{"id":148369,"date":"2020-12-18T19:21:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T19:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/pokemon-sword-shield-strongest-galar-ranked\/"},"modified":"2020-12-18T19:21:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T19:21:41","slug":"pokemon-sword-shield-the-15-strongest-galar-pokemon-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/12\/18\/pokemon-sword-shield-the-15-strongest-galar-pokemon-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon Sword & Shield: The 15 Strongest Galar Pok\u00e9mon, Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Generation VIII’s\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon Sword & Shield<\/a><\/em> heralded the series\u2019 first mainline entry on a home console. It\u2019s controversial for its National Pok\u00e9dex cuts and not really pushing any of Nintendo Switch\u2019s power, but it\u2019s been a barnstorming success for storied developers Game Freak.<\/p>\n

RELATED: #ThankYouGameFreak: 10 Amazing Game Freak Games (Other Than Pok\u00e9mon)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

As they journeyed across the new United Kingdom-inspired land of Galar<\/a>, of course, fans discovered a bumper crop of new Gen VIII Pok\u00e9mon. Players were keen to try them out and see which are likely to be meta mainstays going forward.\u00a0Here are some of the strongest and most effective Pok\u00e9mon<\/a> that were introduced in Generation VIII.<\/p>\n

Updated on December 16 2020 by Chris Littlechild:<\/strong> Those who haven\u2019t played much of <\/em>Sword & Shield since its launch in November 2019 might be surprised to see just how much has changed. <\/em>The Isle of Armor and <\/em>Crown Tundra DLC packs each added a crop of new and returning critters to the mix.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>The metagame is constantly in flux, as new strategies prove popular and super strong Hidden Abilities, new moves and Pok\u00e9mon themselves are released. In that spirit, it\u2019s high time to take another look at some of the most powerful Galar Pok\u00e9mon, with these formidable new additions in mind.<\/em><\/p>\n

15 <\/span>Sirfetch\u2019d<\/h2>\n
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The poor, much-snarked Farfetch\u2019d was one of the worst Gen I Pok\u00e9mon (from a gameplay standpoint). Its reputation really didn\u2019t improve in the two decades since, Until the new concept of Galarian forms finally gave it a chance to do\u2026 something.<\/p>\n

Galarian Farfetch\u2019d has a decent Attack stat, is Fighting-type, and evolves into the majestic Sirfetch\u2019d. Its defenses and speed are still sub-par, but its base 135 Attack is formidable (higher than powerhouses like Garchomp). It\u2019s tough to use, but props to Farfetch\u2019d for making something of itself.<\/p>\n

14 <\/span>Polteageist<\/h2>\n
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The people of the United Kingdom\u00a0are known to be pretty darn fond of drinking tea. As a result,\u00a0Sword &\u00a0Shield<\/em> features a tea-based Pok\u00e9mon as an homage to this fact: Sinistea and its evolved form Polteageist.<\/p>\n

These unique Ghost-types have unusual stat spreads, making them tough to fit into specific team roles. Polteageist, in particular, is sorely lacking in HP, Attack and Defense, and has middling Speed, but its Special Attack and Special Defense are very\u00a0high (base 124 and 114 respectively). It\u2019s quite limited in terms of coverage and its lopsided stats, but if players manage\u00a0to pull off a Shell Smash against a worn-down team, Polteageist is capable of\u00a0single-handedly cleaning up.<\/p>\n

13 <\/span>Hatterene<\/h2>\n
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Hatterene, too, has a super awkward stat spread. It has reasonable Attack and Defense, above average Special Defense, Special Attack on par with Polteageist\u2019s and Speed even lower than Snorlax\u2019s.<\/p>\n

RELATED: The 10 Most Mysterious Psychic Pok\u00e9mon, Ranked<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

In short, it’s\u00a0a perfect Trick Room setter (a very strong\u00a0Psychic<\/a>\/Fairy Pok\u00e9mon) that can also cause some havoc of its own once the move is set up. It\u2019s a darn scary thing to face, as the Pok\u00e9dex explains\u00a0(\u201cIf you’re too loud around it, you risk being torn apart by the claws on its tentacle. This Pok\u00e9mon is also known as the Forest Witch,\u201d Pokemon Shield<\/em> reports). Having said that, it\u2019s very vulnerable if Trick Room isn\u2019t successful or expires.<\/p>\n

12 <\/span>Corviknight<\/h2>\n
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Corviknight has a great typing, top-notch Hidden Ability in Mirror Armor (which reflects negative stat drops back at the opponent that inflicted them and is excellent against\u00a0the very powerful Intimidate Ability<\/a>) and access to great supportive moves like Defog and Tailwind.<\/p>\n

It’s never really reliable, though.\u00a0Its stats are all very solid, but it doesn\u2019t excel in any one area. It needs momentum from things like Dynamax moves\u2019 positive effects and suffers quite a lot without it. The Crown Tundra also saw the Ultra Beasts added back to the game, with fellow Steel\/Flying Pok\u00e9mon Celesteela stealing much of Corviknight’s thunder.<\/p>\n

11 <\/span>Regieleki<\/h2>\n
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Veteran Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> fans already know that the Legendary Golems, or the Regi, all share some particular traits in common: they have a lot of HP, high defenses\/one or the other high defense and they\u2019re rather darn slow. This was the case until the Crown Tundra expansion, anyway, because Regieleki refuses to conform to any of this.<\/p>\n

This odd-looking, shocking Electric-type is found in the Split-Decision Ruins. The choice between it and Regidrago is a tough one, but this speedster just clinches it for some with its lightning-fast speed. In fact, at base 200 Speed, it\u2019s the fastest Pok\u00e9mon ever (so far). It has solid-yet-unspectacular offenses, but its Transistor Ability boosts its STAB damage to frightening levels. In return, though, it has meager defenses and precious little coverage.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Galarian Articuno<\/h2>\n
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In truth, any of the Galarian forms of the Legendary birds is a worthy pick. Galarian Zapdos is a speedy and powerful physical attacker with rare Fighting\/Flying typing, the handy Defiant Ability, and a very nice signature move in Thunderous Kick (which reduces the target\u2019s Defense). The Dark\/Flying Galarian Moltres, meanwhile, has proven a very popular pick too, with its AoE signature move Fiery Wrath and the chance to gain an automatic sneaky Special Attack boost when its HP is reduced to half (thanks to Berserk).<\/p>\n

RELATED: 10 Pok\u00e9mon That Should Be Flying-Type<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Galarian Articuno, however, may be the most intriguing prospect of all. This Psychic\/Flying critter boasts the only non-Ice-type move with a chance to Freeze (Freezing Glare), while its Competitive Ability lets it get a huge Special Attack buff from stat drops (which are often inflicted by Max moves). A Special Attacker not to be underestimated, those again not at the very cream of the crop when it comes to damage output.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Duraludon<\/h2>\n
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Lots of super strong Pok\u00e9mon were introduced in Generation VIII (Dracovish and its Fishious Rend shenanigans, for instance), but when it comes to the all-around package, Duraludon could be one of the very best. Its excellent Steel\/Dragon typing gives it nine resistances and only two weaknesses, and with its high defenses, it can stick around for a long time.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Pok\u00e9mon: Ranking The 10 Most Powerful Steel-Types In The Franchise<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Dynamax and Gigantamax Duraludon magnifies these traits, also boosting its stats and its allies\u2019 further just by attacking (as can any other Dynamax Pokemon, of course). With base 120 Special Attack, it\u2019s certainly no offensive slouch either. It\u2019s been a very popular competitive pick so far, and rightly so. There are still some even mightier critters\u00a0of the Galar region that have it beaten, though.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Barraskewda<\/h2>\n
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When they\u00a0fished up Arrokuda quite early in their Sword & Shield adventure, fans would\u00a0be forgiven for having underestimated it. It\u2019s a little generic-looking, as far as fishy Pok\u00e9mon go, and that\u2019s not really something veterans\u00a0need any more of in their\u00a0lives.<\/p>\n

Looks can be deceiving, though. Arrokuda soon evolves into Barraskewda, which is one heck of a spinny-tailed powerhouse to deal with. Its defenses are very low, but its base 123 Attack, 136 Speed, great coverage and Swift Swim Ability make it a real nightmare to face, especially under rain. Its paper-thin defenses certainly hold it back, but it can be monstrously effective. It also has the option of the Propeller Tail Ability, preventing opposing support Pok\u00e9mon from redirecting its attacks in doubles matches.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Rillaboom<\/h2>\n
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Of course, Rillaboom is a Pok\u00e9mon that will be familiar to almost all players. After all, it\u2019s the final evolution of Grookey, the adorable Grass-type addition to the latest trio of starter Pok\u00e9mon. Rillaboom rose to become a competitive mainstay, however, after its Hidden Ability was released.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Which Pok\u00e9mon Starter Are You, Based On Your Dungeons & Dragons Alignment?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With Grassy Surge, it automatically sets Grassy Terrain, which offers passive healing as well as a significant buff to the damage of its Grass-type moves. Couple this with Rillaboom\u2019s base 125 Attack (the highest physical Attack of any starter to date) and the new Isle of Armor tutor move, Grassy Glide (which has priority while the grass is on the field) and this beast is a tremendous physical threat with solid bulk to boot. It\u2019s rather predictable and has limited coverage, however, which holds it back a bit.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Zamazenta<\/h2>\n
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Zamazenta is a force to be reckoned with, as all mascot Legendary Pok\u00e9mon are, but it falls a little short in terms of sheer competitive presence compared to its counterpart Zacian.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s more defensively-oriented (easily surmised\u00a0from the fact that… well, it’s got a huge shield where its face should be). A Fighting\/Steel Pok\u00e9mon (in Crowned Shield form) with base 145 defenses, it can take a lot of punishment. Its attack power takes a hit in return, though, and it doesn\u2019t have reliable healing or any major support moves. It\u2019s a great Pok\u00e9mon, but in terms of raw impact on a match, it struggles to compete with the very top of the Galar pops.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Galarian Darmanitan<\/h2>\n
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Like Farfetch\u2019d, Darumaka was given a Galarian form and a matching evolution in Sword & Shield. Darmanitan, however, had already existed in its familiar fiery form since Generation V. It\u2019s always been a powerhouse (usually seen sporting a Choice Scarf and flattening foes with its base 140 Attack), but Galarian Darmanitan really is a cut above.<\/p>\n

RELATED: 5 Fantastic Pok\u00e9mon Abilities (& 5 That Aren\u2019t Worth Your Time)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This whimsical-looking Ice-type has exactly the same base stats as its Unovan counterpart, but has a secret weapon: Gorilla Tactics. Powerful Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Abilities can sometimes be hit and miss, but this excellent one has the same effect as a Choice Band: Galarian Darmanitan is given a 50% damage boost, but can\u2019t switch moves. This actually stacks with a Choice Band itself, giving this critter truly terrifying stopping power. It\u2019s a bit one dimensional as it\u2019s really only its Attack that stands out, but this \u00a0Pok\u00e9mon is truly among Galar\u2019s very strongest. Only the most elite Legendaries in the game (and one competitive mainstay) really outrank it overall.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Cinderace<\/h2>\n
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With the sheer strength of Pyro Ball and its incredible new\u00a0Hidden Ability, some fans have claimed that Scorbunny is Game Freak\u2019s favorite Galar starter. Whatever the truth may be with regards to that debate, Cinderace certainly has a lot of unique assets.<\/p>\n

It also has a second unique move: Court Change. This interesting Status move exchanges the effects on one side of the field with the other side\u2019s (if the opponent has set Stealth Rock or Reflect, say, the hazard will affect their team, while the defensive barrier will benefit the other side of the field instead). This is very situational, as battlers\u00a0might have set up some of these effects themselves,\u00a0but it can pay dividends. Cinderace\u2019s Hidden Ability, meanwhile, is\u00a0Libero, which grants\u00a0it STAB on everything just like Protean. Fans\u00a0know how powerful that effect is on a Pokemon as offense-oriented as Cinderace.\u00a0This beastly bunny has been tearing up the metagame for some time now. Its only real drawbacks are\u00a0its vulnerability if\u00a0speed control isn’t on its side, as well as the fact that it can’t cover everything with its four move slots.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Ice Rider Calyrex<\/h2>\n
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In this case, too, it\u2019s very difficult to separate Ice Rider and Shadow Rider Calyrex. Both, along with Calyrex, Glastrier (Ice-type) and Spectrier (Ghost-type) themselves, were introduced in the Crown Tundra expansion. While the enigmatic Calyrex has super underwhelming stats of its own, it becomes a completely different prospect when combined with its noble steed using the Reins of Unity.<\/p>\n

Ice Rider Calyrex is Psychic- and Ice-type, while Shadow Rider Calyrex is\u00a0 Psychic\/Ghost. Both have incredible base stat totals of 680 (as befits a mascot Legendary Pok\u00e9mon) and are absurdly strong, but the former\u2019s stat distribution is just silly. Competitive players have found Glastrier to be a huge roadblock due to its power and bulk (Trick Room nicely compensates for its low Speed), and this form just emphasizes these traits further. With 100 base HP, 150 base Defense and 130 base Special Defense, it\u2019s incredibly tanky, and 165 base Attack makes it astonishingly powerful too. Its Speed and common weaknesses (Psychic and Ice is a horrible defensive combination) can let it down in a big way, however.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Zacian<\/h2>\n
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Pok\u00e9mon Sword<\/em> players really do have a powerhouse on their hands. Zacian is a Fairy- and Steel-type Legendary Pok\u00e9mon (in Crowned Sword form) that lacks the defensive stats of Zamazenta (though base 115 in both is still super solid). In exchange, though, its Attack is a whopping base 170.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not all. Its Ability, Intrepid Sword, gives it a +1 to its Attack simply for switching in. Combine that with powerful STAB moves and great coverage like Close Combat, and the result is a Pok\u00e9mon that\u2019s tough for even the staunchest of physical walls to stand up to.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Eternatus<\/h2>\n
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The final Legendary Pok\u00e9mon of the main story\u00a0Sword and Shield<\/em>, Eternatus, is absolutely never to be trifled with. It\u2019s a unique and very powerful critter, a rare Poison- and Dragon-type Pok\u00e9mon with base 130 Speed, 145 Special Attack and 140 HP. It also has an interesting exclusive move, Dynamax Cannon, which hits for twice the damage on a target in Dynamax or Gigantamax form.<\/p>\n

It has another ace up its sleeve, too. Near the end of the main story, the player faces off against Eternamax Eternatus, a truly monstrous creature that is Eternatus\u2019 form when it was pushed too far by Chairman Rose\u2019s plans. In this form, it has the highest base stat total any Pok\u00e9mon in the series has ever had (1125 compared to Mega Rayquaza\u2019s total of 780), with a focus on its titanic defenses. This is to ensure the theatrical battle goes on as long as possible, of course.<\/p>\n

NEXT: 10 Best New Pok\u00e9mon Of The Galar Region<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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