Generation VIII

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Generation VIII
Pokémon Sword Shield logo.png
Logos of Pokémon Sword and Shield
Debut EN November 15, 2019
JA November 15, 2019
Pokémon 436 (as of Patch 1.1.0) (96 new)
Main games Sword and Shield
Region(s) introduced Galar
Storage games HOME
Current length EN 1586 days
JA 1586 days

The eighth generation (Japanese: 第八世代 eighth generation) of Pokémon games is the eighth installment of the Pokémon video game series. Like previous generations, the eighth generation began with Pokémon Sword and Shield. However, unlike them, the games received two DLC packs, the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. The games of the eighth generation are presented on the Nintendo Switch.

History

The eighth generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of Pokémon 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, iOS, and Android in February 2020. Users of HOME can carry forward their Pokémon from Pokémon Bank, GO, 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 inter-generational transfer methods, allows players to transfer forward Pokémon from as early as Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire to as late as Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, as well as the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and II games.

Advances in gameplay

  • The addition of 86 new Pokémon, bringing the total to 890.
  • The addition of 80 new moves, bringing the total to 781.
  • The addition of 26 new Abilities, bringing the total to 258.
  • A new region to explore, the Galar region, based on England.
  • A new open area with several landmarks and Pokémon, and connecting several towns, known as the Wild Area.
  • The addition of 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.
  • 14 new regional forms, now including Pokémon from Generations II, III, and V as basis, and being the first generation to have forms from multiple generations.
  • The introduction of 70 new forms for Alcremie, the most forms a Pokémon has ever had.
  • Similarly, the introduction of several other new forms.
  • Many animations for characters and Pokémon are refined and expanded to be more expressive.
  • 10 new Gyms, 4 of which have different type specialties depending on which version the player has.
  • A new battle mechanic, Dynamax, which powers up Pokémon exponentially for three turns. Gigantamax takes this one step further by changing a Pokémon's form and granting them a special move.
  • The introduction of downloadable content to the main series.

Alterations from Generation VII

Region

 
Galar

Galar

Main article: Galar

The Galar region was introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield. This region appears to be a sprawling continent with a wide range of environments.

Starter Pokémon

The starters of the eighth generation, like the starters of the previous seven regions, follow the Grass-Fire-Water trio, with Grookey the Grass-type, Scorbunny the Fire-type, and Sobble the Water-type.

 
Grookey
 
Scorbunny
 
Sobble
Grass Fire Water
  Thwackey   Raboot   Drizzile
Grass Fire Water
  Rillaboom   Cinderace   Inteleon
Grass Fire Water

Gym Leaders

In Galar, most Gym Leaders are challenged in special stadium-style Gyms built on power spots that facilitate the use of Dynamax.

Galar League
Generation VIII Region: Galar
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
 
Milo
ヤロー Yarrow
Turffield
ターフタウン
Turf Town
Grass  
Grass Badge
 
Nessa
ルリナ Rurina
Hulbury
バウタウン
Bow Town
Water  
Water Badge
 
Kabu
カブ Kabu
Motostoke
エンジンシティ
Engine City
Fire  
Fire Badge
 
Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw
 
Allister
オニオン OnionSh
Stow-on-Side
ラテラルタウン
Lateral Town
Fighting Ghost  
Fighting Badge
 
Ghost Badge
 
Opal
ポプラ Poplar
 
Bede
ビート Beet
Ballonlea
アラベスクタウン
Arabesque Town
Fairy  
Fairy Badge

 
Gordie
マクワ MakuwaSw
 
Melony
メロン MelonSh
Circhester
キルクスタウン
Circus Town
Rock Ice  
Rock Badge
 
Ice Badge
 
Piers
ネズ Nezu
 
Marnie
マリィ Mary
Spikemuth
スパイクタウン
Spike Town
Dark  
Dark Badge

 
Raihan
キバナ Kibana
Hammerlocke
ナックルシティ
Knuckle City
Dragon  
Dragon Badge

Trivia



Generation I: Red & GreenBlue (JP)Red & BlueYellow
Generation II: Gold & SilverCrystal
Generation III: Ruby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmerald
Generation IV: Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilver
Generation V: Black & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2
Generation VI: X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII: Sun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!‎
Generation VIII: Sword & Shield (The Isle of Armor / The Crown Tundra)
Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Generation IX: Scarlet & Violet (The Teal Mask / The Indigo Disk)
Legends: Z-A
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