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Generation VIIIDynamax

Sword & Shield

Pokémon's Nintendo Switch debut in the UK-inspired Galar region. Introduced Dynamax, Gigantamax, the open-terrain Wild Area, and 96 new Pokémon.

Nintendo Switch
Galar
2019
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Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield variant box art
96
Pokémon
11
Legendary
1
Mythical

View Pokédex 96 Pokémon

Type Distribution

Water
11
Dragon
11
Grass
10
Dark
10
Psychic
9
Electric
9
Ghost
9
Normal
8
Bug
8
Fighting
8
Fairy
8
Fire
7
Ice
7
Rock
6
Flying
5
Steel
5
Poison
5
Ground
4

Regional Forms Introduced