Every generation of Pokémon brings with it some hilarious creature designs: Dunsparce, Stunfisk, Goomy, Alolan Exeggutor... and generation 8 certainly doesn’t disappoint in that aspect. We’ve picked out five Pokémon from Sword and Shield that make us laugh in one way or another, although that doesn’t mean we love them any less. Let’s take a look at the 5 funniest generation 8 Pokémon we can’t wait to catch!

Pokémon Sword and Shield, the newest generation of Pokémon games, have recently released for the Nintendo Switch. We’ve examined each one of the 94 new creatures available in the Galar region and came up with a shortlist of the most adorable Pokémon we can’t wait to catch (both in the game and as plushies in the real world). Let’s get started!

Pokémon Sword and Shield, which recently released for the Nintendo Switch, take place in the British-inspired region of Galar. But as eager as we are to see the clock tower and the stadium-style gyms, what excites us most is all of the bevy of new Pokémon to catch! Of the 94 new creatures, we’ve chosen five of our favorite “cool” Pokémon that we’d love to have on our team. Let’s get started!