How to join Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and ShieldOne of the highlight features of Pokémon Sword and Shield is Max Raid Battles, tasking a small group of four trainers to take on a Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon with the ability to catch it afterward (if successful). These Max Raid Battles require you to team up with friends or computer-controlled trainers, but it's easy to get started. Here's how to get involved.
Products used in this guide
Sharp and deadly: Pokémon Sword ($60 at Amazon)
Protect and serve: Pokémon Shield ($60 at Amazon)
How to join Max Raid Battles
To join Max Raid Battles, you need to locate a Pokémon Den, which can be found in the Wild Area. If no Pokémon is currently located at your nearest Den, you can summon one using a Wishing Piece. These items can be sold by Watt Traders in the Wild Area, costing 3,000 each. You can choose to throw a Wishing Piece into a Pokémon Den once you've approached one. You won't see what Pokémon will spawn in battle before...
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How to join Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield
