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About this item
At a glance
Nintendo Switch Compatible
Nintendo Switch Lite Compatible
Highlights
- Catch, battle, and trade Pokémon on an all-new adventure in the Galar region
- Choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon
- Unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta!
- Team up with other Trainers to participate in Max Raid Battles***!
- Battle wild Dynamax Pokémon in Max Raid Battles and try catching them***
Specifications
Model Compatibility: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch
ESRB Age Rating: E - Everyone
ESRB Content Descriptors: Comic mischief, mild cartoon violence
Electronics Condition: New
Video Game Genre: Adventure, RPG
Software Format: Physical
Edition: Standard
Multiplayer: Online and Local Multiplayer
Battery: No Battery Used
Street Date: November 15, 2019
TCIN: 54540588
UPC: 045496596583
Item Number (DPCI): 207-30-0175
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Description
A new generation of Pokémon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta! Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. And participate in Max Raid Battles*** in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon.
Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles. Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pokémon. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games.
*Additional games and systems may be required; sold separately.
**Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo website/switch-online
*** An internet connection is required to receive the special Meowth.
Accolades:
IGN - “"...a complete joy to play."” – 9.3/10
GameSpot - “a consistent delight” – 9/10
Newsweek - “The music and atmosphere of the Galar region makes it one of my all-time favorites…" – 9/10
Game Informer - "an outstanding new installment" – 8.75/10
EGM - “...among the best games the series has ever offered." – 4/5
Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles. Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pokémon. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games.
*Additional games and systems may be required; sold separately.
**Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo website/switch-online
*** An internet connection is required to receive the special Meowth.
Accolades:
IGN - “"...a complete joy to play."” – 9.3/10
GameSpot - “a consistent delight” – 9/10
Newsweek - “The music and atmosphere of the Galar region makes it one of my all-time favorites…" – 9/10
Game Informer - "an outstanding new installment" – 8.75/10
EGM - “...among the best games the series has ever offered." – 4/5
Nintendo Switch Compatible
Compatible with Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch Lite Compatible
Compatible with Nintendo Switch LiteIf the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4 inches length x 6.8 inches width x 0.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.126 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: United States Minor Outlying Islands, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Guam (see also separate entry under GU)
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 30 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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