Pokémon Sword (Nintendo Switch)

A whole new Pokémon RPG adventure awaits in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch!

Get ready to experience Galar, an expansive region with diverse environments, from a peaceful countryside and contemporary cities to a thick forest and snow-covered mountains. The people and Pokémon who live here work together closely to develop the industries within it.

Begin your journey by choosing a partner Pokémon, catch, train and trade Pokémon to form a team, and take on the Gym Challenge to ultimately become Champion of the region!

Meet its inhabitants

Throughout your travels in Galar, you’ll encounter all kinds of people and Pokémon. From brand new Pokémon to familiar ones and everything in between, an immersive world bustling with life awaits. And hey, why not stand out from the Galarian crowd and customise your look with a flashy getup and hairdo?

Your adventure in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield begins when you choose one of three new Pokémon as your partner!

Grookey

Grookey is a Grass-type Chimp Pokémon that is full of boundless curiosity.

Scorbunny

Scorbunny is a Fire-type Rabbit Pokémon that is always running about.

Sobble

A somewhat timid Water-type Water Lizard Pokémon that shoots out attacks as it hides itself in water.

So Much to Discover!

The Galar region is home to all-new features and modes, such as larger and more powerful Pokémon with the Dynamax and Gigantamax phenomena, a vast Wild Area to explore, multiplayer Max Raid Battles and more. You can even play and cook with your Pokémon with Pokémon Camp!

Pokémon HOME

Move, trade and gather your Pokémon all in one place with Pokémon HOME, a cloud service for Nintendo Switch and compatible mobile devices!

Pokémon Sword and Shield Trailer

Game details

Supported Play Modes

TV mode

Tabletop mode

Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.