Unprecedented Pokémon Sword and Shield event unlocks version exclusives for limited time Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Unprecedented Pokémon Sword and Shield event unlocks version exclusives for limited time Until now, the idea would be Farfetch'd. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 19 Mar 2020 9 comments Pokémon usually found only in one version of either Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield are being released from their self-isolation for the first time. Dubbed the "Pokédex Completion Event" (thanks, Serebii) it will see a number of version exclusive creatures made available via Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area. It means, for example, Pokémon Shield owners can find species like Farfetch'd and Darumaka - usually exclusive to Pokémon Sword. Meanwhile, Pokémon Sword owners can capture species like Ponyta and Corsola - usually exclusive to Pokémon Shield. Watch on YouTube Not all version exclusives are included (and there's certainly no suggestion the game's box legendaries will be made available). Still, it's the first time I can remember version exclusives from a pair of Pokémon games being made available in a similar kind of way. Version exclusives are designed to encourage players to trade with people who have the alternate version of the game (or buy a copy of both). But perhaps now is not the best time to be going out and doing this in person. The event is live from today, and will run until midnight UK time on 25th March. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store