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[[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|350px|Artwork depicting a variety of Mythical Pokémon (from Gen I to V)]] | [[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|350px|Artwork depicting a variety of Mythical Pokémon (from Gen I to V)]] | ||
'''Mythical Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|幻|まぼろし}}のポケモン''' ''Illusory Pokémon'') are a group of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} seen so rarely in the [[Pokémon world]] that some question their very existence.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141019114239/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokescrap2014/pokemon もらえるプレゼントを詳しく紹介｜ポケモンスクラップ オメガルビー・アルファサファイア 幻のポケモンたちをもらおう！ キャンペーン] (Japanese, archive)</ref> | '''Mythical Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|幻|まぼろし}}のポケモン''' ''Illusory Pokémon'') are a group of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} seen so rarely in the [[Pokémon world]] that some question their very existence.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141019114239/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokescrap2014/pokemon もらえるプレゼントを詳しく紹介｜ポケモンスクラップ オメガルビー・アルファサファイア 幻のポケモンたちをもらおう！ キャンペーン] (Japanese, archive)</ref> Mythical Pokémon are related to [[Legendary Pokémon]], but are a distinct group. | ||
Historically, in the core series Pokémon games, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively available via event distributions; in the modern day, several Mythical Pokémon can also be obtained during normal gameplay. | |||
==Terminology== | |||
In Japanese media, Mythical Pokémon and [[Legendary Pokémon]] have always been presented as distinct groups. In non-Japanese media prior to [[Generation V]], Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon were both considered to be Legendary Pokémon (and the term Mythical Pokémon was unused); since Generation V, the two groups are presented as distinct groups in all official media. The first time Mythical Pokémon were distinguished from Legendary Pokémon in non-Japanese media was in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, where they were referred to as '''rare Pokémon'''. | In Japanese media, Mythical Pokémon and [[Legendary Pokémon]] have always been presented as distinct groups. In non-Japanese media prior to [[Generation V]], Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon were both considered to be Legendary Pokémon (and the term Mythical Pokémon was unused); since Generation V, the two groups are presented as distinct groups in all official media. The first time Mythical Pokémon were distinguished from Legendary Pokémon in non-Japanese media was in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, where they were referred to as '''rare Pokémon'''. | ||
For example, several games have promoted that every Legendary Pokémon can be obtained in a particular set of games, even though not all Mythical Pokémon can be. In pre-release material for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it was advertised that all Legendary Pokémon could be obtained between [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.<ref>[[n:Mega Beedrill, Mega Pidgeot revealed|Mega Beedrill, Mega Pidgeot revealed]]</ref> In promotional material for ''[[The Crown Tundra]]'' expansion of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, it was advertised that after its release all Legendary Pokémon could be obtained in Pokémon Sword and Shield.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/features/#legendary-pokemon | New features added in The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra | Pokémon Sword and Shield Official Website]</ref> | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Despite the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, being added to the original games right before release, the concept of "illusory monsters" (Mythical Monsters) already existed in [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s pitch for [[Capsule Monsters]]. They were said to be hard to encounter, hard to catch or be impossible to catch if the player missed their chance. For example, there would be a "Green Dragon" that could only be found rarely in a specific area of a dungeon, and it would have taken around two hours to find and catch.<ref name="ref1">[http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/early-concept-art/2/ GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Early Concept Art]</ref> | Despite the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, being added to the original games right before release, the concept of "illusory monsters" (Mythical Monsters) already existed in [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s pitch for [[Capsule Monsters]]. They were said to be hard to encounter, hard to catch or be impossible to catch if the player missed their chance. For example, there would be a "Green Dragon" that could only be found rarely in a specific area of a dungeon, and it would have taken around two hours to find and catch.<ref name="ref1">[http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/early-concept-art/2/ GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Early Concept Art]</ref> | ||
===Statistical average=== | ====Statistical average==== | ||
Considering [[List of Pokémon with form differences|alternate forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s as separate Pokémon, but only counting {{p|Arceus}} once. | Considering [[List of Pokémon with form differences|alternate forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s as separate Pokémon, but only counting {{p|Arceus}} once. | ||
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