You love them, you hate them, and you can’t help but want to make one yourself when you see them. Below is this writer’s own tier list on the new Gen VIII Pokémon that have been officially revealed. Plan to see an updated version of this article when the games are fully released.
Here is the link to the tier maker used in this article, though there are others. Just beware of spoilers when you search! We want you to rank the officially revealed Pokémon so far, so we can get a feel of which Pokémon of Galar appeal to a wide audience and which are universally agreed as… ew.
Note: the rankings in this article are purely the judgments of the author, and you are in full right to disagree (or agree), especially down in the comments! These rankings are based on what has been officially revealed, not considering leaks, rumors or unofficial sources.
S Rank – LOVE
- Starting off right away is everyone’s favorite sheep. Mareep who? Seriously though, just when you thought Wooloo couldn’t get any more adorable, you find out they roll!
- Corviknight is so intimidating, imposing, and really captures the regional-bird vibe with a great twist
- A hilarious and creative use of the industrial era fashion, along with the smoke-stacks. Galarian Weezing is top notch
A Rank – Very Good. Many Pokémon fall in to this rank, so let’s move fast.
- Yamper truly embodies the newer style of Pokémon, and he really is a Very Good boy
- Drednaw and its Gigamax form both capture the older style of Pokémon really well. It looks like it could easily fit in with Gen I Pokémon, and that’s a good thing
- Galarian Zigzagoon and Linoone feel like they are living their best life, their true life, in the Galar region
- Polteageist is a more cute ghost type, but a welcome one. It conjures up a sort of Beauty & The Beast vibe, and its name is quite creative
- Impidimp is up this high as a meme, but really that is what this PokÉmon is all about. It’s got a fanbase already, and that has grown even more since the 24-hour chime stream
- Rolycoly is one of the Pokémon that ignite hopefulness for its future. It does have a similar feeling to Geodude, with a lot more attitude than something like Roggenrola
- Galarian Ponyta looks exactly as expected to, though the lack of a Fairy typing is surprising. Still, it looks great!
B Rank – Good. Another large group, these ones are generally well designed but not my favorites, or could have done better.
- Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. These three have really climbed in the rankings, as most starters do. At first, all of them were much lower. Looking at them now though, they are all good designs
- Morepeko is an interesting twist on the Pika-clone of this generation. Not my taste, but it does look more interesting than some past generations
- Zamenzenta and Zacian are interesting enough legendaries. The sword in the mouth is a bit odd, but I would put them about the middle of the pack compared to past box-art legends
- Sirfetch’d is hilariously good. Its leek is just so long! A surprising design and they did well to give an old Pokémon some well deserved attention
- Eldegoss is quality. Much appreciation for the big poof, the spreading of seeds, etc
- Cramorant is the new man’s Pelipper. Gulp Missile seems like an interesting ability, and It’s easy to look forward to using this Pokémon. But… its design isn’t anything particularly special. That’s not to say it’s bad, but it could be better
C Rank – Meh/Okay. These ‘mons are just not anywhere near favorites. Either not fitting personal taste, or could have been better.
- Alcremie isn’t necessarily bad, just not the tastiest of the Galar Pokémon flavours. The Gigantmax form is a bit cooler with just how large and grand it is, and it is cool that you can find different varieties of Alcremie
- Gossifluer feels similar to many other feminine-plant types we have seen in the past. It just doesn’t do enough to excel beyond those
D Rank – Dislike and nothing can be done about it.
- Obstagoon was an interesting concept on paper but fails to deliver. Behaving like a human and a general distaste for humanoid Pokémon places this one way down low
- Duraladon is the first one of the new reveals that got an audible “no way that is a Pokémon”. There are just so many cooler ways a Steel/Dragon Pokémon could have been done.
Overall that’s the list! Comment down below with your thoughts about these rankings and feel free to make your own! Once again, here is the link to the specific one used above. Whilst you’re here why not give us a follow on Twitter and come join our Discord for constant Pokémon chat!
So Dubwool’s wool when made into a carpet works more like a trampoline…
That sounds so fun :0
I need help naming my Obstagoon…
1. Diggory
2. Newt
3. Scamander
Dang if the character limit went past 15 letters, I would called myEiscue:
Well Eiscuuuues me princess
This theme is amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8ABBlnOK_0
Hate this guy… saying “it is what it is” for everything….. because eof people like him we get games like this. This game is garbage, yeah we are gonna buy it because we love pokemon but we are so disappointed about the quality and being a pokemon fan is not accept whatever GF is offering…
https://youtu.be/_yZJ_NsEcaw
I’m sorry but I don’t understand your logic. you’re saying it’s because of people like HIM that we get BAD GAMES? You want him to be more critical and voice out against the games like we’re doing? I don’t think you understand that “being disappointed” and “not accepting whatever GF does” carries no weight if you’re going to end up buying it anyway because you love Pokemon. You do realise you contradict yourself! BUYING OR NOT BUYING is LITERALLY the only way to cast a vote to developers like GF who aren’t an indie company and don’t have an open dialogue with their fans, so as long as they don’t see a dip in sales they won’t get ANY message. so saying you won’t accept whatever GF does, and then also claim that because you love Pokemon you’ll buy the “garbage” game and be disappointed with it. I agree with you about the games being garbage and yet I bought the game anyway, and I KNOW it’s going to send the wrong message so I kinda wish I could undo it but I can’t. Sadly, GF is going to think it’s going to fly. But if you’re doing the same thing as him, at least Adrive is being optimistic about the games and looking on the bright side and enjoying them for whatever they are because short of not buying it there’s literally nothing else he, you or I can do to change the future of the franchise. I like complaining as much as the next fan does, but now that I’ve bought them, I don’t see any point in harping on. I’ll get whatever enjoyment from the games I can and I’ll be sure to be more mindful for the next game. If I disagree with the direction they go in, I will restrain myself from buying them so that my opinion counts. Sorry for the long post but I had to call you out when you said that it’s because of people like him. That’s just not true. Adrive is one of the few really nice Poketubers who only has love and hype to give for the franchise and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.
I mean I don’t think its garbage and I think the quality is fine, it’s not perfect but nothing is
Someone is trying to make the chat toxic
Simple as that, don’t bring up anyone’s name. Hate/Love the game? Fine, just state it out in a non-biased manner. Don’t harass anyone who disagree with u/ not on your side.
I wish I could show this to the entire internet because for some reason most people forget this (Again referring to everywhere not just here)
2 days left until sword and shield
I feel like at this point we’re straying into extremes territory
>everything is bad and you should feel bad for liking it
>it’s perfect and you’re toxic if you don’t agree
Both are kind of dangerous and make for a bad community, that’s just how I see it
I’m personally kind of in a hard middle ground. There are really big problems present, but some things here really interest me. I just wish Gamefreak didn’t put me in this situation in the first place tho
Agreed. The game definitely has its problems but then there are also QoL improvements like the nature mints, Pokemon box, etc. The inclusion of TR’s as a replacement for move tutors. My wishful thought is that GameFreak will eventually use all resources and make a stand to the Pokemon company about the games. They showed they are at least somewhat listening to the fans, such as trying breaking the barrier into competitive pokemon with the new vitamin mechanic
Its getting to the point I don’t want to be online as all it does is cause me anger or sadness.
Not just here but everywhere, sadly I have an unhealthy need for the internet as without it I don’t have anything to do which is bad for someone like me who lacks motivation to do things
Exactly, this game definitely has problems, but harassing people over it and saying “This game is bad and if you think otherwise, you’re a shill” is not an appropriate response, and neither is blindly defending it. Personally, I’ve seen more of the former, and it’s just ridiculous. Yes, people can fight for a better product, but to the extent they’ve gone, it’s just become a bunch of assholes s**ting on people for liking a game they don’t and harassing the people behind it.
I hate how now adays you can’t be critical of a product but still find joy in it. So many people act like you have to be one or the other.
My poor duraladon… why all the hate, people? What’s wrong with a robot-armor dragon?
I’m naming my Dragapult toothless!
Here’s a question I haven’t seen anyone ask: What’s your favorite Galarian form/evolution? For me, it’s probably either Galarian Meowth or Zigzagoon (Though I’ve explained my feelings towards them already, at least for Zigzagoon).
Obstagoon for me, followed closely by Sifetch.
I think I’ve decided on my main team.
Sword
1. Rillaboom, Ranken
2. Toxtricity (Low Key), Philo
3. Grimmsnarl, Barbas
4. Copperajah, Ayas
5. Dracozolt, Boots
6. G-Darmanitan, Mint
You gotta be freakin kidding me
This absolute butthole squeezes out a win with a MSharpedo ice fang freeze and crunch Def drop on my Golisopod
Huh nice https://twitter.com/joemerrick/status/1194616833753714690?s=21
I need help finalizing my Pokémon names…
Shield:
Inteleon – Renly or Zee
Corviknight – Elton or Evermore
Thievul – Valentino or Versace
Bolthund – Barnaby (thats my dog’s name)
Eiscue – Egbert or Kensington or Walt
Obstagoon – Scamander or Diggory (or some Hufflepuff reference)
Sword:
Cinderace – Sansa or Scorch
Cramorant – Dior or Giuseppe
Galarian Darmanitan – Olaf or Elsa or Montmarte or Napoleon
Dubwool – Coco or Chanel or Sully
Indeedee – Luxembourg or Gaston or Guido (it’s male form)
Dragapult/Toxtricity- Diana or London or Spears
Have any reviews of the game come out yet? From like Famitsu or anyone else?
CINDERACE KING OF THE GENERATION
With the next 2 days approaching I just want to say it’s possible to critically judge a product and still find it enjoyable. Also what might be a deal breaker for you may not be that for another and thats ok
Apparently Galarian Farfecht’d evolves by knocking out 3 Pokemon in 1 battle. Unique, but I don’t like it that much
I think this just a really bad cop-out if you ask me
Fans raved to give that walking proverb an evolution but not even the real thing does evolve it’s its crappy reskin that barely changes anything