Pokémon Sword and Shield: How To Get Mythical Pokémon Zarude

Nintendo is offering fans a chance to get the mythical Pokémon Zarude for Pokémon Sword and Shield. This is a limited time offer so don’t miss out on it.

Zarude is a mythical Pokémon that was previously only available in Japan. Nintendo has now announced a special offer for all Pokémon Sword and Shield users which allows them to get the Zarude Pokémon in their game.

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Zarude is the same type as Shiftry. It is a grass/dark Pokémon that belongs to the 8th generation. It was previously obtainable only in Japan as part of a promotion for the new Pokémon movie, but that has changed now with this new offer by Nintendo.

How To Get Mythical Pokémon Zarude in Sword and Shield

Nintendo has shared the offer on their official Pokémon website. All you need to do is go here and then sign up for the newsletter using the button. Make sure you opt-in for email marketing and do this all before November 20 in order to get a download code for Zarude that can be redeemed in the game.

Zarude won’t be available immediately. Nintendo will email the codes to add the Pokémon later in December but this offer is only applicable if the player sign-ups for the newsletter by November 20. Nintendo might email these codes by December 11 so keep your eyes peeled for them.

Zarude Special Moves, Level and Stats

If this is the same mythical Pokémon Zarude that was given in Japan, then it will be Level 60. It will have special moves close combat, power whip, swagger, and snarl. As for the stats, at Level 50, it has 145 – 192 HP, 117 – 194 Attack, 85 – 156 Defense, 99 – 172 Sp. Attack, 76 – 145 Sp. Defense, and 118 – 196 Speed.