Pokémon Gen 8: Complete List of New Pokémon in Shield and Sword for Nintendo Switch
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The Gen 8 Pokémon are here!
The day has come! Generation 8 of Pokémon has been announced and with it two new games and a whole new region to explore. Set in the picturesque region of Galar, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be latest RPG's available on the Nintendo Switch in the coming months.
Little is known about the new generation of Pokémon, but as we get more information this list will become filled with ever more cute little monsters. So far, we know a little about the three starter Pokémon you will be able to choose at the start of your adventure so let's get into it.
More: Everything we know about Pokémon Shield and Sword
Starter Pokémon
If you are new to Pokémon, your starter Pokémon is the Pokémon given to you by Professor Magnolia to start you on your journey. They are normally the Pokémon you come to love the most, even if you don't use it as much in later levels.
They are all super adorable and new to the Galar region, so let's check them out!
Sobble
Sobble is your water type starter pokemon and is easily the cutest of three. It is said she is a timid little Pokémon who likes to attack from the safety of the water. She also appears to be able to disappear and reappear as needed. Plus, she causes people around her to cry when she cries! Adorable.
As always, the first three Pokémon are likely to have at least three evolution and we are excited to see them when they appear. Sobble is very small and slimy, so her evolution is likely to be graceful and beautiful, that's what normally happens.
Grookey
Grass-type Grookey is the next starter you can choose from and ,apparently, he's a cheeky little monkey. You can see him making music on the rocks and scampering up the buildings around Galar as well as rushing swiftly across the grass.
I like to try and guess their evolutions, and it looks like Grookey may well become a huge Pokémon when he evolves, probably a giant gorilla with a tree on its head.
Scorbunny
She set the grass on fire! Scorbunny is the energetic fire Pokémon that you can choose as your starter. She is described as "always running about, bursting with energy," so you can expect some fast attacks from our fiery friend.
Evolutions are tough on bunny types, but it could look something like the Bunearry evolution, a mix of human, bunny, and fire! I really can't wait to see these evolutions, come on Pokémon, we need more info already!
Legendary Pokémon
The two new legendary have been announced! There are called Zamzenta (the shield) and Zacian (the sword) and they look amazing. We don't really know a lot of details, though we do know they are central to the plot. In the small video, we have seen they seemed to be practicing together in the forest when they were attacked.
We do have a few details from the Sword and Shield website so let's break them down. I will give you the direct quote for each so you will know exactly what we know.
Zamzenta
"Zamazenta's regal and majestic movements overwhelm any opponents that dare face it. Its body is covered in what seems to be a shield."
It's shielded mane can reflect any attack, so it's likely to be an extremely difficult battle!
Zacian
"Zacian attacks so gracefully that its movements can even captivate its opponents. It holds what appears to be a sword in its mouth."
I think Zacian is the Legendary I want most in all the world. It looks beautiful.
Pokémon of the Galar region
We aren't going to get to see all of the new Pokémon any time soon but we are getting new ones dribbling out. Here is what we have so far. We got to see five new Pokémon called, Wooloo, Gossifleur, Eldegoss, Drednaw, and Corviknight.
Wooloo
Wooloo seems to be one of the more numerous Pokémon in the game, and its wool is used by the inhabitants of Galar for carpeting and clothes and the like. Extremely cute, but prone to running away, I imagine this will be one of the first Pokémon you capture in the wild.
Gossifleur
Gossifleur is a Pokémon that loves clean air. It's a grass type, so that makes sense, and it sounds like it will have healing powers so you may want to grab one early. Always worth having a healer in your party.
Gossifleur also evolves — the first evolution we've seen in Sword and Shield — into the beautiful Eldegoss.
Eldegoss
Eldegoss looks very similar to Gossifleur with an extra seed pod sprouting from its head. The seeds are said to be able to revive downed Trainers and Pokémon. I'm assuming these two Pokémon will be your healers throughout the first half of the game, so make sure you find them early and look after them!
Drednaw
It seems like Drednaw will be a difficult Pokémon to deal with. Apparently, it's vicious and takes a lot to keep it under control. But it has a solid defense as well as super sharp teeth for causing max damage. They have mentioned several times it can chew through Iron and stone so I'm wondering if we will see that in gameplay.
Corviknight
Corviknight is the first flying Pokémon we've seen from Sword and Shield and it has a really cool armored look. This Pokémon is used in the game as your quick travel mechanic. It carries a taxi in its huge talons and flies you from city to city.
You can also capture them as well, so you can use its strong attacks in battle as well.
Yamper
Ok, the names just keep getting more awesome. Yamper?? And it's an electric-type corgi?? I mean, come on, how can you not want to buy this game just on the back of this single Pokémon? It even wags its little tail in its attack!
Alcremie
Alcremie is seen to be one of the Pokémon you can use in Gigantamax battles and shows off your ability to change the way the Pokémon look when they are in Gigantamax mode.
Alcremie is shown to be a whipped cream Pokémon as well as being a Fairy type, and can actually produce whipped cream at will. It's my new best friend.
Duraludon
This Steel/Dragon type Pokémon is said to be found in the same regions as the Tyranitar and has a special lightweight armor that keeps it agile and strong. I'm looking forward to seeing the evolution of Duraludon, I think it will be a big one!
Rolycoly
Another Pokémon with an awesome name, Rolycoly is a Rock type pokemon that can blast powerful attacks out of his orange eye. According to serebii.net, he can also roll over any type of terrain and used to be in every home in Galar, before coal became less needed.
Leaked Pokémon
At E3 2019 Pokémon Sword and Shield were available as a playable demo and some quick thinking players — the crew from seribii for example — manage to grab some pictures of Pokémon not yet announced officially by the Pokémon Company.
Impidimp
Not much is known right now about Impidimp, except it is a Fairy/Dark-type Pokémon, and is called Impidimp, the best name for a Pokémon ever. I love it and it will be my friend forever.
Guess the Pokémon time!
Now it's your turn to tell us your guesses. What types of Pokémon are we likely to see? Give us your best evolution and legendary guesses down in the comments and we can have some fun with the types of Pokémon we will find.
Protection
Pokémon Shield
One of two new Pokémon adventures
Little is known about the new RPG from Nintendo and the Pokémon company except for the names, Pokémon Shield and Sword. Set in a new region of Galar it will be an all-new adventure on Nintendo Switch
Attack!
Pokémon Sword
One of two new Pokémon adventures
Little is known about the new RPG from Nintendo and the Pokémon company except for the names, Pokémon Shield and Sword. Set in a new region of Galar it will be an all-new adventure on Nintendo Switch
Double trouble
Pokémon Sword and Shield double pack
Why not both?
Now we know a little bit more about Sword and Shield we are more excited than ever. If you are a completist, you can get both of these games in one easy pack.