Generation 8

Galar Starters

Sword, Shield

Grookey

#0810

Grookey

Chimp Pokemon

GRASS

When it uses its special stick to strike up a beat, sound waves revitalize nearby plants.

Base StatsTotal: 310

HP50
ATK65
DEF50
SpA40
SpD40
SPD65

Abilities

OvergrowGrassy Surge (Hidden)

Strategy

Grassy Surge sets Grassy Terrain automatically! Great for Grassy Glide priority.

Signature: Drum Beating

Fun Facts

  • Drummer themed Pokemon
  • Grassy Surge is very competitive
  • Has Gigantamax form

Strong Against

WaterElectricGrassGround

Weak Against

FireFlyingIceBugPoison
Scorbunny

#0813

Scorbunny

Rabbit Pokemon

FIRE

It has special pads on its feet and nose that radiate tremendous heat when raring to fight.

Base StatsTotal: 310

HP50
ATK71
DEF40
SpA40
SpD40
SPD69

Abilities

BlazeLibero (Hidden)

Strategy

Libero is Protean for Fire! Gives STAB on every move. Soccer/football theme.

Signature: Pyro Ball

Fun Facts

  • Soccer player themed
  • Libero mirrors Protean
  • Goh's partner in anime

Strong Against

GrassBugIceSteel

Weak Against

WaterGroundRock
Sobble

#0816

Sobble

Water Lizard Pokemon

WATER

When it gets wet, its skin changes color, making it invisible like camouflage.

Base StatsTotal: 310

HP50
ATK40
DEF40
SpA70
SpD40
SPD70

Abilities

TorrentSniper (Hidden)

Strategy

Sniper + Focus Energy + Scope Lens = guaranteed crits! Special attacker spy.

Signature: Snipe Shot

Fun Facts

  • Secret agent/spy themed
  • Has a Gigantamax form
  • Sniper build is powerful

Strong Against

FireGroundRock

Weak Against

ElectricGrass