List of generation VIII Pokémon facts for kids

The eighth group of Pokémon, called Generation VIII, brought 96 new kinds of amazing creatures to the Pokémon video games! Most of these, 89 to be exact, first appeared in the 2019 Nintendo Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Later, 7 more new Pokémon were added in the 2022 Nintendo Switch game, Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This generation also introduced cool temporary changes called Dynamax and Gigantamax transformations. The first Pokémon from this generation to be shown were the starter Pokémon for Pokémon Sword and Shield on February 27, 2019.

One big difference in this generation is that new Pokémon and special forms were sometimes added through game updates, not just new games. This means you might need to buy extra content to get them all!

How New Pokémon Are Made

The adventure of creating Pokémon Sword and Shield started way back in 2016, right after the games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon were finished. The team spent about a year just thinking up ideas for the new Pokémon and the Galar region.

The Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield is based on Great Britain. So, many of the Pokémon you find there are inspired by British animals, old stories, and myths. For example, the powerful legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta look like wolves, which are often found in British legends. Shigeru Ohmori, the director for Sword and Shield, said that the designers always think about where a Pokémon lives when they create it. This helps make the Pokémon feel real!

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place in the Hisui Region. This region is based on the real-world Japanese island of Hokkaido. It's actually an older version of the Sinnoh Region, which you might know from the Generation IV games. It's like going back in time!

Just like in the last generation, this generation also brought back older Pokémon with new looks and types. These are called "Galarian Forms" and "Hisuian Forms."

Some new Pokémon and regional forms were added to the games through special updates. To get these, players sometimes had to buy extra game content or trade with other players. Later updates added even more legendary and mythical Pokémon like Kubfu, Urshifu, Zarude, Regieleki, Regidrago, Glastrier, Spectrier, and Calyrex.

Meet the New Pokémon!

This generation introduced many exciting new Pokémon! Here are some of the most well-known ones:

Starter Pokémon and Their Evolutions

• Grookey is a playful, monkey-like Grass-type Pokémon. It carries a special stick that can make plants grow when it drums with it.
  • Thwackey is Grookey's evolution. It's still monkey-like and uses two sticks to drum and keep a beat.
    • Rillaboom is the final evolution, a gorilla-like Pokémon with a big drum. It uses its drum to create powerful sound waves in battle.

• Scorbunny is an energetic, rabbit-like Fire-type Pokémon. It runs so fast that the soles of its feet can catch fire!
  • Raboot is Scorbunny's evolution. It's a rabbit-like Pokémon with thick fur. It prefers to use its feet for everything, even eating!
    • Cinderace is the final evolution, a rabbit-like Pokémon that's super good at jumping and kicking. It can turn a stone into a flaming ball, like a soccer player!

• Sobble is a shy, chameleon-like Water-type Pokémon. It can blend into its surroundings when it gets wet. When it cries, everyone around it starts crying too!
  • Drizzile is Sobble's evolution. This chameleon-like Pokémon is smart in battle and uses its tongue to attack.
    • Inteleon is the final evolution, a spy-like chameleon Pokémon. It can shoot water from its fingertips super fast and is great at finding weaknesses in opponents.

Other Cool New Pokémon

• Skwovet is a small, hungry squirrel Pokémon that loves to stuff berries in its cheeks.
• Greedent is an overweight squirrel Pokémon that stores lots of food in its tail.
• Rookidee is a brave, chickadee-like bird Pokémon that loves to challenge strong opponents.
• Corvisquire is a smart raven-like Pokémon that can use tools in battle.
• Corviknight is a large, raven-like Pokémon with steel armor. It's often used as a "Flying Taxi" to carry people around the Galar region!
• Wooloo is a peaceful, sheep-like Pokémon. Its soft wool is used to make things in Galar. Fans loved Wooloo's simple and cute design!
• Yamper is a cute corgi-like Pokémon, often used for herding. It can even fetch Poké Balls for you!
• Duraludon is a dragon-like Pokémon made of strong, light metal. It looks a bit like a tall building.
• Dragapult is a Dragon/Ghost-type Pokémon that carries its pre-evolved forms, Dreepy, in its horns and can fire them like missiles!

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

• Zacian is a powerful wolf-like legendary Pokémon. In its Crowned Sword form, it carries a sword in its mouth that can cut through anything.
• Zamazenta is another wolf-like legendary Pokémon. In its Crowned Shield form, it has a huge shield that can block any attack.
• Eternatus is a giant Poison/Dragon-type Pokémon that came from a meteor. It's connected to the Dynamax phenomenon and has a super powerful "Eternamax" form.
• Kubfu is a small, bear-like legendary Pokémon that trains hard in martial arts.
• Urshifu is Kubfu's evolution. It has two different fighting styles: Single-Strike (Dark type) for powerful blows, and Rapid-Strike (Water type) for fast, nonstop attacks.
• Zarude is a mythical baboon-like Pokémon. It's very strong and lives in packs, but some can be kind and even raise human children!
• Regieleki and Regidrago are two new legendary Pokémon that are part of the "Legendary Titans" group. Regieleki is made of electricity, and Regidrago is made of dragon energy.
• Glastrier and Spectrier are legendary horse-like Pokémon. Glastrier is an Ice type with amazing strength, and Spectrier is a Ghost type that moves super fast.
• Calyrex is an ancient legendary Pokémon that used to rule Galar. It's very smart and can even "fuse" with Glastrier or Spectrier to become even more powerful!

Pokémon from Hisui Region

Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduced new Pokémon and special "Hisuian Forms" that lived in the Hisui region long ago.

• Wyrdeer is a new evolution for Stantler, a Normal/Psychic type that is very important to the people of Hisui.
• Kleavor is a new evolution for Scyther, a Bug/Rock type with stone parts on its body that get sharper with battle.
• Ursaluna is a new evolution for Ursaring, a Ground/Normal type that can find hidden objects with its strong senses.
• Basculegion is a new evolution for Basculin, a Water/Ghost type that is possessed by the souls of other Basculin.
• Sneasler is a new evolution for Hisuian Sneasel, a Poison/Fighting type that is great at fighting in the snow.
• Overqwil is a new evolution for Hisuian Qwilfish, a Dark/Poison type with sharp, poisonous spikes.
• Enamorus is a new mythical Fairy/Flying type, and the fourth member of the "Forces of Nature" group. It brings an end to winter!

Galarian Forms: Familiar Faces, New Looks!

Some Pokémon from older generations have special "Galarian Forms" in the Galar region. They look different and sometimes have new types because they adapted to the Galar environment!

• Galarian Meowth is a Steel type with a big beard, toughened by living with Vikings! It can evolve into Perrserker.
• Galarian Ponyta and Galarian Rapidash are Psychic and Psychic/Fairy types, inspired by unicorns. Their manes store life energy from the forests.
• Galarian Slowpoke is a Psychic type. It can evolve into Galarian Slowbro (Poison/Psychic) or Galarian Slowking (Poison/Psychic) with special items.
• Galarian Farfetch'd is a Fighting type that uses its leek like a sword. It can evolve into the mighty Sirfetch'd after landing three critical hits in one battle!
• Galarian Weezing is a Poison/Fairy type that looks like it's wearing a top hat and mustache made of smog. It cleans polluted air!
• Galarian Mr. Mime is an Ice/Psychic type that loves to tap dance and can create ice floors. It evolves into Mr. Rime.
• Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres are legendary birds with new types and powers. Articuno is Psychic/Flying, Zapdos is Fighting/Flying, and Moltres is Dark/Flying.
• Galarian Corsola is a Ghost type, based on coral bleaching. It's a sad reminder of what happens when the environment changes. It evolves into Cursola.
• Galarian Zigzagoon and Galarian Linoone are Dark/Normal types that look like raccoons. They love to pick fights! Linoone can evolve into Obstagoon, which looks like a rock star!
• Galarian Darumaka and Galarian Darmanitan are Ice types that adapted to cold climates. Darmanitan can even turn into an Ice/Fire type in its special Zen Mode!
• Galarian Yamask is a Ground/Ghost type, a cursed rune that possesses a Yamask. It evolves into Runerigus.
• Galarian Stunfisk is a Ground/Steel type that looks like a trap. It hides in the mud and surprises trainers!

Hisuian Forms: Ancient Pokémon of Hisui

These forms are found in the Hisui region, which is a very old version of the Sinnoh region.

• Hisuian Growlithe and Hisuian Arcanine are Fire/Rock types with thick fur to stay warm in the cold Hisui region.
• Hisuian Voltorb and Hisuian Electrode are Electric/Grass types that look like the old Poké Balls used in Hisui.
• Hisuian Typhlosion is a Fire/Ghost type, more peaceful than its usual form, but can get very angry if provoked.
• Hisuian Qwilfish is a Dark/Poison type that eats poison and can evolve into Overqwil.
• Hisuian Sneasel is a Fighting/Poison type that lives in the mountains and can evolve into Sneasler.
• Hisuian Samurott is a Water/Dark type that fights unfairly with cheap shots and surprise attacks.
• Hisuian Lilligant is a Grass/Fighting type, a graceful dancer and a guardian of the Crimson Mirelands.
• Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark are Normal/Ghost types. They were once feared but can become loyal bodyguards.
• Hisuian Braviary is a Psychic/Flying type, larger than other Braviary, and can fly from great heights.
• Hisuian Sliggoo and Hisuian Goodra are Steel/Dragon types with steel shells to protect them from the harsh environment.
• Hisuian Avalugg is an Ice/Rock type, a giant guardian of the Alabaster Icelands.
• Hisuian Decidueye is a Grass/Fighting type, adapted to Hisui's harsh environment, preferring close-range combat.

Gigantamax Forms: Super-Sized Power-Ups!

Gigantamax is a special power-up that makes certain Pokémon grow to a huge size and change their appearance! They also get a super powerful "G-Max Move."

• Gigantamax Venusaur grows giant petals that cover its body. Its G-Max Move, G-Max Vine Lash, keeps damaging opponents.
• Gigantamax Charizard becomes cloaked in flames, and its wings glow brightly. Its G-Max Move, G-Max Wildfire, also deals continuous damage.
• Gigantamax Blastoise gets a huge shell with many cannons. Its G-Max Move, G-Max Cannonade, keeps damaging opponents.
• Gigantamax Butterfree has giant, glowing wings that can paralyze, poison, or put opponents to sleep with its G-Max Befuddle move.
• Gigantamax Pikachu becomes extra chubby, like its old design, and its tail grows super long. Its G-Max Volt Crash move paralyzes opponents.
• Gigantamax Meowth stretches out, becoming super tall. Its G-Max Gold Rush move earns you extra money after battle and confuses opponents.
• Gigantamax Machamp shows off huge, glowing muscles. Its G-Max Chi Strike move increases your team's critical hit chance.
• Gigantamax Gengar looks like a giant, spooky mouth coming out of the ground. Its G-Max Terror move stops opponents from escaping.
• Gigantamax Kingler looks like a giant spider crab with long, thorny claws. Its G-Max Foam Burst move lowers opponents' Speed.
• Gigantamax Lapras looks like a cruise ship with musical notes floating around it. Its G-Max Resonance move sets up a protective shield.
• Gigantamax Eevee gets a much bigger, fluffier fur collar and tail. Its G-Max Cuddle move can make opponents fall in love with it!
• Gigantamax Snorlax grows a whole tree and grass on its belly, like a tiny island! Its G-Max Replenish move might restore your held Berry.
• Gigantamax Garbodor has lots of discarded toys and trash stuck to its body. Its G-Max Malodor move poisons all opponents.
• Gigantamax Melmetal becomes a giant, one-eyed titan. Its G-Max Meltdown move stops opponents from using the same move twice.
• Gigantamax Rillaboom gets a huge forest drum kit. Its G-Max Drum Solo move ignores abilities.
• Gigantamax Cinderace stands on a giant flaming ball. Its G-Max Fireball move ignores abilities.
• Gigantamax Inteleon stands on its super-long tail, which becomes like a sniper rifle. Its G-Max Hydro Snipe move ignores abilities.
• Gigantamax Corviknight has huge wings and launches "Blade Birds" made of energy. Its G-Max Wind Rage move clears away hazards.
• Gigantamax Orbeetle looks like a UFO with sci-fi patterns. Its G-Max Gravitas move makes moves more accurate.
• Gigantamax Drednaw stands on its hind legs and has a huge, protective neck collar. Its G-Max Stonesurge move sets up sharp rocks.
• Gigantamax Coalossal becomes a giant mountain of coal with glowing hot spots. Its G-Max Volcalith move deals continuous damage.
• Gigantamax Flapple is encased in a giant apple dripping with nectar. Its G-Max Tartness move makes opponents less able to dodge.
• Gigantamax Appletun is also encased in a giant apple, but it's a bit slimmer. Its G-Max Sweetness move heals your team's status conditions.
• Gigantamax Sandaconda coils up like a tornado made of sand. Its G-Max Sandblast move traps opponents and deals damage.
• Gigantamax Toxtricity looks like a giant electric guitar. Its G-Max Stun Shock move can poison or paralyze opponents.
• Gigantamax Centiskorch has a super long body with 100 legs and powerful flames. Its G-Max Centiferno move traps opponents and deals damage.
• Gigantamax Hatterene grows huge hair that forms a chamber around its body. Its G-Max Smite move confuses opponents.
• Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is almost completely covered in hair that forms powerful drills. Its G-Max Snooze move can make opponents fall asleep.
• Gigantamax Alcremie stands on top of a massive birthday cake. Its G-Max Finale move recovers some of your team's HP.
• Gigantamax Copperajah becomes a giant, blocky elephant that can level mountains with its trunk. Its G-Max Steelsurge move scatters sharp spikes.
• Gigantamax Duraludon looks like a giant skyscraper. Its G-Max Depletion move drains the power points (PP) of opponents' moves.
• Gigantamax Urshifu grows giant and has different looks and G-Max moves depending on its fighting style. Both G-Max moves bypass protection.

See also

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