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Pokémon Shield (2019)

Game Freak

Nintendo Switch

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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 … 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. Read more

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Developers
Game Freak
Publishers
Nintendo, The Pokémon Company
Genres
Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
Fantasy, Open world
Franchises
Pokémon
Series
Pokémon
Also known as
포켓몬 실드 · 포켓몬 소실 · Pokémon Bouclier (French title) · Pokémon Schild (German title) · Pokémon Scudo (Italian title) · Pokémon Escudo (Spanish title) · 寶可夢盾 (Chinese title, simplified) · Pocket Monsters Shield (Japanese title, romanization)

Release dates

  • Nov 15, 2019 Nintendo Switch

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