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Players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Glastrier and Spectrier in Max Raid Battles from October 21st, 2022 to October 23, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
Encounter Glastrier and Spectrier in Max Raid Battles
Take on these two Legendary Pokémon in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game to obtain valuable items.Why the long face? Hopefully you don’t feel saddled with responsibility now that Glastrier, the Wild Horse Pokémon, and Spectrier, the Swift Horse Pokémon, are appearing in Max Raid Battles. If you’re in the neigh-borhood of the Galar region, you have until October 23, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT to hoof it over to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s Pokémon Dens, where you can encounter these two Legendary Pokémon. Although you won’t have the opportunity to catch Glastrier or Spectrier after you rein them in, you will receive many useful items that you wouldn’t normally earn in 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.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-glastrier-and-spectrier-in-max-raid-battles/
The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can encounter Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom in Max Raid Battles from September 9th, 2022 until September 18th, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
The moon is full and the Pokémon Dens in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are filled to the brim with lovable Dynamax Pokémon. Until September 18, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom will appear more often in Max Raid Battles—lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Snom!
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/encounter-pyukumuku-pincurchin-and-snom-in-max-raid-battles/
Encounter Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom in Max Raid Battles
Battle these Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles, and you might encounter a Shiny Snom.The moon is full and the Pokémon Dens in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are filled to the brim with lovable Dynamax Pokémon. Until September 18, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom will appear more often in Max Raid Battles—lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Snom!
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/encounter-pyukumuku-pincurchin-and-snom-in-max-raid-battles/
The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Grimmsnarl more often in Max Raid Battles.
Just in case summertime in the Galar region was feeling too bright, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s Pokémon Dens are about to get a whole lot grimmer. Until August 21, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Grimmsnarl will appear more often in Max Raid Battles—lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny one!
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/encounter-grimmsnarl-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-max-raid-battles
Encounter Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles
Gather your courage to take on this hair-raising Dark- and Fairy-type Pokémon, and you might encounter a Shiny one.Just in case summertime in the Galar region was feeling too bright, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s Pokémon Dens are about to get a whole lot grimmer. Until August 21, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Grimmsnarl will appear more often in Max Raid Battles—lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny one!
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/encounter-grimmsnarl-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-max-raid-battles
The official Pokémon website has announced that from July 1st, 2022 until July 10th, 2022, Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will feature Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal appearing more often in Pokémon Dens with a chance for Shiny Marill to show up.
Cool off this season with some refreshing Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles. Until July 10, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal will appear more often in Pokémon Dens. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Marill! Defeat these Water-type Pokémon to earn refreshing items like Fresh Water, Soda Pop, and Lemonade.
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/defeat-water-type-pokemon-to-earn-refreshing-beverages-in-max-raid-battles/
Defeat Water-type Pokémon to Earn Refreshing Beverages in Max Raid Battles
Make a splash and chill with Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games.Cool off this season with some refreshing Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles. Until July 10, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal will appear more often in Pokémon Dens. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Marill! Defeat these Water-type Pokémon to earn refreshing items like Fresh Water, Soda Pop, and Lemonade.
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/defeat-water-type-pokemon-to-earn-refreshing-beverages-in-max-raid-battles/
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.
