Pokémon Shining Pearl
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About Pokémon Shining Pearl
Pokémon Shining Pearl is an adventure and Role-playing (RPG) game developed by ILCA and published by Nintendo, released on 19 November 2021.
Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to become the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia. Adventure together with the Pokémon that appeared in the Pokémon Pearl Version game. Players of the original games can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes, while first time players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region’s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. This remake has also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pokémon games and up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes. Whether you played Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Is it worth it?
Normal priceAt €57.89 on Kinguin, Pokémon Shining Pearl is close to its lowest price of the last 90 days (€52.49).
That is about €1.45 per hour for a main story of about 40h.
Prices in EUR, tracked by Tier since October 12, 2026.
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How long does it take to beat Pokémon Shining Pearl?
Main story: 40h; Completionist: 55h.
What platforms is Pokémon Shining Pearl available on?
Pokémon Shining Pearl is available on Nintendo Switch.
When was Pokémon Shining Pearl released?
Pokémon Shining Pearl was released on 19 November 2021, developed by ILCA.