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Game entry
Pokémon Shield
2019 · JRPG, Strategy, RPG, Adventure · Nintendo Switch · The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Shield is ranked no. 1,888 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,500 and 50% of duels won.
World rank
no. 1,888
ELO score
1,500
Wins
50%
Duels played
138
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 steady at 1,500 ELO points for 123 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Thief Simulator 50% 2 duels played · 32 points ahead
- against Katana Zero 50% 2 duels played · 318 points behind
- against Age of Empires III 0% 2 duels played · 186 points behind
- against Mass Effect 3 50% 2 duels played · 318 points behind
- against Slay the Spire 50% 2 duels played · 320 points behind
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