"Pokémon Sword Shield" is about to release its first expansion pass, "The Lost Island of Armor", by the end of June 2020.
With only a month left to go, we are sure that many of you who have been away from the game for a while are now returning to the game to prepare for "The Lost Island of Armor".
We've got some great news for trainers who have returned to the Galal region, and for those who are still adventuring!
Starting today, Friday, May 22, 2020, for four consecutive weeks, "Pokémon Sword Shield" will be giving away special Pokémon and useful tools!
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Pokémon with hidden traits and accessories will be given away every week!
Starting today, Friday, May 22, 2020, you will receive a gift every week for four weeks.
The gifts will be special Pokémon with hidden characteristics and useful tools, so don't forget to pick them up every week!
Week 1: Barnyard & Ball Set
In the first week, from Friday, May 22, 2020 9:00 to Friday, May 29, 2020 8:59, you will receive a "Barilyard (Garal form)" with the hidden trait "Ice Body" and the first ball set.
When the weather is hail during battle, "Ice Body" recovers 1/16 of its maximum HP at the end of each turn and does not take damage from hail.
The first ball set includes a Lure Ball, a Moon Ball, a Heavy Ball, and a Dream Ball.
Week 2: Ponita & Ball Set
In the second week, from Friday, May 29, 2020 9:00 to Friday, June 5, 2020 8:59, you will receive "Ponyta (Garal form)" with the hidden "Kikenyochi" trait and the second ball set.
The "Kiken Yochi" is a move that makes the opponent's Pokémon go "Great performance! or a move that makes the Pokémon "weak" with a single blow.
The second ball set includes one Level Ball, one Speed Ball, one Love Ball, one Friend Ball, and one Ultra Ball.
Week 3: Sunnygo & Evolutionary Toy Set
During the third week, from Friday, June 5, 2020 9:00 to Friday, June 12, 2020 8:59, you will receive "Sunnygo (Garal form)" with the hidden characteristic "Toroare Body" and a set of evolutionary tools.
The "Toroareru Body" is a hidden characteristic that gives the creature a 30% chance to turn into a "Kanashibari" state when it is attacked by an opponent during battle.
The evolutionary tool set includes one sweet apple, one sour apple, one pot, one broken pot, one bag, and one whipped pop.
Week 4: Meowth & Golden Eggs & Keiken Candy
The fourth week will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. for an undetermined time, and will feature a "Meowth (Garal form)" with the hidden characteristic "Kinchoukan", a golden egg and lots of candy.
The "Kinchoukan" is a hidden characteristic that makes it impossible to use only the other player's Lucky Charms during battle.
You will also receive 50 "Big Golden Eggs", which can be sold at the store for a high price, and 100 "Keiken Candy L", which is useful for raising Pokémon.
Receive gifts via the Internet
To receive the gifts for four consecutive weeks, go to "Mysterious Goods" in the menu , then "Receive Mysterious Goods", then "Receive via the Internet". You will need to be connected to the internet to receive these gifts.
Please note that an Internet connection is required to receive these gifts.
There is only about a month left until the first expansion pass, "Isle of Armor", is scheduled to be distributed.
Be sure to get your gifts and get ready for the new "Yoroi Island" that you will be able to visit!
For more details, please check the official Pokémon Monster website!