Pokémon Shield

Pokémon Shield is a role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players control a young Pokémon Trainer who catches and trains creatures called Pokémon, battling other trainers in turn-based combat. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced abilities. Progression follows the traditional Gym Challenge structure, requiring players to defeat eight Gym Leaders before competing for the League Championship. The player chooses Grookey, Scorbunny or Sobble as a first partner Pokémon and faces Team Yell while finding out the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta. Zamazenta appears in Shield. The Wild Area is a large open area where the camera can be moved freely, and weather changes which Pokémon appear. In Max Raid Battles, up to four players team up locally or online against a Dynamax Pokémon. Poké Jobs send Pokémon on tasks, and Pokémon Camp lets the player play with them. Pokémon Shield is the companion title to Pokémon Sword, with certain Pokémon and Gym Leaders exclusive to each version.