Trainers, there are new Pokémon to catch, mysteries to discover and areas to explore in Pokémon Sword and Shield. This is the eighth generation of the long-running series and it’s available now!

The Galar region is a vast new world full of diverse Pokémon. Build up your team in battle against wild Pokémon and trainers. Then, put your skills to the test when encountering Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon! After all that you can set up camp and relax by cooking and playing with your team. These games are available now only for Nintendo Switch.

In addition to video games, Sword and Shield also gets its first trading cards. Each of the three starters Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble each receive their own collection complete with collectible pins and oversized cards of the legendary Zamazenta or Zacian. Find them in retail locations starting today.

For more information on Pokémon Sword and Shield, visit the official Pokémon website.