Pokémon Sword and Shield are role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. Released in November 2019, they are part of the Pokémon series and introduce players to the Galar region, inspired by the United Kingdom. Players take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer, capturing and battling various creatures known as Pokémon. The games feature new mechanics, including the Dynamax phenomenon, which allows Pokémon to grow in size during battles. Players can explore the open-world Wild Area, participate in gym battles, and compete in the Champion Cup to become the Pokémon Champion of Galar.