The Pokemon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Toxtricity event may be over. However, fans still have a chance to get their very own Gigantamax Pokemon: a G-Max Gengar, Machamp, and coming back in the game, a Gigantamax Snorlax.
A Chance to Catch 'Em All!
According to an official post by Pokemon, the Gigantamax Pokemons are available for a limited time only, which started on Mar. 8 and will last until Wednesday, Mar. 25, at 4:59 P.M. PDT.
For those who want to get a chance to catch these gigantic monsters, they will be featured in 5-star Max Raid dens and will spawn more frequently.
Unlike the previous Pokemon Sword and Shield events, fans can encounter these Gigantamax versions of Snorlax, Machamp, and Gengar on both the Shield and Sword versions, so there's no need to worry if you only own one of two.
Gigantamax Snorlax has already appeared in the game before, but for those who were unable to catch it, now's the best time to do so.
Like other Gigantamax Pokemon, the G-Max Snorlax has a G-Move known as G-Max Replenish, a move that can inflict damage to the opponent while restoring any Berries that Snorlax or any of its allies have used during the battle.
Serebii Update: The Pokémon Sword & Shield Max Raid Battle events have shifted, re-adding Gigantamax Snorlax and adding other Gigantamax Pokémon. Details being added @ https://t.co/gDbXkHSvkT pic.twitter.com/EpWMWX8f7o — Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) March 9, 2020
As per Shacknews, Gigantamax Machamp's G-Move is the G-Max Chi Strike, which raises the Critical Hit of all users and its allies, while Gigantamax Gengar has the G-Max Terror, which when used will no longer allow any player to escape.
Based on a report by Gamespot, Pokemon Sword and Shield is still offering a few freebies, including a free Bottle Cap and 20 free Battle Points.
These freebies are available until the end of the month.
Japanese Players Get Freebies
Meanwhile, Japanese Pokemon Sword and Shield players are in luck as the Pokemon Company will be giving out two Mythical Pokemon to anyone who has pre-ordered tickets for the upcoming movie, Pokemon the Movie: Coco.
According to Comicbook, the company will be giving two codes to the players, which should unlock the Shiny Pokemon Celebi and the Mythical Pokemon Zarude.
Fans should receive the first code that will unlock a Level 60 Celebi on April 17, while the second one that will unlock a Level 60 Zarude will be given out on June 15.
As of now, the promo is limited to Japanese fans.
Zarude was the first Mythical Pokemon of Galar to be announced. It's a Dark/Grass-Type Pokemon that can extend its vine from its wrist, feet, and neck and is protective of its pack and can be very aggressive to those who are not a part of it.
On the other hand, Celebi is a Grass/Psychic-Type Pokemon that can travel through time.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Still on Top
In other news, Pokemon Sword and Shield still remain on the list of best sellers in Japan, earning the third spot after selling over 95,000 copies in Japan last month.
Gaining the top spot is the action-RPG game Persona 5 Scramble: Phantom Strikers from the popular Persona franchise, which sold over 160,000 copies last month from PlayStation to Switch.
