Generation VIII

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Generation VIII
Pokémon Sword and Shield logos
Information Debut JN November 15, 2019 EN November 15, 2019 Pokémon Region Galar Date Ended JN Unknown EN Unknown
Game Information Main Game(s): Pokémon Sword and Shield Battle Arena Games: Unknown

Generation VIII (Japanese: 第8世代) is the eighth generation of the Pokémon series to be exclusively 3D and the eighth generation overall. It was announced on February 27, 2019 with the announcement of Pokémon Sword and Shield. This generation features the Galar region. The announcement for the anime series is unconfirmed.

Features

New Pokémon

Dynamax & Gigantamax

Dynamax and Gigantamax are special phenomenon that can be used by a Pokémon if its trainer is equipped with Dynamax Band.

Rotom Phone

Similarly to Sun & Moon, there is also a Rotom PokéDex, but it instead possesses a phone. The phone can be attached to objects, such as bikes, to upgrade them.

Gym Leaders

Games

Main series

Pokémon Sword

Pokémon Shield

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Trivia

• The wolf heads on top of the sword and shield represent Zacian, Pokemon Sword, and Zamazenta, Pokemon Shield respectively. Both Legendary Pokemon are also wielding their represented objects.