Something called Surprise Trade Christmas is coming toPokemon Sword&Shieldthis festive season.

Effectively a way for experienced trainers to give Pokemon as gifts.

However,Sword&Shieldwere not released towards the tail end of the year by accident.

Pokemon Sword Shield Surprise Trade Christmas

Surprise Trade Christmas will use the games' Wonder/Surprise Trade feature first introduced during Generation VI of the games.

Having a Pokemon like that will help them get accustomed to the games more quickly.

As for the Pokemon,Bleeding Coolrecommends more hardened players offer up their Pokemon.

surprise trade christmas

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Starters are good, as are version-exclusives such as Galarian Ponyta.

Source:Bleeding Cool

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