A new powerful Pokemon is arriving in "Pokemon Sword and Shield." The mythical Zarude will soon be available in the popular game.

Here's How to Get the New Mythical Zarude in 'Pokemon Sword and Shield'; How Powerful is This Pokemon?
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Here's How to Get the New Mythical Zarude in 'Pokemon Sword and Shield'; How Powerful is This Pokemon?

The upcoming character was first introduced on Pokemon Day in February. The 23rd animated Pokemon film's focus was Zarude, which was released in Japan's theaters over the summer.

But, the global pandemic affected the movie's release. There is still some good news since News Week reported that the people who pre-ordered the movie tickets were set to claim a Shiny Celebi, together with the mythical Pokemon for their "Pokemon Sword and Shield" games.

How to get Zarude?

According to Screen Rant's latest report, the players just need to sign up to receive the Pokemon Trainer Club email notifications on Nov. 20. Once they complete it, they'll receive an email containing a distribution code that has Zarude on Dec. 11.

Here's How to Get the New Mythical Zarude in 'Pokemon Sword and Shield'; How Powerful is This Pokemon?
(Photo : Screenshot from Twitter post of @EntonBerlin)
Here's How to Get the New Mythical Zarude in 'Pokemon Sword and Shield'; How Powerful is This Pokemon?

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After receiving the email on Dec. 11, they can now redeem the mythical Pokemon in "Pokemon Sword and Shield."

How powerful is the upcoming mythical Pokemon?

What's great about the reward is that the mythical Pokemon Zarude will arrive as a level 60 character. The Grass and Dark-type Pokemon's Leaf Guard ability protects it from being inflicted by extreme sunlight's status effects.

Zarude's other moves are power whip, close combat attack, snarl, and snarl. On the other hand, its Jungle Healing heals its allies by 25% of their maximum HP.

It also removes any status conditions they are suffering from. The mythical Pokemon will surely be a great addition to your team because of its great self-sustainability to cover its offensive abilities.

It can be a powerful force on any team of both defensively and offensively, in double or multiple matches. Once it is released, you can easily get it and expect a great asset in your team that will be beneficial in both competitive play and single player mode.

For more news updates about Zarude and other upcoming Pokemon in "Sword and Shield," always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes. 

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