With Pokemon Sword and Shield, Game Freak has introduced a brand new item called Mints that make it easier than ever to change a Pokemon's Nature. Indeed, players that are looking to maximize the power level of a Pokemon will no longer need to spend hours searching for one with the perfect Nature, as Pokemon Sword and Shield Mints can be used to alter a Pokemon's stat growth and stat potential instantly. That said, some players may be unclear on exactly how to get Mints in Pokemon Sword and Shield, and this guide looks to assist with exactly that.
To note, while using a Pokemon Sword and Shield Mint will alter a Pokemon's stats to be aligned with the Nature of a player's choice, its original Nature will continue to be listed in the summary page. For example, a Lonely Pokemon that has been given a Modest Mint will have the stat growth and max of a Pokemon with a Modest Nature, but its summary will continue to list it as Lonely.
How to Get Mints in Pokemon Sword and Shield
In order to to get Pokemon Sword and Shield Mints, players will need to reach the post-game, at which point they will be available for 50 BP. Reports suggest that there is a Mint associated with every nature and that they are unlimited. Furthermore, there is indication that Mints can drop as rewards from Pokemon Sword and Shield Max Raid Battles, but that has not been verified at this time.
Some players may be disappointed to learn that the primary avenue for obtaining Mints is reaching the post-game, as this means that fans that want optimized Pokemon while they work to beat Pokemon Sword and Shield will still need to grind for them. However, the availability of Mints in Pokemon Sword and Shield should ultimately save players a great deal of time, and it is thus a feature that many fans will still be grateful for.
As one final note, it is worth mentioning that Toxel's evolution Toxtricity can assume one of two forms contingent upon the Nature of the initial Toxel. Because Mints do not officially change a Pokemon's Nature, they will not be useful for those hoping to alter a Toxel's Nature and evolve a specific Toxtricity. Aside from this, though, exactly how Mints function alongside a Pokemon's original Nature should cause very few problems in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Pokemon Sword and Shield are out now for the Nintendo Switch.