The Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield event in Pokémon Go is the last Ultra Unlock obtained during Go Fest 2021 and sees the release of seven Gen 8 Pokémon.
Throughout this event you will have the opportunity to catch Skwovet, Wooloo, Falinks, Zacian and Zamazenta.
However, keep in mind that the legendary Zacian will only be available for part of the event and will be replaced by his companion, Zamazenta.
While hunting these new Pokémon, you can complete the Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield research quest and a collection of field research tasks exclusive to the event.
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Fighting and capturing the legendary Zacian Gen 8, released in August 2021 in Pokémon Go.
Steps and rewards of the mission ‘Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield’ in Pokémon Go
Here you will find every step of the mission and the rewards of Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield research mission in Pokémon Go. Because it is a timed research mission, you must complete it by Tuesday, August 31 to collect all the rewards, and if you don’t, they will be gone forever.
This section contains spoilers, so read at your own risk!
Thanks to Amiibofan101 for the help with this information.
‘Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield’ Stage 1 of 5
Rewards: 888 XP, 10 PokéBalls and 5 Ultra Balls
‘Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield’ Stage 2 of 5
- Power up Pokémon 5 times: 10 Super Potions
- Catch 10 Pokémon – 5 revives
- Battle in Go Battle League: encounter with Meowth
Rewards: 888 XP and 10 Ultra Balls
‘Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield’ Stage 3 of 5
- Evolve 2 Pokémon: 5 pineapple berries
- Catch 5 Normal-Type Pokémon: Galar Meowth Encounter
- Defeat 4 Team Go Rocket Grunts: Butterfree encounter
Rewards: 888 XP, 15 PokéBalls and 5 Ultra Balls
‘Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield’ Stage 4 of 5
- Use 10 Berries to Help Catch Pokémon: Skwovet Encounter
- Catch 8 Different Species of Pokémon: Galarian Farfetch Encounter
- Win a Raid: Gengar Encounter
Rewards: 888 XP, 10 Great Balls and 5 Ultra Balls
‘Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield’ Stage 5 of 5
- Earn 12 hearts with your friend – Wooloo Gathering
- Catch 8 different species of Pokémon: Galarian Stunfisk
- Win a raid in less than 60 seconds: Snorlax encounter
Rewards: 25 PokéBalls, 5 Ultra Balls, and 1 Rare Candy
Field research for the Ultra Unlock 2021 event: Sword and Shield in Pokémon Go
You’ll be able to collect a variety of exclusive Field Research Tasks by spinning PokéStops or Gyms during the Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield event in Pokémon Go. These research tasks can only be collected during the event, but if saved in your Field Research Collection, they can be completed after the event ends.
Here are the Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield Field Research Tasks:
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Everything you need to know about the Ultra Unlock 2021 event: Sword and Shield in Pokémon Go
The main attraction of Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield in Pokémon Go is the release of seven Gen 8 Pokémon.
Falinks, Wooloo, and Skwovet will be available through various means, from simply appearing in the wild to completing field research tasks, so you can start your Galar Pokédex off right. If you collect enough candy, you can turn a Wooloo into a Dubwool and a Skwovet into a Greedent.
Skwovet, Wooloo, and Falinks are three of the Gen 8s you can now find in Pokémon Go!
Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta in their Hero of Many Battles forms will also appear in five-star raids! However, it is important to note that the raid group for this event will change on Thursday, August 26 at 10 am (local time).
From Friday, August 20 at 10 am (local time) until Thursday, August 26 at 10 am (local time), you will be able to fight Zacian in his Hero of Many Battles form in five-star raids.
You’ll also be able to fight Galarian Slowpoke, Galarian Farfetch’d, Unown U, and Galarian Zigzagoon in one-star raids. Meanwhile, in the three-star raids, you’ll find Galarian Weezing, Lapras, and Machamp. In Mega Raids, you will find Mega Beedrill.
This event is a great time to collect Galar variants!
From Thursday, August 26 at 10 a.m. (local time) until Wednesday, September 1 at 10 a.m. (local time), Zamazenta will be available in five-star raids in his Hero of Many Battles form.
Unown U will still appear on a star during this time, but will be joined by Galarian Meowth, Galarian Ponyta, and Galarian Darumaka. Gengar, along with Snorlax and Galarian Stunfisk, will also be in three-star raids. Mega Pidgeot will also be in Mega Raids.
Try to capture Zamazenta in his Hero of Many Battles form.
It is important to note that Falinks was removed from the three-star raid pool for this event due to a bug.
Trainers, Falinks will be removed from three-star raids for the duration of this event due to a bug that makes it appear distorted. Falinks can still be found in field research and will appear more frequently in the wild.
— Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) August 20, 2021
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The 7km egg pool will focus entirely on Galar variants during the Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield event. This means that you will have the opportunity to hatch the following Pokémon from 7 km eggs collected from gifts during this event:
- Galarian Meowth
- Galarian Ponyta
- Galar Slowpoke
- Galar Farfetch’d
- Galarian Zigzagoon
- Darumaka of Galar
- Galarian Stunfisk
A variety of Pokémon, including Galarian Darumaka and Trubbish, will also appear more frequently in the wild during this event.
Finally, Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield offers you the chance to capture the shiny forms of Galarian Meowth, Galarian Farfetch’d, Galarian Weezing, and Galarian Stunfisk for the first time.
The Season of Adventure Abundance is here! The Detective Pikachu Returns event is currently underway. You can also work on the Timed Investigation: Master Ball mission and compete in Go Battle League. Be sure to compete in Shadow Raids, complete routes, use Daily Adventure Incense for a chance to encounter Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres. This incense can also give you encounters with other rare Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield date and time in Pokémon Go explained
The Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield event will take place from Friday, August 20 at 10 am (local time) to Tuesday, August 31 at 8 pm (local time) in Pokémon Go.
It’s important to remember that the raid pool will change on Thursday, August 26 at 10am (local time), so you have until then to catch the legendary Zacian! This second group of raids, which includes Zamazenta, will be available until Wednesday, September 1 at 10 am (local time).
However, the timed research mission will disappear once the event ends, so if you want to get its rewards, you must complete it before this deadline.
Have fun catching the new Gen 8 Pokémon!
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