List of generation IX Pokémon



The ninth generation (Generation IX) of the Pokémon franchise features 120 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The first Pokémon of the generation were revealed on 27 February 2022 in a Pokémon Presents livestream presentation.

Pokémon are fictional species created for the Pokémon franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the series began in Japan in 1996 with the release of the video games Pokémon Red and Blue for the Game Boy. In these games, the player assumes the role of a Pokémon Trainer whose goal is to capture and train creatures called Pokémon. Players use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon, and some can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution. Pokémon also have various types, which are elemental attributes that determine a Pokémon's strengths and weaknesses in combat.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet take place in Paldea, which is heavily based on Spain and the Iberian Peninsula, with the game's DLC expansions The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk taking place in the Kitakami region and the Blueberry Academy, respectively. Kitakami is based on Japan, while the Blueberry Academy is a school environment set in the Unova region, the main location of the 2010 games Pokémon Black and White. Scarlet and Violet also features a special mechanic known as "Terastallization" which allow the player's Pokémon to change their elemental types in battle.

List of Pokémon

 * Sprigatito
 * Floragato
 * Meowscarada
 * Fuecoco
 * Crocalor
 * Skeledirge
 * Quaxly
 * Quaxwell
 * Quaquaval
 * Lechonk
 * Oinkologne
 * Tarountula
 * Spidops
 * Nymble
 * Lokix
 * Pawmi
 * Pawmo
 * Pawmot
 * Tandemaus
 * Maushold
 * Fidough
 * Dachsbun
 * Smoliv
 * Dolliv
 * Arboliva
 * Squawkabilly
 * Nacli
 * Naclstack
 * Garganacl
 * Charcadet
 * Armarouge
 * Ceruledge
 * Tadbulb
 * Bellibolt
 * Wattrel
 * Kilowattrel
 * Maschiff
 * Mabosstiff
 * Shroodle
 * Grafaiai
 * Bramblin
 * Brambleghast
 * Toedscool
 * Toedscruel
 * Klawf
 * Capsakid
 * Scovillain
 * Rellor
 * Rabsca
 * Flittle
 * Espathra
 * Tinkatink
 * Tinkatuff
 * Tinkaton
 * Wiglett
 * Wugtrio
 * Bombirdier
 * Finizen
 * Palafin
 * Varoom
 * Revavroom
 * Cyclizar
 * Orthworm
 * Glimmet
 * Glimmora
 * Greavard
 * Houndstone
 * Flamigo
 * Cetoddle
 * Cetitan
 * Veluza
 * Dondozo
 * Tatsugiri
 * Annihilape
 * Clodsire
 * Farigiraf
 * Dudunsparce
 * Kingambit
 * Great Tusk
 * Scream Tail
 * Brute Bonnet
 * Flutter Mane
 * Slither Wing
 * Sandy Shocks
 * Iron Treads
 * Iron Bundle
 * Iron Hands
 * Iron Jugulis
 * Iron Moth
 * Iron Thorns
 * Frigibax
 * Arctibax
 * Baxcalibur
 * Gimmighoul
 * Gholdengo
 * Wo-Chien
 * Chien-Pao
 * Ting-Lu
 * Chi-Yu
 * Roaring Moon
 * Iron Valiant
 * Koraidon
 * Miraidon
 * Walking Wake
 * Iron Leaves
 * Dipplin
 * Poltchageist
 * Sinistcha
 * Okidogi
 * Munkidori
 * Fezandipiti
 * Ogerpon
 * Archaludon
 * Hydrapple
 * Gouging Fire
 * Raging Bolt
 * Iron Boulder
 * Iron Crown
 * Terapagos
 * Pecharunt

Paldean Forms

 * Tauros
 * Wooper

Reception
The designs of many of the Pokemon have received criticism since Scarlet and Violet 's release. Prior to the games' release, the designs of many of the games' Pokemon leaked, which drew much negativity from fans, who criticized several of the designs. Stacey Henley, writing for TheGamer, criticized the designs of the Pokémon in the game. She highlighted several designs, such as Skeledirge, Dachsbun, Pawmot, and Finizen, and though she believed it was not the worst generation of Pokémon in terms of designs, she felt that the majority of the designs in the game should have been held to a higher standard. Ben Sledge, also writing for TheGamer, additionally criticized the generation's Legendary Pokemon designs as being uninspired or unappealing, stating that "They’re barely even creatures, they’re just animals with weird colour palettes."

Ana Diaz, writing for Polygon, found that many species, most notably Flamigo, Palafin, and Maushold, had unique and powerful traits. Noting these traits, she felt that it allowed for a more fun environment for players overall. Several Pokemon, such as Annihilape, Palafin, Flutter Mane, Iron Bundle, and Houndstone ended up being particularly powerful in popular competitive formats among fans, leading to their bans. Joe Parlock of TheGamer noted the sleek designs of the starters and the designs of several other Pokemon, including Smoliv, Fidough, Koraidon, and Miraidon. He noted the individuality of the designs and how each of the designs helped build Paldea's culture, noting that it was "the most holistic approach to Pokemon design we’ve seen in decades." In a discussion among Nintendo Life staff, the group discussed the best designs of the generation, highlighting many Pokemon, including Glimmora, Tandemaus, and Charcadet. Writer Kate Gray noted the number of "weirder" designs present in the generation, while writer Alan Hagues noted the effectiveness of the simplicity of the generations' designs as being something that "wins out in some ways." Numerous individual designs have been highlighted by critics, such as Grafaiai, Quaquaval, and Lechonk.

Several designs have been noted as being popular with the LGBTQ+ community. Quaquaval was noted as being popular with LGBTQ+ fans, while Tandemaus, following a Valentine's Day event in-game, was highighted by Gayming Magazine, noting their popularity as gay icons with fans while the game itself had an imperfect representation of LGBTQ+. Dod Seitz of TheGamer additionally noted the queer positivity of designs such as Quaquaval and Maushold, also noting how Iron Valiant served as a positive example of an androgynous or non-binary character design.