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[[File:LGPE Legendary birds.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres from {{LGPE}}]] | [[File:LGPE Legendary birds.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres from {{LGPE}}]] | ||
[[File:The Crown Tundra Key Art.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of {{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres from [[The Crown Tundra]]]] | [[File:The Crown Tundra Key Art.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of {{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres from [[The Crown Tundra]]]] | ||
The '''legendary birds'''<ref | The '''legendary birds'''<ref name="Peony legendary birds"/><ref name="Battle CD 42"/> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}の{{ruby|鳥|とり}}ポケモン''' ''legendary bird Pokémon''), also known as the '''winged mirages''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|幻|まぼろし}}の{{ruby|翼|つばさ}}''' ''phantom wings''), are a [[Legendary group|Legendary trio]] consisting of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. In the [[Crown Tundra]], their [[Galarian form]]s are also known as the '''legendary wings'''.<ref name="Legendary Clue 3"/> | ||
Being the first Legendary trio, the Kantonian legendary birds set the standards for future trios; that is, they all share similar attributes and—in the case of most trios—are considered equal among themselves. Additionally, they share a secondary type, {{t|Flying}}, and an [[Ability]], {{a|Pressure}}. Due to its role in the anime, Lugia is often viewed as the [[Legendary group#Legendary leaders|leader]] of the trio. | |||
Being the first Legendary trio, the Kantonian legendary birds set the standards for future trios; that is, they all share similar attributes and—in the case of most trios—are considered equal among themselves. | |||
In [[The Crown Tundra]], each of the legendary birds received a [[Galarian form]]. They all still share the secondary type, {{t|Flying}}, but they each now have different Abilities, and their respective primary types have changed. | In [[The Crown Tundra]], each of the legendary birds received a [[Galarian form]]. They all still share the secondary type, {{t|Flying}}, but they each now have different Abilities, and their respective primary types have changed. | ||
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==Terminology== | ==Terminology== | ||
===English=== | ===English=== | ||
{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} are frequently described as "legendary bird Pokémon" in their Pokédex entries.<ref name="Pokédex"/> Uniqely, in [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], Moltres is instead described as simply a "legendary bird",<ref>Moltres Pokédex entry: "''Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.''" ([[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]])</ref> but when the same entry was [[Pokédex entry recycling|reused]] in later games this was changed to "legendary bird Pokémon".<ref>Moltres Pokédex entry: "''It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.''" ([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]])</ref> The term "legendary bird Pokémon" has also been used by characters in the [[core series]] games.<ref>[[Professor Oak]]: "''I've heard that there have been sightings of very rare Pokémon. The legendary bird Pokémon: ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS, and MOLTRES!''" ({{game|Platinum}})</ref><ref>Bird Keeper Vance ({{rt|44|Johto}}): "''ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS,<!--this comma is absent in GSC--> and MOLTRES are the three legendary bird Pokémon. I heard there are other legendary birds, though.''" ({{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}})</ref> | |||
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], [[Peony]] refers to them as "legendary birds",<ref name="Peony legendary birds"/> although his [[Legendary Clue 3]] refers to them as the "winged mirages".<ref name="Legendary Clue 3"/> | |||
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], they are referred to as the "legendary birds".<ref name="Battle CD 42"/> In the [[Nintendo Power]] guidebook ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]]'', they are referred to as the "Legendary Birds".<ref>''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]]'' p. 82 — ''"Many more Pokémon are unavailable in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, including the one-of-a-kind '''Legendary Birds''' {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}."''</ref> | |||
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Donald on {{rt|14|Kanto}} refers to the legendary birds the '''winged mirages''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|幻|まぼろし}}の{{ruby|翼|つばさ}}''' ''mirage wings''): | |||
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], | |||
* ''"Have you heard the legend of the '''winged mirages'''?"'' | * ''"Have you heard the legend of the '''winged mirages'''?"'' | ||
* ''"Well, the '''winged mirages''' are the '''legendary bird Pokémon'''. There are three of them: {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}."'' | * ''"Well, the '''winged mirages''' are the '''legendary bird Pokémon'''. There are three of them: {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}."'' | ||
===Japanese=== | ===Japanese=== | ||
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In particular, the Japanese terms '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}のポケモン''' (''[[Legendary Pokémon]]'') or '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}ポケモン''' (''Legend Pokémon'') were used in multiple Pokédex entries but translated as (lowercase) '''legendary bird Pokémon''' in English. This applies to: | In particular, the Japanese terms '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}のポケモン''' (''[[Legendary Pokémon]]'') or '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}ポケモン''' (''Legend Pokémon'') were used in multiple Pokédex entries but translated as (lowercase) '''legendary bird Pokémon''' in English. This applies to: | ||
* Articuno in [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]]. | * Articuno in [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]]. | ||
* Zapdos in [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]], and [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield]]. | * Zapdos in [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]], and [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield]]. | ||
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* '''でんせつの れいとうポケモン''' (''Legendary Freezing Pokémon'') refers to Articuno in [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]]. | * '''でんせつの れいとうポケモン''' (''Legendary Freezing Pokémon'') refers to Articuno in [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]]. | ||
* '''ひのとりでんせつ''' ('' | * '''ひのとりでんせつ''' (''Firebird of Legend'') refers to Moltres in [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen]], and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
According to notes found in the [[Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)]], the legendary birds were first discovered by and recorded by the | According to notes found in the [[Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)]], the legendary birds were first discovered by and recorded by the Pokémon Research Team.<ref name="Pokémon Research Team">"There's an e-mail message. … … … There are three legendary bird POKéMON. They are ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS, and MOLTRES. Their whereabouts are unknown. We plan to explore the cavern close to CERULEAN. From: POKéMON RESEARCH TEAM…" ({{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}})</ref> [[Blaine]] and [[Mr. Fuji]] also recorded notes and sightings of the winged mirages. | ||
In [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]], the original legendary birds were thought to periodically travel there, but it's eventually discovered that the trio of birds seen there were in reality, Galarian variants of the original trio, that travelled all over the world but anually flew back to the Crown Tundra's [[Dyna Tree Hill|Dyna Tree]] to feed on its berries and even fight between themselves to have the Berries for themselves. Not much is known about the relation between the Galarian and Kantonian birds, but their Pokédex entries imply that the Galarian ones were either the birds's original appearances or that they're unrelated entirely. | In [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]], the original legendary birds were thought to periodically travel there, but it's eventually discovered that the trio of birds seen there were in reality, Galarian variants of the original trio, that travelled all over the world but anually flew back to the Crown Tundra's [[Dyna Tree Hill|Dyna Tree]] to feed on its berries and even fight between themselves to have the Berries for themselves. Not much is known about the relation between the Galarian and Kantonian birds, but their Pokédex entries imply that the Galarian ones were either the birds's original appearances or that they're unrelated entirely. | ||
===Anime=== | |||
In the anime, [[Professor Oak]] states that Articuno's and Moltres's combined powers of ice and fire are the source and cradle of the oceans, and that Zapdos's 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}}. It is also the only one capable of stopping the trio's conflict, which causes great natural disaster all over the planet. | |||
In the anime, [[Professor Oak]] states that Articuno's 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}}. It is also the only one capable of stopping the trio's conflict, which causes great natural disaster all over the planet. | |||
==Similar movesets== | ==Similar movesets== | ||
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** Kantonian Zapdos is also the only one of the trio to have a weakness to {{t|Ice}}, though Moltres was weak to Ice as well in Generation I. | ** Kantonian Zapdos is also the only one of the trio to have a weakness to {{t|Ice}}, though Moltres was weak to Ice as well in Generation I. | ||
** Galarian Zapdos is the only one of the trio not to have a weakness to {{t|Rock}}. | ** Galarian Zapdos is the only one of the trio not to have a weakness to {{t|Rock}}. | ||
* The legendary birds are the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] | * The legendary birds are the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] to have [[regional form]]s. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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* {{p|Zapdos}} | * {{p|Zapdos}} | ||
* {{p|Moltres}} | * {{p|Moltres}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references> | ||
<ref name="Battle CD 42">[[Battle CD 42]]: "''Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres Side A | The dream team of the legendary birds!''" ([[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]])</ref> | |||
<ref name="Peony legendary birds">[[Peony]]: "''Looks like you've reported all there is to report on Legendary Clue 3 and the legendary birds!''" ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield]])</ref> | |||
<ref name="Legendary Clue 3">[[Legendary Clue 3]]: "When the sun reaches its zenith, it shines directly down upon a [[Dyna Tree Hill|great tree]] with leaves that seem to burn. It is there that the legendary wings come to roost." ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield]])</ref> | |||
<ref name="Pokédex">{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} Pokédex entries: | |||
* Articuno: "''Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice.''" | |||
* Zapdos: "''Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity.''" | |||
* Moltres: "''Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire.''"</ref> | |||
</references> | |||
{{Legendary groups}} | {{Legendary groups}} | ||