Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu!

Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu! for Nintendo Switch

Travel through Kanto and experience the most fantastic adventures alongside your loyal buddy Pikachu. In this game, you set out as a beginning Pokémon Trainer, catch various Pokémon, network and build friendships, and then fight side-by-side. You'll also cross paths with the epic Team Rocket. You can play this video game alone or with another player, both locally and online.

What role does Pikachu play in this Nintendo Switch game?

Pikachu plays a very important role in this game, as you and this legendary Pokémon form a battling duo. In Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu, Pikachu develops into a formidable opponent. You can teach Pikachu new skills, such as Chop Down, Sky Dash, and Sea Skim. The more time you spend with Pikachu, the stronger your bond becomes. You can pet, feed, tickle, dress, and further customize Pikachu. The better your bond with Pikachu, the more beautiful your adventure in this game will be.

What can you do in this Pokémon game?

In this game, you can undertake various actions as a player, such as:

• Catch Pokémon – In this game, you'll encounter all sorts of Pokémon. If you see one you want, use your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to throw a Pokéball and add that Pokémon to your collection.
• Battle other Pokémon – Fighting strengthens your bond with your Pokémon and trains them. Visit the Gyms in Kanto to further train them.
• Trade Pokémon with other players – Exchange Pokémon from your Pokédex with friends. In the Pikachu version of this game, you can exclusively catch Oddish, Sandshrew, and Growlithe.
• Explore Kanto – Kanto is full of villages, cities, mountains, rivers, forests, and seas. In this game, you can even ride some Pokémon to explore regions faster.
• Play against friends – Catch Pokémon together and battle others to train them; this can be done both locally and online.

What makes this game even more fun?

You can transfer Pokémon you've caught in Pokémon GO into Let’s Go Pikachu. This makes both games excitingly intertwined. How awesome is that?

Is there another version of this Pokémon game available?

Yes, there is another version of this Pokémon game available: “Pokémon: Let’s Go Eevee!”. This game is also available in our webshop.

Do you need a Nintendo Online subscription for this game?

If you prefer to play solo, you don’t need a Nintendo Online subscription. But if you want to play online with others, you do need a subscription. At Gamecardsdirect, we also sell these online subscriptions.

Where can I buy this game for Nintendo Switch?

You can buy Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu! for Nintendo Switch in the Gamecardsdirect webshop. Select the product you want to buy, pay for your purchase, and within moments you’ll receive your game as a digital code in your email inbox. You can also give this game as a gift—we even wrap it digitally for you; this option is available during checkout. At Gamecardsdirect, we don’t sell physical products, only digital ones.