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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
Release date: November 15, 2019
Product Dimensions: 0.43 x 6.67 x 4.23 inches; 0.64 ounces
Type of item: Video Game
Rated: Everyone
Item model number: TBD
Item Weight: 0.64 ounces
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Date First Available: February 26, 2019
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Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025 by Amazon Customer
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
Exactly what my grandson asked for Christmas. It would make a great birthday present, too. He is obsessed with Nintendo products so it made as a real winner in the gift-giving department. This game will kept him busy and content for hours. A good purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025 by C. Eccles
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
My grandson loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025 by Sharon Shernisky
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Sword
Great condition and well packed.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025 by Joshua Thillet
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
Our grandson loves these. He is 10
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