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Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
Features
- Catch, battle, and trade Pokemon on an all-new adventure in the Galar region
- Choose from three new partner Pokemon and encounter never-before-seen Pokemon
- Unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokemon Zacian and Zamazenta!
- Team up with other Trainers to participate in Max Raid Battles***!
- Battle wild Dynamax Pokemon in Max Raid Battles and try catching them***
Description
A new generation of Pokémon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel 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. And participate in Max Raid Battles in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon. Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles. Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pokémon. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. Additional games and systems may be required; sold separately. Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. An internet connection is required to receive the special Meowth.
Publication Date: November 15, 2019
Computer Platform: Nintendo Switch
Global Trade Identification Number: 83
UPC: 045496596583
Compatible Video Game Console Models: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Lite
Release date: November 15, 2019
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Product Dimensions: 0.43 x 6.67 x 4.23 inches; 1.45 ounces
Type of item: Video Game
Language: English, English, English
Rated: Everyone
Item model number: TBD
Item Weight: 1.45 ounces
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Date First Available: February 26, 2019
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Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
I have not fully beaten the game but i did make it to the third gym and a route beyond that and i was not expecting it to be this good :) with past games, u just simply go in the gyms and beat some trainers to get to the gym leader. This game still holds true to that but they added a gym challenge to spice things up. Gym challenges are certain objectives u have to do while you're also beating the trainers and its just so much fun and the scenery as u walk in is so breathtaking :) once u complete the challenge, the doors open and tons of people r cheering making u feel like actual pokemon trainer :D When the first gym leader dynamxed his pokemon, it makes things a bit tougher as it did way more damage than what i expected it to even though his pokemon isnt super effective against mine. That forced me to dynamax and set up defensive moves such as light screen and reflect and held up just in time for the 3 turns to be over and his pokemon reversed back to being tiny. I ended up beating the gym with red hp. The second gym was easy to beat since i had an electric type corgi and the 3rd gym gave me a bit of a challenge since i didnt have any pokemon with type advantages but still managed to win my second time around :) This game has more freedom to roam around when ur done interacting with the main characters and theres lots of hidden stuff on the roads that shine as ur passing through. The diversity of old and new pokemon is outstanding as well. Theres lots of pokemon to choose from in every route. Even in the beginning of ur journey, u can start fishing with ur fishing rod so u can mix and match the perfect team from the start :) i would also advise being very careful in the wild area because i got my butt kicked with a level 45 Galvantula while i was just level 12. I was lucky to escape with my last pokemon still unfainted xD i was dumb enough to interact with it since i thought i would be lucky enough to catch it but found out u have to beat a certain amount of gyms in order to catch high level pokemon or else it'll just tell u that it wont let its guard down. Its the same concept as having a certain amount of gym badges to make high level pokemon from trades obey u. I had to find out the hard way lol Now for the designs of the new pokemon and graphics of the games. Everyone has their own opinions on this ever since it was announced that there was gonna be no national dex. Personally, i avoided the leaks so idk what im expecting to get. So far, i love every single pokemon i have come across. Some r weird and funny looking but they do grow on u as u figure out they are really good in battles :) when they evolved, i still love the designs and was so surprised of the typings that were added and became even more useful to keep in ur team. It is true that many battle move animations and models r reused from past games but it really shouldnt matter all that much as alot of old moves have new animations and the pokemon's colors and textures look way better than the previous generations. The graphics in the wild area is the best ive seen except for the trees. The weird part is, the berry trees in the wild area look completely fine and fit well with the good graphics so my guess is that the company didnt really bother making those normal trees look as good since u cant interact with them at all and in my opinion thats completely fine. The graphics in the towns, caves, and routes are completely breathtaking so theres nothing negative i can say there :) Despite lack of national dex i will say this. Overall, this game deserves its 5 stars and worth every penny. The variety of pokemon, the fun battles, and both ur awesome and jerk rivals make it a really fun experience for both oldschool and new trainers to enjoy. As i stated, i avoided every single thing about this game besides the announcement trailers from pokemon and nintendo so i was nervous since so many people were stating that the animations were garbage. Playing this game, i just dont see anything wrong with how it looks and how the pokemon move. The game and its scenery looks absolutely beautiful. I really recommend this game to at least be given a chance. I know it will be worth the gameplay :)
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019 by Alondra
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
I want to start off by clarifying that this is not a perfect game. No game is perfect, but faults are part of what makes something interesting. However, Pokemon Sword deserves these five stars. I haven’t finished the game, but so far I have been delighted, and it has met and exceeded my expectations. And that’s really all anyone could ask for. Could all of that change by the time I’ve finished? Yes. But I don’t anticipate that happening. I have played every main series Pokemon game since I got Pokemon Blue when I turned seven. Some games have been better than others; however, Pokemon Sword is settling in right there at the top. The game looks amazing; the new monsters are some of my favorites in years; the new Galar region is hands down the most immersive region so far; and the story is there, and I’m probably about halfway through, and I haven’t predicted the whole thing yet, so that’s great (although, I believe playing Pokemon for the story is like . . . well . . . you just don’t play Pokemon for the story)! Pokemon Sword seems to have been very carefully thought out, and it takes everything that’s great about Pokemon and builds on it. Pokemon has always been about exploring new places, meeting new friends, and looking at the bright side, all while fighting for the glory of becoming the Champion and beating the bad guys! Pokemon Sword does all these wonderfully. And, while it’s a little cheesy, I have never felt so epic walking into a gym battle than I do in this game! Now to address the almighty controversy of the missing National Pokedex. Yes, it’s gone. Do I miss it? A little. There are definitely some Pokemon I’m bummed I can’t use in this game, but let’s be real. You can only have six Pokemon in your party anyway. There are more than enough great Pokemon to choose from, and I will be even happier to see my favorites when they come back. And at the rate they’ve been putting out Pokemon games lately, that probably won’t be too far in the future. They were right when they said that limiting Pokemon would have to happen eventually. I don’t care if they have all the storage space in the world to work from, or every single Pokemon is perfectly pre-designed and ready to pop in the game. Having that many options is overwhelming. The last time I caught every single Pokemon in a Pokemon game was in Pokemon X, and I’m still trying to decide if catching ‘em all was an enjoyable experience or not. And yeah, for those who have favorite Pokemon they’ve been training and carrying with them from game to game and suddenly can’t use them, that does suck. But it’s not like those Pokemon have been erased. They’re still useful in previous games, and they’ll be again in future games. Pokemon Sword is simply a chance to try something new! In short, I know my nephews (ages 6-12) will love this game! I really enjoy it too! Pokemon has always been, and should always be, designed for children. And they’ve nailed it this time. It can’t be designed for everyone. That’s a bad business strategy. I'm just glad I get to join in on the fun!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019 by HBrown
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
I’ve been playing Pokémon for years, and Pokémon Sword is truly a classic on the Nintendo Switch. There’s so much to love about this game, from the vibrant Galar region to the new Pokémon designs. The transition to the Switch hardware made the world feel much more alive than previous generations. The 'Wild Area' was a game-changer for me—being able to see Pokémon roaming around and having control over the camera made exploration feel much more immersive. I also really enjoyed the Dynamax mechanic during gym battles; it added a layer of spectacle and strategy that made those moments feel epic. Even after finishing the main story, I still find myself coming back to it. Whether you are a veteran trainer or this is your first journey, it’s a must-have for the console. It captures the magic of the franchise perfectly. Truly speechless, I can't recommend it enough!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2026 by Jeremy Yocks
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
I haven't felt this sense of wonder in a Pokemon game since the original red and blue. That was 25 years ago, and I remember receiving a GameBoy Color and Pokemon red and blue for my birthday. Discovering the world of Pokemon at the time was amazing. Future games were great too, but your first time only happens once. Somehow, this game made that happen again for me. Positives: +The story is interesting (although your rival can get in the way of it sometimes) +The Dynamax/Gigantamax system is much more interesting that I thought it would be from previews. Dynamax actually works to make multiplayer more fun as well and isn't the overpowered gimmick I anticipated. +Animations are beautiful +There are a lot of nice quality of life improvements that the game lets you access immediately or very early in the story. These include a character that can really run, a bike, access to your stored boxes almost anywhere, and on-the-go online functions like trading and battling that don't require you to be anywhere specific. +The new Wild Areas revolutionize the series and are an important part of the game. I absolutely love the Wild Area and the ability to sandbox in it to my heart's content. Camping, playing and interacting with your party, and the curry minigame are also interesting additions. +That childish sense of wonder the game instills is also a huge positive for me. I'm not the sort to spoil myself with all the new pokemon, so each new pokemon I run into has been a nice surprise where I still need to figure out their type. +There is an endgame. +The music! There is a Celtic theme in part of the Wild Area that is my favorite. There are a few negatives to mention: -Servers seem fairly unstable at the moment, although I hope this will be fixed in time. -There are some framerate stutters in the Wild Areas and in some Max Raid battles. It is definitely worse when playing online, perhaps due to how the game pops other players in and out seemingly at random. -My final gripe is one with the series in general, and that's not being able to customize my character to be more of an adult. With all the clothing, hair, eye, and skin tone options, this would be an easy addition, and a huge gift to fans who started this series as children and still play as adults. -I don't think I can write a review about this game without mentioning the National Dex controversy. Yes, most of my favorite Pokemon are now missing in action. As I've played, however, this has become a non-issue and I have found others that I am familiar with or new ones to love. We've also been told that future games will probably have Dex limitations as well, but that currently excluded Pokemon will be present in those. In the end, it wasn't the dealbreaker or problem that I think the internet made it out to be. I would always welcome (much) higher difficulty and adult trainer options, but it's a great game and the best in the series in my opinion. 9.2 out of 10.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019 by Spencer
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
To start off - I'm a casual Pokemon player, and I have been since Red and Blue. I don't EV/IV Train, I don't worry about competitive, and I don't make 'roid rage Clefables with meticulously crafted Effort Values and Movesets. If that's what you play these games for, I won't be much help. I'm also not a picky consumer - much of the controversy surrounding this game is around the number of Pokemon from previous games that were "culled", and while I'm a bit bummed that some of my favorites aren't in the game, it doesn't offend my sensibilities and I don't feel like Nintendo or Gamefreak desecrated my familial burial site because of it. I bought this game with full knowledge that we were working with a smaller pool of Pokemon. With that all being said: - PRO: Gameplay on the Switch is fun. I've really loved watching the Pokemon series evolve with the systems they're on. The environments are gorgeous, and the world feels more lived in than usual. - PRO: Wild Area, while it has its bugs, is overall a fantastic addition to the game. Seeing other players messing around and just having the access and ability to so many Pokemon so early in the game is great for me, someone who doesn't play competitive, as it gives me more options to use during my playthrough since I'm not concerned about much else. - PRO: The music for the game is fantastic. The gym music really gets me hyped. It's everything 10 year old me dreamed of and more. - PRO: Leveling seems to have been simplified and made easier for ease of use and accessibility. Some of you may hate it. For me, it's time I don't have to sink into superfluous crap. I'm here to game, not take a second job. - CON: For a main line Pokemon game, this feels a bit...short. Maybe it's been too long since standard Sun and Moon and it's the same length it's always been, but to me at least, it seemed shorter than usual. This is exacerbated a little by the lack of "minigames" to me, as I spent a lot of time doing the surfing and other stuff in Sun/Moon. Again, I could 100% be forgetting if Sun and Moon was a little barren as its been a while and I had no major complaints - CON: as a follow up to the last point, not much post game stuff. I think there's battle tower and you can replay a mini-gym challenge, but that seems to be about it. - CON: this one's more of a personal gripe, but the catch rates on Gigantamaxed Pokemon is so abyssmal that you'll want to temper your expectations there. Rates on them are also absurdly low (to even encounter) so if you're someone who wants to collect every version of every thing, you might have a couple years of gameplay here. Overall, I think this is a great game. It doesn't deviate from the formula, and if you like Pokemon games usually, you'll probably like this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019 by Glorious Yellow Emperor
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
I gave this game 5 stars because of the amount of fun I got out of it (it's my 3rd most played Pokemon generation and we don't even have the DLC yet). I will refrain from spoiling contents of the game and simply say what was done well/not well. There are many good and bad things about the game: PROS: -Beginning of game was average pace in my opinion (not too slow/heavy on hand-holding) -It's on the Switch (play anywhere/anytime; I loved playing Pokemon on the big screen) -Gym Leader battles are awesome (I recommend battling with surround sound if you get the chance) -Good for beginners; the game does not introduce an overwhelming amount of Pokemon/mechanics -Training competitively viable Pokemon is now easier than ever -Fun to play with friends; requires interacting with other people to complete Pokedex -Completing Pokedex (400 species) does not take very long (my save file was at about 90 hours, and I did most of it myself/took my time) as long as you use friends/internet -Music was great -Graphics were fine for a Pokemon game, I personally wasn't bothered by frame drops or anything (which especially happen if you are connected to the internet) -Character customizability is nice -Post-game content is average at best, but the DLC this year will makes it way way better -Rare Pokemon (shinies/6 IV/etc.) are easier to acquire because raids are multiplayer activities, so friends can share the raid of the Pokemon with friends (and breeding is very fast) -Wild Area isn't massive, but it's fun (and DLC will add more) -Some quality of life improvements (like exp. candies) -Constant local connection unless you switch to airplane mode (probably saves on battery life/heat tbh) -Dynamax concept seems lame, but it is mechanically surprisingly fun in my opinion CONS: -Story was not the most captivating (many plot points seemed poorly planned out) -Rare Pokemon (shinies/6 IV/etc.) are easier to acquire because raids are multiplayer activities, so those Pokemon don't feel quite as special -I want Gen III Battle Frontier, but I know I'm the minority -Small thing: I know ghost/psychic types have always been in Pokemon and their subjects are popular in Japan, but I was still troubled when I came across an in-game add for a job that was requesting help from Ghost-type pokemon for advertising occult books. It was just a textual reference, but the use of the term "occult" made it pretty explicit. Spiritual entities aren't uncommon concepts, but as a Catholic I would prefer that games not make light of subjects with grave moral/spiritual implications. Again, I know it's partly Japanese culture, and Pokemon games/shows have always had some references to occult (similar to "that fortune teller episode" in Avatar: The Last Airbender), so just be ready to exercise some intellect and faith if you have younger children that you want to enjoy Pokemon without being malformed/getting the wrong idea (which you should be doing for pretty much everything they do anyways). Looking forward to the DLC.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020 by Jacob
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
I don't want to delve deeply into the controversy behind "Gamefreak being lazy" but I personally am not bothered by changes/cuts in content. It's Pokemon. You're probably still going to enjoy many aspects of the game. There's plenty of content in this game to enjoy and I understand that further developing it by including all 890 pokemon would've greatly delayed the release or possibly result in a cut of quality in some other aspect of the game. Controls: 3.5/5 Moving in the overworld can be annoying probably because of how movement mechanics with the left joystick isn't refined. Maybe I just need for time and practice with it, but steering on the bike can be difficult especially in more narrow areas like in cities. One specific example I ran into was when I was trying to steer to enter a staircase however I over shot the turn. So I turned around but the bike's range of motion for a turn is too large to make a direct turn into the staircase. I was stubborn and tried multiple times to make the turn but ultimately just got off the bike and walked. Very minor annoyance. Trying to climb ladders in the overworld has also been difficult at times. There have multiple times where I have had to fidget around the ladder area to find the right angle of approach to use it. Game mechanics: 5/5 The core game mechanics were never designed to be overly complex. It's a turn based rpg which is refined and made interesting via strategy utilizing additional mechanics like type adv, EV/IVs, natures, etc. I think this is the greatest appeal of Pokemon games. At face value it is simple enough for young audiences or casual players. However if one wants to delve deeper into customizing their pokemon and teams there is a lot of depth and strategy. Gigantamaxing looks ridiculous because it is but that is the appeal. I initially thought is was stupid but after experiencing it firsthand I enjoy it. It adds an interesting aspect to strategy in battles and the animations for it are very well done. Also seeing a giant, Godzilla-sized Pidove facing you asking for a fight is pretty great. The raids mechanics is great. It covers a wide variety of entertaining game design points. It promotes another type of multiplayer experience outside of competitive battling. Completing them merits a wide variety of useful items and powerful Pokemon to catch. It provides variety to the standard wild battle mechanic. The open world, "wild area" has been a great breath of fresh air. Pokemon has always been very linear in progression especially while still completing the storyline. In the preceding games, I have often felt tired of having to trek a linear path to get to the next gym, being confined to encounter the same group of pokemon in the routes leading to the gym. However, with the inclusion of the wild area, I have been able to take breaks from just following the paths of the routes and periodically go back to the wild area to level grind, catch pokemon, or just roam around looking for items or do raid battles. The linear route walking for gyms is still how storyline progression is conducted however it is refreshing to have the option of branching off to take a break from it. Additionally, the wild area has a wide variety of pokemon so you will never be bored of having to encounter the same exact set of pokemon every wild battle. You can easily just bike over to a different section of the wild area to find a new batch of pokemon. There is also a wide range of levels in the wild pokemon which is great for level grinding or to just catch a pokemon already at a high level to speed up preparing for a gym battle. Graphics: 5/5 I wasn't expecting anything amazing. It's a pokemon game. The bulk of the game content I will be paying attention to is the battle scenes. The animations for the moves are well done and smooth. The only minor issue I've run into is when the camera angles change in battle there's an occasional stutter if I select an attack move just as the camera angle is changing. It doesn't negatively affect my experience of the game though. The open world Plot/Dailogue: 3/5 When I first started playing this game, I was worried that there would be an obscene amount of cut scenes and dialogue like in Sun and Moon. However, the pacing of when you get stopped to talk with NPCs for the main story is a lot better in this game and the text scroll speed and dialogue length isn't unbearable. That being said, the content of the conversation is very childish/elementary level and the personalities of a lot of characters are often cringe-y (which is honestly to be expected from a game that is marketed to also sell for young children). To this my solution is just skim read and gloss over the storyline. I personally am playing this game because I want to build a competitive team for online battling so the main story is just a means to an end so that I can get to the stage of the game where I can breed and EV train. The main issue I have with Pokemon games lately is that it is in a sense a "rpg trying to hard to be an rpg while failing to be an rpg" (if that makes sense). There has been the addition of content to customize the appearance of your character by selecting skin tone/hairstyle/etc as well as selecting outfits. This is as far as customizing your character goes. Which I am fine with because the most important customization aspect of these games is your pokemon and how you build your team. However, I get extremely annoyed at how the NPCs of the games are overly developed in their personalities, dialogue and mannerisms while you are just forced to stand there and only have the text response options of essentially "Yes" or "No (...which eventually leads to a blanketed "Yes" for the sake of progressing the story). I get especially irked by the rivals. It often feels like they are overly enigmatic, constantly excited and talkative to compensate for your character having no dialogue and being limited to one word responses. Conclusion: It's pokemon. It will always make a great gift for anyone of any age. There is content in the game for anyone to like, especially with the added content and mechanics of this one. There are minor issues with the game however they do not ruin the overall experience that this version has to offer. I have been enjoying playing so far and am looking forward to building competitive teams to use online.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019 by Kohei
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
I picked this up after not playing Pokemon since ultra sun and ultra moon a few years back. This was an amazing game, it worked like a charm, no lagging, no skips just pure fun. I never thought I'd be playing pokemon and having the same level of fun and challenge that I did when I was a kid.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2026 by Angie