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Pokémon Shield
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Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

Pokémon Shield

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Turn-based monster-collecting RPG set in the Galar region. You catch, train, and battle creatures called Pokémon while working toward becoming the regional champion. The core loop involves exploring towns and routes, encountering wild Pokémon to add to your team, then testing your squad in gym battles against specialized trainers. Galar introduces Dynamaxing—a mechanic that temporarily enlarges your Pokémon during key fights, boosting their stats and altering their moves. You'll assemble a party of six from hundreds of species, each with distinct types and abilities. Between story battles, you can trade with other players or test teams in ranked matches. If you want structured progression with room to optimize your roster, this delivers that formula in a new setting.

Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
The Pokémon Company
Release
Nov 15, 2019
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7/100
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233 ratings
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IGDB Rating
65/100
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Critic Score
68/100
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Time to Beat
~60h
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Pokémon
2 Expansions
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