While Pokemon Sword and Shield is getting replaced soon as the freshest generation of Pokemon, players that go to GameStop or EB Games locations will easily be able to acquire a Shiny Eternatus. Like with players in many generations leading up to Pokemon Sword and Shield, this giveaway may help some Pokemon trainers balance out their rosters leading up to the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Shiny Eternatus is far from the first rare Pokemon to be offered through GameStop as there have been multiple Mythical and Legendary Pokemon included in the rotation among others like Shiny Mega Gengar and event Marshadow. The Pokemon Company has confirmed that Pokemon Sword and Shield players in the US and Canada will be able to acquire Shiny Eternatus at GameStop, while Pokemon trainers in Australia and New Zealand will have to go to EB Games. Because this Shiny Eternatus will only be offered for a limited time, players have just over a week to visit GameStop or EB Games for the powerful Mystery Gift.
Pokemon Sword and Shield players can receive the Shiny Eternatus between September 18 and October 1 by getting a Mystery Gift through the internet with a unique password given by EB Games and GameStop. The aforementioned Shiny Eternatus will be downloaded as a level 100 with the moves Dynamax Cannon, Eternabeam, Sludge Bomb, and Flamethrower, offering a fairly well-rounded arsenal. Like with other freebies offered by GameStop and EB Games in the past, no purchase is required for Pokemon Sword and Shield players to get Shiny Eternatus, and they may be given a code upon request.
Beyond the powerful attacks in Eternatus' move set, The Pokemon Company has confirmed that this particular Legendary Pokemon has a Timid Nature and the Pressure Ability which may further add to a Pokemon Sword and Shield player's tactics. Eternatus has a combination typing that blends Poison and Dragon together, and it traditionally has high health, special attack, and speed, with a lower attack, defense, and special defense to round out its stats. Given that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will release this Holiday season, there may not be many more Pokemon Sword and Shield GameStop giveaways before the free Pokemon are given to Gen 9 players instead.
Although some players may be eager to acquire the Legendary Poison and Dragon-type Pokemon offered at GameStop, others have expressed disinterest in the Gen 8 Pokemon which some fans already have. The Shiny aesthetic of Eternatus differs from the standard look by swapping the dark blue tones for more red in a pallet that makes the Legendary Pokemon look like a flying crimson Steelix with arms.
Pokemon Sword and Shield are available now for Nintendo Switch.
Source: Pokemon
