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[[File:Gen VII Pseudo Legendary Artwork.png|thumb| | [[File:Gen VII Pseudo Legendary Artwork.png|thumb|300px|Artwork from the Late Bloomers collection, depicting several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions]] | ||
'''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' | '''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' is a [[Appendix:Fan terminology|fan term]] referring to a group of [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] that meet the following criteria: | ||
*The Pokémon is the final stage of a three-stage [[evolution]] line. | |||
*The Pokémon has a [[base stats|base stat]] total of exactly {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 600|600}} (before [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]). | |||
*The Pokémon [[level]]s up at a [[Experience#Slow|slow rate]] (requiring 1,250,000 [[Experience|experience points]] to reach level 100). | |||
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]'') 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 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 | 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. | ||
{| | {{Flexheader|gap=2px|extra-style=margin:auto}} | ||
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{kanto color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px| | |||
<div>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}'''</div> | |||
{{PokeSum|0149|Dragonite|Dragon|Flying}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0148|Dragonair|Dragon}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0147|Dratini|Dragon}} | |||
}} | |||
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{| class= | {{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| | ||
<div>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}'''</div> | |||
{{PokeSum|0248|Tyranitar|Rock|Dark}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0247|Pupitar|Rock|Ground}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0246|Larvitar|Rock|Ground}} | |||
}} | |||
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{| class= | {{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> | |||
{{PokeSum|0373|Salamence|Dragon|Flying}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0372|Shelgon|Dragon}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0371|Bagon|Dragon}} | |||
}} | |||
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{| class= | {{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> | |||
{{PokeSum|0376|Metagross|Steel|Psychic}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0375|Metang|Steel|Psychic}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0374|Beldum|Steel|Psychic}} | |||
}} | |||
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{| class= | {{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> | |||
{{PokeSum|0445|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0444|Gabite|Dragon|Ground}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0443|Gible|Dragon|Ground}} | |||
}} | |||
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{| class= | {{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{unova color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px| | ||
<div>'''{{color2|{{unova color}}|Generation V}}'''</div> | |||
{{PokeSum|0635|Hydreigon|Dark|Dragon}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0634|Zweilous|Dark|Dragon}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0633|Deino|Dark|Dragon}} | |||
}} | |||
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{| class= | {{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> | |||
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|Dragon}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|Dragon}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}} | |||
}} | |||
{| class= | {{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> | |||
{{PokeSum|0784|Kommo-o|Dragon|Fighting}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0783|Hakamo-o|Dragon|Fighting}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0782|Jangmo-o|Dragon}} | |||
}} | |||
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{| class= | {{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> | |||
{{PokeSum|0887|Dragapult|Dragon|Ghost}} | |||
| | {{PokeSum|0886|Drakloak|Dragon|Ghost}} | ||
| | {{PokeSum|0885|Dreepy|Dragon|Ghost}} | ||
}} | |||
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| style= | {{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> | |||
| | {{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}} | ||
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}} | |||
}} | |||
{{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> | ||
{{PokeSum|0998|Baxcalibur|Dragon|Ice}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0997|Arctibax|Dragon|Ice}} | |||
{{PokeSum|0996|Frigibax|Dragon|Ice}} | |||
{{ | }} | ||
{{Flexfooter}} | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
===Base stat comparison=== | ===Base stat comparison=== | ||
{{groupstats/ | <div style="overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden"> | ||
{{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> | |||
====Base stat comparison when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]==== | ====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}} | {{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=== | ||
{{BaseStatNoCat | |||
|type=Pokemon | |||
|HP=92.2 | |||
= | |Attack=122.5 | ||
|Defense=96.5 | |||
|SpAtk=100 | |||
|SpDef=101 | |||
|Speed=87.7}} | |||
====Statistical averages when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]==== | |||
{{BaseStatNoCat | |||
|type=Pokemon | |||
|HP=95.75 | |||
|Attack=156 | |||
|Defense=136.25 | |||
|SpAtk=110 | |||
|SpDef=103.75 | |||
|Speed=98.25}} | |||
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===Users=== | ===Users=== | ||
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 [[ | * {{p|Dragonite}} is used by: | ||
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is | ** [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member or Champion of the [[Indigo League]] in [[Kanto]]. | ||
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by | ** 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 Ruby | ** [[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 | ** [[Hassel]], the final Elite Four member in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. | ||
* {{p|Hydreigon}} is used by [[Ghetsis]], the final boss in | ** [[Drayton]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}. | ||
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by [[Diantha]], the Champion in {{g|X and Y}}. [[Raihan]] | ** [[Kieran]], the [[BB League]] Champion. | ||
* | * {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by: | ||
* {{p|Dragapult}} is used by [[Leon]], the Champion in {{ | ** Lance in {{g|Stadium 2}} (both Round 1 and 2). | ||
** {{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=== | ||
In story mode of | All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed in [[Generation III]] are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in either [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (Tyranitar and Metagross) or [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] (Dragonite and Salamence). | ||
In the story mode of Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Metagross is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow Tyranitar is used by [[Evice]]. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Salamence is used by [[Eldes]] and Shadow Dragonite is used by [[Miror B.]]. All four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their [[Shadow move]]s. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared | Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared many times in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. | * {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. | ||
** [[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] of the [[Orange League]] was revealed to own a {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''. | ** [[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] of the [[Orange League]] was revealed to own a {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''. | ||
** A {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Lance}}. | ** A {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Lance}}. | ||
** {{an|Professor Oak}} was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | ** {{an|Professor Oak}} was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | ||
** {{an|Iris}} caught a {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]'', making it the first fully | ** {{an|Iris}} caught a {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]'', making it the first fully evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon to be owned by a main character in the anime. | ||
** [[Clair]] of the [[Blackthorn Gym]] was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', but debuted in ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]''. | ** [[Clair]] of the [[Blackthorn Gym]] was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', but debuted in ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]''. | ||
** {{Ash}} caught a newly-evolved {{AP|Dragonite}} in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]''. | ** {{Ash}} caught a newly-evolved {{AP|Dragonite}} in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]''. | ||
* {{p|Tyranitar}} debuted in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''. | * {{p|Tyranitar}} debuted in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''. | ||
** [[Alain]] was revealed to own a Tyranitar in ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]''. | ** [[Alain]] was revealed to own a Tyranitar in ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]''. | ||
** | ** {{Gary}} was revealed to own a Tyranitar in ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]''. | ||
** A Mega Tyranitar appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''. | ** A Mega Tyranitar appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''. | ||
* {{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons be Bagons]]''. | * {{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons be Bagons]]''. | ||
** A Salamence made its physical debut in ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}. | |||
** [[Drake]] of the {{DL|Elite Four|Hoenn Elite Four}} was revealed to own a Salamence in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]''. | |||
** A {{TP|J|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'' under the ownership of [[J]]. | ** A {{TP|J|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'' under the ownership of [[J]]. | ||
** [[Sawyer]] owns a Salamence after his {{p|Shelgon}} evolved. | ** [[Sawyer]] owns a Salamence after his {{p|Shelgon}} evolved. | ||
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* {{p|Metagross}} debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' under the ownership of {{ho|Tyson}}. | * {{p|Metagross}} debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' under the ownership of {{ho|Tyson}}. | ||
** Alain owns a Metagross that evolved from his {{p|Metang}}. | ** Alain owns a Metagross that evolved from his {{p|Metang}}. | ||
** [[Paul]] was revealed to own a Metagross in [[JN114]]. | ** [[Paul]] was revealed to own a Metagross in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. | ||
** [[Orla]] has a Metagross, which debuted in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''. | |||
** A Mega Metagross appeared in ''Mega Evolution Special II''. | ** A Mega Metagross appeared in ''Mega Evolution Special II''. | ||
** A {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{an|Steven Stone}} in ''Mega Evolution Special II''. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Metagross. | ** A {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{an|Steven Stone}} in ''Mega Evolution Special II''. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Metagross. | ||
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Cynthia}}. In [[JN117]], it was revealed that Cynthia's Garchomp was able to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. | * {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', it was revealed that Cynthia's Garchomp was able to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. | ||
** A {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Garchomp. | ** A {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Garchomp. | ||
** Paul was revealed to own a {{p|Garchomp}} in [[JN114]]. | ** A Garchomp appeared in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', under the ownership of [[Remo]] which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. | ||
** Paul was revealed to own a {{p|Garchomp}} in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. | |||
* {{p|Hydreigon}} debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]; it was a Shiny Pokémon in the former. It made its TV episode debut in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]''. | * {{p|Hydreigon}} debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]; it was a Shiny Pokémon in the former. It made its TV episode debut in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]''. | ||
** {{un|Cameron}} was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]''. | ** {{un|Cameron}} was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]''. | ||
** Lance was revealed to own a Hydreigon in [[JN116]]. | ** Lance was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]''. | ||
* {{p|Goodra}} debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' after Ash's {{AP|Sliggoo|Goodra}} evolved. | * {{p|Goodra}} debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' after Ash's {{AP|Sliggoo|Goodra}} evolved. | ||
** [[Raihan]] of | ** [[Raihan]] of [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] was revealed to own a Goodra in ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]''. | ||
** [[Diantha]] was revealed to own a Goodra in ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]''. | |||
* {{p|Kommo-o}} debuted in ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'' as a [[Totem Pokémon]], where it battled {{an|Lillie}}, [[Snowy]], {{an|Gladion}}, and his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}. | * {{p|Kommo-o}} debuted in ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'' as a [[Totem Pokémon]], where it battled {{an|Lillie}}, [[Snowy]], {{an|Gladion}}, and his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}. | ||
** A Kommo-o appeared in ''[[JN076|All Out, All of the Time!]]'', it was used by the [[All-Out Brothers]]. | |||
** Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''. | ** Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''. | ||
* {{p|Dragapult}} debuted in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Leon}}. | * {{p|Dragapult}} debuted in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Leon}}. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Ash Dragonite.png|Dragonite in the anime | Ash Dragonite.png|Dragonite in the anime | ||
Gary Tyranitar.png|Tyranitar in the anime | |||
Mega Tyranitar anime.png|Mega Tyranitar in the anime | Mega Tyranitar anime.png|Mega Tyranitar in the anime | ||
Sawyer Salamence.png|Salamence in the anime | Sawyer Salamence.png|Salamence in the anime | ||
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Cynthia Garchomp.png|Garchomp in the anime | Cynthia Garchomp.png|Garchomp in the anime | ||
Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|Mega Garchomp in the anime | Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|Mega Garchomp in the anime | ||
Lance Hydreigon.png|Hydreigon in the anime | |||
Carlita Hydreigon White.png|Shiny Hydreigon in the anime | Carlita Hydreigon White.png|Shiny Hydreigon in the anime | ||
Ash Goodra.png|Goodra in the anime | Ash Goodra.png|Goodra in the anime | ||
Phil Kommo-o.png|Kommo-o in the anime | |||
Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime | Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ||
Some | Some pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]. | ||
* Dragonite has appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'' under the ownership of [[Palmer]]. | * Dragonite has appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'' under the ownership of [[Palmer]]. | ||
* Tyranitar briefly appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' overlooking [[Ecruteak City]]. | * Tyranitar briefly appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' overlooking [[Ecruteak City]]. | ||
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Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions | Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Pokémon: Hisuian Snow=== | |||
In ''[[HIS03|Two Hues]]'', an Alpha {{p|Garchomp}} attacked [[Alec]] and the [[Galaxy Team]], but it was driven away by a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}} that Alec had befriended in his youth as a {{p|Zorua}}. | |||
===GOTCHA!=== | ===GOTCHA!=== | ||
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* Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures. | * Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures. | ||
** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a {{p|Tyranitar}}. | ** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a {{p|Tyranitar}}. | ||
** {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} debuted in the {{ | ** {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} debuted in the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to [[Zinnia]] in the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} and had the ability to Mega Evolve. | ||
*** [[Tucker]] was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the {{ | *** [[Tucker]] was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}. | ||
** {{Steven}} has a {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} which debuted in the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter. It was given the ability to Mega Evolve in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter. | ** {{Steven}} has a {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} which debuted in the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter. It was given the ability to Mega Evolve in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter. | ||
** [[Cynthia]] was shown to have a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}. | ** [[Cynthia]] was shown to have a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}. | ||
** [[Ghetsis]] was shown to have a {{p|Hydreigon}} in which he used it in his battle against {{adv|Black}} in the {{ | ** [[Ghetsis]] was shown to have a {{p|Hydreigon}} in which he used it in his battle against {{adv|Black}} in the {{MangaArc|Black & White}}. | ||
** Zinnia was also seen with a {{p|Goodra}} which appeared in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter. | ** Zinnia was also seen with a {{p|Goodra}} which appeared in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter. | ||
** [[Ryuki]] has a {{p|Kommo-o}} that appeared as part of his team in the {{ | ** [[Ryuki]] has a {{p|Kommo-o}} that appeared as part of his team in the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}. | ||
** [[Leon]] has a [[Dragapult]] which appeared in the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Lance Dragonite Adventures.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures | Lance Dragonite Adventures.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures | ||
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Zinnia Goodra Adventures.png|Goodra in Pokémon Adventures | Zinnia Goodra Adventures.png|Goodra in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Ryuki Kommo-o Adventures.png|Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures | Ryuki Kommo-o Adventures.png|Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Leon Dragapult Adventures.png|Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon | * All pseudo-legendary Pokémon share the same base number of [[Egg cycle]]s, 40, which is the highest number of Egg cycles for any Pokémon (excluding Pokémon in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}). | ||
* Among Pokémon | * [[Generation II]] is the only generation to not introduce a {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon. | ||
* | * [[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}}. | ||
* 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. | |||
===Individual characteristics=== | |||
====Dragonite==== | |||
* Dragonite was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon. | |||
====Tyranitar==== | |||
* 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. | |||
* Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that has a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]]. | |||
====Salamence==== | |||
* Salamence is the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m). | |||
====Metagross==== | |||
* 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 is the only [[gender unknown]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon. | |||
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first evolutionary stage, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] in its debut [[generation]] (one is [[Gift Pokémon|received]] from [[Steven Stone]] instead). | |||
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English and Japanese names are the same. | |||
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} [[move]]s. | |||
====Garchomp==== | |||
* 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]]. | |||
====Hydreigon==== | |||
* 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 and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary family that do not have a [[Hidden Ability]] in any of their forms. | |||
* Hydreigon evolves from its pre-evolved form starting at the highest [[level]] of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at level 64. | |||
====Goodra==== | |||
* 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. | |||
* Goodra has the lowest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 70. | |||
* Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have an [[evolution]] method requiring more than just leveling up. | |||
=====Hisuian Goodra===== | |||
* 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. | |||
====Kommo-o==== | |||
* 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}}. | |||
====Dragapult==== | |||
* 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 has the lowest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75. | |||
* Dragapult has the highest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 142. | |||
====Baxcalibur==== | |||
* 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 lowest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75. | |||
* Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose evolutionary family has different [[catch rate]]s for each Pokémon (excluding {{p|Dragonite}} in {{game|Yellow}}). | |||
* As of [[Generation IX]], Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a [[signature Ability]], namely {{a|Thermal Exchange}}. However, {{a|Sand Stream}} and {{a|Gooey}} were formerly the signature Abilities of Tyranitar and Goodra respectively. | |||
====Other characteristics==== | |||
* Metagross and Hisuian Goodra resist the most types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with nine. | |||
* Garchomp and Baxcalibur resist the fewest types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with only three. | |||
* Goodra (in its original form), Kommo-o, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default. However, these three all have some immunities via other means: | |||
** 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}}). | |||
** 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. | |||
==References== | |||
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