The Pokemon Company announced a distribution for Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta in Japan to commemorate the release of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
A similar event was confirmed for South Korea just a short while back. In Japan, players who visit certain video game stores and show their off their Nintendo Switch Home Menu with Pokemon Sword or Shield will receive a code that redeems a Shiny Zamazenta in Pokemon Sword and a Shiny Zacian in Pokemon Shield.
The distribution is due to begin on October 22nd.
It is unclear if plans are for this to also come over to the US or Europe.
About Zacian
Zacian is a Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zacian has a second form activated by giving it a Rusted Sword to hold. Its original form, Hero of Many Battles, will then become the Fairy/Steel-type Crowned Sword.
Zacian is the game mascot of Pokémon Sword, appearing on the boxart in its Crowned Sword form. It is a member of the Hero duo with Zamazenta.
About Zamazenta
Zamazenta is a Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zamazenta has a second form activated by giving it a Rusted Shield to hold. Its original form, Hero of Many Battles, will then become the Fighting/Steel-type Crowned Shield.
Zamazenta is the game mascot of Pokémon Shield, appearing on the boxart in its Crowned Shield form. It is a member of the Hero duo with Zacian.
