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Pokemon Legends: Arceus for the Nintendo Switch is now available for preorder! Read on for a complete list of pre order bonuses, a guide on how to preorder, all official retailers, and details on each bonus, such as the Arceus Plush, Garchomp Kimono Set, Arceus V Card, Art Book, and more!
List of Contents
| Bonus | Method/Retailer |
|---|---|
| Baneful Fox Mask | Early Purchase Bonus until May 9, 2022 |
| Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set | Early Purchase Bonus until May 9, 2022 |
| 30 Heavy Balls | Early Purchase Bonus until May 9, 2022 (Digital Version only) |
| Arceus Sitting Cuties Plush | Pokemon Center |
| Garchomp Kimono Set | Amazon US / Amazon JP |
| Arceus V Card | Select Japanese retailers |
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| Retailer | Nintendo Eshop |
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The Baneful Fox Mask (inspired by Hisuian Zoroark) may be redeemed as a Mystery Gift for players who purchase and play the game before May 9, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. (PDT).
This early purchase bonus is available for both Physical and Digital versions of the game.
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 Akari |
| Retailer | Nintendo Eshop |
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Another early purchase bonus is the Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set Mystery Gift. After claiming the Mystery Gift, speak to the clothier in Jubilife Village in order to equip the mask onto your character. The clothier is available after joining the Galaxy Expedition Team.
This early purchase bonus is available for both Physical and Digital versions of the game.
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| Retailer | Nintendo Eshop |
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Purchasing a digital copy of Pokemon Legends: Arceus before May 9, 2022 (4:59 PM PT) will also give you a code to obtain 30 free Heavy Balls in-game. The code can be redeemed up until May 16th, 2022, at 4:59PM PT.
The digital version goes for $59.99.
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| Retailer | Pokemon Center |
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When you preorder Pokemon Legends: Arceus from Pokemon Center, you’ll receive a bonus gift of an Arceus Sitting Cuties Plush!
The standard retail price for the physical version goes for $59.99.
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| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| Amazon US | $59.99 |
| Amazon JP | ¥6,578 |
You can receive the in-game Garchomp Kimono Set when you preorder Pokemon Legends Arceus from Amazon US or Amazon JP. Both of the above links only link to the Digital Version of the game.
As of January 11th, 2022, Amazon US is currently out of stock of the Physical Version of the game. Additionally, the digital version from Amazon JP is linked as well, so players outside of Japan can purchase it too!
| Arceus V Trading Card | |
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The following Japanese retailers offer 1 copy of the Promo Card “Arceus V” when preordering the game from their official website.
| Japanese Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| Geo JP | ¥6,578 (Tax included) |
| 7net | ¥6,578 (Tax included) |
| Nojima | ¥5,628 (Tax included) |
| Yodobashi | ¥6,240 (Tax included) |
| Rakuten Books | ¥6,578 (Tax included) |
| Loppi／HMV | ¥6,549 |
| au PAY Market Direct Store | ¥6,480 (Tax included) |
| Pokemon Legends Arceus Art Book | |
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| Retailer | Price |
| Pokemon JP | ¥6,578 (Tax included) |
The Pokemon Legends Arceus Art Book was available as a limited pre-order bonus from Pokemon JP.
For more information on official Japanese retailers, visit the official Japanese Legends Arceus website.
| Japanese Retailer | Bonus | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon JP |  |
¥6,578 |
| Ito-Yokado |  Arceus Glass (Out of stock) |
¥6,578 (SRP with Tax) |
| EDION |  Arceus Blanket |
¥5,980 (Tax included) |
| Geo JP |  ・Arceus V Card ・Arceus Rubber Key Chain |
¥6,578 (Tax included) |
| Joshin JP |  Pokemon Legends Arceus Notebook (Out of stock) |
¥5,780 (Tax included) |
| 7net |  ・Arceus V Card ・TCG Mini Deck Case |
¥6,578 (Tax included) |
| Nojima |  ・Arceus V Card ・Legends Arceus Neck Strap |
¥5,628 (Tax included) |
| BicCamera |  Legends Arceus acrylic photo stand |
¥6,570 (Tax included) |
| Family Mart |  Poke Ball smartphone grip & stand |
¥6,249 (Tax included) |
| Yodobashi |  ・Arceus V Card ・Mask Case |
¥6,240 (Tax included) |
| Rakuten Books |  ・Arceus V Card ・Pouch |
¥6,578 (Tax included) |
| Loppi／HMV |  ・Arceus V Card ・Legends Arceus hand towel poster |
¥6,549 |
| WonderGOO |  Legends Arceus lunch cloth |
¥6,578 (Tax included) |
| AmiAmi |  2L Bromide |
¥6,480 (Tax included) |
| au PAY Market Direct Store |  ・Arceus V Card ・Acrylic triple key chain |
¥6,480 (Tax included) |
| otakarasouko |  Pikachu Key Chain |
¥5,880 (Tax included) |
| Aeon Retail |  Arceus Steel Tumbler (Out of stock) |
¥6,358 (Tax included) |
| Yamada-Denki |  Tea Bowl |
¥6,240 (Tax included) |
Certain retailers are offering discounts on Pokemon Legends: Arcues, while some have bundled the game together with other Pokemon related items. Here are some of the best deals found online to help you save some cash on your purchase of the game.
| Store | Deal/Discount | Copy | Discounted Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Steals (US) |
- $15.00 with promo code SBDSPKMN | Physical | $44.99 |
| Currys (UK) |
- 15% with promo code ARCEUS15 | Physical | £38.24 |
| Bundle | Savings | Discounted Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Shining Pearl and Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Walmart) |
- $71.75 for two games | $143.51 (Out of Stock as of 1/20/2022) |
| Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Walmart) |
- $72.34 for two games | $144.68 (Out of Stock as of 1/20/2022) |
| Nintendo Switch Gray Console Bundle with Pokemon Legends: Arceus Game (Walmart) |
- $210.31 for two items | $420.63 (Out of Stock as of 1/20/2022) |
| Pokemon Legends Arceus (Nintendo Switch) + Steelbook + Ball Cartridge (Amazon UK) |
- | Currently Unavailable |
Pokemon Legends Arceus is now available for preorder! You can preorder the games from the stores listed below. Additionally, you can also head over to the Official Pokemon Legends Arceus Website to pre-order.
| Stores | Copy | Price |
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| Amazon US | Physical Version | $59.99 (Out of Stock as of 01/11/2022) |
| Amazon US | Digital Version | $59.99 |
| Best Buy | Physical Version | $59.99 |
| Game Stop | Physical Version | $59.99 |
| Target | Physical Version | $59.99 |
| Pokemon Center | Physical Version | $59.99 |
| Nintendo eShop | Digital Version | $59.99 |
The prices here are shown in USD, before tax.
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| Release Date | January 28, 2021 |
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| Price | $59.99 (Single Copy) |
| Release Versions | Physical Copy / Downloadable Version |
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