Template:GenerationInfoBoxGeneration VIII (Japanese: 第八世代 Dai Hachi-sedai) is the third 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.
Features
New Pokémon
Dynamax, Gigantamax, & Eternamax
Dynamax, Gigantamax, and Eternamax are special phenomenon that can be used by a Pokémon if its trainer is equipped with Dynamax Band.
Regional variant
Similarly to the Alolan forms in Sun and Moon, they have Regional variant in the Galar Region known as the Galarian forms. Unlike Alolan forms, which are exclusive to Generation I’s normal counterparts, Galarian forms also has their normal counterparts from beyond Generation I. Galarian forms even has the evolutions which are exclusive to the previous Generations’ Regional variant counterparts.
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
| Leader | Type | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Milo | Grass | Grass Badge |
| Nessa | Water | Water Badge |
| Kabu | Fire | Fire Badge |
| Bea | Fighting | Fighting Badge |
| Allister | Ghost | Ghost Badge |
| Opal | Fairy | Fairy Badge |
| Gordie | Rock | Rock Badge |
| Melony | Ice | Ice Badge |
| Piers | Dark | Dark Badge |
| Raihan | Dragon | Dragon Badge |
Games
Main series
Pokémon
Galarian Forms
Gigantamax Forms
Trivia
- The wolf heads on top of the sword and shield represent Zacian, Pokémon Sword, and Zamazenta, Pokémon Shield respectively. Both Legendary Pokémon are also wielding their represented objects.
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