Get bonuses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus for playing previous Pokémon games
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players can grab a Mythical Pokémon and a couple of masks for playing previous games in the series.
Players who have played Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield can take on a research request that gives them the chance to add the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin (Land Forme) to their team. The request will be available to accept in Jubilife Village after viewing the game’s end credits. Sword and Shield players can also grab a Shaymin Kimono Set for their character designed after Shaymin by speaking to the clothier after joining the Galaxy Expedition Team.
While owners of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! can claim a Pikachu Mask and an Eevee Mask by speaking to the clothier after joining the Galaxy Expedition Team.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus launches on January 22nd, 2022, for Nintendo Switch.
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