Here is a list of all the best Pokémon Gen 8 characters, as ranked by fans. This list includes all the new Pokémon 8 starters, as well as every other new character and their evolutions. With an updated roster of cool, cute, and tough Pokémon, which Generation 8 Pokémon is your favorite?
Pokémon Sword and Shield added more than 80 new Pokémon to the mix (not including new Galarian and Gigantamax forms), with each character sporting their own unique traits, strengths, and weaknesses. From powerful Dragon types like Duraludon to adorable Grass types like Grookey, vote up your favorite new Gen 8 Pokémon, and vote down all the newbies you don’t like.
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1,593366Dex #: 887
Type: Dragon, Ghost
Species: Stealth Pokémon
Abilities: N/A
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1,519382Dex #: 823
Type: Flying, Steel
Species: Raven Pokémon
Abilities: Pressure, Unnerve
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1,341336Dex #: 849
Type: Electric, Poison
Species: Punk Pokémon
Abilities: Punk Rock or Plus, Punk Rock or Minus
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1,141448Dex #: 888
Type: Fairy, Steel
Species: Warrior Pokémon
Abilities: Intrepid Sword
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1,101434Dex #: 889
Type: Fighting, Steel
Species: Warrior Pokemon
Abilities: Dauntless Shield
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978393Dex #: 851
Type: Fire, Bug
Species: Radiator Pokémon
Abilities: Flash Fire, White Smoke
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915402Dex #: 865
Type: Fighting
Species: Wild Duck Pokémon
Abilities: Steadfast
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822360Dex #: 872
Type: Ice, Bug
Species: Frost Moth Pokémon
Abilities: Shield Dust
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818359Dex #: 890
Type: Poison, Dragon
Species: Gigantic Pokemon
Abilities: Pressure
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882400Dex #: 861
Type: Dark, Fairy
Species: Bulk Up Pokémon
Abilities: Prankster, Frisk
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858399Dex #: 862
Type: Dark, Normal
Species: Blocking Pokémon
Abilities: Reckless, Guts
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722337Dex #: 873
Type: Ice, Bug
Species: Frost Moth Pokémon
Abilities: Shield Dust
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19552Dex #: 892
Single Strike Type: Fighting/Dark
Rapid Strike Type: Fighting/Water
Species: Wushu Pokémon
Abilities: Unseen Fist
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530237Dex #: 836
Type: Electric
Species: Dog Pokémon
Abilities: Strong Jaw
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588270Dex #: 867
Type: Ground, Ghost
Species: Grudge Pokémon
Abilities: Wandering Spirit
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626295Dex #: 841
Type: Grass, Dragon
Species: Apple Wing Pokémon
Abilities: Ripen, Gluttony
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675322Dex #: 835
Type: Electric
Species: Puppy Pokémon
Abilities: Ball Fetch
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594278Dex #: 870
Type: Fighting
Species: Formation Pokémon
Abilities: Battle Armor
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606287Dex #: 842
Type: Grass, Dragon
Species: Apple Nectar Pokémon
Abilities: Ripen, Gluttony
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1,020520Dex #: 813
Type: Fire
Species: Rabbit Pokémon
Abilities: Blaze
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497226Dex #: 853
Type: Fighting
Species: Jujitsu Pokémon
Abilities: Limber
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432191Dex #: 852
Type: Fighting
Species: Tantrum Pokémon
Abilities: Limber
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530247Dex #: 826
Type: Bug, Psychic
Species: Seven Spot Pokémon
Abilities: Swarm, Frisk
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535250Dex #: 885
Type: Dragon, Ghost
Species: Stealth Pokémon
Abilities: Clear Body, Infiltrator
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647317Dex #: 831
Type: Normal
Species: Sheep Pokémon
Abilities: Fluffy, Run Away
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