Unlike previous Mainstream Pokemon Games, certain features can be unlocked in Pokemon Sword & Shield by having others certain Pokemon Games downloaded to the Nintendo Switch you are playing on. In total, there are three different games that you can have a save file for that will earn you rewards in Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Games That Will Unlock Exclusive Content In Pokemon Sword & Shield
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu: If you have a Save File for Let's Go Pikachu on the same Nintendo Switch you are playing Pokemon Sword & Shield on, you can unlock two different rewards. The first is a Pikachu Background and Frame you can use to customize your League Card. The second is a special Pikachu that you can obtain from the family within the Train Station in the Meetup Spot, the same that can Giganatamax in battles that allow it.
Pokemon Let's Go Eevee: If you have a Save File for Let's Go Eevee on the same Nintendo Switch you are playing Pokemon Sword & Shield on, you can unlock two different rewards. The first is an Eevee Background and Frame you can use to customize your League Card. The second is a special Eevee that you can obtain from the family within the Train Station in the Meetup Spot, the same that can Giganatamax in battles that allow it.
Pokemon Quest: If you have a Save File for Pokemon Quest on the same Nintendo Switch you are playing Pokemon Sword & Shield on, you can unlock one single reward. This is a Special Background and Frame you can use to customize your League Card.
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