Pokemon Sword and Shield celebrate the New Year with a Shiny Pokemon event

Sudowoodo, Shiny Magikarp and more "lucky" Pokemon are appearing in the Nintendo Switch games until Jan. 9.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Jason Sullivan

Pokemon Sword and Shield are ringing in the new year with a new Max Raid event.

Shiny Magikarp will also be appearing in five-star raids, although it will be much rarer to find.

The New Year event runs until 3:59 p.m. PT / 6:59 p.m.

ET on Jan. 9.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus launches on Jan. 28.