Guide: Pokémon Sword And Shield Gen 8 New Pokémon List – Full Galar Pokédex Including Returning Pokémon

It has arrived! Pokémon Sword and Shield, the latest in the mainline Pokémon series and our introduction to a entirely new generation of Pocket Monsters, is finally here. Gen 8 features a totally new roster of Pokémon and we’ve collected the full list of Gen 8 Pokémon below for your viewing pleasure, including all the returning Pocket Monsters – that’s 400 in total!

Our sparkling new database features the entire Galar Pokédex, including the 81 brand-spanking new ‘mons. Along with the new Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, there’s obviously a hefty number of past Pokémon returning to the Galar Pokédex, too, as well as regional versions like Galarian Ponyta.

You can use the tool below to search for the Pokémon you want and find out which of your past favourites have made the cut in the Galar Pokédex. For example, if you only want to see the new Gen 8 Pokémon that feature in Pokémon Sword and Shield, type ‘generation:8‘ into the bar and search. If you’re wondering about version-exclusive Pokémon, simply type in ‘exclusivity:sword‘, hit ‘Return’ and voila! Anyone care to guess how you’d do the same for Pokémon Shield?

Switching to ‘Table’ view will reduce the information and enable you to sort by Galar Pokédex number, National Pokédex number, name, type, etc. Handy, no? Alternatively, you can search for individual Pokémon using their name and avoid dreaded spoilers.

We’ll update this database with official art as-and-when it’s released. With that in mind, PLEASE BE AWARE that if you want your Galar adventure entirely unspoiled when you play through the game, simply don’t scroll down. Still, you’re here for a reason, right? And if you are sensitive to spoilers, the search bar enables you to find the specific information you’re after. Happy days!

If you’re unsure about Pokémon type strengths and weaknesses, you can check out our Pokémon type chart to help you conquer even the scariest Pokémon with some know-how. There’s also a collection of other Pokémon Sword and Shield guides at the bottom of the page for your perusal.

Ready? Let’s have a look at all the new and old faces below…

All Pokémon in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Displaying 1 to 50 of 400

Grookey Galar #001 / National #810

Pokemon: Grookey (Galar Pokédex #001 / National Pokédex #810)

Category: Chimp
Type: Grass
Height: 1′
Weight: 1.00 lbs
Abilities: Overgrow
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Thwackey Galar #002 / National #811

Category: Unknown
Type: Grass
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Rillaboom Galar #003 / National #812

Category: Unknown
Type: Grass
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Scorbunny Galar #004 / National #813

Pokemon: Scorbunny (Galar Pokédex #004 / National Pokédex #813)

Category: Rabbit
Type: Fire
Height: 1′
Weight: 0.90 lbs
Abilities: Blaze
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Raboot Galar #005 / National #814

Category: Unknown
Type: Fire
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Cinderace Galar #006 / National #815

Category: Unknown
Type: Fire
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Sobble Galar #007 / National #816

Pokemon: Sobble (Galar Pokédex #007 / National Pokédex #816)

Category: Water Lizard
Type: Water
Height: 1′
Weight: 0.80 lbs
Abilities: Torrent
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Drizzile Galar #008 / National #817

Category: Unknown
Type: Water
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Inteleon Galar #009 / National #818

Category: Unknown
Type: Water
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Blipbug Galar #010 / National #824

Category: Unknown
Type: Bug
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Dottler Galar #011 / National #825

Category: Unknown
Type: Bug, Psychic
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Orbeetle Galar #012 / National #826

Category: Unknown
Type: Bug, Psychic
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Caterpie Galar #013 / National #010

Pokemon: Caterpie (Galar Pokédex #013 / National Pokédex #010)

Category: Worm
Type: Bug
Height: 1′ 00″
Weight: 0.40 lbs
Abilities: Shield Dust
Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Rock
Generation: Gen 1 (RBY)

Metapod Galar #014 / National #011

Pokemon: Metapod (Galar Pokédex #014 / National Pokédex #011)

Category: Cocoon
Type: Bug
Height: 2′ 04″
Weight: 1.80 lbs
Abilities: Shed Skin
Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Rock
Generation: Gen 1 (RBY)

Butterfree Galar #015 / National #012

Pokemon: Butterfree (Galar Pokédex #015 / National Pokédex #012)

Category: Butterfly
Type: Bug, Flying
Height: 3′ 07″
Weight: 0.50 lbs
Abilities: Compound Eyes
Weaknesses: Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice
Generation: Gen 1 (RBY)

Grubbin Galar #016 / National #736

Pokemon: Grubbin (Galar Pokédex #016 / National Pokédex #736)

Category: Larva
Type: Bug
Height: 1′ 04″
Weight: 0.70 lbs
Abilities: Swarm
Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Rock
Generation: Gen 7 (SM)

Charjabug Galar #017 / National #737

Pokemon: Charjabug (Galar Pokédex #017 / National Pokédex #737)

Category: Battery
Type: Bug, Electric
Height: 1′ 08″
Weight: 3.10 lbs
Abilities: Battery
Weaknesses: Fire, Rock
Generation: Gen 7 (SM)

Vikavolt Galar #018 / National #738

Pokemon: Vikavolt (Galar Pokédex #018 / National Pokédex #738)

Category: Stag Beetle
Type: Bug, Electric
Height: 4′ 11″
Weight: 9.20 lbs
Abilities: Levitate
Weaknesses: Fire, Rock
Generation: Gen 7 (SM)

Hoothoot Galar #019 / National #163

Pokemon: Hoothoot (Galar Pokédex #019 / National Pokédex #163)

Category: Owl
Type: Normal, Flying
Height: 2′ 04″
Weight: 6.70 lbs
Abilities: Keen Eye, Insomnia
Weaknesses: Electric, Ice, Rock
Generation: Gen 2 (GSC)

Noctowl Galar #020 / National #164

Pokemon: Noctowl (Galar Pokédex #020 / National Pokédex #164)

Category: Owl
Type: Normal, Flying
Height: 5′ 03″
Weight: 9.90 lbs
Abilities: Keen Eye, Insomnia
Weaknesses: Electric, Ice, Rock
Generation: Gen 2 (GSC)

Rookidee Galar #021 / National #821

Category: Unknown
Type: Flying
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Corvisquire Galar #022 / National #822

Category: Unknown
Type: Flying
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Corviknight Galar #023 / National #823

Pokemon: Corviknight (Galar Pokédex #023 / National Pokédex #823)

Category: Raven
Type: Flying, Steel
Height: 7′ 3″
Weight: 65.30 lbs
Abilities: Pressure, Unnerve
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Skwovet Galar #024 / National #819

Category: Unknown
Type: Normal
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Greedent Galar #025 / National #820

Category: Unknown
Type: Normal
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Pidove Galar #026 / National #519

Pokemon: Pidove (Galar Pokédex #026 / National Pokédex #519)

Category: Tiny Pigeon
Type: Normal, Flying
Height: 1′ 00″
Weight: 0.60 lbs
Abilities: Super Luck, Big Pecks
Weaknesses: Electric, Ice, Rock
Generation: Gen 5 (BW)

Tranquill Galar #027 / National #520

Pokemon: Tranquill (Galar Pokédex #027 / National Pokédex #520)

Category: Wild Pigeon
Type: Normal, Flying
Height: 2′ 00″
Weight: 3.10 lbs
Abilities: Super Luck, Big Pecks
Weaknesses: Electric, Ice, Rock
Generation: Gen 5 (BW)

Unfezant Galar #028 / National #521

Pokemon: Unfezant (Galar Pokédex #028 / National Pokédex #521)

Category: Proud
Type: Normal, Flying
Height: 3′ 11″
Weight: 3.90 lbs
Abilities: Super Luck, Big Pecks
Weaknesses: Electric, Ice, Rock
Generation: Gen 5 (BW)

Nickit Galar #029 / National #827

Category: Unknown
Type: Dark
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Thievul Galar #030 / National #828

Category: Unknown
Type: Dark
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Zigzagoon (Galarian) Galar #031 / National #263

Pokemon: Zigzagoon (Galarian) (Galar Pokédex #031 / National Pokédex #263)

Category: Tiny Raccoon
Type: Dark, Normal
Height: 1′ 4″
Weight: 8.60 lbs
Abilities: Pickup, Gluttony
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Linoone (Galarian) Galar #032 / National #264

Pokemon: Linoone (Galarian) (Galar Pokédex #032 / National Pokédex #264)

Category: Rushing
Type: Dark, Normal
Height: 1′ 8″
Weight: 1.70 lbs
Abilities: Pickup, Gluttony
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Obstagoon Galar #033 / National #862

Pokemon: Obstagoon (Galar Pokédex #033 / National Pokédex #862)

Category: Blocking
Type: Dark, Normal
Height: 5′ 3″
Weight: 1.40 lbs
Abilities: Reckless, Guts
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Wooloo Galar #034 / National #831

Pokemon: Wooloo (Galar Pokédex #034 / National Pokédex #831)

Category: Sheep
Type: Normal
Height: 2′
Weight: 3.20 lbs
Abilities: Fluffy, Run Away
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Dubwool Galar #035 / National #832

Category: Unknown
Type: Normal
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Lotad Galar #036 / National #270

Pokemon: Lotad (Galar Pokédex #036 / National Pokédex #270)

Category: Water Weed
Type: Water, Grass
Height: 1′ 08″
Weight: 0.70 lbs
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish
Weaknesses: Bug, Flying, Poison
Exclusive to: Pokémon Shield
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Lombre Galar #037 / National #271

Pokemon: Lombre (Galar Pokédex #037 / National Pokédex #271)

Category: Jolly
Type: Water, Grass
Height: 3′ 11″
Weight: 1.60 lbs
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish
Weaknesses: Bug, Flying, Poison
Exclusive to: Pokémon Shield
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Ludicolo Galar #038 / National #272

Pokemon: Ludicolo (Galar Pokédex #038 / National Pokédex #272)

Category: Carefree
Type: Water, Grass
Height: 4′ 11″
Weight: 21.30 lbs
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish
Weaknesses: Bug, Flying, Poison
Exclusive to: Pokémon Shield
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Seedot Galar #039 / National #273

Pokemon: Seedot (Galar Pokédex #039 / National Pokédex #273)

Category: Acorn
Type: Grass
Height: 1′ 08″
Weight: 0.80 lbs
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Early Bird
Weaknesses: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison
Exclusive to: Pokémon Sword
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Nuzleaf Galar #040 / National #274

Pokemon: Nuzleaf (Galar Pokédex #040 / National Pokédex #274)

Category: Wily
Type: Grass, Dark
Height: 3′ 03″
Weight: 1.70 lbs
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Early Bird
Weaknesses: Bug, Fire, Fighting, Flying, Ice, Poison, Fairy
Exclusive to: Pokémon Sword
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Shiftry Galar #041 / National #275

Pokemon: Shiftry (Galar Pokédex #041 / National Pokédex #275)

Category: Wicked
Type: Grass, Dark
Height: 4′ 03″
Weight: 31.40 lbs
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Early Bird
Weaknesses: Bug, Fire, Fighting, Flying, Ice, Poison, Fairy
Exclusive to: Pokémon Sword
Generation: Gen 3 (RSE)

Chewtle Galar #042 / National #833

Category: Unknown
Type: Water
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Drednaw Galar #043 / National #834

Pokemon: Drednaw (Galar Pokédex #043 / National Pokédex #834)

Category: Bite
Type: Water, Rock
Height: 3′ 3″
Weight: 54.60 lbs
Abilities: Strong Jaw, Shell Armor
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Purrloin Galar #044 / National #509

Pokemon: Purrloin (Galar Pokédex #044 / National Pokédex #509)

Category: Devious
Type: Dark
Height: 1′ 04″
Weight: 2.30 lbs
Abilities: Limber, Unburden
Weaknesses: Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Generation: Gen 5 (BW)

Liepard Galar #045 / National #510

Pokemon: Liepard (Galar Pokédex #045 / National Pokédex #510)

Category: Cruel
Type: Dark
Height: 3′ 07″
Weight: 2.70 lbs
Abilities: Limber, Unburden
Weaknesses: Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Generation: Gen 5 (BW)

Yamper Galar #046 / National #835

Pokemon: Yamper (Galar Pokédex #046 / National Pokédex #835)

Category: Puppy
Type: Electric
Height: 1′
Weight: 9.80 lbs
Abilities: Ball Fetch
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Boltund Galar #047 / National #836

Category: Unknown
Type: Electric
Height: ???
Weight: ???
Abilities: –
Weaknesses: –
Generation: Gen 8 (SwSh)

Bunnelby Galar #048 / National #659

Pokemon: Bunnelby (Galar Pokédex #048 / National Pokédex #659)

Category: Digging
Type: Normal
Height: 1′ 04″
Weight: 1.00 lbs
Abilities: Pickup, Cheek Pouch
Weaknesses: Fighting
Generation: Gen 6 (XY)

Diggersby Galar #049 / National #660

Pokemon: Diggersby (Galar Pokédex #049 / National Pokédex #660)

Category: Digging
Type: Normal, Ground
Height: 3′ 03″
Weight: 3.50 lbs
Abilities: Pickup, Cheek Pouch
Weaknesses: Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting
Generation: Gen 6 (XY)

Minccino Galar #050 / National #572

Pokemon: Minccino (Galar Pokédex #050 / National Pokédex #572)

Category: Chinchilla
Type: Normal
Height: 1′ 04″
Weight: 2.80 lbs
Abilities: Cute Charm, Technician
Weaknesses: Fighting
Generation: Gen 5 (BW)

Phew! So which are your favourites from all the new faces? Remember, we’ll update this with official art as and when it becomes available. In the meantime, let us know below which ones you’re eager to catch.