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Generation VIII
Logos of Pokémon Sword and Shield
Debut EN Late 2019 JA Late 2019 Pokémon Unknown (96 new) Main games Sword and Shield Region(s) introduced Galar Current length EN Not yet released JA Not yet released

The eighth generation of Pokémon games is the eighth installment of the Pokémon video game series starting with Pokémon Sword and Shield. The games of the eighth generation so far will be presented on 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 are scheduled to be released internationally in late 2019.

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.

Starter Pokémon

The starters of the eighth generation, like the starters 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

This game-related article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games.