Pokemon Sword and Shield: Get a Free Shiny Eternatus at GameStop

Pokemon Sword and Shield players can add another shiny legendary Pokemon to their collection right now by visiting GameStop.

For a limited time, GameStop stores across the US and Canada are giving out free download codes for a shiny Eternatus. This Pokemon is level 100 and knows the moves Dynamax Cannon, Eternabeam, Sludge Bomb and Flamethrower.

Once you've obtained a code from a participating store, fire up your copy of Pokemon Sword or Shield and follow these steps to redeem it:

1. Press X to open the menu.

2. Select Mystery Gift.

3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.

4. Select Get with Code/Password.

5. Input the code when prompted.

6. Save your game.

This promotion will only run until Oct. 1, so you'll need to visit a participating store before then to snag a code.

Later this fall, a brand-new pair of Pokemon games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, will launch for the Nintendo Switch. If you buy a copy before Feb. 28, you'll be able to receive a special bonus Pikachu in your game. For more on the games, check out everything we know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as well as every new Pokemon revealed so far.

Preorder Pokemon Scarlet/Violet $50 at Amazon