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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.

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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: 28 out of 224 (2019).

Where Pokémon Shield ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 761 5,110
JRPG 58 232
2010s 324 2,044
2019 28 224

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