A mark is a special Ribbon-like mechanic introduced in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Obtainability[]
Marks appear on a wild Pokémon when they are caught and have no way of being earned, unlike Ribbons. The player will be unable to tell if a wild Pokémon has a mark or not until they capture it. Pokémon that are obtained through Max Raid Battles or hatched from Eggs will never have marks. A wild Pokémon can only have one mark. The Gourmet mark can be obtained on Pokémon that already have a mark.
In the Isle of Armor, a scientist will give the player the Mark Charm after completing the Isle of Armor Pokédex. This special charm triples the chance of finding a wild Pokémon that has a mark.
Effect[]
When a Pokémon with a mark is sent out into battle, they will have a special title alongside their name. This does not have any other effect in or outside of battles other than it being a cosmetic change.
Types of Marks[]
| Name | Image | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Mark | 
|
the Peckish | A mark for a peckish Pokémon. |
| Sleepy-Time Mark | 
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the Sleepy | A mark for a sleepy Pokémon. |
| Dusk Mark | 
|
the Dozy | A mark for a dozy Pokémon. |
| Dawn Mark | 
|
the Early Riser | A mark for an early-riser Pokémon. |
| Cloudy Mark | 
|
the Cloud Watcher | A mark for a cloud-watching Pokémon. |
| Rainy Mark | 
|
the Sodden | A mark for a sodden Pokémon. |
| Stormy Mark | 
|
the Thunderstruck | A mark for a thunderstruck Pokémon. |
| Snowy Mark | 
|
the Snow Frolicker | A mark for a snow-frolicking Pokémon. |
| Blizzard Mark | 
|
the Shivering | A mark for a shivering Pokémon. |
| Dry Mark | 
|
the Parched | A mark for a parched Pokémon. |
| Sandstorm Mark | 
|
the Sandswept | A mark for a sandswept Pokémon. |
| Misty Mark | 
|
the Mist Drifter | A mark for a mist-drifter Pokémon. |
| Destiny Mark | 
|
the Chosen One | A mark of a chosen Pokémon. |
| Fishing Mark | 
|
the Catch of the Day | A mark for a catch-of-the-day Pokémon. |
