RETROCANON

Pokémon Sword & Shield

2019 · Switch

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

MainlineGen 8 (Galar)

What it is

The 2019 Switch games set in the UK-inspired Galar region, featuring open Wild Areas, giant Dynamax raid battles, and two DLC expansions (Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra).

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
Switch2019Double Pack
Switch2019Shield
Switch2019Sword
Switch2020Expansion PassDigital · Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra DLC
Switch2020Expansion Pass physical bundle

Where it sits for newcomers

Recommended entry #4

A beginner-friendly Switch entry set in a charming UK-inspired region with one of the series' most streamlined on-ramps, plus two substantial paid DLC expansions.

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