After all of the excitement of the Pokémon Presents live stream, it's finally time to get stuck into Pokémon Sword and Shield's first DLC, The Isle of Armor.
The first part of the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass is now live, meaning you can explore new areas, find new Pokémon and more.
The first new adventure unlocked by the Expansion Passes takes place on the Isle of Armor, an island of the Galar region. Many Pokémon make this island their home, living freely amid the lush nature. The island is also home to a dojo for Pokémon battles, where players and their Pokémon will train hard to become even stronger under Mustard, the dojo’s master.
In celebration of its launch, fans will be able to battle the Mythical Pokémon, Zeraora. The Pokémon will be appearing in a special Max Raid Battle, and if one million players around the world win this Max Raid Battle between now and 28th June, players can receive a special Shiny version for their collection.
Will you be diving into the new content today? Will you be battling Zeraora? Tell us below.
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To receive the shiny, players must move a Pokemon between Home and Sw/Sh...
The Pokemon will be sent via the mobile version of Home.
Why?
Zeraora was the one a lot of people were clamouring for to complete thier living dex, so that’s pretty great.
Remembering how these community events went in S&M, I wish everyone the best of luck.
Can’t believe they’re putting mythicals in raids though that’s a surprise to be sure.
@Fandabidozi Surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Definitely up for this! Missed out on zeraora due to not buying us/um so a must for me!
Do we know if this can be found in the base games wild areas as long as you own the DLC? Or will it only be in one of the new areas wild areas? If that makes sense
Excited for the chance to catch Zeraora.
@UmbreonsPapa It says The Zeraora in Max Raids can't be caught
@Wolfgabe I see. Its the shiny one you would receive. Didn't read that fine print, lol
Hopefully I can ride on the success of other people and finally get one of these.
All right, people. Let's defeat 10 Zs each.
@Crimson_Ridley To push people to experience the whole package.
So uhhh...
Following Pokemon are back on the DLC.
Go go go for 1 million
r u rdy, trainers ???
Hrmmmm strange that the shiny would be distributed through Home instead of as a Mystery Gift. Has anyone confirmed if the raid is available in the main game, or just DLC? Because if I need a 30 dollar DLC and a subscription to Home to get this thing...
So that was the Expansion Pass info? They teased new info for the Expansion Pass, but instead we've got new announcements and a new Max Raid that, well honestly is really exciting because I couldn't get Zeraora before. But I expected something that now looks more likely to be revealed on another time.
Wonder if a single player can contribute several times by beating Zeraora multiple times, or if only their first victory against it will count.
Even if it's the latter, I'll do my part to help other players win.
@SmileMan64 Yeah hopefully it's not each person counting for only 1 win. how many people have both the game and the online service as well as will participate in this? and it's only for 12 days..
I fought a couple before work today. Fun little raids but sadly not as challenging as Mewtwo. Makes it more likely we'll get that reward though!
Why are the CPU so trash when it comes to raid battles? Wish I could send out 4 of my own Pokémon instead.
@NorseGamerTommy
Martin's Solrock used Cosmic Power!
The Dynamax Pokemon removed all stat changes!
@Eel I can forgive the AI. It can't learn. I am less forgiving of human players who do it.
@Heavyarms55 this does remind me, while I was trying to kill some Zeraoras earlier today, I couldn't join anyone's raid, and out of like 20 tries starting my own, only two other humans ever joined mine (each on separate raids!)
Both of them used sub-par shiny Pokemon, and one was even weak to electric. Thankfully that one was against a 4 star.
@Eel Yuck bad luck! I hate it when you join a raid, there's still 2 minutes 45 seconds and 2 empty slots and the host is just like "we can do it!"
How do people not know the AI sucks?
Also, the DLC for me so far: Quick ball, quick ball, quick ball, raid, quick ball, raid, Quick ball, quick ball, quick ball, raid, raid, Quick ball, quick ball, quick ball.
I love the Quick ball and hope the never nerf it. (Even though maybe, kind of, needs it?) I've had like 70% success with it, I love it!
@Eel I hate that Solrock so much...only use it has is when it happens to decideto use Rock Throw...and don't get me started on the Wobuffet that always gets one shotted...
@KashMoney hah. The wobbuffet that always picks the wrong counter move.
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