Pokémon Shield
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Pokémon Shield is a role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players control a young Pokémon Trainer who catches and trains creatures called Pokémon, battling other trainers in turn-based combat. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced abilities. Progression follows the traditional Gym Challenge structure, requiring players to defeat eight Gy
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- Developer
- Game Freak
- Publisher
- Nintendo · The Pokémon Company
- Release · Nintendo Switch
- Worldwide — Nov 15, 2019
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