Pokémon Shield

Release:: 15 November 2019
Developer:: Game Freak
Publisher:: The Pokémon Company, Nintendo
Age:: PEGI 9
Platforms:: Nintendo Switch
Genres:: Adventure Role-playing (RPG) Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Franchise:: Pokémon
Languages:: Deutsch English (US) Español (España) Français Italiano Português (Brasil) 日本語简体中文繁體中文 한국어

Summary

Pokémon Shield is a role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players control a young Pokémon Trainer who catches and trains creatures called Pokémon, battling other trainers in turn-based combat. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced abilities. Progression follows the traditional Gym Challenge structure, requiring players to defeat eight Gym Leaders before competing for the League Championship. The game features an open Wild Area with free-roaming Pokémon, cooperative raid battles for up to four players, and camping activities. Pokémon Shield is the companion title to Pokémon Sword, with certain Pokémon and Gym Leaders exclusive to each version.