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|maingames={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} <small>([[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]])</small> | |maingames={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} <small>([[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]])</small><br>{{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}} | ||
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|storage={{pkmn|HOME}} | |storage={{pkmn|HOME}} | ||
|otherrpg={{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} | |otherrpg={{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}. | ||
|remakes=IV | |remakes=IV | ||
|region=[[Galar]] <small>([[Isle of Armor]], [[Crown Tundra]])</small><br>[[Hisui]] | |region=[[Galar]] <small>([[Isle of Armor]], [[Crown Tundra]])</small><br>[[Hisui]] | ||
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* 24 new moves, bringing the total to 865. | * 24 new moves, bringing the total to 865. | ||
*The introduction of several new forms. | *The introduction of several new forms. | ||
**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 | **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. | **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. | * A new battle mechanic, [[Move mastery]] which allows a Pokémon to use a move in either agile style or strong style. | ||
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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. | ||
==== | ====First partner Pokémon==== | ||
The | 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}}" | ||
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[[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}}. | [[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 | 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="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}" | ||
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[[Hisui]] was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. It is what the Sinnoh region used to be called before gaining its current name. | [[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 | 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="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{legends arceus color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{legends arceus color}}" | ||
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** To feature title screens in core series games that lack the [[game mascot]]. | ** 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]]. | * 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 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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{{Core series}}<br> | {{Core series}}<br> | ||