--- title: "Pokémon Shield" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/pokemon-shield/" description: "A whole new Pokémon RPG adventure awaits in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch!" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2019-11-15 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-shield.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/pokemon-shield.md" --- Pokémon Shield | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters [![Pokémon Shield](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-shield.jpeg "Pokémon Shield")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-shield.jpeg)A whole new Pokémon RPG adventure awaits in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch! ![video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h01ImSHboW4/maxresdefault.jpg)Please enable JavaScriptplay-rounded-fill 07:01 [Link](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/pokemon-shield/) ## [](#introducing-the-galar-region)Introducing the Galar region ![CI_NSwitch_PokemonSwordShield_Map.png](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-shield_5c8d1a76ad29d.png "pokemon shield 5c8d1a76ad29d") Get ready to discover Galar, an expansive region with diverse environments, from a peaceful countryside and contemporary cities to a thick forest and snow-covered mountains. The people and Pokémon who live here work together closely to develop the industries within it. ![video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ARUb_yFMgw8/maxresdefault.jpg)Please enable JavaScriptplay-rounded-fill 02:14 [Link](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/pokemon-shield/) Throughout your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to visit various Gyms in your quest to become Champion! You won’t be alone though, as Galar is home to newly discovered Pokémon that you can choose to be your very first partner! ### Release info - Pokémon Shield Release date 2019-11-15 00:00:00 Publisher Nintendo Developer GAME FREAK Demo available DLC available Max players 8 Age rating 7 NS Online support Game code HACPALZBA Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages japanese, english, spanish, french, german, italian, korean, chinese Genres rpg ### Nintendo eShop - Pokémon Shield N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A [US$59.99](https://www.nintendo.com/US/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) JP¥65.78 [83,99 CAD](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) N/A [MX$1,699.00](https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) N/A [59,99 €](https://ec.nintendo.com/SK/sk/titles/70010000004485/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) N/A [ARS 4,250.00](https://www.nintendo.com/es-ar/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [R$250.79](https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CLP 599.90](https://www.nintendo.com/es-cl/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [COP 262,900.00](https://www.nintendo.com/es-co/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) HK$429.00 €59.99 N/A [PEN 199.00](https://www.nintendo.com/es-pe/store/products/pokmon-shield-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) Show me all prices! 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