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[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|thumb|210px|Groudon and Kyogre battle as Rayquaza arrives.]] | [[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|thumb|210px|Groudon and Kyogre battle as Rayquaza arrives.]] | ||
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon 2.png|thumb|210px|The super-ancient Pokémon in their alternative forms in the anime.]] | [[File:Super-ancient Pokémon 2.png|thumb|210px|The super-ancient Pokémon in their alternative forms in the anime.]] | ||
The '''super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''超古代ポケモン''' ''super-ancient Pokémon'') | The '''super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''超古代ポケモン''' ''super-ancient Pokémon'') is a term applied to the three ancient [[Legendary Pokémon]] from [[Hoenn]] legend—{{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. This trio has historically been called the '''weather trio''' by fans. | ||
The three Pokémon represent separate elemental spheres, Kyogre having dominion over the {{wp|hydrosphere}}, Groudon over the {{wp|lithosphere}}, and Rayquaza over the {{wp|atmosphere}}. These roles are reflected in their types. The members all have some physiological similarities, with similar symbols on their bodies as well as yellow eyes. The three Pokémon could be references to creatures from Hebrew myth: {{wp|Leviathan}}, a sea monster; {{wp|Behemoth}}, a land beast; and {{wp|Ziz}}, a giant bird. | The three Pokémon represent separate elemental spheres, Kyogre having dominion over the {{wp|hydrosphere}}, Groudon over the {{wp|lithosphere}}, and Rayquaza over the {{wp|atmosphere}}. These roles are reflected in their types. The members all have some physiological similarities, with similar symbols on their bodies as well as yellow eyes. The three Pokémon could be references to creatures from Hebrew myth: {{wp|Leviathan}}, a sea monster; {{wp|Behemoth}}, a land beast; and {{wp|Ziz}}, a giant bird. | ||
In their reprised roles in the [[remake]]s of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, | In their reprised roles in the [[remake]]s of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Groudon and Kyogre gained the ability to undergo [[Primal Reversion]] and Rayquaza the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Primal Reversion is said to be a process whereby the Pokémon return to their original power. Meanwhile, Rayquaza is said to be the first Pokémon to have Mega Evolved. | ||
In their original appearance in Generation III, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza's {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing}} | In their original appearance in Generation III, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza's {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing}} {{Abilities}} belonged exclusively to them. Though several non-Legendary Pokémon have other Abilities that can alter the [[weather]], only {{a|Cloud Nine}}'s effect overlaps with the effects of the trio's Abilities (with Rayquaza's {{a|Air Lock}}). Upon undergoing Primal Reversion or Mega Evolution, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza gain new exclusive Abilities, enhanced versions of their original Abilities. | ||
Though moves such as {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}} have acted just like Groudon's and Kyogre's Abilities since Generation II, causing the weather to change for only five turns, originally, Groudon's and Kyogre's Abilities caused their weather effect for the remainder of the battle or until the weather was changed again in some way. However, Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre's new, enhanced Abilities render it impossible for the weather to be changed by most other means, though the effect lasts only as long as they remain in battle. By contrast, Rayquaza's | Though moves such as {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}} have acted just like Groudon's and Kyogre's Abilities since Generation II, causing the weather to change for only five turns, originally, Groudon's and Kyogre's Abilities caused their weather effect for the remainder of the battle or until the weather was changed again in some way. However, Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre's new, enhanced Abilities render it impossible for the weather to be changed by most other means, though the effect lasts only as long as they remain in battle. By contrast, Rayquaza's Ability—which removes the battle effects of any weather on the field, leaving only its visual effect—only lasts as long as Rayquaza remains active, as does Mega Rayquaza's enhanced version of the Ability. | ||
Rayquaza, the [[trio master]], was shown quelling a violent confrontation between the other two Pokémon during the events of {{game|Emerald}}. | Rayquaza, the [[trio master]], was shown quelling a violent confrontation between the other two Pokémon during the events of {{game|Emerald}}. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The super-ancient Pokémon's history was first revealed in the [[Hoenn]] [[Generation III]] games and expanded upon in | The super-ancient Pokémon's history was first revealed in the [[Hoenn]] [[Generation III]] games and expanded upon in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. The Draconids tribe kept recorded history of the trio through mural paintings at [[Sky Pillar]]. | ||
3,000 years ago, during Hoenn's primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Groudon and Kyogre were born from that natural energy. [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} fought over that energy in long clashes, creating natural disasters in the process. The Hoenn region was created from these clashes. In the face of their great power, people could do nothing. But {{p|Rayquaza}} intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two primal Pokémon, ending their conflict and returning peace to the world. | 3,000 years ago, during Hoenn's primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Groudon and Kyogre were born from that natural energy. [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} fought over that energy in long clashes, creating natural disasters in the process. The Hoenn region was created from these clashes. In the face of their great power, people could do nothing. But {{p|Rayquaza}} intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two primal Pokémon, ending their conflict and returning peace to the world. | ||
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===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=== | ===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=== | ||
In | In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the super-ancient Pokémon can all be encountered at [[Ramanas Park]] after capturing the [[Legendary titans]], [[Legendary beasts]]{{sup/8|BD}}/[[Legendary birds]]{{sup/8|SP}} and [[Eon duo]]. The trio is located at Oceanic Room, Tectonic Room, and Stratospheric Room respectively. Each room needs either Oceanic Slate, Tectonic Slate, or Stratospheric Slate to unlock the encounter. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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==Artwork== | ==Artwork== | ||
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Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 1 artwork.png | Super Ancient Pokémon artwork for | Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 1 artwork.png | Super Ancient Pokémon artwork for {{g|Masters EX}} Villain Arc Hoenn (Part 1) artwork | ||
Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 2 artwork.png | Super Ancient Pokémon along with Sygna Suit Steven and Deoxys for Pokémon Masters EX Villain Arc Hoenn (Part 2) artwork | Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 2 artwork.png | Super Ancient Pokémon along with Sygna Suit Steven and Deoxys for Pokémon Masters EX Villain Arc Hoenn (Part 2) artwork | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||