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|region=[[Galar]] <small>([[Isle of Armor]], [[Crown Tundra]])</small><br>[[Hisui]]
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The '''eighth generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第八世代|だいはちせだい}}}}''' ''eighth generation'') of Pokémon games is the eighth installment of the Pokémon video game series starting with {{g|Sword and Shield}}. The games of the eighth generation are presented on the [[Nintendo Switch]].
The '''eighth generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第八世代|だいはちせだい}}}}''' ''eighth generation'') of Pokémon games is the eighth installment of the Pokémon video game series. The eighth generation began with {{g|Sword and Shield}} and then continued with the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] DLC packs, followed by {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and concluded with [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].
 
Released after [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|the Let's Go remakes]] of {{game|Yellow}}, Generation VIII is the first generation not to include every previously available Pokémon to obtain, the first generation to include paid DLC in lieu of an additional game, and the first to be released entirely on a home console system, the [[Nintendo Switch]].


==History==
==History==
The eighth generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|Sword and Shield}} on February 27, 2019. These games were released worldwide on November 15, 2019.
The eighth generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|Sword and Shield}} on February 27, 2019. These games were released worldwide on November 15, 2019.


Sword and Shield players will be able to store their Pokémon in the cloud-based application, [[Pokémon HOME]], slated for release for Nintendo Switch, {{wp|iOS}}, and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}} in early 2020. Users of HOME can carry forward their Pokémon from [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Pokémon GO|GO]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] to the new application. Through the combined use Pokémon Bank, [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon HOME, and other [[Template:Inter-gen transfer|inter-generational transfer]] methods, allows players to transfer forward Pokémon from as early as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} to as late as [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], as well as the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games.
Since February 11, 2020, players have been able to store their Pokémon and [[trade]] with other players in the cloud-based application [[Pokémon HOME]].
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==In-game continuity==
On January 9, 2020, the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] was announced, paid DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield introducing new content to the games. Its first part, [[The Isle of Armor]], was released on June 17, 2020, while its second part, [[The Crown Tundra]], was released on October 22, 2020. Physical bundles of each game with its expansion pass were announced on September 29, 2020 and released on November 6, 2020.
==Advances in gameplay==-->
 
In [[Pokémon Presents]] on February 26, 2021, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, remakes of the [[Generation IV]] games {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, were announced, and they were released on November 19, 2021 worldwide. [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was also announced during the same Pokémon Presents, and was released on January 28, 2022 worldwide.
 
Since May 18, 2022, players have been able to store their Pokémon from Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus and trade with other players in Pokémon HOME.
 
==Connectivity==
Regarding connectivity with previous generations, users of Pokémon HOME can carry forward their Pokémon from [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]], and {{pkmn|GO}} to the application, allowing for a [[transfer]] of Pokémon that originate in [[core series]] games as early as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, as well as the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games.
 
==Advances in gameplay==
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon|81 new Pokémon<!--Similar to Gen VII, DO NOT EDIT THIS NUMBER. DLC packs are noted in a separate section below.-->}}, bringing the total to 890.<!--Same here, please keep this number as 890 instead of 898.-->
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VIII moves|80 new moves}}, bringing the total to 804.
* The addition of {{cat|Abilities introduced in Generation VIII|25 new Abilities}}, bringing the total to 258.
* A new region to explore, the [[Galar]] region, based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
* A new open area with several landmarks and Pokémon, and connecting several towns, known as the [[Wild Area]].
* The addition of the [[Y-Comm]], which allows trainers to battle and trade Pokémon locally or online with [[Nintendo Switch Online]].
* A new [[villainous team]], [[Team Yell]].
* The introductions of the [[Rotom Phone]], which functions as a menu, and the [[Rotom Bike]], an upgraded version of traditional bikes that can grant a speed boost and move on water.
* Nineteen new [[regional form]]s (including two for {{form|Darmanitan|two different forms}} of a Pokémon), now including Pokémon from Generations II, III, and V as bases, and being the first generation to have forms from multiple generations.
** In addition, the introduction of [[List of cross-generational evolution families|cross-generational evolutions]] exclusive to [[regional form]]s.
* Many animations for characters and Pokémon are refined and expanded to be more expressive.
* Eight new [[Gym]]s, two of which have different type specialties depending on which version the {{player}} has, as well as introducing the first Gym that specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Ten new [[Gym Leader]]s, including the first Dark-type [[Piers|leader]].
* A new battle mechanic, [[Dynamax]], which increases the size of a Pokémon and allows them to use [[Max Move]]s for three turns. [[Gigantamax]] expands on this mechanic by also changing a Pokémon's form and turning moves of a certain type into [[G-Max Move]]s.
* The introduction of {{wp|downloadable content}} in the form of the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}}.
* The introduction of cosmetic [[mark]]s and [[title]]s.
* The introduction of [[save data bonus]]es.
 
===Alterations from Generation VII===
* Pokémon that are not programmed into a game's current patch cannot be transferred into it.
* [[Move]]s from earlier games that are not programmed into a game's current patch [[Pokémon Sword and Shield#Unusable moves|cannot be used]] in Sword and Shield.
* The [[Town Map]] is now a part of the [[menu]], and once the player progresses to a certain point, they can use the replacement for [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Charizard}} Glide, the [[Flying Taxi]], directly from the Town Map.
* The abandonment of the following elements:
** The [[Moss Rock]], [[Ice Rock]], and [[special magnetic field]].
*** Due to this, the evolution methods of certain Pokémon are changed; {{p|Eevee}} now evolves into {{p|Leafeon}} or {{p|Glaceon}} via [[evolutionary stone]], and Pokémon that evolved via special magnetic field now evolve via [[Thunder Stone]].
** [[Vs. Recorder]]
** [[Trial Captain]]s
** [[Totem Pokémon]]
** [[Island kahuna]]s
** [[Battle Royal]]s
** [[SOS Battle]]s
** [[Mega Evolution]], [[Primal Reversion]], [[Z-Move]]s, and [[Ultra Burst]]
** [[Rotom Powers]]
** [[Berry]] growth
** [[Island Scan]]
** [[Master Trainer]]s
* The [[Island challenge|island challenge]] has been replaced by the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]].
* The [[Elite Four]] is replaced by the {{DL|Galar League|Champion Cup}}.
* [[PC]] is replaced by [[Rotomi]].
* [[Poké Pelago]] is replaced by [[Poké Job]]s.
* [[Pokémon Refresh]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Camp]].
* The [[Festival Plaza]] is replaced by the [[Y-Comm]] and [[Victory Station]].
** [[Wonder Trade]] is replaced by [[Surprise Trade]].
** The [[GTS]] is no longer present in-game and is instead part of a [[Pokémon HOME|mobile application]].
** [[Battle Spot]] is replaced by [[Battle Stadium]]
* {{ga|Trainer Card}}s are replaced by [[League Card]]s.
* 12 Pokémon from the previous generations receive new [[Egg Group]]s, in addition to the Egg Groups they already had.
* 2 Pokémon receive new [[Ability|Abilities]].
* Repels no longer prevent [[symbol encounter]]s from appearing.
* The [[nickname]] of an [[outsider Pokémon]] can now be changed if the Pokémon does not already have a nickname, though it still cannot be changed otherwise.
* [[Wild Pokémon]] in the overworld can no longer appear {{Shiny}}.
* Foreign language Pokémon now retain their original language game's name when evolving.
* [[Badges]] are now required to catch Pokémon of a certain level.
* [[Affection]] has merged into [[friendship]].
** Due to this, Eevee now evolves into {{p|Sylveon}} when leveled up knowing a Fairy-type move and with high friendship. Additionally, all bonuses tied to the affection now apply to the friendship mechanic.
* Held items are now returned to the player's [[bag]] when a Pokémon holding it is [[Released Pokémon|released]].
* [[Egg Cycle]] is now 128 steps instead of 257.
 
===Further additions in Sword and Shield updates===
====Version 1.1.0====
* Introduced {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}.
 
===Further additions in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] DLC===
====[[The Isle of Armor]] (Version 1.2.0)====
* The addition of:
** Three new Pokémon (the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}} and the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Zarude}}), bringing the total to 893.
** A new area to explore, the [[Isle of Armor]] based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}.
** 29 new moves, some available exclusively as [[Move Tutor#The Isle of Armor|tutor moves]], bringing the total to 833.
** Two new Abilities, {{a|Quick Draw}} and {{a|Unseen Fist}}, bringing the total to 260.
** Seven new Gigantamax forms, bringing the total to 32.
** {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, which allows the player to add or remove the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} to Pokémon they own.
** A former [[Mustard|Champion]] who was previously a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader.
* The introduction of the regional form for {{p|Slowbro}}.
* The return of:
** 102 [[The Isle of Armor#Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon]], bringing the overall total to 540.
** [[Apricorns]], which can be used to make [[Poké Ball]]s.
** 13 previously unavailable and unusable [[moves]].
** [[Walking Pokémon]], allowing the player's lead Pokémon to follow them around the Isle of Armor after completing a certain objective.
 
====[[The Crown Tundra]] (Version 1.3.0)====
* The addition of:
** Five new Legendary Pokémon ({{p|Calyrex}}, {{p|Regieleki}}, {{p|Regidrago}}, {{p|Glastrier}} and {{p|Spectrier}}), bringing the total to 898.
** A new area to explore, the [[Crown Tundra]], based on {{wp|Scotland}}.
** Eight new moves ({{m|Thunder Cage}}, {{m|Dragon Energy}}, {{m|Freezing Glare}}, {{m|Fiery Wrath}}, {{m|Thunderous Kick}}, {{m|Glacial Lance}}, {{m|Astral Barrage}}, and {{m|Eerie Spell}}) bringing the total to 841.
** Seven new Abilities ({{a|Curious Medicine}}, {{a|Transistor}}, {{a|Dragon's Maw}}, {{a|Chilling Neigh}}, {{a|Grim Neigh}}, and {{a|As One}} (which is two different abilities)) bringing the total to 267.
* The introduction of the regional forms for {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}.
* The introduction of [[Dynamax Adventure]]s.
* The introduction of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].
* The return of:
** 119 [[The Crown Tundra#Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon]], bringing the overall total to 664.
** 26 previously unavailable and unusable [[moves]].
 
===Further additions in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
* The reintroduction of [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s and [[Ball Capsule]]s.
* The reintroduction of the [[Underground]], now known as the [[Grand Underground]].
* The reintroduction of the [[Union Room]] as a hub for communication.
* [[TM]]s are once again single-use.
* Pokémon obtained from a previous or later game that enters a new game now have their moves reset.
 
===Further additions in Legends: Arceus===
* Seven new Pokémon ({{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, {{p|Basculegion}}, {{p|Sneasler}}, {{p|Overqwil}}, and {{p|Enamorus}}), bringing the total to 905.
* A new area to explore called [[Hisui]], which is the Sinnoh region in the bygone era.
* 24 new moves, bringing the total to 865.
*The introduction of several new forms.
**The introduction of [[:en:List_of_Pokémon_with_form_differences#Basculin_and_Basculegion|White-Stripe]] [[Basculin (Pokémon)|Basculin]].
**The introduction of the regional forms for {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Typhlosion}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Samurott}}, {{p|Lilligant}}, {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}}, {{p|Braviary}}, {{p|Sliggoo}}, {{p|Goodra}}, {{p|Avalugg}}, and {{p|Decidueye}}.
**New forms for {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, which play a central role in the story of Legends: Arceus.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Move mastery]] which allows a Pokémon to use a move in either agile style or strong style.
* Doors need to be opened manually again.
* Wild Pokémon in the overworld can appear shiny again.


==Region==
==Region==
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===Galar===
===Galar===
{{main|Galar}}
{{main|Galar}}
The [[Galar]] region was introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. This region appears to be a sprawling continent with a wide range of environments.
The [[Galar]] [[region]] was introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. This region appears to be a sprawling continent with a wide range of environments.


====Starter Pokémon====
====First partner Pokémon====
The starters of the eighth generation, like the starters of the previous seven regions, follow the Grass-Fire-Water trio, with {{p|Grookey}} the {{type|Grass}}, {{p|Scorbunny}} the {{type|Fire}}, and {{p|Sobble}} the {{type|Water}}.
The [[first partner Pokémon]] of the eighth generation, like the first partners of the previous seven regions, follow the Grass-Fire-Water trio, with {{p|Grookey}} the {{type|Grass}}, {{p|Scorbunny}} the {{type|Fire}}, and {{p|Sobble}} the {{type|Water}}.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:810Grookey.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Grookey|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:810Grookey.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Grookey|{{galar color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:813Scorbunny.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Scorbunny|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:813Scorbunny.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Scorbunny|{{galar color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:816Sobble.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Sobble|{{galar color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:816Sobble.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Sobble|{{galar color dark}}}}
|-
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
| {{MSP|811|Thwackey}}
| {{MSP/8|811|Thwackey}}
| {{pcolor|Thwackey|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Thwackey|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|814|Raboot}}
| {{MSP/8|814|Raboot}}
| {{pcolor|Raboot|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Raboot|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|817|Drizzile}}
| {{MSP/8|817|Drizzile}}
| {{pcolor|Drizzile|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Drizzile|{{galar color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
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{{typetable2|Water}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
| {{MSP|812|Rillaboom}}
| {{MSP/8|812|Rillaboom}}
| {{pcolor|Rillaboom|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Rillaboom|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|815|Cinderace}}
| {{MSP/8|815|Cinderace}}
| {{pcolor|Cinderace|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Cinderace|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|818|Inteleon}}
| {{MSP/8|818|Inteleon}}
| {{pcolor|Inteleon|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Inteleon|{{galar color dark}}}}
|-
|-
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====Gym Leaders====
====Gym Leaders====
In Galar, most [[Gym Leaders]] are challenged in special stadium-style [[Gym]]s built on power spots that facilitate the use of [[Dynamax]].
In Galar, most [[Gym Leader]]s are challenged in special stadium-style [[Gym]]s built on {{cat|Power Spots}} that facilitate the use of [[Dynamax]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Galar color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Galar color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Galar color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Galar color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Badge}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSMilo.png|ldr=Milo|djap=ヤロー|drm=Yarrow|loc=Turffield|cjap=ターフタウン|crm=Turf Town|bdg=Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Grass|logo=yes|pic=VSMilo.png|ldr=Milo|djap=ヤロー|drm=Yarrow|loc=Turffield|cjap=ターフタウン|crm=Turf Town|bdg=Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSNessa.png|ldr=Nessa|djap=ルリナ|drm=Rurina|loc=Hulbury|cjap=バウタウン|crm=Bow Town|bdg=Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Water|logo=yes|pic=VSNessa.png|ldr=Nessa|djap=ルリナ|drm=Rurina|loc=Hulbury|cjap=バウタウン|crm=Bow Town|bdg=Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|logo=yes|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png|size=x100px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|pic=VSOpal.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSOpal.png|size=x100px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|pic=VSGordie.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|logo=yes|pic=VSGordie.png|size=x100px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|pic=VSPiers.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png{{!}}x90px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSPiers.png|size=x100px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x100px}}
|}
===Sinnoh===
{{main|Sinnoh}}
[[Sinnoh]] was featured in Generation VIII in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, which are [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV]] games {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
 
====First partner Pokémon====
The [[first partner Pokémon]] featured in the remakes are the same as the original Generation IV titles, following the series' usual Grass/Fire/Water setup. The player is given a choice between {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, or {{p|Piplup}}.
 
{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:387Turtwig BDSP.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Turtwig|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:390Chimchar BDSP.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Chimchar|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:393Piplup BDSP.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Piplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/BDSP|388|Grotle}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|391|Monferno}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|394|Prinplup}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/BDSP|389|Torterra}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|392|Infernape}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|395|Empoleon}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|}
|}
<!--
 
==Discussion of Generation VIII==-->
====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation VIII}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark BDSP.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia BDSP.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene BDSP.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina BDSP.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron BDSP.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice BDSP.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle|size=96px}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner BDSP.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon|size=96px}}
|}
 
===Hisui===
{{main|Hisui}}
[[Hisui]] was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. It is what the Sinnoh region used to be called before gaining its current name.
 
====First partner Pokémon====
The [[first partner Pokémon]] featured in the game follow the series' usual Grass/Fire/Water setup. The player is given a choice between {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Oshawott}}.
 
{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{legends arceus color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{legends arceus color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:722Rowlet LA.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Rowlet|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil LA.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:501Oshawott LA.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
| {{MSP/LA|723|Dartrix}}
| {{pcolor|Dartrix|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
| {{MSP/LA|724H|Decidueye|Hisuian form}}
| <small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Decidueye|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|157H|Typhlosion|Hisuian form}}
| <small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|503H|Samurott|Hisuian form}}
| <small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Samurott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{Grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{Dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}
 
====Noble Pokémon====
The player confronts these [[noble Pokémon]] as part of the story of Pokémon Legends: Arceus in order to quell their frenzies. Each victory is rewarded with a [[Plate]].
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hisui color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{hisui color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | Location
! style="color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | Noble Pokémon
! style="color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | {{color2|{{hisui color dark}}|Plate}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | {{color2|{{hisui color dark}}|Warden}}
|-
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Grandtree Arena}}'''<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Obsidian Fieldlands}}<br><small>黒曜の原野 Obsidian Fields</small>
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | Lord of the Woods<br>[[File:Menu LA 900N.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Kleavor|{{rock color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | [[File:Bag Insect Plate LA Sprite.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Insect Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | [[File:Legends Arceus Lian.png|x120px|Lian]]<br>'''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Lian}}'''<br><small>キクイ Kikui</small>
|-
| style="color:#{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Brava Arena}}'''<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Crimson Mirelands}}<br><small>紅蓮の湿地 Crimson Wetlands</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};" | Lady of the Ridge<br>[[File:Menu LA 549HN.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Lilligant|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:Bag Meadow Plate LA Sprite.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Arezu.png|x120px|Arezu]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Arezu}}'''<br><small>ヒナツ Hinatsu</small>
|-
| style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Molten Arena}}'''<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Cobalt Coastlands}}<br><small>群青の海岸 Ultramarine Coast</small>
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | Lord of the Isles<br>[[File:Menu LA 059HN.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Arcanine|{{rock color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Bag Flame Plate LA Sprite.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Flame Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Palina.png|x120px|Palina]]<br>'''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Palina}}'''<br><small>ガラナ Garana</small>
|-
| style="color:#{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Moonview Arena}}'''<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Coronet Highlands}}<br><small>天冠の山麓 Tengan Foothills</small>
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}" | Lord of the Hollow<br>[[File:Menu LA 101HN.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Electrode|{{grass color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Bag Zap Plate LA Sprite.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Zap Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Melli.png|x120px|Melli]]<br>'''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Melli}}'''<br><small>ツバキ Tsubaki</small>
|-
| style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Icepeak Arena}}'''<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Alabaster Icelands}}<br><small>純白の凍土 Pure White Tundra</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | Lord of the Tundra<br>[[File:Menu LA 713HN.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Avalugg|{{rock color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:Bag Icicle Plate LA Sprite.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Gaeric.png|x120px|Gaeric]]<br>'''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Gaeric}}'''<br><small>ハマレンゲ Hamarenge</small>
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}}; font-size:80%;" colspan="4" |
* In the post-game, [[Calaba]] acts as Lady Lilligant's warden on Arezu's behalf, as she is working as a hairdresser in [[Jubilife Village]].
|}
 
<!--==Discussion of Generation VIII==-->
 
==Title screens==
{{incomplete|section|Japanese SwSh Champion title screens; Japanese BDSP title screens, Japanese LA title screen, Alternate LA Screens}}
===English title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}
| style="background: #{{shield color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:SwordTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:ShieldTitle.png|300px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color light}}; color: #{{sword color dark}};" | {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}<br><small>(After defeating {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Leon}})</small>
| style="background: #{{shield color light}}; color: #{{shield color dark}};" | {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}<br><small>(After defeating {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Leon}})</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:SwordTitle Champion.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:ShieldTitle Champion.png|300px]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Brilliant Diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond}}
| style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Shining Pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Shining Pearl}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | [[File:Brilliant DiamondTitle.png|300px]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | [[File:Shining PearlTitle.png|300px]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
 
| style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Legends Arceus color dark}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Legends ArceusTitle.png|300px]]
|}
 
===Japanese title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}
| style="background: #{{shield color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:Japanese SwordTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:Japanese ShieldTitle.png|300px]]<!--
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color light}}; color: #{{sword color dark}};" | {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}<br><small>(After defeating {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Leon}})</small>
| style="background: #{{shield color light}}; color: #{{shield color dark}};" | {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}<br><small>(After defeating {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Leon}})</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:Japanese SwordTitle Champion.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:Japanese ShieldTitle Champion.png|300px]]-->
|}<!--
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Brilliant Diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond}}
| style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Shining Pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Shining Pearl}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | [[File:Japanese Brilliant DiamondTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | [[File:Japanese Shining PearlTitle.png]]
|-
| colspan=2 style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | {{color2|{{Legends Arceus color dark}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|-
| colspan=2 width="14px" style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color}};" | [[File:Japanese Legends ArceusTitle.png]]
|}
-->


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Generation VIII is the only [[generation]]:
** To introduce a non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} pure Flying-type Pokémon.
** To not introduce a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
** To introduce a [[Gym Leader]] [[Type expert|specializing]] in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** To not introduce any [[Elite Four]] members.
** To feature a [[remake]] of a spin-off game, namely [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]].
** To introduce [[Fossil]] Pokémon that are [[gender unknown]], cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]], and are not {{type|Rock}}.
** To include core series games that are not developed by [[Game Freak]], namely [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].
** To have its [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|last core series game]] be released in the same calendar year as the release of the [[Generation IX|succeeding generation]].
** In which the last Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] is not a [[Mythical Pokémon]] by the end of the generation.
* Generation VIII is the first generation:
* Generation VIII is the first generation:
** To not have its [[Core series|main paired releases]] compatible with the entirety of the Pokémon species and moves existing as of its release.
** To have the selection of the player's appearance occur immediately upon beginning the game, rather than during the introduction.
** To introduce [[Fossil]] Pokémon that cannot breed and are not {{type|Rock}}.
** To lower the [[base stats|base stat]] total of a pre-existing Pokémon, namely {{p|Aegislash}}.
** To introduce [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|cross-generational evolutions]] exclusive to [[regional form]]s.
** In which Pokémon cannot lose access to moves by [[Evolution|evolving]].
** To introduce [[Gym]]s with different type specialties depending on which version the player has.
** To change the [[Egg Group]]s of pre-existing Pokémon.
** To not introduce a {{t|Normal}}/{{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
** To have paid DLC for its [[Core series|main paired releases]].
** Where certain Pokémon can evolve from a preexisting [[evolutionary stone]] which could not do so before.
** To introduce new members to existing [[Legendary trio]]s, namely the [[legendary giants]] and [[Forces of Nature]].
** To not introduce any dual typed [[Starter Pokémon]] since [[Generation II]].  
** To introduce more than one core series [[region]] (although in [[Hisui]]'s case, it is the past version of the [[Sinnoh]] region).
* At the time of its debut, Generation VIII introduced the least [[Legendary Pokémon]], only introducing two.
** To introduce [[regional form]]s for more than one region.
* At the time of its debut, Generation VIII introduced no new [[Mythical Pokémon]].
** To introduce a {{2t|Bug|Psychic}} and a {{2t|Psychic|Poison}} Pokémon, marking the final types to be paired with Psychic.
 
** To feature ranked battles only in its initial releases.
** In which [[Looker]] does not appear since his debut.
** To not introduce a new [[Mythical Pokémon]] at the time of its debut.
** To feature games in which the region's [[Pokémon Professor]] does not introduce the world of Pokémon to the {{player}}, a role instead fulfilled by [[Rose]] and [[Arceus (game)|Arceus]].
** To not have any of its newly introduced Pokémon appear in the {{pkmn|anime}} before the generation's start.
** To feature title screens in core series games that lack the [[game mascot]].
* Generation VIII is the first even-numbered generation to not introduce an [[Eeveelution]].
* This generation  is tied with Generations VII and IX for introducing the most Legendary Pokémon, with eleven.
* This generation contains the shortest gap between game releases in the history of the core series, with 70 days between Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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