- The recently released "Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" have introduced more than 80 new collectible monsters to the video game series, bringing the total number of Pokémon to nearly 1,000.
- Pokémon take the place of animals in their world, but their designs are inspired by everything from plants and food to household appliances.
- We've chosen some of the wildest new Pokémon designs to showcase just how much imagination goes into Game Freak's and Nintendo's blockbuster franchise.
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"Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" were released for the Nintendo Switch in November, adding dozens of new Pokémon to the hit video game franchise. Catching the hundreds of collectible Pokémon has always been the main draw of the Pokémon games and each creature has its own unique design.
While many of the original Pokémon were based on common animals and mythic creatures, the more recent arrivals have taken inspiration from household appliances, desserts, climate change, and everything in between. Each Pokémon has a special title that hints at its inspiration and a short Pokédex entry that offers a brief history.
"Pokémon Sword" and "Shield" introduced more than 80 new Pokémon, bringing the total number to nearly 1,000. We've chosen a handful of the oddest new additions to show off the impressive imaginations of the Pokémon creators at Game Freak.
Here are 15 of the weirdest new Pokémon in "Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield."
