Magikarp's Max Raid event filled the entire April Fool's Day of Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is not an April Fool's joke like Shiny Pokemon, but Q2.

The 2021 April Fool's Day event in Pokémon Sword and Shield is live, possesses brought Dynamax Magikarp into Max Raid battles through the Galar region.

The Wild Areas in Pokémon Sword and Shield feature Pokémon Dens that may house Dynamax/Gigantamax versions of Pokémon. The Pokémon Dens tend to be used for special occasions and promotions, like when players were tasked with defeating a million Cramorant. The fights against Pokémon in Pokémon Dens are called Max Raid Battles, and in addition, they allow nearly four trainers to form groups against one giant Pokémon. The odds are still inside the Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's favor, as they possibly protect themselves with damage-soaking shields, take multiple actions, and strip a party's buffs away. Once the battle has finished, players usually all have a chance the Pokémon and include it with their collection.

The latest event inside Wild Areas doesn't call for a full squad of competitive Pokémon to finish. According to Serebii, Magikarp has become appearing in Pokémon Dens around the Galar region. It's no April Fool's Joke either because it's been verified by Screen Rant and Pokémon Sword and Shield players also can see for themselves inside Wild Areas.

These Magikarp can't be caught following your fight, which often the game will inform you of before commencing the Max Raid battle. The fight is really easy that teaming track of a squad of NPCs is enough for taking down these monolithic fish. Even a gigantic Flail or Tackle isn't planning to cause excessive harm, while its shield is definitely peeled away by Grass-type or Electric-type moves. The player can earn some easy items by clearing these Magikarp battles, as they possibly drop items like Pearls and Rare Candy.

Magikarp is definitely a joke Pokémon, dating each of the ways back to Pokémon Red and Blue. This has contributed to it being probably the most popular Pokémon inside the series, this is why it keeps being featured prominently inside the franchise. There is something endearing regarding how useless Magikarp is, despite having starred rolling around in its own mobile title and received an official song and music video. Fans love Magikarp, no matter how useless it truly is, so it is no surprise it's the star of Pokémon Sword and Shield's April Fool's day event.

Buy Shiny Pokemon has always been the way many players like to get Pokemon. Shiny Magikarp is already waiting for you to buy it. Wish your April Fool's Day full of fun and laughter.