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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. Unlike previous generations, game updates and DLC were used to introduce new content instead of additional games set in the same region. The games of the eighth generation are presented on the [[Nintendo Switch]].
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.
 
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 remakes]] of {{game|Yellow}}, Generation VIII is the first generation not to include every previously available Pokémon in its code, 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==
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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]], released on Nintendo Switch, {{wp|iOS}}, and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}.  
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]], released on Nintendo Switch, {{wp|iOS}}, and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}.  


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! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], and (in the future) {{pkmn|GO}} to the application. Through the combined use Pokémon Bank, [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon HOME, and other [[Template:Inter-gen transfer|inter-generational transfer]] methods, allows players to transfer forward Pokémon from as early as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} to as late as [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], 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 (in the future) {{pkmn|GO}} to the application. Through the combined use Pokémon Bank, [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon HOME, and other [[Template:Inter-gen transfer|inter-generational transfer]] methods, allows players to transfer forward Pokémon from as early as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} to as late as {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, as well as the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games.
 
On June 17, 2020, [[The Isle of Armor]], the first downloadable content in the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], was released, introducing new moves, new abilities, new forms and new Pokémon to Pokémon Sword and Shield.
 
On October 22, 2020, [[The Crown Tundra]], the second downloadable content in the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], was released, introducing new moves, new abilities, new forms and new Pokémon to Pokémon Sword and Shield.
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==Advances in gameplay==
==Advances in gameplay==
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon|87 new Pokémon}}, bringing the total to 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 896.-->
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VIII moves|80 new moves}}, bringing the total to 781.
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VIII moves|80 new moves}}, bringing the total to 781.
* The addition of {{cat|Abilities introduced in Generation VIII|29 new Abilities}}, bringing the total to 261.
* The addition of {{cat|Abilities introduced in Generation VIII|29 new Abilities}}, bringing the total to 261.
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* 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.
* Ten new [[Gym]]s, four 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.
* Ten new [[Gym]]s, four 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.
* Ten new [[Gym Leader]]s, including the first Dark-type [[Piers|leader]]. It also introduced a former [[Mustard|Champion]] who was previously a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Dynamax]], which increases the size of a Pokémon and allows them to use [[Max Move]]s for three turns. [[Gigantamax]] expands on this mechanic by also changing a Pokémon's form and turning moves of a certain type into [[G-Max Move]]s.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Dynamax]], which increases the size of a Pokémon and allows them to use [[Max Move]]s for three turns. [[Gigantamax]] expands on this mechanic by also changing a Pokémon's form and turning moves of a certain type into [[G-Max Move]]s.
* 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}}.
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* {{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.
* 12 Pokémon from the previous generations receive new [[egg group]]s.
===Further additions in game updates===
====Version 1.1.0====
* Introduced {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}.
====[[The Isle of Armor]] (Version 1.2.0)====
* The addition of:
** 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}}.
** 22 new moves, some available exclusively as [[Move Tutor#The Isle of Armor|tutor moves]], bringing the total to 803.
** Two new Abilities, {{a|Quick Draw}} and {{a|Unseen Fist}}, bringing the total to 263.
** Seven new Gigantamax forms, bringing the total to 32.
** {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, which allows the player to add or remove the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} to Pokémon they own.
* The introduction of the regional form for {{p|Slowbro}}.
* The return of:
** 102 [[The Isle of Armor#Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon]], bringing the overall total to 541.
** [[Apricorns]], which can be used to make [[Poké Ball]]s.
** 13 previously unavailable and unusuable [[moves]].
====[[The Crown Tundra]]====
* The addition of:
** 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}}.
* The introduction of the regional forms for {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}.
* The introdiction of [[Max Raid Battle|Dynamax Adventure]]s.
* The introduction of the [[Wyndon Stadium|Galarian Star Tournament]]
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** X [[The Crown Tundra#Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon]].
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==Region==
==Region==
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! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:810Grookey.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Grookey|{{galar color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:813Scorbunny.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Scorbunny|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:813Scorbunny.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Scorbunny|{{galar color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:816Sobble.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Sobble|{{galar color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:816Sobble.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Sobble|{{galar color dark}}}}
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
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====Gym Leaders====
====Gym Leaders====
In Galar, most [[Gym Leaders]] are challenged in special stadium-style [[Gym]]s built on power spots that facilitate the use of [[Dynamax]].
In Galar, most [[Gym Leader]]s are challenged in special stadium-style [[Gym]]s built on {{cat|Power Spots}} that facilitate the use of [[Dynamax]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Generation VIII is the first [[generation]]:
* Generation VIII is the first [[generation]]:
** 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 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 {{t|Rock}} type.
** 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.
*** Unlike other fossil Pokémon, they can be restored using two different fossils.
** To not introduce a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
** To not introduce a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
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** To not introduce a Pokémon with Flying as its secondary type.
** To not introduce a Pokémon with Flying as its secondary type.
** To introduce a [[Gym Leader]] specializing in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** To introduce a [[Gym Leader]] specializing in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** To not introduce any dual-typed [[starter Pokémon]] evolutions since [[Generation II]].  
** To not introduce any dual-typed evolved forms of [[starter Pokémon]] since [[Generation II]].  
** To lower the base stat total of a {{p|Aegislash|pre-existing Pokémon}}.
** To lower the base stat total of a {{p|Aegislash|pre-existing Pokémon}}.
** Where Pokémon can no longer lose access to moves by evolving.
** Where Pokémon can no longer lose access to moves by [[Evolution|evolving]].
** To put old Pokémon in new [[Egg Group]]s.
** To put old Pokémon in new [[Egg Group]]s.
** 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 {{p|Regieleki|new}} {{p|Regidrago|members}} to an [[Legendary titans|existing trio]].
** To introduce {{p|Regieleki|new}} {{p|Regidrago|members}} to an [[Legendary titans|existing trio]].
** To introduce no new [[Mythical Pokémon]] at the time of its debut.
** To introduce no new [[Mythical Pokémon]] at the time of its debut.

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The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.
Generation VIII
SwordTitle.png
Title screen of Pokémon Sword
Debut EN November 15, 2019
JA November 15, 2019
Pokémon 898* (96 new)
Main games Sword and Shield (Expansion Pass)
Region(s) introduced Galar
Storage games HOME
Current length EN 1596 days
JA 1596 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.

Like Generation III and Generation V before it, Generation VIII can be considered something of a "reboot" of the franchise. Released after the remakes of Pokémon Yellow, Generation VIII is the first generation not to include every previously available Pokémon in its code, 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, Sword and Shield players are able to store their Pokémon and trade with other players in the cloud-based application, Pokémon HOME, released on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

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 (in the future) GO to the application. Through the combined use Pokémon Bank, Poké Transporter, Pokémon HOME, and other inter-generational transfer methods, allows players to transfer forward Pokémon from as early as Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire to as late as Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, as well as the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and II games.

On June 17, 2020, The Isle of Armor, the first downloadable content in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, was released, introducing new moves, new abilities, new forms and new Pokémon to Pokémon Sword and Shield.

On October 22, 2020, The Crown Tundra, the second downloadable content in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, was released, introducing new moves, new abilities, new forms and new Pokémon to Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Advances in gameplay

Alterations from Generation VII

Further additions in game updates

Version 1.1.0

The Isle of Armor (Version 1.2.0)

The Crown Tundra

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.

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Grookey
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Scorbunny
816Sobble.png
Sobble
Grass Fire Water
Thwackey Thwackey Raboot Raboot Drizzile Drizzile
Grass Fire Water
Rillaboom Rillaboom Cinderace Cinderace Inteleon 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
VSMilo.png
Milo
ヤロー Yarrow
Turffield
ターフタウン
Turf Town
Grass Gym logo.png
Grass
Grass Badge.png
Grass Badge
VSNessa.png
Nessa
ルリナ Rurina
Hulbury
バウタウン
Bow Town
Water Gym logo.png
Water
Water Badge.png
Water Badge
VSKabu.png
Kabu
カブ Kabu
Motostoke
エンジンシティ
Engine City
Fire Gym logo.png
Fire
Fire Badge.png
Fire Badge
VSBea.png
Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw
VSAllister.png
Allister
オニオン OnionSh
Stow-on-Side
ラテラルタウン
Lateral Town
Fighting Gym logo.png
Fighting
Ghost Gym logo.png
Ghost
Fighting Badge.png
Fighting Badge
Ghost Badge.png
Ghost Badge
VSOpal.png
Opal
ポプラ Poplar
VSBede 2.png
Bede
ビート Beet
Ballonlea
アラベスクタウン
Arabesque Town
Fairy Gym logo.png
Fairy
GalarFairy Badge.png
Fairy Badge

VSGordie.png
Gordie
マクワ MakuwaSw
VSMelony.png
Melony
メロン MelonSh
Circhester
キルクスタウン
Circus Town
Rock Gym logo.png
Rock
Ice Gym logo.png
Ice
Rock Badge.png
Rock Badge
Ice Badge.png
Ice Badge
VSPiers.png
Piers
ネズ Nezu
VSMarnie 3.png
Marnie
マリィ Mary
Spikemuth
スパイクタウン
Spike Town
Dark Gym logo.png
Dark
Dark Badge.png
Dark Badge

VSRaihan.png
Raihan
キバナ Kibana
Hammerlocke
ナックルシティ
Knuckle City
Dragon Gym logo.png
Dragon
Dragon Badge.png
Dragon Badge

Title screens

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Reason: Shield title screens, Japanese Sword Champion title screen

English title screens

Pokémon Sword
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Pokémon Sword
(After defeating Leon)
SwordTitle Champion.png

Japanese title screens

Pokémon Sword
Japanese SwordTitle.png

Trivia



Generation I: Red & GreenBlue (JP)Red & BlueYellow
Generation II: Gold & SilverCrystal
Generation III: Ruby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmerald
Generation IV: Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilver
Generation V: Black & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2
Generation VI: X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII: Sun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!‎
Generation VIII: Sword & Shield (The Isle of Armor / The Crown Tundra)
Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Generation IX: Scarlet & Violet (The Teal Mask / The Indigo Disk)
Legends: Z-A
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