Gen 8 — Galar region
The Galar release across 2022-2024 brought 96 species. Annihilape (Fighting/Ghost) shook up Great League; Zacian (Crowned Sword) is one of the strongest Master League attackers; Falinks + Zarude expanded the Fighting/Dark roster. 80 of 96 species in this generation are currently released in Pokémon GO.
How many Gen 8 Pokémon are in Pokémon GO?
80 out of 96 Generation 8 species are currently released in Pokémon GO. Niantic rolls out new species gradually — some are gated behind regional events, raid debuts, or Special Research lines.
When did Gen 8 (Galar) come to Pokémon GO?
The first Galar-region species joined Pokémon GO around 2022, roughly 3 years after the main-series release in 2019. Niantic typically rolls out a generation over 12-18 months rather than all at once.
Who are the Gen 8 starters in Pokémon GO?
The Gen 8 starter trio is Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble. Starters get Community Day events where their final evolutions learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Gen 8 legendaries for raids?
The Gen 8 legendary roster includes Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, Kubfu, and others. Hundo Hunter's tier list ranks each by raid attacker score (DPS × bulk × moveset) — check the dex entry on a specific legendary for the full breakdown.