Game entry
Pokémon Shield
2019 · JRPG, Strategy, RPG, Adventure · Nintendo Switch · The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Shield carries 1,619 ELO points on GameForever and holds position no. 761 in the world ranking, with 54% of duels won out of 221 played. Its best rank by family puts it at no. 28 out of 224 (2019).
World rank
no. 761
ELO score
1,619
Wins
54%
Duels played
221
About 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 game features an open Wild Area with free-roaming Pokémon, cooperative raid battles for up to four players, and camping activities. Pokémon Shield is the companion title to Pokémon Sword, with certain Pokémon and Gym Leaders exclusive to each version.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,619 ELO points over the last 215 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Worms Armageddon 0% 2 duels played · 152 points behind
- against Disco Elysium: The Final Cut 0% 2 duels played · 123 points behind
- against Endless Legend 100% 2 duels played · 159 points ahead
- against Dune 2000 50% 2 duels played · 190 points ahead
- against Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition 50% 2 duels played · 74 points ahead
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Around this spot
The games Pokémon Shield sits between in the world ranking.
More games from The Pokémon Company
Released in 2019
The standing
Where Pokémon Shield ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Pokémon Shield stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 28 out of 224 (2019).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 761 | 5,110 |
| JRPG | 58 | 232 |
| 2010s | 324 | 2,044 |
| 2019 | 28 | 224 |
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