No matter the Pokémon, finding a shiny variant can be an exciting experience. There are hundreds of species, with some having creative shiny designs while others appear rather monotonous in comparison to their original counterparts. This article will spotlight the best shiny Pokémon from Gen 8 specifically.

Gen 8 Pokémon were introduced in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield and have been expanded upon with the Pokémon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass DLC packs, adding over 80 new Pokémon for trainers to encounter. They can be found in the Galar region, which is based off of the United Kingdom, and include Galarian variants of some classic Pokémon.

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Arguably, the best shiny designs are those that look considerably different from their non-shiny equivalents. They also contain colors that pop or contrast well against each other, and are of Pokémon that typically already have a solid blueprint - perhaps resembling a creature that could actually exist in real life. This collection also looks at some of the most recent Pokémon added in the Pokémon: Crown Tundra DLC. As everyone is bound to have a favorite Pokémon and tastes greatly range, there's no getting around how subjective choosing the best shiny can be. However, these include a good variety of species that often come up as fan favorites.

Best Gen 8 Shiny Pokémon: Sobble, Drizzile, & Inteleon

Shiny Gen 8 Pokemon the Sobble Line

The shiny Sobble line stands out from the shiny Pokémon starters by replacing the green and yellow tints with a taffy coloring, giving these suave water lizards a sweet cotton candy look. Sobble and Drizzile's tint went from a bright to grayish blue, and the secret agent Pokémon Inteleon traded in the dark blue and black coating for a lighter blue and white. While the other starter Pokémon families still have decent shiny designs, they contestably are more eye-catching as their non-shiny variants.

Best Gen 8 Shiny Pokémon: Nickit

Gen 8 Shiny Nickit

The Dark fox Pokémon Nickit already had a sleek look covered in orangey maroon and black fur, but the silver and navy fashion denotes something special about the shiny version. Known for already being a cunning bandit, this argent shade somehow gives it an even more stealthy appearance - like a thief in the night.

Best Gen 8 Shiny Pokémon: Gossifleur

Gen 8 Shiny Gossifleur

Shiny Gossifluer is a stark difference from its normal bright yellow and red coloring, giving it the vibe of a Fairy Pokémon versus the Grass type that it is. The colors are toned down and altered enough to make its design not quite as loud and perhaps more charming, making shiny Gossifleur an enticing prize to be won.

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Best Gen 8 Shiny Pokémon: Toxel

A shiny Toxel in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Toxel and its evolution Toxtricity - whether the Low Key or Amped form - already look very cool with their purple coloring combined with either yellow or blue, yet the pink and purple shiny models somehow make them look more electrifyingly vibrant. The easiest way to obtain a Toxel is by visiting the Pokémon nursery on Route 5, where it's given to the player in the form of an egg. Imagine how lucky a player would be to have their first hatched Toxel be a shiny.

Best Gen 8 Shiny Pokémon: Impidimp

A Shiny Impidimp sticking its tongue out in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

The Dark and Fairy typing of Impidimp already makes this little fiend-like Pokémon a hot commodity. It's traditional fuchsia and purple markings are fitting of a fairytale imp, yet the drastic change to blue and white is also aesthetically appropriate. Its evolutions also have a neat shiny complexion, with Morgrem being a similar blue and purple and Grimmsnarl being mostly white and purple.

Best Gen 8 Shiny Pokémon: Spectrier

Gen 8 Shiny Spectrier
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Nocturnal Pokémon Spectrier, along with Glastrier and Calyrex, was recently released with the Pokémon Sword/Shield Crown Tundra DLC. Out of the three, it has the most exorbitant shiny modification. The Ghost horse Legendary looks great with its typical black and purple presentation, but the ruby and blush hues make it stand out that much more. Like the generations before it, the Gen 8 Pokémon have some stiff competition when it comes to supreme shiny design. The ones listed here are all great examples of styles that catch the eye for all the best reasons.

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