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|debuten=November 15, 2019
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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. The eighth generation began with {{g|Sword and Shield}} and then continued with the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] DLC packs, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].
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]].


Like [[Generation III]] and [[Generation V]] before it, Generation VIII can be considered something of a "reboot" of the franchise. 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]].
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.


Since February 11, 2020, Sword and Shield players are able to store their Pokémon and trade with other players in the cloud-based application [[Pokémon HOME]].
Since February 11, 2020, players have been able to store their Pokémon and [[trade]] with other players in the cloud-based application [[Pokémon HOME]].


On January 9, 2020, the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] was announced, introducing new moves, new abilities, new forms and new Pokémon to Pokémon Sword and Shield. Its first part, [[The Isle of Armor]], was released digitally on June 17, 2020. Its second part, [[The Crown Tundra]], was released digitally on October 22, 2020. A physical bundle was announced on September 29, 2020 and released on November 6, 2020.
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.


On February 26, 2021, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, remakes of the [[Generation IV]] games {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, were announced on that day's [[Pokémon Presents]] with a release date of November 19, 2021 worldwide. [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was also announced during same Pokémon Presents, slated to be released on January 28, 2022 worldwide.
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==
==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.
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.
The existence of a [[Mystery Gift]] Pokémon<!-- Birthday Happiny --> compatible between all five Generation VIII games implies that the games will be compatible with each other.
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==Advances in gameplay==
==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 896.-->
* 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|54 new moves}}, bringing the total to 796.
* 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.
* 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 region to explore, the [[Galar]] region, based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
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* A new [[villainous team]], [[Team Yell]].
* 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.
* 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 [[List of Pokémon with form differences#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.
* 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 Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|cross-generational evolutions]] exclusive to [[regional form]]s.
** In addition, the introduction of [[List of cross-generational evolution families|cross-generational evolutions]] exclusive to [[regional form]]s.
* The introduction of [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Alcremie|70 new forms]] for {{p|Alcremie}}, the most forms a Pokémon has ever had.
* Similarly, the introduction of several other new [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]].
* Many animations for characters and Pokémon are refined and expanded to be more expressive.
* 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.
* 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.
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* The introduction of {{wp|downloadable content}} in the form of the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}}.
* 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 cosmetic [[mark]]s and [[title]]s.
* The introduction of [[save data bonus]]es.


===Alterations from Generation VII===
===Alterations from Generation VII===
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** The [[Moss Rock]], [[Ice Rock]], and [[special magnetic field]].
** 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]].
*** 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]].
** [[Affection]]
** [[Vs. Recorder]]
** [[Trial Captain]]s
** [[Trial Captain]]s
** [[Totem Pokémon]]
** [[Totem Pokémon]]
** [[Island Kahuna]]s
** [[Island kahuna]]s
** [[Battle Royal]]s
** [[Battle Royal]]s
** [[SOS Battle]]s
** [[SOS Battle]]s
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** [[Berry]] growth
** [[Berry]] growth
** [[Island Scan]]
** [[Island Scan]]
** [[Master Trainer]]s
* The [[Island challenge|island challenge]] has been replaced by the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]].
* 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}}.
* 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.
* [[Poké Pelago]] is replaced by [[Poké Job]]s.
* [[Pokémon Refresh]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Camp]].
* [[Pokémon Refresh]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Camp]].
* The [[Festival Plaza]] is replaced by the [[Y-Comm]].
* The [[Festival Plaza]] is replaced by the [[Y-Comm]] and [[Victory Station]].
** [[Wonder Trade]] is replaced by [[Surprise Trade]].
** [[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]].
** 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.
* {{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.
* 12 Pokémon from the previous generations receive new [[Egg Group]]s, in addition to the Egg Groups they already had.
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* Repels no longer prevent [[symbol encounter]]s from appearing.
* 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.
* 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]].
* [[Wild Pokémon]] in the overworld can no longer appear {{Shiny}}.
* Foreign language Pokémon now retain their original language game's name when evolving.
* Foreign language Pokémon now retain their original language game's name when evolving.
* [[Badges]] are now required to catch Pokémon of a certain level.
* [[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===
===Further additions in Sword and Shield updates===
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* Introduced {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}.
* Introduced {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}.


===Further additions in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] DLC===
====[[The Isle of Armor]] (Version 1.2.0)====
====[[The Isle of Armor]] (Version 1.2.0)====
* The addition of:
* The addition of:
** Three new Pokémon (the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}} and the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Zarude}}), bringing the total to 893.
** 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}}.
** A new area to explore, the [[Isle of Armor]] based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}.
** 22 new moves, some available exclusively as [[Move Tutor#The Isle of Armor|tutor moves]], bringing the total to 818.
** 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.
** Two new Abilities, {{a|Quick Draw}} and {{a|Unseen Fist}}, bringing the total to 260.
** Seven new Gigantamax forms, bringing the total to 32.
** Seven new Gigantamax forms, bringing the total to 32.
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** 102 [[The Isle of Armor#Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon]], bringing the overall total to 540.
** 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.
** [[Apricorns]], which can be used to make [[Poké Ball]]s.
** 13 previously unavailable and unusuable [[moves]].
** 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.
** [[Walking Pokémon]], allowing the player's lead Pokémon to follow them around the Isle of Armor after completing a certain objective.


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** Five new Legendary Pokémon ({{p|Calyrex}}, {{p|Regieleki}}, {{p|Regidrago}}, {{p|Glastrier}} and {{p|Spectrier}}), bringing the total to 898.
** 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}}.
** 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 826.
** 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.
** 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 the regional forms for {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}.
* The introduction of [[Max Raid Battle|Dynamax Adventure]]s.
* The introduction of [[Dynamax Adventure]]s.
* The introduction of the [[Wyndon Stadium|Galarian Star Tournament]].
* The introduction of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].
* The return of:
* The return of:
** 119 [[The Crown Tundra#Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon]], bringing the overall total to 664.
** 119 [[The Crown Tundra#Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon]], bringing the overall total to 664.
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===Further additions in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
===Further additions in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
* The reintroduction of [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s and [[Ball Capsule]]s.
* The reintroduction of [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s and [[Ball Capsule]]s.
* The reintroduction of [[the Underground]], now knowns as the [[Grand Underground]].
* The reintroduction of the [[Underground]], now known as the [[Grand Underground]].
* The reintroduction of the [[Union Room]] as a hub for communication.
* 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===
===Further additions in Legends: Arceus===
* Three new Pokémon ({{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Basculegion}}, and {{p|Kleavor}}), bringing the total to 901.
* 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 [[Hisui]] which is the Sinnoh region in the bygone era.
* A new area to explore called [[Hisui]], which is the Sinnoh region in the bygone era.
* The introduction of the regional forms for {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Braviary}}.
* 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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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}}"
|-
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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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===Sinnoh===
===Sinnoh===
{{main|Sinnoh}}
{{main|Sinnoh}}
[[Sinnoh]] will be 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}}.


====Starter Pokémon====
====First partner Pokémon====
The starter 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}}.
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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{{typetable2|Water}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|388|Grotle}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|388|Grotle}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|391|Monferno}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|391|Monferno}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|394|Prinplup}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|394|Prinplup}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
|-
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{{typetable2|Water}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|389|Torterra}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|389|Torterra}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|392|Infernape}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|392|Infernape}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|395|Empoleon}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|395|Empoleon}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
|-
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====Gym Leaders====
====Gym Leaders====
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|-
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! 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 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}}; {{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}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.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}}
{{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.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}}
{{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.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{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.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}}
{{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.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}}
{{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.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{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.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}}
{{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.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
{{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===
===Hisui===
{{main|Hisui}}
{{main|Hisui}}
[[Hisui]] will be 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.


====Starter Pokémon====
====First partner Pokémon====
The starter 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}}.
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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{{typetable2|Water}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
| {{MSP|723|Dartrix}}
| {{MSP/LA|723|Dartrix}}
| {{pcolor|Dartrix|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Dartrix|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| style="width:68px; | {{MSP|156|Quilava}}
| {{MSP/LA|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| style="width:68px; | {{MSP|502|Dewott}}
| {{MSP/LA|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
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{{typetable2|Water}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
| {{MSP|724|Decidueye}}
| {{MSP/LA|724H|Decidueye|Hisuian form}}
| {{pcolor|Decidueye|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| <small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Decidueye|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{MSP/LA|157H|Typhlosion|Hisuian form}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| <small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|503|Samurott}}
| {{MSP/LA|503H|Samurott|Hisuian form}}
| {{pcolor|Samurott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| <small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Samurott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{Grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable2|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]].
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==Title screens==
==Title screens==
{{incomplete|section|Japanese SwSh Champion title screens; Japanese BDSP title screens, Japanese LA title screen, Alternate LA Screens}}
===English title screens===
===English title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
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| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:SwordTitle Champion.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:SwordTitle Champion.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:ShieldTitle 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}}"
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|-
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| style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Shining Pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Shining Pearl}}
| 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]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | [[File:Brilliant DiamondTitle.png|300px]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | [[File:Shining PearlTitle.png]]
| 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}}"
|-
|-
| colspan=2 style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | {{color2|{{Legends Arceus color dark}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
 
| style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Legends Arceus color dark}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|-
|-
| colspan=2 width="14px" style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color}};" | [[File:Legends ArceusTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Legends ArceusTitle.png|300px]]
|}
|}
-->
 
===Japanese title screens===
===Japanese title screens===
{{incomplete|section|Japanese Champion title screen}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Generation VIII is the first [[generation]]:
* Generation VIII is the only [[generation]]:
** To have a [[Mythical Pokémon]] as a [[game mascot]] for a core series game.
** To introduce a non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} pure Flying-type Pokémon.
** To have a [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|core series game]] with no game mascot.
** To not have the mascot Legendary Pokémon appear in the title screen.
** To not have the [[region]]'s [[Pokémon Professor]] introduce the world of Pokémon to the {{player}}. Instead the role was done by [[Rose]].
*** The choosing of the player's gender and appearance as soon as you start up the game, rather than having the Pokémon Professor ask for it.
** To have a [[Professor Magnolia|Pokémon Professor]] be a colleague to one from a [[Professor Willow|spinoff]] game.
** To not have its [[Core series|main paired releases]] compatible with the entirety of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} species and [[move]]s existing as of its release.
** To introduce [[Fossil]] Pokémon that are [[gender]]less, cannot breed, and are not {{type|Rock}}.
*** Unlike other fossil Pokémon, they can be restored using two different fossils and they are caught in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]].
** To not introduce a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
** To not introduce a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
** To introduce a non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} pure Flying-type Pokémon.
** To introduce a [[Gym Leader]] [[Type expert|specializing]] in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** To not introduce a Pokémon with Flying as its secondary type.
** To not introduce any [[Elite Four]] members.
** To introduce a [[Gym Leader]] specializing in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** To feature a [[remake]] of a spin-off game, namely [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]].
** To not introduce any dual-typed evolved forms of [[starter Pokémon]] since [[Generation II]].  
** To introduce [[Fossil]] Pokémon that are [[gender unknown]], cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]], and are not {{type|Rock}}.
** To lower the base stat total of a {{p|Aegislash|pre-existing Pokémon}}.
** To include core series games that are not developed by [[Game Freak]], namely [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].
** Where Pokémon can no longer lose access to moves by [[Evolution|evolving]].
** 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]].
** To put old Pokémon in new [[Egg Group]]s.
** 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:
** To have the selection of the player's appearance occur immediately upon beginning the game, rather than during the introduction.
** To lower the [[base stats|base stat]] total of a pre-existing Pokémon, namely {{p|Aegislash}}.
** In which Pokémon cannot lose access to moves by [[Evolution|evolving]].
** To change the [[Egg Group]]s of pre-existing Pokémon.
** To have paid DLC for its [[Core series|main paired releases]].
** To have paid DLC for its [[Core series|main paired releases]].
** To have no Pokémon that appear in the {{pkmn|anime}} before its start.
** To introduce new members to existing [[Legendary trio]]s, namely the [[legendary giants]] and [[Forces of Nature]].
** To introduce {{p|Regieleki|new}} {{p|Regidrago|members}} to an [[Legendary titans|existing trio]].
** To introduce more than one core series [[region]] (although in [[Hisui]]'s case, it is the past version of the [[Sinnoh]] region).
** To introduce no new Mythical Pokémon at the time of its debut.
** To introduce [[regional form]]s for more than one region.
** To have new [[regional form]]s introduced in two different regions instead of just one.
** To introduce a {{2t|Bug|Psychic}} and a {{2t|Psychic|Poison}} Pokémon, marking the final types to be paired with Psychic.
** To have a core series game cover to not include [[game mascot]].
** To feature ranked battles only in its initial releases.
** In which Pokémon can learn most, if not all, moves that were previously {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive to them without transferring them from previous generations, e.g. {{m|False Swipe}} on {{p|Swablu}} (as a reference to [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]'s Swablu {{pkmn|Egg}}).
** In which [[Looker]] does not appear since his debut.
** To not introduce a Pokémon that can have {{a|Sturdy}} as its [[Ability]], barring volatile changes in battle.
** To not introduce a new [[Mythical Pokémon]] at the time of its debut.
** To not introduce an [[Elite Four]] member.
** 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]].
* Generation VIII is the only generation in which there are [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|more]] [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|than]] one [[remake]].
** To not have any of its newly introduced Pokémon appear in the {{pkmn|anime}} before the generation's start.
* Generation VIII has both the longest and shortest gaps between core series games in the same generation.
** To feature title screens in core series games that lack the [[game mascot]].
** At 735 days, the time between Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is the longest gap in-between two core series games in the same generation.
* Generation VIII is the first even-numbered generation to not introduce an [[Eeveelution]].
** At 70 days, the time between Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the shortest gap in-between two core series games in the same generation.
* 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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Generation VIII
SwordTitle.png
Title screen of Pokémon Sword
Debut EN November 15, 2019
JA November 15, 2019
Pokémon 898 (89 new, 664 available)SwSh
898 (493 available)BDSP
905 (7 new; 242 available)LA
Main games Sword and Shield (Expansion Pass)
Legends: Arceus
Region(s) introduced Galar (Isle of Armor, Crown Tundra)
Hisui
Other RPGs Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Contains remakes of Generation IV
Storage games HOME
End EN November 18, 2022 (1099 days)
JA November 18, 2022 (1099 days)

The eighth generation (Japanese: 第八世代 eighth generation) of Pokémon games is the eighth installment of the Pokémon video game series. The eighth generation began with Pokémon Sword and Shield and then continued with the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass DLC packs, followed by Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and concluded with Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Released after the Let's Go remakes of Pokémon 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

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.

Since February 11, 2020, players have been able to store their Pokémon and trade with other players in the cloud-based application Pokémon HOME.

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.

In Pokémon Presents on February 26, 2021, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, remakes of the Generation IV games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, 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, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, and GO to the application, allowing for a transfer of Pokémon that originate in core series games as early as Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, as well as the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and II games.

Advances in gameplay

Alterations from Generation VII

Further additions in Sword and Shield updates

Version 1.1.0

Further additions in Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass DLC

The Isle of Armor (Version 1.2.0)

The Crown Tundra (Version 1.3.0)

Further additions in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Further additions in Legends: Arceus

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.

First partner Pokémon

The first partner Pokémon of the eighth generation, like the first partners 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

Sinnoh

Main article: Sinnoh

Sinnoh was featured in Generation VIII in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, which are remakes of the Generation IV games Diamond and 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 Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup.

 
Turtwig
  
Chimchar
  
Piplup
Grass Fire Water
  Grotle   Monferno   Prinplup
Grass Fire Fighting Water
  Torterra   Infernape   Empoleon
Grass Ground Fire Fighting Water Steel

Gym Leaders

Sinnoh League
Generation VIII Region: Sinnoh
Gym Leader
Japanese 		Location
Japanese 		Type Badge
 
Roark
ヒョウタ Hyouta 		Oreburgh City
クロガネシティ
Kurogane City 		Rock  
Coal Badge
 
Gardenia
ナタネ Natane 		Eterna City
ハクタイシティ
Hakutai City 		Grass  
Forest Badge
 
Maylene
スモモ Sumomo 		Veilstone City
トバリシティ
Tobari City 		Fighting  
Cobble Badge
 
Crasher Wake
マキシマム仮面 Maximum Mask 		Pastoria City
ノモセシティ
Nomose City 		Water  
Fen Badge
 
Fantina
メリッサ Melissa 		Hearthome City
ヨスガシティ
Yosuga City 		Ghost  
Relic Badge
 
Byron
トウガン Tougan 		Canalave City
ミオシティ
Mio City 		Steel  
Mine Badge
 
Candice
スズナ Suzuna 		Snowpoint City
キッサキシティ
Kissaki City 		Ice  
Icicle Badge
 
Volkner
デンジ Denzi 		Sunyshore City
ナギサシティ
Nagisa City 		Electric  
Beacon Badge

Hisui

Main article: 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 Rowlet, Cyndaquil, or Oshawott.

 
Rowlet
  
Cyndaquil
  
Oshawott
Grass Flying Fire Water
  Dartrix   Quilava   Dewott
Grass Flying Fire Water
  Hisuian
Decidueye 		  Hisuian
Typhlosion 		  Hisuian
Samurott
Grass Fighting Fire Ghost Water Dark

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.

Location Noble Pokémon Plate Warden
Grandtree Arena
Obsidian Fieldlands
黒曜の原野 Obsidian Fields 		Lord of the Woods
 
Kleavor
 Bug  Rock  		 
Insect Plate 		 
Lian
キクイ Kikui
Brava Arena
Crimson Mirelands
紅蓮の湿地 Crimson Wetlands 		Lady of the Ridge
 
Lilligant
 Grass  Fighting  		 
Meadow Plate 		 
Arezu
ヒナツ Hinatsu
Molten Arena
Cobalt Coastlands
群青の海岸 Ultramarine Coast 		Lord of the Isles
 
Arcanine
 Fire  Rock  		 
Flame Plate 		 
Palina
ガラナ Garana
Moonview Arena
Coronet Highlands
天冠の山麓 Tengan Foothills 		Lord of the Hollow
 
Electrode
 Electric  Grass  		 
Zap Plate 		 
Melli
ツバキ Tsubaki
Icepeak Arena
Alabaster Icelands
純白の凍土 Pure White Tundra 		Lord of the Tundra
 
Avalugg
 Ice  Rock  		 
Icicle Plate 		 
Gaeric
ハマレンゲ Hamarenge
  • 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.


Title screens

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English title screens

Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield
   
Pokémon Sword
(After defeating Leon) 		Pokémon Shield
(After defeating Leon)
   
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Pokémon Shining Pearl
   
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
 

Japanese title screens

Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield
   

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