Will the Shiny Zacian Code Expire?
The shiny Zacian code is a promotional code that was given out by GameStop and other retailers, and it expires on January 31, 2022, meaning that players can no longer redeem it after this date to obtain a shiny Zacian in Pokémon Sword and Shield. However, download codes purchased from retailers do not expire, so if you have already redeemed your code, you can still access your shiny Zacian.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Do Pokémon Sword codes expire? Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire, but codes given out for specific promotions usually have an expiry date.
- Is Zacian still shiny locked? Yes, Zacian is shiny locked, meaning it cannot be found in the wild in its shiny form, and the only way to obtain a shiny Zacian is through special events or promotions.
- Can you get banned for having shiny locked Pokémon? Probably not, as the hack check usually only goes off for things that are literally impossible, such as moves or abilities a Pokémon shouldn’t have.
Obtaining Shiny Zacian
- How to get Shiny Zacian? Shiny Zacian can be obtained through special events or promotions, such as the GameStop distribution, or by participating in the Adventure in Zacian’s Weald event in Pokémon Unite.
- Is Shiny Zacian free at GameStop? Yes, GameStop gave out free Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta codes for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
- How to redeem UNLIMITED ZACIAN & ZAMAZENTA EVENT CODES? There is no official way to redeem unlimited codes, but players can participate in events or purchase codes from authorized retailers.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
- Can you catch Zacian? In Pokémon Sword, Zacian can be caught above the tower of Hammerlocke Gym, but in Pokémon Shield, it cannot be caught and can only be obtained through trading.
- What level is Shiny Zacian? The codes let you receive Shiny Zacian at Lv. 100, with its trademark held item, a Rusted Sword.
- Is Shiny Zacian legal? Having a shiny Zacian that was obtained through hacking or other unofficial means is against the terms of service and may result in consequences.
Other Pokémon
- Can Kubfu be shiny? No, Kubfu is a legendary Pokémon and cannot be bred or obtained in its shiny form.
- Is Eternatus 100% catch? Yes, Eternatus comes with a 100% catch rate, and players can use any type of Poké Ball to catch it.
- Can a Master Ball catch Eternatus? Yes, a Master Ball can catch Eternatus, but it is not necessary, as any Poké Ball will work.
Codes and Events
- Do Nintendo codes expire? No, Nintendo codes do not expire, but if the content has been delisted from the marketplace, the code may no longer work.
- Do DLC codes expire? If the codes don’t have an expiration date, then they typically don’t expire, but if the content has been delisted, the code may no longer work.
- How to get Gigantamax Eternatus? The Eternamax form of Eternatus can only be encountered in the battle at the Energy Plant, and it is not possible to Dynamax or Gigantamax Eternatus to achieve this form.