Pokemon Shield
Released November 15, 2019 on Switch
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About Pokemon Shield
Pokemon Shield is a role-playing game released on Switch on November 15, 2019. Developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo, it is part of the Pokemon series. Players control a trainer who catches and raises creatures called Pokemon, battling others in turn-based combat across a fantasy setting with an open world feel.
The game is set in the Galar region and follows a Gym Challenge structure, where the player works through a series of Gym battles. The Wild Area offers a open space to explore, with Pokemon roaming freely, and it also supports cooperative battles with other players. Players can team up with friends in multiplayer, while the main adventure can be played alone.
Viewed from a third-person, bird's-eye isometric perspective, the game is an adventure that blends exploration, team building, and strategy. It is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and PEGI 7. Pokemon Shield was released alongside Pokemon Sword, a companion version with its own exclusive Pokemon.
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Pokemon Shield FAQ
When did Pokemon Shield come out?
Pokemon Shield came out on November 15, 2019.
What platforms is Pokemon Shield on?
Pokemon Shield came out on Switch.
Who made Pokemon Shield?
Pokemon Shield is developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo.
Is Pokemon Shield multiplayer?
Yes. Pokemon Shield supports single player and multiplayer.
What is Pokemon Shield rated?
Pokemon Shield is rated ESRB E (Everyone) and PEGI 7.
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