Last week, Pokémon Sword and Shield started an event where players could battle, but not catch, the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora in max raid battles. If over 1,000,000 unique players defeated Zeraora, everyone would get its shiny version. Players have completed that objective, and now everyone will be able to get it.
What is Zeraora?
Zeraora is a Mythical Pokémon from Gen VII (Pokémon Sun and Moon). It made its first appearance as a Mystery Gift in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Zeraora is an Electric-type with a strong physical attack stat, and it has a unique physical Electric-type move called Plasma Fists.
This event is the first time since Gen VII that players could get this creature. Players eagerly responded to the task of defeating it in raids, and over 1.4 million have already taken it down.
How to get it
Shiny Zeraora will be distributed to everyone via the Pokémon Home app starting on June 29. To get it, you need to download the app on mobile to claim a Mystery Gift. In the menu on the mobile app, there is a Mystery Gift section. Zeraora will likely appear in the Gift Box. Make sure to stay tuned for the official release time, as it has not been given yet.
After claiming it, players can use the Nintendo Switch app to move it to Pokémon Sword and Shield or back to Pokémon Home. Zeraora is already compatible with the games, so you can transfer it over immediately. Remember, however, that it is a Mythical creature and is illegal to use in competitive play.
You did it, Trainers! Over a million of you have defeated Zeraora in #PokemonSwordShield! A shiny Zeraora will be arriving to all Trainers in #PokemonHOME on June 29!
But don’t stop now—greater rewards await if more Trainers come out victorious in this Max Raid Battle! pic.twitter.com/xmxjz59SSw
— Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) June 24, 2020
Beating Zeraora in raids is still beneficial for players. For every 100,000 players that beat it after the initial 1,000,000, trainers will receive a piece of Armorite Ore. You can trade this ore for special moves in the Dojo, as well as for watts to the digger on the Isle of Armor. So make sure to beat Zeraora if you haven’t yet!
FAQs
Zeraora has the potential to appear in three-star Max Raid Battles or higher, and in five-star Max Raid Battles, there's a chance that you'll encounter an especially powerful Shiny Zeraora.
How do you get Zeraora mystery gift? ›
How to claim your Shiny Zeraora and Armorite Ore. The Shiny Zeraora and Armorite Ore will be available to claim via the Mystery Gifts menu in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME from Monday, June 29, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Monday, July 6, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
Who can defeat Zeraora Pokemon? ›
The best Pokemon Go Zeraora counters are Primal Groudon, Shadow Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Shadow Excadrill, Shadow Mamoswine & Shadow Garchomp.
Can Zeraora Mega evolve? ›
Evolutions. This Pokémon does not evolve.
Is Zeraora GX rare? ›
Zeraora GX - 86/214 - Ultra Rare.
Does Ash have Zeraora? ›
Dia reveals to Ash that Zeraora isn't technically his Pokémon. For it's with him only because it wanted to send Guzzlord back through the Ultra Wormhole. Dia told Ash about how he and Zeraora first met and Guzzlord's only weakness was the second face above its enormous mouth.
Is there a Zeraora in Pokémon sun? ›
Zeraora is a new Pokemon introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
How do you get Zeraora eggs? ›
Zeraora can be obtained by interacting with Eggs & Pokemon. An icon of Zeraora will randomly appear on your userbar while interacting. If you see the icon, you can click on it to get the plushie or egg, provided you have a free space in your party to obtain the egg, but if you don't, you always have time to make space.
Is Zeraora a mythical? ›
Zeraora (Japanese: ゼラオラ Zeraora) is an Electric-type Mythical Pokémon introduced during Generation VII, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon. Zeraora was officially revealed on April 9, 2018, on Oha Suta.
Why is Zeraora hated? ›
Zeraora's villainous breakdown. Zeraora is the central false antagonist of Pokemon Dominion Arc 3. He is a pokemon who despises humanity for what they done 40 years ago and is very protective to other pokemons and Margo, his best friend. He is Marshadow's archenemy.
If you attempt to teach Zeraora Knock Off using a Move Tutor, it will tell you Zeraora cannot learn it.
Who can defeat Zacian? ›
The best Pokemon Go Zacian counters are Shadow Metagross, Mega Gengar, Mega Beedrill, Metagross, Nihilego & Shadow Excadrill.
How do you claim Zeraora in Pokemon unite? ›
How do I claim my Nintendo Switch early download bonus Zeraora in Pokémon UNITE? You can obtain a Zeraora Unite License via in-game mail in Pokémon UNITE by logging on to the game before 2:59pm UTC on August 31, 2021. You will receive a message confirming this after logging on during this period.
