Pokemon Sword is available at Mascom International for KSh 8,500, brand new and sealed as a physical Nintendo Switch game card. Released in November 2019, Pokemon Sword takes place in Galar, a region modelled on Britain, where Zacian is the version's legendary and Champion Leon waits at the top. The game introduced Dynamax, which makes Pokemon giant for three turns, and the Wild Area, a broad zone packed with roaming species. It runs on Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite. Find us at Old Mutual Building, First Floor, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order delivery to your county.
Built for younger players and returning fans across Kenya, Pokemon Sword follows the classic Gym challenge: eight Gym Leaders, a clear route between towns, and a stadium tournament at the end. That structure suits children in Nakuru or Eldoret getting their first Pokemon game, and adults who grew up on the Game Boy titles and want the familiar formula. Many parents tell us open-world games overwhelm a seven-year-old. Pokemon Sword answers that with guided routes, stadium battles in front of cheering crowds, and Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area, where up to four trainers team up against a giant Pokemon.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops carry only the latest release, Mascom International keeps Pokemon Sword on the shelf for buyers who want the Galar story or need Sword-exclusive Pokemon for their collection. A sealed physical copy holds its value and can be passed between siblings for years. Customers across Nairobi tell us Pokemon Sword is a common second game after Scarlet or Violet, since Pokemon HOME lets favourites move between them. Every copy carries a 6-month warranty. Drop by Kimathi Street during a lunch break from the CBD offices, or order through WhatsApp and pay on arrival.
Common Questions About Pokemon Sword
What is the price of Pokemon Sword for Nintendo Switch in Kenya?
Pokemon Sword is KSh 8,500 at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD, sold brand new and sealed as a physical Switch game card. You get the card in its retail case with a 6-month warranty, and delivery is pay-on-arrival in cash or M-Pesa. Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet cost the same KSh 8,500 at our store, so the decision rests on which region and play style you prefer. The Expansion Pass with The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra is not on the card and is sold separately by Nintendo.
Is Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Scarlet the better buy?
Pokemon Sword is the better buy for younger children and fans of the classic route-by-route structure, while Pokemon Scarlet suits players who want a fully open world. Sword, from 2019, moves you through towns in a set order, with the Wild Area as its main open zone and Dynamax as its battle twist. Scarlet, from 2022, lets you roam Paldea freely and uses the Terastal phenomenon instead. Sword's packed Gym stadiums give it a sports-event feel that Scarlet's school setting lacks. At KSh 8,500 each, many families end up owning both.
What is the difference between Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield?
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield share the Galar story, but each version has a different legendary, two different Gym Leaders and its own exclusive Pokemon. Sword features Zacian, while Shield features Zamazenta. In Sword you face Bea, the Fighting-type leader, and Gordie, the Rock-type leader; Shield swaps in Allister and Melony. Sword-only species include Sirfetch'd, Flapple and Galarian Darmanitan. Message Mascom International on WhatsApp to ask whether Shield is available before you visit, since this listing covers Sword only.
Can I play Pokemon Sword online from Kenya?
Yes, Pokemon Sword works online from Kenya once your Switch connects to the internet and you hold a Nintendo Switch Online membership. That unlocks online Max Raid Battles, Battle Stadium matches and Surprise Trades with trainers around the world. A Safaricom or Airtel Kenya hotspot, or a home fibre line, handles these modes, and a steady signal matters more than raw speed. The main story needs no connection at all, so long trips upcountry are no problem. Local wireless trades and battles with friends in the same room cost nothing.
Does Pokemon Sword work on Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo states that most Nintendo Switch games play on Nintendo Switch 2, and Pokemon Sword is a standard Switch game card. We are not aware of a Switch 2 upgrade for Sword, so expect it to run the way it does on the original console. Compatibility lists can change with system updates, so message us on WhatsApp to confirm before you buy it for a Switch 2. On Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite, the card works straight out of the case.
How many players can join Pokemon Sword at once?
Pokemon Sword is a single-player adventure, but up to four trainers can team up in Max Raid Battles, each on their own Switch with their own copy. Raids work over local wireless at no cost, or online with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Trades and battles are one-on-one between two players. There is no split-screen, so a second person cannot join on your console. Shield owners can join Sword raids and trade with you, which is how both sides fill the Galar Pokedex.
Who should buy Pokemon Sword, and who is it not for?
Pokemon Sword suits children meeting the series for the first time, parents who want a guided game with a clear path, and collectors chasing Sword-exclusive species or Gigantamax forms. It is not for players who want a modern open world they can explore in any direction; Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet fits them better. Anyone who has already completed Shield gets the same story again, with only the version differences to discover. Fans who loved the older handheld games usually feel at home within the first hour.
Is the Pokemon Sword Expansion Pass worth adding?
The Expansion Pass adds two areas to Pokemon Sword: The Isle of Armor, with extra moves, items and Pokemon, and The Crown Tundra, which brings Legendary Pokemon such as Galarian Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres plus the Galarian Star Tournament. It is a paid download from Nintendo, not part of the card. For a child playing the main story, the base game is plenty at first. Collectors and older players who beat the Champion usually treat the pass as the natural next step.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Galar Adventure
- Role-playing game set in Galar — travel town to town, earning eight Gym badges before the Champion Cup finale against Leon.
- Wild Area between the towns — a large open zone where weather and roaming Pokemon change, rewarding repeat visits.
- Dynamax and Gigantamax — Pokemon grow giant for three turns, and some, such as Snorlax and Toxtricity, take special Gigantamax forms.
- Zacian as the version legendary — the sword-carrying wolf Pokemon on the cover, central to the late-game story.
- Sword-only Gym Leaders Bea and Gordie — Fighting-type and Rock-type specialists who replace Shield's Allister and Melony.
- Sword-exclusive species such as Sirfetch'd and Flapple — trade with a Shield owner to collect the other version's exclusives.
Compatibility and Online Services
- Works on Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite — insert the card into any original Switch console to play.
- TV, tabletop and handheld modes on standard and OLED models — the Switch Lite supports handheld play only.
- Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo says most Switch games run on it; confirm this title with our team before buying for one.
- Pokemon HOME support — move eligible Pokemon between Sword, Scarlet, Violet and other compatible games through the cloud.
- Nintendo Switch Online for internet features — online Max Raid Battles, Battle Stadium and Surprise Trades need the membership.
- Local wireless play without a subscription — nearby consoles can trade, battle and raid together for free.
- Links with Pokemon Shield owners — the two Galar versions trade and raid together, though each player needs their own console.
Build and Game Card
- Physical Switch game card — the full base game loads from the card, so the adventure begins without a large download.
- Sealed retail case with Zacian cover art — unbroken factory film confirms the copy is unopened and unplayed.
- Save files kept on the console — swap the card between household consoles while each player keeps a separate save.
- Small card that fits standard game-card holders — useful for keeping a growing Switch library together in one carrying case.
- Contacts on the card face — return it to its case after play so dust and scratches cannot reach them.
- Patches install to console storage — leave some room on system memory or a microSD card for future downloads.
Inclusions and Add-Ons
- One Pokemon Sword game card in its retail case — the complete Galar story from the first route to the Champion Cup.
- Expansion Pass not included — The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra are a paid add-on bought from Nintendo.
- No Nintendo Switch Online membership — subscribe separately for online raids, Battle Stadium matches and worldwide trades.
- Free updates from Nintendo — download over Wi-Fi for fixes and continued Pokemon HOME compatibility.
- Mystery Gift support — claim official gift Pokemon or items when The Pokemon Company runs a distribution, by code or online.
- Three starter Pokemon to choose from, Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble — Grass, Fire and Water partners that shape your early battles.
Package Contents
Pokemon Sword comes as one game card in its Nintendo retail case, wrapped in factory film. The package holds no console, controller, download code, Expansion Pass or online membership. Look for Zacian on a blue cover so you know it is Sword and not Shield, then check that the film is intact before paying at the counter or handing cash to our rider. Keep the case afterwards, since it is the safest place to store the card between sessions.
Warranty
Mascom International covers Pokemon Sword with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects in the game card, for example a card your Switch fails to detect under normal use. The period starts on your receipt date. Bring the card and receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building for any claim.
Where to Buy Pokemon Sword in Kenya
Pokemon Sword is ready for collection at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The store runs Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Stop by to hold the sealed case, check the blue Zacian cover, and ask our staff how Sword differs from the Paldea games before you decide.
Contact us any time through these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and major towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri and Kisii get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty set out above. Expect straightforward product details, a fair shilling price, and real after-sales support from a walk-in Nairobi store.
