When you hear “Pokémon sprite,” your mind likely jumps to the pixelated charm of Gen 3’s Ruby & Sapphire or the animated battle icons of Gen 5’s Black & White . But Gen 9 ( Scarlet & Violet ) doesn’t have battle sprites in the traditional sense. Instead, it uses full 3D models rendered in real-time.

Note that this list is not exhaustive, as it would be too lengthy. However, the full list of Gen 9 Pokémon and their sprites can be found online.

Here is the full content breakdown of the visual assets for Generation 9.

The technical details of the Gen 9 sprites are as follows:

Unlike sprites, which are viewed from a single angle, these models are 3D shapes rendered in real-time, allowing for dynamic camera movements during battle. The Community's "Pixel" Reclamation