Dear Reader:
Shiny Pokémon and Gigantamax Pokémon Lurk in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s Wild Area
Pokemon.com has put up a new feature on Shiny and Gigantamax Pokemon in Sword and Shield. If you need some tips and pointers going forward, this feature should definitely help out. Read a blurb from the piece below, and then click over to see the full thing.
The sprawling Wild Area has a greater variety of Pokémon than anywhere else in the Galar region, and it also hides secrets on how to find some of the rarest Pokémon around. If you're looking to add an ace to your battle team or a Shiny Pokémon to impress your friends, some special training in the Wild Area is the best place to start.
While searching for Pokémon with Hidden Abilities, high individual strengths, or the Gigantamax Factor—or even for a Shiny Pokémon—you'll also rack up lots of Watts as you defeat Brilliant Pokémon and win Max Raid Battles. Don't forget that you can spend this special currency to purchase useful items (like Technical Records and Wishing Pieces) as you traverse the Wild Area, so keep an eye out for opportunities as you roam around.