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Pokémon Shield Edition - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
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Begin your adventure as a Pokémon Trainer by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Then embark on a journey in the new Galar region, where you'll challenge the troublemakers of Team Yell while unraveling the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta. Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. Team up with three other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles*, in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon. If you don’t already have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can try it out with a free 7-day trial. Don't worry if you already activated a previous free trial— an additional seven-day free trial is now available. Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
  • Details
    • Genre: Action and Adventure,Role Playing
  • Key Specs
    • Edition: Shield Edition
    • ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief, Mild cartoon violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Nintendo
    • Model Number: 110459
    • Product Name: Pokémon
    • Publisher: Nintendo
    • Developer: GAME FREAK Inc.
  • Game Details
    • Edition: Shield Edition
    • Genre: Action and Adventure, Role Playing
    • Game Franchise: Pokemon
    • Game Series: Shield
    • Multiplayer: true
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief, Mild cartoon violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 400063726501

Begin your adventure as a Pokémon Trainer by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Then embark on a journey in the new Galar region, where you'll challenge the troublemakers of Team Yell while unraveling the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta. Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. Team up with three other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles*, in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon.

If you don’t already have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can try it out with a free 7-day trial. Don't worry if you already activated a previous free trial— an additional seven-day free trial is now available.

Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

    Whats Included
    • Pokémon Shield

    Q: Is this a full game or a demo version?

    A: This is a full game.

    Q: Can I play this game offline?

    A: Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account are required for online features.

    Q: Does this game have multiplayer mode?

    A: Yes, it has a multiplayer mode.

    Q: Which gaming platform is this game compatible with?

    A: This game is compatible with Nintendo Switch.

    Q: What type of game is Pokemon?

    A: It is an action and adventure game.

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