Pokemon Legends: Arceusis set to launch in January, givingPokemonfans the chance to experience a very different take on thePokemonformula. However,Pokemonfans will get rewarded if they’ve played the more traditional games in the series, as Nintendo has recently revealed some bonus content thatPokemon Legends: Arceusplayers can get if they have save files of older games on their Switch.
First up, those who havePokemon SwordorPokemon Shieldsave files on their Switch will be able to claim the mythical Pokemon Shaymin (Land Forme), along with a special Shaymin Kimono Set to customize their Pokemon trainer with. Players will be able to catch Shaymin after receiving a request to do so in Jubilife Village upon completing beating the story and seeing the end credit sequence. The Shaymin Kimono Set, meanwhile, is earned by talking to the clothier of the Galaxy Expedition Team.
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Being able to catch Shaymin is a big deal, but there are other save file bonuses forPokemon Legends: Arceusfans to look forward to as well. Those who have save files forPokemon Let’s Go PikachuorLet’s Go Eeveewill be able to claimPikachuand Eevee masks for Pokemon trainer customization purposes. Similarly to the Shaymin Kimono Set, the Pikachu and Eevee masks are obtainable by speaking to the Galaxy Expedition Team’s clothier.
Not only willPokemon Legends: Arceushave save file bonuses, but Nintendo has also confirmed save file bonuses for the upcomingPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlas well. And like thePokemon Legends: Arceussave file bonus, thePokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlbonuses will net playersmythical Pokemon.
AnyPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlplayers that haveSwordorShieldsave files can add Jirachi to their team. Meanwhile, anyPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlplayers withLet’s Go PikachuorLet’s Go Eeveesave files on their system will be able to get Mew. Getting Mew andJirachiwill be an endgame activity like with Shaymin, soPokemonfans should keep that in mind.
Right now, Nintendo’s main focus is onPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, but once those games are out, one has to imagine that the push forPokemon Legends: Arceuswill increase. Hopefully this means thatPokemonfans have some morePokemon Legends: Arceusgameplay trailersto look forward to in the near future.
Pokemon Legends: Arceuslaunches June 18, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
