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No, they're not legends, they're legendary-like! That's the point of this section, isn't it!?
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* '''{{p|Arcanine}}''''s [[species]] classification is ''Legendary''. | * '''{{p|Arcanine}}''''s [[species]] classification is ''Legendary''. | ||
* The '''{{p|Dratini}}''' family, especially '''{{p|Dragonite}}''', is so rare and powerful it is often mentioned in lists of Legendary Pokémon. It is also based on mythical European dragons. Along with Dragonite, '''{{p|Tyranitar}}''', '''{{p|Salamence}}''', '''{{p|Metagross}}''' and '''{{p|Garchomp}}''' are considered ''[[Pseudo-legendary]]''. | * The '''{{p|Dratini}}''' family, especially '''{{p|Dragonite}}''', is so rare and powerful it is often mentioned in lists of Legendary Pokémon. It is also based on mythical European dragons. Along with Dragonite, '''{{p|Tyranitar}}''', '''{{p|Salamence}}''', '''{{p|Metagross}}''' and '''{{p|Garchomp}}''' are considered ''[[Pseudo-legendary]]''. | ||
* * '''{{p|Togepi}}''' and it's evolutions are incredibly rare and it brings joy wherever it goes. In | |||
* The presence of '''{{p|Absol}}''' is a legendary warning of impending disaster. | |||
* Other Dragon-like pokémon are often considered legendary-like. The fierceness and destructive nature of '''{{p|Gyarados}}''' is described in the pokedex as a thing of legend as is the seemingly complementary beauty and calming ability of '''{{p|Milotic}}'''. | |||
*'''{{p|Rapidash}}''' may possibly have "Legendary" status, as it was seen in the first opening running along with Arcanine, the "Legendary" Pokémon, and the Legendary Birds. This may be because, like many legendary Pokémon, it is based on a mythical creature, the [[wp:unicorn|unicorn]]. | *'''{{p|Rapidash}}''' may possibly have "Legendary" status, as it was seen in the first opening running along with Arcanine, the "Legendary" Pokémon, and the Legendary Birds. This may be because, like many legendary Pokémon, it is based on a mythical creature, the [[wp:unicorn|unicorn]]. | ||
* In the world of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], '''{{p|Ninetales}}''' is considered a Legendary Pokémon due to it being elusive, incredibly long-lived, and posessing the ability to cast powerful curses against anyone that touches its tails. | * In the world of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], '''{{p|Ninetales}}''' is considered a Legendary Pokémon due to it being elusive, incredibly long-lived, and posessing the ability to cast powerful curses against anyone that touches its tails. | ||
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* '''{{p|Lucario}}''' and its master [[Sir Aaron]] were forever revered because of their help pacifying an ancient battle, as seen in the eighth movie. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, a Lucario was regarded as a legendary Rescue Team Leader in the distant past, and "Lucario Rank" is the highest attainable team rank in the game. | * '''{{p|Lucario}}''' and its master [[Sir Aaron]] were forever revered because of their help pacifying an ancient battle, as seen in the eighth movie. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, a Lucario was regarded as a legendary Rescue Team Leader in the distant past, and "Lucario Rank" is the highest attainable team rank in the game. | ||
* [[fossil|Ancient]] Pokémon, such as '''{{p|Aerodactyl}}''', '''{{p|Kabuto}}''' and '''{{p|Omanyte}}''' are extinct and therefore are among myth. Although it is not extinct, '''{{p|Relicanth}}''' is sometimes considered an ancient Pokémon since it has survived unchanged since ancient times. | * [[fossil|Ancient]] Pokémon, such as '''{{p|Aerodactyl}}''', '''{{p|Kabuto}}''' and '''{{p|Omanyte}}''' are extinct and therefore are among myth. Although it is not extinct, '''{{p|Relicanth}}''' is sometimes considered an ancient Pokémon since it has survived unchanged since ancient times. | ||
* '''{{p|Togepi}}''' and it's evolutions are incredibly rare and it brings joy wherever it goes. In "[[The Togepi Mirage!]]" Togepi is revered as a savior. | |||
* The presence of '''{{p|Absol}}''' is a fabled warning of impending disaster. | |||
* When facing '''{{p|Rotom}}''', the music is the same as when facing a legendary Pokémon. | * When facing '''{{p|Rotom}}''', the music is the same as when facing a legendary Pokémon. | ||