-and-cryogonal-spread-cheer-in-holiday-max-raid-battles/
Oct 02 2021
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Encounter the Alola Region’s Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio in Max Raid Batt
From October 1st, 2021 until October 3, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio will be appearing in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's Max Raid Battles.
Memories of the tropical Alola region are bound to blow in like a cool island breeze now that the first partner Pokémon discovered there can be found getting cozy in Pokémon Dens across Galar. Until October 3, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio will be appearing in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's Max Raid Battles. For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Be sure to read our Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battle Tips article for advice on how to topple these opponents. Don't wait, though—you don't want to miss out on the chance to add these Pokémon to your team!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-the-alola-regions-rowlet-litten-and-popplio-in-max-raid-battles/
Encounter the Alola Region’s Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio in Max Raid Battles
The tropical region’s First Partner Pokémon are chilling out in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s Pokémon Dens.Memories of the tropical Alola region are bound to blow in like a cool island breeze now that the first partner Pokémon discovered there can be found getting cozy in Pokémon Dens across Galar. Until October 3, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio will be appearing in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's Max Raid Battles. For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Be sure to read our Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battle Tips article for advice on how to topple these opponents. Don't wait, though—you don't want to miss out on the chance to add these Pokémon to your team!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-the-alola-regions-rowlet-litten-and-popplio-in-max-raid-battles/
Sep 03 2021
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod Come to Max Raid Battles
The official Pokémon website has announced that from September 3rd, 2021 until September 5th, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod will be appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Until September 5, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod will be appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Cinccino during this event! What exactly brings this Pokémon assortment together? Well, Mow Rotom could keep any yard in order, Cinccino is known for keeping its space tidy, and Wimpod is known as Nature's Cleaner due to its penchant for eating trash. Galar has never looked so clean!
To encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet. Then, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den in the Wild Area or elsewhere, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon.
Get a clean sweep of all four Pokémon while they're appearing more often in Max Raid Battles!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/altaria-mow-rotom-cinccino-and-wimpod-come-to-max-raid-battles/
Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod Come to Max Raid Battles
Clean up with this tidy bunch in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield through September 5.Until September 5, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod will be appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Cinccino during this event! What exactly brings this Pokémon assortment together? Well, Mow Rotom could keep any yard in order, Cinccino is known for keeping its space tidy, and Wimpod is known as Nature's Cleaner due to its penchant for eating trash. Galar has never looked so clean!
To encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet. Then, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den in the Wild Area or elsewhere, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon.
Get a clean sweep of all four Pokémon while they're appearing more often in Max Raid Battles!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/altaria-mow-rotom-cinccino-and-wimpod-come-to-max-raid-battles/
The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Gengar, Drifblim, Chandelure, Gigantamax Gengar or Shiny Chandelure in Max Raid Battles from August 20th, 2021 until August 22, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
Ghost-type Pokémon are sneaking out of the shadows to haunt the Galar region's summer nights. Until August 22, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Gengar, Drifblim, and Chandelure will appear more frequently in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's Max Raid Battles. Very rarely during this event, you might even encounter a Gigantamax Gengar or Shiny Chandelure!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. Usually, there'll be an extremely small possibility a Gigantamax Pokémon will appear instead of a Dynamax Pokémon, but during an event, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are more likely to appear. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-gengar-drifblim-chandelure-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/
Encounter Gengar, Drifblim, Chandelure, and More in Max Raid Battles
Ghost-type Pokémon are haunting Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, and you might even find a Gigantamax Gengar or Shiny Chandelure.Ghost-type Pokémon are sneaking out of the shadows to haunt the Galar region's summer nights. Until August 22, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Gengar, Drifblim, and Chandelure will appear more frequently in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's Max Raid Battles. Very rarely during this event, you might even encounter a Gigantamax Gengar or Shiny Chandelure!
For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. Usually, there'll be an extremely small possibility a Gigantamax Pokémon will appear instead of a Dynamax Pokémon, but during an event, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are more likely to appear. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-gengar-drifblim-chandelure-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/
