Overview Begin a new Pokémon adventure with Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch. Explore the expansive Galar region, catch and train Pokémon, build your ideal team and take on the Gym Challenge as you work towards becoming the region's Champion. Discover new Pokémon alongside familiar favourites, explore the open Wild Area and experience exciting features including Dynamax, Gigantamax, Pokémon Camp and multiplayer Max Raid Battles. Key Features & Benefits Explore the Galar RegionTravel through countryside, modern cities, forests, mountains and other varied locations as you progress through your Pokémon adventure. Choose Your First Partner PokémonBegin your journey with Grookey, Scorbunny or Sobble before catching and training more Pokémon throughout Galar. Take on the Gym ChallengeBattle Gym Leaders and develop your team as you work towards becoming Champion of the Galar region. Discover Pokémon Exclusive to ShieldPokémon Shield features differences from Pokémon Sword, including selected Pokémon species and Gym Leaders. Galarian Ponyta is among the Pokémon associated with the Shield version. Meet Legendary Pokémon ZamazentaDiscover the mysterious Legendary Pokémon Zamazenta, whose shield-like appearance is closely connected to Pokémon Shield. Experience Dynamax BattlesDynamax allows Pokémon to grow to enormous size and gain access to powerful Max Moves during selected battles. Discover Gigantamax PokémonCertain special Pokémon can Gigantamax, changing their appearance and gaining unique G-Max Moves. Explore the Wild AreaWander across a large open area connecting multiple towns and cities, with different Pokémon appearing throughout the environment. Team Up in Max Raid BattlesJoin up to three other players locally or online to battle powerful wild Dynamax Pokémon and attempt to catch them after victory. Relax at Pokémon CampSpend time playing with your Pokémon and cook different varieties of curry while travelling around Galar. Battle and Trade with Other PlayersUse supported local wireless and online features to battle, trade and interact with other Pokémon Trainers. Online play requires applicable Nintendo services. Customise Your TrainerVisit boutiques and salons to change clothing, hairstyles and other aspects of your Trainer's appearance. Pokémon HOME SupportPokémon Shield supports compatible Pokémon HOME functionality for moving, storing and managing supported Pokémon. Play Your WaySupports TV, tabletop and handheld modes, as well as the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Why Choose This Game? Pokémon Shield combines the familiar Pokémon formula of catching, training, battling and trading with new features introduced for the Galar region. The large Wild Area gives players more freedom to explore, while Dynamax, Gigantamax and Max Raid Battles add a new scale to Pokémon battles. It is a great choice for Pokémon fans, younger RPG players and anyone looking for a colourful, accessible adventure with plenty of Pokémon to discover and train. Specifications Specification Details Title Pokémon Shield Platform Nintendo Switch Format Physical Nintendo Switch Game Card Edition Standard Edition EAN 045496424824 Publisher Nintendo Developer GAME FREAK Genre RPG Release Date 15 November 2019 Age Rating PEGI 7 Single-System Players 1 Local Wireless Players 1–4 Online Players 1–4 Main Region Galar Legendary Pokémon Zamazenta Dynamax Yes Gigantamax Yes Max Raid Battles Yes Pokémon Camp Yes Pokémon HOME Supported TV Mode Supported Tabletop Mode Supported Handheld Mode Supported Pro Controller Supported Online Play Supported Save Data Cloud Not supported Digital Download Size Approx. 12.4GB Languages Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean and Chinese