Pokémon Sword and Shield

Game Freak / November 15, 2019 / Rated Everyone

Data last updated August 24, 2026

Released

2019

Publisher

Nintendo

Time to beat

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Community

1,228

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Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be set in Galar, an expansive region with many environments—idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, thick forests, and craggy, snow-covered mountains. The people and Pokémon live together in this region, and they’ve worked together to develop the industries here.

The adventure begins in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield when players choose one of three new Pokémon—Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Grookey, a Grass-type Chimp Pokémon, is mischievous and full of boundless curiosity. Bursting with energy, Scorbunny, a Fire-type Rabbit Pokémon, is always running about. The stealthy Sobble, a Water-type Water Lizard Pokémon, shoots out attacks as it hides itself in water.

You’ll visit the various Gyms in the Galar region, aiming for the enviable and admirable title of Champion!

Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor and Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra are the two downloadable content (DLC) expansion packs that make up the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass on Nintendo Switch. They were developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. The Isle of Armor was released worldwide on June 17, 2020, followed by the release of The Crown Tundra, which was released on October 23, 2020. The Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass physical bundle pack was released on November 6, 2020.

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recommended

53.59%

meh

25.7%

exceptional

14.94%

skip

5.78%

Adventure RPG Nintendo Switch

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