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'''Legendary birds''' is the collective term used to refer to the [[Legendary trio|trio]] of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. In the games, they are also known as the '''winged mirages''' (Japanese: '''まぼろしのつばさ''' ''phantom wings''). | '''Legendary birds''' is the collective term used to refer to the [[Legendary trio|trio]] of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. In the games, they are also known as the '''winged mirages''' (Japanese: '''まぼろしのつばさ''' ''phantom wings''). | ||
Being the first legendary trio, they set the standards for future trios; that is, they all share similar attributes and—in the case of most of the future trios—are considered equal among themselves. Like the other trios later would, the legendary birds share a [[trio master|master]] in {{p|Lugia}} ([[Legendary birds (M02)|in the anime]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|some games]], at least), as well as two common traits: their {{type|Flying}} and their [[Ability]], {{a|Pressure}}. In the anime, [[ | Being the first legendary trio, they set the standards for future trios; that is, they all share similar attributes and—in the case of most of the future trios—are considered equal among themselves. Like the other trios later would, the legendary birds share a [[trio master|master]] in {{p|Lugia}} ([[Legendary birds (M02)|in the anime]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|some games]], at least), as well as two common traits: their {{type|Flying}} and their [[Ability]], {{a|Pressure}}. In the anime, [[Professor Oak]] states that Articuno and Moltres combined powers of ice and fire are the source and cradle of the oceans, and that Zapdos' electric energy creates the currents and streams, which is why the three ancient creatures are closely bound to the guardian of the ocean, {{p|Lugia}}. | ||
The birds are not present in the [[Generation II]] games but can be transferred over from the [[Generation I]] games using the [[Time Capsule]]. | The birds are not present in the [[Generation II]] games but can be transferred over from the [[Generation I]] games using the [[Time Capsule]]. | ||