Is Pokémon Sword and Shield appropriate for children?

# Pokémon Sword and Shield Parent Guide Pokémon Sword and Shield is an adventure RPG rated Everyone with no violence, language, sexual content, or scary elements—making it very safe for children of all ages. Your child catches and trains creatures to battle other trainers in a colorful fantasy world. Single-player only with no online multiplayer.

What age is Pokémon Sword and Shield suitable for?

Our verdict for Pokémon Sword and Shield is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Pokémon Sword and Shield safe for children?

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

None

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, RPG

Released

2019

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

Nintendo Switch

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes

Ages 6–8

Yes

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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