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Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] due to their high base stats. Due to their slow leveling rates and their relatively high [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolution levels]], they also tend to be difficult to raise.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] due to their high base stats. Due to their slow leveling rates and their relatively high [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolution levels]], they also tend to be difficult to raise.


The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2430759250584323 Late Bloomers]" (Japanese: '''大器晩成''' ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208020557/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191011_p02.html Taiki-Bansei]'') collection of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise.
The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2430759250584323 Late Bloomers]" (Japanese: '''大器晩成''' ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208020557/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191011_p02.html Taiki-Bansei]'') and "[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/search/powerhouse Powerhouse Pokémon]" collections of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise.


In Japanese fan communities, especially in the competitive scene, the similar term {{ja|600族|'''600{{ruby|族|ぞく}}''' ''600 club''}} refers to all Pokémon that have a base stat total of 600 that aren't Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Mega Evolutions. This classification includes all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but it also includes {{p|Archaludon}}, who is excluded from the definition of pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
In Japanese fan communities, especially in the competitive scene, the similar term {{ja|600族|'''600{{ruby|族|ぞく}}''' ''600 club''}} refers to all Pokémon that have a base stat total of 600 that are not Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Mega Evolutions. This classification includes all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but it also includes {{p|Archaludon}}, which is excluded from the definition of pseudo-legendary Pokémon among western fans.


==List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon==
==List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon==
There are ten Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with every [[generation]] introducing at least one. The following shows the pseudo-legendary Pokémon by the generation of their introduction, as well as their [[type]]s and the Pokémon they evolve from.
There are ten Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with every [[generation]] introducing at least one. The following shows the pseudo-legendary Pokémon by the generation of their introduction, as well as their [[type]]s and the Pokémon they evolve from.


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<div>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color light}};" | '''[[Generation I]]'''
{{PokeSum|0149|Dragonite|Dragon|Flying}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0148|Dragonair|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0149|Dragonite|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Dragonite|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0147|Dratini|Dragon}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0148|Dragonair}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Dragonair|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0147|Dratini}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Dratini|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}


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{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{johto color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
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<div>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{johto color light}};" | '''[[Generation II]]'''
{{PokeSum|0248|Tyranitar|Rock|Dark}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0247|Pupitar|Rock|Ground}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{johto color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0248|Tyranitar|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Tyranitar|{{johto color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Dark}}
{{PokeSum|0246|Larvitar|Rock|Ground}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{johto color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0247|Pupitar}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Pupitar|{{johto color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ground}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{johto color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0246|Larvitar}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Larvitar|{{johto color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ground}}
|}


{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hoenn color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color light}};" | '''[[Generation III]]'''
{{PokeSum|0373|Salamence|Dragon|Flying}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0372|Shelgon|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0373|Salamence|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Salamence|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0371|Bagon|Dragon}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0372|Shelgon}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Shelgon|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0371|Bagon}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Bagon|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}


{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hoenn color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color light}};" | '''[[Generation III]]'''
{{PokeSum|0376|Metagross|Steel|Psychic}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0375|Metang|Steel|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0376|Metagross|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Metagross|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Psychic}}
{{PokeSum|0374|Beldum|Steel|Psychic}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0375|Metang}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Metang|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Psychic}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0374|Beldum}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Beldum|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Psychic}}
|}


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{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{sinnoh color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color light}};" | '''[[Generation IV]]'''
{{PokeSum|0445|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0444|Gabite|Dragon|Ground}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0445|Garchomp|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Garchomp|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0443|Gible|Dragon|Ground}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0444|Gabite}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Gabite|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ground}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0443|Gible}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Gible|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ground}}
|}


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<div>'''{{color2|{{unova color}}|Generation V}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color light}};" | '''[[Generation V]]'''
{{PokeSum|0635|Hydreigon|Dark|Dragon}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0634|Zweilous|Dark|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0635|Hydreigon|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Hydreigon|{{unova color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dark}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0633|Deino|Dark|Dragon}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0634|Zweilous}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Zweilous|{{unova color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dark}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0633|Deino}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Deino|{{unova color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dark}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}


{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{kalos color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{kalos color}}|Generation VI}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color light}};" | '''[[Generation VI]]'''
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|Dragon}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0706|Goodra|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Goodra|{{kalos color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0705|Sliggoo}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Sliggoo|{{kalos color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0704|Goomy}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Goomy|{{kalos color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}


{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{alola color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color light}};" | '''[[Generation VII]]'''
{{PokeSum|0784|Kommo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0783|Hakamo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0784|Kommo-o|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Kommo-o|{{alola color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Fighting}}
{{PokeSum|0782|Jangmo-o|Dragon}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0783|Hakamo-o}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Hakamo-o|{{alola color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Fighting}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0782|Jangmo-o}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Jangmo-o|{{alola color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}


{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{galar color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{galar color}}|Generation VIII}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color light}};" | '''[[Generation VIII]]'''
{{PokeSum|0887|Dragapult|Dragon|Ghost}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0886|Drakloak|Dragon|Ghost}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0887|Dragapult|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Dragapult|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ghost}}
{{PokeSum|0885|Dreepy|Dragon|Ghost}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0886|Drakloak}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Drakloak|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0885|Dreepy}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Dreepy|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|}


{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hisui color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{hisui color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color light}};" | '''[[Generation VIII]]'''
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui|size=100px}}<br>'''{{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Hisuian form|Hisuian}} {{pcolor|Goodra|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui}}<br>'''{{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Hisuian form|Hisuian}} {{pcolor|Sliggoo|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0704|Goomy}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Goomy|{{kalos color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}


{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{paldea color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{paldea color}}|Generation IX}}'''</div>
| class="roundy whitelinks" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color light}};" | '''[[Generation IX]]'''
{{PokeSum|0998|Baxcalibur|Dragon|Ice}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0997|Arctibax|Dragon|Ice}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0998|Baxcalibur|size=100px}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Baxcalibur|{{paldea color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ice}}
{{PokeSum|0996|Frigibax|Dragon|Ice}}
|-
}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0997|Arctibax}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Arctibax|{{paldea color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ice}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color dark}};" | {{ArtP|0996|Frigibax}}<br>'''{{pcolor|Frigibax|{{paldea color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Ice}}
==In the games==
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===Base stat comparison===
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{{groupstats/11|Pokemon|149|Dragonite|dragon|91|134|95|100|100|80|248|Tyranitar|rock|100|134|110|95|100|61|373|Salamence|flying|95|135|80|110|80|100|376|Metagross|steel|80|135|130|95|90|70|445|Garchomp|ground|108|130|95|80|85|102|635|Hydreigon|dark|92|105|90|125|90|98|706|Goodra|dragon|90|100|70|110|150|80|706|Goodra|form8=-Hisui|steel|80|100|100|110|150|60|784|Kommo-o|fighting|75|110|125|100|105|85|887|Dragapult|ghost|88|120|75|100|75|142|998|Baxcalibur|ice|115|145|92|75|86|87}}
</div>
</div>


==In the games==
====Base stat comparison when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
{{quartetstats|Pokemon|248|Tyranitar|form1=-Mega|rock|100|164|150|95|120|71|373|Salamence|form2=-Mega|flying|95|145|130|120|90|120|376|Metagross|form3=-Mega|steel|80|145|150|105|110|110|445|Garchomp|form4=-Mega|ground|108|170|115|120|95|92}}
 
===Statistical averages===
===Statistical averages===
{{BaseStatNoCat
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|SpDef=101
|SpDef=101
|Speed=87.7}}
|Speed=87.7}}
 
====Statistical averages when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
===Base stat comparison===
{{BaseStatNoCat
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|type=Pokemon
{{groupstats/11|Pokemon|149|Dragonite|dragon|91|134|95|100|100|80|248|Tyranitar|rock|100|134|110|95|100|61|373|Salamence|flying|95|135|80|110|80|100|376|Metagross|steel|80|135|130|95|90|70|445|Garchomp|ground|108|130|95|80|85|102|635|Hydreigon|dark|92|105|90|125|90|98|706|Goodra|dragon|90|100|70|110|150|80|706|Goodra|form8=-Hisui|steel|80|100|100|110|150|60|784|Kommo-o|fighting|75|110|125|100|105|85|887|Dragapult|ghost|88|120|75|100|75|142|998|Baxcalibur|ice|115|145|92|75|86|87}}
|HP=95.75
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|Attack=156
 
|Defense=136.25
====Base stat comparison when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
|SpAtk=110
{{quartetstats|Pokemon|248|Tyranitar|form1=-Mega|rock|100|164|150|95|120|71|373|Salamence|form2=-Mega|flying|95|145|130|120|90|120|376|Metagross|form3=-Mega|steel|80|145|150|105|110|110|445|Garchomp|form4=-Mega|ground|108|170|115|120|95|92}}
|SpDef=103.75
|Speed=98.25}}


===Users===
===Users===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, though they are most often used by [[Elite Four]] members and {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, often being used by [[Elite Four]] members and {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
* {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]], {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as well as in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. His cousin, [[Clair]], also uses one in her {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} rematch and [[Dragon's Den]] [[Multi Battle]], as well as in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. [[Ryuki]] uses a Dragonite in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles, as well as in the [[Kantonian Gym]] in the latter games after the player becomes Champion. [[Hassel]], the final member of the Elite Four in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, uses a Dragonite in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] and his [[League Club Room]] battle; in the same game, Dragonite is also used by [[Drayton]] and [[Kieran]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}} and the BB League Champion, respectively.
* {{p|Dragonite}} is used by:
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by Lance in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, when rematching him in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and in the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver as the [[Viridian City]] [[Gym Leader]]. [[Roark]] uses a Tyranitar in rematches in {{game|Platinum}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, [[Grimsley]] uses one in his {{g|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematch, and [[Gordie]] uses a Tyranitar in the [[Champion Cup]] and [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
** [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member or Champion of the [[Indigo League]] in [[Kanto]].
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by [[Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]]. Lance and Clair use Salamence in rematches in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the former also using one in his Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver rematch. [[Drayden]] also uses a Salamence in his Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, uses Salamence in her [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematches.
** Lance's cousin, [[Clair]], in her {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} rematch and [[Dragon's Den]] [[Multi Battle]], as well as in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}.  
* {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (and their remakes [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]) and ex-Champion in Pokémon Emerald. [[Caitlin]], a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, uses a Metagross during her rematches, as well as in her initial battle in Challenge Mode in Black 2 and White 2. [[Sabrina]] and [[Jasmine]] use Metagross in their Pokémon World Tournament teams in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. [[Molayne]] uses a Metagross in Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon and as a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Metagross is also used by [[Amarys]], a member of the BB League Elite Four.
** [[Ryuki]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles, as well as in the [[Kantonian Gym]] in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.  
* {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl; she also uses it in [[Undella Town]] in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, and in the [[Battle Tree]] in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Lance uses a Garchomp in rematches in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Clair also uses one in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. [[Giovanni]] uses one in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Ryuki uses a Garchomp in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion. [[Volo]] also uses a Garchomp in the final battle against him in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
** [[Hassel]], the final Elite Four member in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} is used by [[Ghetsis]], the final boss in Pokémon Black and White; he also uses it in Pokémon Black 2, White 2, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Hydreigon is also used by [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Lance and Drayden use Hydreigon in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Drayton]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}.
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by [[Diantha]], the Champion in {{g|X and Y}}. [[Raihan]] also uses a Goodra in the Champion Cup and Galarian Star Tournament in Pokémon Sword and Shield. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Champion [[Nemona]] uses a Goodra in her final battle in the Victory Road story, as well as in [[Area Zero]] (as the player's [[Multi Battle]] partner) and in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]]. {{tc|Instructor}} [[Saguaro]] also uses a Goodra in the Academy Ace Tournament.
** [[Kieran]], the [[BB League]] Champion.
* {{p|Kommo-o}} is used by Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion. [[Mustard]], a former Champion, uses a Kommo-o in Pokémon Sword and Shield in the final battle against him in the [[Master Dojo]] and in the Galarian Star Tournament. Champion Nemona uses a Kommo-o in her League Club Room battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by:
* {{p|Dragapult}} is used by [[Leon]], the Champion in Pokémon Sword and Shield. [[Geeta]], the Top Champion in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, uses a Dragapult in her League Club Room battle.  
** Lance in {{g|Stadium 2}} (both Round 1 and 2).
* {{p|Baxcalibur}} is used by Hassel, the final Elite Four member in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
** {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, when rematching him in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and in the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver as the [[Viridian City]] [[Gym Leader]].  
** [[Roark]] in rematches in {{game|Platinum}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
** [[Grimsley]], an Elite Four member, in his [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematch in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Gordie]] in the [[Champion Cup]] and [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by:
** [[Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]].  
** Lance and Clair in rematches in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the former also using one in his Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver rematch.
** [[Drayden]] in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.  
** [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, in her [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematches.
* {{p|Metagross}} is used by:
** [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, and ex-Champion in Pokémon Emerald.  
** [[Caitlin]], a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, during her rematches, as well as in her initial battle in Challenge Mode in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Sabrina]] and [[Jasmine]] in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.  
** [[Molayne]] in Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon and as a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
** [[Amarys]], a member of the BB League Elite Four.
* {{p|Garchomp}} is used by:
** [[Cynthia]], the Champion of the [[Sinnoh League]].
** Lance in rematches in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.  
** [[Giovanni]] and Clair in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.  
** [[Volo]] in the final battle against him in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} is used by:
** [[Ghetsis]], the final boss in Pokémon Black and White; he also uses it in Pokémon Black 2, White 2, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.  
** [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.  
** Lance and Drayden in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by:
** [[Diantha]], the Champion in {{g|X and Y}}.
** [[Raihan]] in the Champion Cup and Galarian Star Tournament in Pokémon Sword and Shield.  
** [[Nemona]], a Champion-rank Trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her final battle in the Victory Road story, as well as in [[Area Zero]] (as the player's [[Multi Battle]] partner) and in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].  
** {{tc|Instructor}} [[Saguaro]] in the Academy Ace Tournament.
* {{p|Kommo-o}} is used by:
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.  
** [[Mustard]], a former Champion, in Pokémon Sword and Shield in the final battle against him in the [[Master Dojo]] and in the Galarian Star Tournament.  
** Nemona in her [[League Club Room]] battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
* {{p|Dragapult}} is used by:
** [[Leon]], the Champion in Pokémon Sword and Shield.  
** [[Geeta]], the Top Champion in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her League Club Room battle.  
* {{p|Baxcalibur}} is used by:
** Hassel, the final Elite Four member in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.


===As Shadow Pokémon===
===As Shadow Pokémon===
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* [[Generation III]] is the only generation to introduce more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as it introduced both Salamence and Metagross.
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation to introduce more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as it introduced both Salamence and Metagross.
** However, in [[Generation VIII]], a new [[regional form]] for Goodra was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], alongside Dragapult's introduction in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
** However, in [[Generation VIII]], a new [[regional form]] for Goodra was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], alongside Dragapult's introduction in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* The first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* The unevolved forms of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Haxorus}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Archaludon}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria to be classified as pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Haxorus}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Archaludon}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria to be classified as pseudo-legendary Pokémon.


===Individual characteristics===
===Individual characteristics===
====Dragonite====
====Dragonite====
Being the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Dragonite}} has straightforward and well-rounded stats. It has a traditionally high {{stat|Attack}} and above average stats otherwise.
* Dragonite was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon.


====Tyranitar====
====Tyranitar====
With a focus on power and durability, {{p|Tyranitar}} sacrifices {{stat|Speed}} in exchange for tremendous bulk and attack power. It has the {{a|Sand Stream}} [[Ability]] to always create a {{weather|sandstorm}}, which takes advantage of its {{t|Rock}} type to further increase its high {{stat|Special Defense}}.
* Mega Tyranitar has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
* Mega Tyranitar has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
* During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
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====Salamence====
====Salamence====
Although it is the same type as Dragonite, {{p|Salamence}} differentiates itself by being entirely focused on offensive prowess. Its Attack, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and Speed stats are high, while its Defense and Special Defense are comparatively low.
* Salamence is the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).
* Salamence is the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).


====Metagross====
====Metagross====
Like Tyranitar, {{p|Metagross}} focuses on power and durability, utilizing the most defensive type, {{stat|Steel}}, to complement its very high Attack and Defense and relatively low Speed.
* Metagross is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
* Metagross is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
* Metagross has the highest base Defense of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 130.
* Metagross has the highest base Defense of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 130.
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====Garchomp====
====Garchomp====
Focusing on versatility, {{p|Garchomp}} has high {{stat|HP}}, Attack, and Speed with a versatile selection of moves to use. It complements these attributes with its {{t|Ground}} type, which is among the best offensive types.
* Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 170.
* Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 170.
* Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
* Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].


====Hydreigon====
====Hydreigon====
{{p|Hydreigon}}'s well-rounded stats mirror those of Dragonite (albeit with lower defensive stats and higher Speed), with it having a high Special Attack stat as well, and its other stats being above average.
* Hydreigon has the highest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 125.
* Hydreigon has the highest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 125.
* Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat lower than 90.
* Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat lower than 90.
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====Goodra====
====Goodra====
Unlike the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Goodra}} focuses mainly on Special Defense. Its Attack and Special Attack are very similar to each other.
* Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not dual-type.
* Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not dual-type.
* Tied with its [[regional form]], Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Tied with its [[regional form]], Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
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=====Hisuian Goodra=====
=====Hisuian Goodra=====
Goodra has a {{rf|Hisuian|form}}, making it the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a regional form. It focuses on balanced defensive stats, at the cost of Speed.
* Tied with its original form, Hisuian Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Tied with its original form, Hisuian Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Hisuian Goodra has the lowest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 60.
* Hisuian Goodra has the lowest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 60.


====Kommo-o====
====Kommo-o====
{{p|Kommo-o}} has mostly well-rounded stats but is slightly more defensive than offensive.
* Kommo-o has the lowest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Kommo-o has the lowest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Kommo-o is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an [[Signature move|exclusive]] [[Z-Move]], {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}.
* Kommo-o is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an [[Signature move|exclusive]] [[Z-Move]], {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}.


====Dragapult====
====Dragapult====
{{p|Dragapult}} focuses on Speed, and is more offensive than defensive. In addition to its extremely high Speed, it has high Attack and Special Attack, but at the expense of its defensive stats.
* Dragapult is the tallest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 9'10" (3.0 m).
* Dragapult is the tallest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 9'10" (3.0 m).
* Dragapult is the lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg).
* Dragapult is the lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg).
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====Baxcalibur====
====Baxcalibur====
{{p|Baxcalibur}}'s stats focus on its extreme physical prowess, emphasizing its HP and Attack while leaving its other stats average or slightly above average.
* Baxcalibur has the highest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 115.
* Baxcalibur has the highest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 115.
* Baxcalibur has the highest base Attack of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 145.
* Baxcalibur has the highest base Attack of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 145.
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** Goodra has access to {{a|Sap Sipper}}, which provides an immunity to {{type|Grass}} moves.
** Goodra has access to {{a|Sap Sipper}}, which provides an immunity to {{type|Grass}} moves.
** Kommo-o has immunities to [[:Category:Moves by usage method|certain groups of moves]] through all three of its Abilities (specifically [[:Category:Ball and bomb moves|ball and bomb moves]] with {{a|Bulletproof}}, [[:Category:Sound-based moves|sound-based moves]] with {{a|Soundproof}}, and [[:Category:Powder and spore moves|powder and spore moves]] with {{a|Overcoat}}).
** Kommo-o has immunities to [[:Category:Moves by usage method|certain groups of moves]] through all three of its Abilities (specifically [[:Category:Ball and bomb moves|ball and bomb moves]] with {{a|Bulletproof}}, [[:Category:Sound-based moves|sound-based moves]] with {{a|Soundproof}}, and [[:Category:Powder and spore moves|powder and spore moves]] with {{a|Overcoat}}).
** Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} due to being {{type|Ice}}.
** Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} due to being {{type|Ice}}.{{a|Thermal Exchange}} grants it an immunity to {{m|Will-o-Wisp}}.
* Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a [[catch rate]] of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.
* Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a [[catch rate]] of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.


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