EagerPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldgamers will soon be able to get their hands on some mythical Pokemon through distribution events this month. As players await the release ofPokemon ScarletandViolet, it’s a chance to add some powerfulPokemonto a player’s team, for those who are active in the competitive scene and for gamers who prefer to simply catch them all.
Before the newest entries are even released, a recent leak revealed that27 Pokemon could still be missingfrom Switch-basedPokemongames. In the months leading up to Generation 9’s release, Nintendo has been stepping up the hype recently, such as sharing more trailers and revealing features unique toScarletandViolet.Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shieldmay have come out in 2019, but gamers haven’t given up on them. The popularity of Generation 8 remains, and these recent distribution events show Nintendo hasn’t forgotten about it either.
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Pokemonfans can get Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow from this particular giveaway. This pair of specific distribution events already took place in Europe last month. Unfortunately,GameStop still seems to have financial issues, having just closed more European locations. The event is now hitting North America, Australia, and New Zealand. For those in the United States and Canada, gamers can head to local GameStop locations for a code for part one, which runs from October 16 - 29. The other two countries included in the distribution event will need to go to JB-Hi-FI from October 21 - November 18. Part two in North America runs from October 30th - November 12th, while Australia and New Zealand can grab Marshadow between October 21 - November 18.
Genesect, a Bug and Dark-type Pokemon, first appeared in Generation 5. Volcanion, the Fire and Water type Mythical Pokemon, made its debut during Generation 6, withPokemon XandPokemon Y.The last rare Pokemon gamers can obtain during this special limited-time event, Marshadow, is a Fighting and Ghost type Mythical Pokemon that was first available back during Generation 7 inPokemon SunandPokemon Moon. It was the last Pokemon to be included in the Alola Pokedex before theUltra SunandMoonexpansions were released. Although all these past titles came out a few years ago, fans are finding creative ways to alter otherPokemongames,such as a recent mod forPokemon Legends Arceus.
While there may be a good chunk of time for fans to snag a code at the participating retailers, supplies won’t last long. Gamers are encouraged to head to their local store as soon as they can and avoid those who may try to snag them all for profit. Other companies, such asMcDonalds UK had to limitPokemonHappy Mealsales because of widespread scalping. One thing is crystal clear: ifPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldcan continue to get distribution events years after release, fans can expect the same forPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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