How To Get Zamazenta In Pokemon Sword

shiny-zacian-shiny-zamazenta-169-en — GameStop is giving out free Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta codes for Pokemon Sword and Shield.
The Pokemon Company

Pokemon Sword and Shield players can now get their hands on Shiny versions of the games' mascots. For a limited time, GameStop stores across the US are giving out free code cards that can be redeemed in the Nintendo Switch games for a Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta. However, you only have a little time left to grab the first free code.

Shiny Zacian codes are currently being distributed until Nov. 11. After that, Shiny Zamazenta codes will be given out from Nov. 12 to Nov. 26. The former can only be redeemed in Pokemon Shield, while the latter can only be redeemed in Pokemon Sword. Both Zacian and Zamazenta are level 100 and come equipped with the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield, respectively.

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Once you've picked up a download code, you'll need to follow these steps to receive your Pokemon in-game:

Open Mystery Gift from the menu
Select Receive a Gift
Select Get with a code/password
Connect online and input your code when prompted
Save your game

Those aren't the only free Pokemon that players can get soon. Everyone who purchases a copy of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl before Feb. 21 can receive a free Manaphy egg in their game. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 19, and the pair update the classic Pokemon Diamond and Pearl games with some welcome quality-of-life features.

After that, Pokemon Legends: Arceus will launch for Switch on Jan. 28. It, too, has a special bonus for early adopters. Everyone who picks up the game before May 9 can receive two free outfits for their player character: a Hisuian Growlithe kimono set and a Baneful Fox mask based on Hisuian Zoroark.