Pokemon Sword and Shield BP update following new Pokedex warning

Pokemon Sword and Shield BP update following new Pokedex warning

A NEW Pokemon Sword and Shield BP reward is available to claim right now, with fans also being warned that a few Pokedex bonuses will be leaving the game very soon.

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Pokemon Trainers have a new surprise update to enjoy this week on Nintendo Switch. As many gamers will already know, developers Game Freek have been adding new bonuses and rewards to Pokemon Sword and Shield since it released back in 2019. This has included a number of different items, as well as new ways to upgrade your Sword and Shield Pokedex. The latest offer allows gamers who have not yet reached the end-game Battle Towers to score some Battle Points.

These are used to claim special items like Held Battle Items, EV Training items and Breeding items.

There’s plenty you can do with BP but the problem for most early gamers is that they can’t claim any until they complete the main storyline.

Game Freak is making it easier this week for Pokemon Sword and Shield gamers by offering up some free Battle Points.

Anyone who wants to grab 20 Battle Points can do this by choosing the Mystery Gift option from the menu screen, and collecting the Mystery Gift Codes on offer.

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By connecting online and then entering the download code “G1GANTAMAX” or “KAMPFTEAM” will make it possible to claim your free Battle Points.

And gamers have also been warned that some other Pokemon Sword and Shield rewards will be disappearing from the game this week.

And some of these are pretty important to your Sword and Shield Pokedex if you’re looking to collect as many variants as possible.

If you purchase Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield before January 15th, 2020, you can receive a special Gigantamax Meowth.

Unlike others found in the Galar region, this Meowth can Gigantamax to take on an imposing, elongated appearance capable of using a mighty G-Max Move.

Nintendo also confirms that this special Meowth cannot evolve and is still available to claim by selecting the Get via Internet option in Mystery Gift.

They have also warned that Pokemon Trainers only have until January 15 to claim this Cat Scratch Pokémon.

Another reward that will be disappearing next week is the present of 12 Quick Balls. These are available to player who purchased and downloaded the digital version of either Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from Nintendo eShop.

Quick Balls are special Poké Balls that are more likely to catch Pokémon if you use them as soon as a battle begins.

Fans recently saw the end of other Pokemon deals this week, including the chance of encountering a Shiny Magikarp.

This doesn’t mean that Shiny Magikarps have been removed entirely from the game but they will no longer be as common as they were.

Pokemon Sword and Shield players may have also noticed that Ranked Battles have returned to the game.

These will be available throughout the month and will allow Trainers to earn some top prizes, including Battle Points.

“In the second season, a handful of Gigantamax Pokémon will be allowed in head-to-head battle for the very first time,” a message from the Pokemon Company reads.

“Charizard, Butterfree, Pikachu, Meowth, Eevee, Snorlax, Corviknight, Drednaw, Sandaconda, and Centiskorch will be allowed to Gigantamax in battle.

“You’ll be matched up with other players of similar rank to ensure even competition. And the higher you finish when the season concludes, the greater in-game rewards you’ll earn.

“Prizes include Battle Points, Ability Capsules, mints, and even valuable Bottle Caps (including Gold Bottle Caps!) for top performers. Try to reach the Master Ball Tier by the end of the month to earn the best rewards.

“To start a Ranked Battle, select VS in the X menu, then choose Battle Stadium, then choose Ranked Battles.

“You can press the Y Button to see what the current rules and regulations are before you begin your match. There are both Single Battles and Double Battles for you to participate in.”