Template:GenerationInfoBox Generation VIII (Japanese: Template:FuriganaTemplate:Furigana, Hepburn: Dai Hachi-sedai) is the eighth instalment of the Pokémon franchise. It was first 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 and Gigantamax are special phenomenon that can be used by a Pokémon if its Trainer is equipped with a Dynamax Band.
Eternamax is a phenomenon exclusive to the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus. It is only seen during the climax of the story, and cannot be achieved by the player.
Regional variant
Similarly to the Alolan Forms in Sun and Moon, Galar has its own regional form known as Galarian Forms. Unlike Alolan Forms, which are exclusive to Generation I's normal counterparts, Galarian Forms also have their normal counterparts from beyond Generation I. Galarian Forms even have the evolutions that are exclusive to the previous Generations' regional variant counterparts.
Rotom Phone
Similarly to Pokémon Sun and 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 (Sword) | Fighting | Fighting Badge |
| Allister (Shield) | Ghost | Ghost Badge |
| Opal | Fairy | Fairy Badge |
| Gordie (Sword) | Rock | Rock Badge |
| Melony (Shield) | Ice | Ice Badge |
| Piers | Dark | Dark Badge |
| Raihan | Dragon | Dragon Badge |
Games
Main series and expansions
Pokémon
Galarian Forms
Gigantamax Forms
Trivia
- This is the first Generation to have paid additional content for the core Pokémon series, replacing the usual enhanced versions.
- 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.
- The Gym Badges are named after the types in this region.
- It is the first even-numbered generation that didn't introduce a new evolution for Eevee.
- Through the Crown Tundra expansion, it is also the first generation to add new Legendary Pokémon to an already existing trio.
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