--- product_id: 164345050 title: "Pokemon Shield - Nintendo Switch (European Version)" brand: "nintendo" price: "€ 97.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Nintendo" url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/164345050-pokemon-shield-nintendo-switch-european-version store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Expansive Galar region Nintendo Switch compatible 3 new starter Pokémon Pokemon Shield - Nintendo Switch (European Version) **Brand:** nintendo **Price:** € 97.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Catch the hype, become the Champion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pokemon Shield - Nintendo Switch (European Version) by nintendo - **How much does it cost?** € 97.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/164345050-pokemon-shield-nintendo-switch-european-version) ## Best For - nintendo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nintendo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Join a Global Phenomenon:** With over 26,000 glowing reviews and a top ranking in Nintendo Switch games, don’t miss out on the Pokémon revolution. - • **Battle, Trade, and Conquer:** Engage in dynamic Gym battles and trade Pokémon to build the ultimate collection and claim your Champion title. - • **Choose Your Ultimate Partner:** Start your journey with Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble—each bringing unique skills and style to your team. - • **Explore the Vast Galar Region:** From snowy peaks to bustling cities, dive into a world bursting with diverse environments and endless adventure. - • **Seamless Nintendo Switch Experience:** Optimized for all Switch models including OLED and Lite, ensuring smooth gameplay wherever you go. ## Overview Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch invites players to explore the expansive Galar region with three new starter Pokémon, offering a fresh RPG experience optimized for all Switch consoles. Released in 2019, this top-ranked game combines exploration, battling, and trading in a vibrant world, backed by stellar reviews and a passionate global community. ## Description A new generation of Pokemon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pokemon Trainer and embark on a new journey in the new Galar region! Choose from one of three new partner Pokemon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. In this all new adventure, you'll encounter new and familiar Pokemon as you catch, battle, and trade Pokemon while exploring new areas and uncovering an all-new story. Get ready for the next Pokemon adventure in the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield games. Review: Good game - Had a great time playing the game, and disc came in great condition. Review: It's creative and excited - It has been really enjoyable playing it, the game is colorful and fun to play. The new designs are creative and exciting. ## Features - New entries in the main series of Pokémon RPGs arrive on Nintendo Switch simultaneously in late 2019 - The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games take place in the newly discovered Galar Region - Galar is an expansive region with diverse environments - an idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, thick forest and craggy, snow-covered mountains - Fans will have the opportunity to visit Gyms in the Galar region in their quest to become Champion - Newly discovered partner Pokémon join in this new iteration of the games - Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07DMB257X | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,961 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #182 in Nintendo Switch Games | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Lite | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (26,071) | | Date First Available | March 11, 2019 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00045496424824 | | Item Weight | 0.002 ounces | | Item model number | 211114 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Nintendo | | Publication Date | November 15, 2019 | | Rated | Kids to Adults | | Release date | November 15, 2019 | | Type of item | Video Game | | UPC | 045496424824 | ## Images ![Pokemon Shield - Nintendo Switch (European Version) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lwcYUU9TL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work for the switch lite?** A: Yes, this product will work for the switch light. The normal switch and switch light use the same cartridges **Q: How big is the game** A: The game itself is in my opinion the size of a SD card slightly larger. **Q: Do i need to worry about pokemon evolveing from Doing poke jobs question** A: No they dont evolve through leveling done with jobs. **Q: Is it two player game?** A: (Wife): Not on the same Switch. BUT, you CAN play SOME aspects of the game - often LOCALLY, too - IF you have two (or theoretically, up to four) different Switches, each with a copy of Sword and / or Shield. It can be either. Both of you can play the same one, or you can each play a different one. What can you do together? You can travel together in the wild areas; do raids together (sometimes - it doesn't always work for us); link trade; and do Pokemon camps together. IF you buy the Expansion Pass (which I DO recommend), theoretically, you should be able to do Dynamax Adventures together in the Crown Tundra. Here's how you play together: *****Do NOT go on the internet - make sure you are set to offline / LOCAL communication. The online stuff is a mess, ime. You can toggle online / local play via the Y-Comm.***** To be in the wild area together, just go to the same area. To do a raid together, one of you goes up to the raid den and looks inside. Decide which Pokemon you want to use for the joint raid, and get them ready. Press plus (+) to set up a security code. You can use any number code, either eight digits or up to eight digits. Confirm (using the A button, I think). THEN select "Invite others", I think. Your buddy needs to check his or her Y-Comm. They may need to update the stamps to see the invite. They need to select the invite, enter the code, and confirm. They should then be able to battle with you. Remember that only one of you can dynamax. Raid notes: for joint raids, pick a Pokemon that is resistant to damage from the den Pokemon and is at an appropriate experience level. For a joint five-star raid, you may be able to use Pokemon around level 60, although I'd recommend more like level 70. To solo a five-star raid, I recommend around level 95 with strong moves. For a joint raid, the most important thing is probably that both of your Pokemon contribute to defeating the den Pokemon. Once defeated, the best balls - in my experience - are timer (in general), dusk (starting in the evening and going overnight), repeat (if you've caught one of the same species before) and net (water- and bug-types only). Promotional Pokemon tend to be harder to catch than average. The Switch's wireless communication is relatively poor, so sometimes you can join the raid, sometimes you can't. It's been annoying like that. We have had some luck inviting family members on regular raids and so far NO luck with the Crown Tundra Expansion Pass Dynamax Adventures. If your buddy can't join in, then you have the option of going in alone (with computer-generated players) or canceling the raid if the timer doesn't run out first. In addition to raids, you can also trade Pokemon using the Link Trade option on the Y-Comm. This is much safer than Surprise Trades, ime. As for joint Pokemon camps, we've had much greater success with them than with joint raids. Set up a camp in an area you can both reach. The Y-Comm will send out an invite automatically. Your buddy needs to use the Y-Comm or join manually - by coming up to the tent, and selecting to join (pressing A, I think). For best results, cook a curry consistent with your Pokemon's preferences (from their nature). Use rare berries as you can, and lots of berries. Talk to and play with the Pokemon. = ) So, this is mostly a solo game, but there are some elements you can play with a friend on another Switch with another copy of the game. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good game *by A***R on March 21, 2026* Had a great time playing the game, and disc came in great condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's creative and excited *by F***Z on December 10, 2025* It has been really enjoyable playing it, the game is colorful and fun to play. The new designs are creative and exciting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Kids! Adults, you decide for yourself. *by A***N on March 5, 2021* For me, this game was fantastic! Of course, I know a lot of people are not going to like this game and I will give reasons why you should or shouldn’t buy this game. First of all, this is not the USA version, it’s the European (I believe). The game has a certain controversy called ‘Dexit’ in which a portion (234) of the 898 Pokémon are missing in the game. They cannot be caught or transferred from a later game. So some of your favorites may not be in it. This game also has DLC ($29.99), paid content to further your gameplay. I have the DLC and I really enjoyed it. There’s a whole new island and another new area to discover with brand new stories. This game has a ‘boring, unmemorable gimmick.’ Pokémon games usually have a gimmick like X and Y’s mega evolution but Sword and Shield’s is Dynamax/Gigantamax. Basically Pokémon get bigger and more powerful for 3 turns. Some Pokémon change appearances also. You can decide whether you like it or not. I don’t hate it or love it, so it didn’t really ruin the game for me. This game is pretty easy. It is one of the easiest games to beat. For me, I didn’t dynamax through the whole story or use any items in battle to up the difficulty. You could also try a nuzlocke or another challenge. This is the right difficulty for kids though. There is character customization so you can dress up but you cannot change your Gender once you select it. For returning players, this game has added some quality of life features like the removal of HM’s (yay) and many new Pokémon. There is also a new fairy type if you played before X and Y. No more heart scales to relearn moves either! For competitive players, this game makes it really easy to breed Pokémon and teach them old moves (no heartscales)! They can max out IV’s with an item and there are lots of TM’s and TR’s (one-time-use TM’s). Don’t worry - you can get multiple TR’s of the same move. Multiplayer- this game has some multiplayer aspect to it. There’s online (playing using internet) and local (people physically next to you). You engage in battles by teaming up with 3 other people and fighting a big dynamax Pokémon. BEWARE: You will have to pay for a subscription to play online ($20 for 1 year). Locally, it’s basically the same thing as online but you don’t need a subscription and you see the person. Each person also needs their own copy of Sword or Shield and their own switch, which can get pricey. There are still version exclusives. Basically, this game and Pokémon Shield are the same game but with minor tweaks. *maybe small, minor spoilers ahead* There are 2 gym leaders exclusive to each game (Sword has Fighting and Rock and Shield has Ghost and Ice). Also, some Pokémon are only found in 1 copy of the game (either sword or shield). Most, if not all, trade Pokémon can be caught in the wild. That’s all for my review. I personally loved this game but it ultimately comes down to you if you want it. It’s the perfect addition for kids! ## Frequently Bought Together - Pokemon Shield - Nintendo Switch (European Version) - Pokémon Sword - Nintendo Switch - Pokémon Violet - US Version --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/164345050-pokemon-shield-nintendo-switch-european-version](https://www.desertcart.de/products/164345050-pokemon-shield-nintendo-switch-european-version) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*