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Game entry
Pokémon Shield
2019 · JRPG, Strategy, RPG, Adventure · Nintendo Switch · The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Shield carries 1,626 ELO points on GameForever and holds position no. 748 in the world ranking, with 52% of duels won out of 180 played. Its best rank by family puts it at no. 26 out of 222 (2019).
World rank
no. 748
ELO score
1,626
Wins
52%
Duels played
180
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 1,626 ELO points over the last 170 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Pokémon White Version 100% 2 duels played · 114 points behind
- against Sim Theme Park 100% 2 duels played · 90 points ahead
- against Thief Simulator 50% 2 duels played · 117 points ahead
- against Katana Zero 50% 2 duels played · 85 points behind
- against Age of Empires III 0% 2 duels played · 94 points behind
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Around this spot
The games Pokémon Shield sits between in the world ranking.
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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: 26 out of 222 (2019).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 748 | 5,035 |
| JRPG | 59 | 228 |
| 2010s | 323 | 2,050 |
| 2019 | 26 | 222 |
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