Game Freak regularly updates the Wild Area, adding Pokemon Sword & Shield Max Raid Battle events with new Shiny Pokemon, Dynamax, and GMAX forms. Here, you can see all the Wild Area news on which Pokemon are included.
Wild Area news in Pokemon Sword & Shield usually comes in the form of Max Raid Battles events added by Game Freak each month. These give Trainers a chance to catch incredibly rare Pokemon, and even boost the odds of certain Shinies.
While these events are always added for certain holidays including Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, they’re also introduced just to celebrate specific Pokemon.
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With the devs hosting multiple events in a single month, it can be hard to keep with what’s going on in the Wild Area, so make sure to read on to keep track of all the new encounters.
Contents
- Wild Area news: Which Pokemon are in Max Raid Battles?
- Mystery Gift reward (January)
- What are Max Raid Battles?
- Which moves fail in Max Raid Battles?
- Where to find Pokemon Dens
- Next Pokemon Sword & Shield event
Wild Area news: Which Pokemon are in Max Raid Battles?
As reported by Serebii, a new event has taken over Max Raid battles and it’s giving players the opportunity to obtain an incredibly rare Pokemon.
The new year-themed 2022 event will be available between December 31 and January 9, 2022. During this time, Shiny Magikarp will be available to obtain at a boosted 2% spawn rate.
Not only that, Meowth, Sudowoodo, and Darmanitan, are also featured in Max Raids to collect as well, just remember to make the most of the event while it lasts!
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Mystery Gift reward (January)
At this point in time, there are no mystery gifts to collect in Sword & Shield. Rest assured, we’ll update this article as soon as any exclusive rewards become available to players.
What are Max Raid Battles?
Max Raid Battles in Pokemon Sword and Shield are where up to four players work together to take down a strong monster, which are usually Gigantamax or Dynamax forms.
After defeating the opponent, players will each have a chance to catch it and keep it for their own.
Which moves fail in Max Raid Battles?
It’s also worth noting that a number of moves will fail in these battles, and those can be seen listed below:
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- Bug bite
- Destiny bond
- Explosion
- Incinerate
- Instruct
- Knock off
- Perish song
- Pluck
- Self-destruct
- Super fang
- Thief
Where to find Pokemon Dens
The Raid Dens are now scattered over the Galar Region, and feature in the following three locations:
- Wild Area (Main island)
- The Crown Tundra (DLC)
- Isle of Armor (DLC)
To play, all you have to do is approach one of these Dens, which can be seen from miles away due to the bright light they emit into the air.
Just like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, all you have to do is follow the light and get to where it ends.
Next Pokemon Sword & Shield event
At this point in time, Game Freak hasn’t revealed what the next Max Raid event will be. However, rest assured, we’ll update this article as soon as any new information becomes available.
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Until then, good luck with your Max Raids in Pokemon Sword & Shield!
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