Pokémon Sword and Shield
LumiScore
Growth
49/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to set time limits for play sessions to balance screen time with other activities. Discuss the game's strategic elements and problem-solving opportunities.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
There are multiple named female gym leaders and trainers who interact about battles and Pokémon training.
Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about their Pokémon team and battle strategies to reinforce critical thinking. Discuss the different regions and characters to encourage reading comprehension and empathy.
What your child develops
Pokémon Sword and Shield encourages strategic thinking through team composition and battle mechanics. Players develop problem-solving skills as they overcome challenges and navigate the world. The game also fosters empathy through interactions with various Pokémon and characters.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be set in Galar, an expansive region with many environments—idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, thick forests, and craggy, snow-covered mountains. The people and Pokémon live together in this region, and they’ve worked together to develop the industries here.