You can soft reset raid battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Soft resetting refers to the process of resetting the game in order to change certain outcomes or variables. In the case of raid battles, soft resetting allows you to change the Pokémon that appear in the den and potentially find a desired shiny or rare Pokémon.
To soft reset a raid battle, follow these steps:
1. Choose and enter a den: Approach any den in the Wild Area and interact with it to start a raid battle. Remember the den number or location, as you will need this information later.
2. Turn off Autosave: Before saving your game, go to the in-game options menu and disable Autosave. This prevents the game from automatically saving after each action, giving you the ability to reset without saving.
3. Manually save your game: After turning off Autosave, manually save your game. This is an important step as it creates a save point that you can return to if needed.
4. Use a Wishing Piece: Once your game is saved, use a Wishing Piece to initiate the raid battle. Wishing Pieces can be obtained by purchasing them from Watt Traders in the Wild Area or by completing Max Raid Battles.
5. Save the game again: After initiating the raid battle with the Wishing Piece, save your game once more. This ensures that you can return to this point if you are not satisfied with the outcome of the raid battle.
6. Go to the Home menu: Exit the game and go to the Nintendo Switch Home menu. This step is crucial as it allows you to access the game settings without triggering an Autosave.
7. Change the date and time: In the Nintendo Switch system settings, go to the date and time settings. Adjust the date and time to a different value. This change will affect the in-game den spawns and potentially alter the Pokémon that appear in the raid battle.
8. Return to the game: Once you have changed the date and time, return to the game and load your save file. You will be back at the point where you used the Wishing Piece to start the raid battle.
9. Repeat the process: If you are not satisfied with the Pokémon that appear in the raid battle, you can repeat the soft reset process by going back to the Home menu, changing the date and time again, and reloading your save file. This allows you to keep trying until you find the desired Pokémon.
It’s important to note that soft resetting is a time-consuming process and can require multiple attempts to get the desired outcome. Additionally, some events or Pokémon may have specific conditions or limitations that prevent them from appearing in certain raids. It’s always a good idea to research the specific raid and its possible outcomes before attempting to soft reset.
Soft resetting raid battles can be a useful method for obtaining rare or shiny Pokémon, but it requires patience and persistence. Good luck in your raiding adventures!