Players have unlocked the ability to have their very own Shiny Zeraora in Pokemon Sword & Shield. This guide will help players collect their very own. Pokemon Sword & Shield recently released the first half of its expansion pass with the Isle of Armor. The Isle of Armor came along with a new wild area to explore, over 100 older Pokemon, and a new legendary Pokemon to capture. To celebrate the release of the Isle of Armor, the Pokemon company held an event to unlock a special Shiny Zeraora in the game. Over 1 million players needed to defeat a Zeraora in a Max Raid battle for each trainer to have the chance to collect a shiny one. Fortunately, the players have done it and the shiny is available. Here's how players can claim it.
Zeraora is a Pokemon that was introduced in the seventh generation of Pokemon. Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon introduced this Pokemon as the final Pokemon of the Pokedex up to that point. This is also one of the rarest Pokemon to exist. The only way players were able to previously find this Pokemon was in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as part of a limited-time event. When the event was over, the only way to obtain this Pokemon by hacking the game. This marks the first time the player can capture this Pokemon since the event, and it comes with its shiny form. Here's how players can get a shiny Zeraora.
How To Claim Shiny Zeraora in Pokemon Sword & Shield
The trainer will need to send a Pokemon from Pokemon Sword & Shield to Pokemon Home or vice versa from June 17th to July 6th. The player also does not need to pay for a paid subscription to do this. Afterward, open up Pokemon Home on their mobile device and select the Menu button on the main screen. From this, select the Mystery Gifts options then select Gift Box. Select the most recent box to collect the Shiny Zeraora. It will be level 100 and is fully compatible with Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Pokemon Home is the definitive Pokedex experience. The player is given the opportunity to place thousands of Pokemon in a safe location. Especially for trainers who have Pokemon from generations ago, they will want to make sure these Pokemon are safe. Also, Pokemon Home provides the trainer with special Pokemon through events. It's convenient the app is also available for mobile devices. Shiny Zeraora is great for any trainers collection.
Pokemon Sword & Shield is available now on Nintendo Switch.