Three years after Generation 8's launch, Gen 9 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet this Fall, Game Freak has announced that they are going to make the Legendary Pokémon's Shiny variant available for the very first time. Players can unlock the rare alternate version of Eternatus for free in just a few easy steps.
Towards the end of Pokémon Sword and Shield's story, players are introduced to Eternatus as the game's final boss. The giant Dragon-type is awakened by Chairman Rose, who is trying to trigger a second 'Darkest Day' event with the Legendary's immense powers. After foiling his plan, players are then able to catch the Galar Legendary. Even though trainers are able to control Eternatus and even battle with it, the Dragon-type is not able to Dynamax or transform into its Eternamax Eternatus form either.
While the Pokémon Sword and Shield Crown Tundra DLC would eventually expand the Galar Pokédex in 2020, Eternatus was still one of the few Gen 8 Pokémon that was Shiny-locked. After years of waiting, the Legendary will finally be available as a Shiny starting on Friday, September 18. The Pokémon Company has announced that select retailers will give out free code cards. Below are the steps that players will need to complete to unlock Shiny Eternatus in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
How to Unlock Shiny Eternatus In Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Shiny Eternatus campaign is being rolled out worldwide at various retailers depending on the region. In North America, players can obtain an Eternatus code by visiting GameStop stores between September 18 and October 1. The video game retailer will have the special code cards at the cashier desk, which fans will be able to get for free.
Similar to Pokémon Sword and Shield's Shiny Zacian giveaway in 2021, players will then need to use the code in-game to unlock the rare Legendary. Below are the steps players can take to get Shiny Eternatus in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
- Step 1: Head to participating retailers such as GameStop (US & Canada), and EB Games (Australia & New Zealand).
- Step 2: Get a free code card from the cashier from September 18 to October 1, 2022. No purchase is necessary.
- Step 3: Launch Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield on the Nintendo Switch.
- Step 4: Select Mystery Gift on the X menu.
- Step 5: Select Get a Mystery Gift.
- Step 6: Select Get with Code/.
- Step 7: Enter the listed on the GameStop/EB Games code card.
- Step 8: The Pokémon will now appear in the player's party or Pokémon box.
According to the official Pokémon website, the Shiny Eternatus will be Lv. 100 and will come equipped with the moves Dynamax Cannon, Eternabeam, Sludge Bomb, and Flamethrower. The powerful Legendary is being given away for free to celebrate the launch of Gen 9 this Fall.
While Eternatus still can't transform into its epic Eternamax form, many fans will be excited to finally get their hands on its Shiny variant. The incredibly rare Shiny giveaway is the perfect way to cap off the end of the Galar region era, as players look forward to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's release date on November 18.
Source: The Pokémon Company
