Pseudo-legendary Pokémon
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Pseudo-legendary Pokémon (Japanese: 600族 600 club) is a fan term commonly used to refer to Pokémon at the end of a three-stage evolution line that have a base stat total of exactly 600 (before Mega Evolving). Additionally, these Pokémon all level up at a Slow rate, which, in conjunction with their relatively high evolution levels, can make them difficult to raise. Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than many other non-Legendary Pokémon due to their high base stats.
The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "Late Bloomers" (Japanese: 大器晩成 Taiki-Bansei) collection of Pokémon Center merchandise.
List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon
There are ten Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendary Pokémon. The following shows the pseudo-legendary Pokémon by the generation of their introduction, as well as their types, and the Pokémon they evolve from.
 Dragonite | |
| Dragon | Flying |
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Dragonair |
| Dragon | |
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Dratini |
| Dragon | |
 Tyranitar | |
| Rock | Dark |
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Pupitar |
| Rock | Ground |
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Larvitar |
| Rock | Ground |
 Salamence | |
| Dragon | Flying |
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Shelgon |
| Dragon | |
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Bagon |
| Dragon | |
 Metagross | |
| Steel | Psychic |
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Metang |
| Steel | Psychic |
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Beldum |
| Steel | Psychic |
 Garchomp | |
| Dragon | Ground |
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Gabite |
| Dragon | Ground |
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Gible |
| Dragon | Ground |
 Hydreigon | |
| Dark | Dragon |
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Zweilous |
| Dark | Dragon |
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Deino |
| Dark | Dragon |
 Goodra |
 Goodra | ||
| Dragon | Steel | Dragon | |
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Sliggoo | 
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Sliggoo |
| Dragon | Steel | Dragon | |
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Goomy | ||
| Dragon | |||
 Kommo-o | |
| Dragon | Fighting |
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Hakamo-o |
| Dragon | Fighting |
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Jangmo-o |
| Dragon | |
 Dragapult | |
| Dragon | Ghost |
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Drakloak |
| Dragon | Ghost |
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Dreepy |
| Dragon | Ghost |
 Baxcalibur | |
| Dragon | Ice |
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Arctibax |
| Dragon | Ice |
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Frigibax |
| Dragon | Ice |
In the games
Statistical averages
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Base stat comparison
Base stat comparison when Mega Evolved
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| Total | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Users
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often used by Elite Four members and Champions.
- Dragonite is used by Lance, the final Elite Four member in Generation I, FireRed and LeafGreen, and Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Hassel, a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, also uses a Dragonite during the Academy Ace Tournament.
- Tyranitar is also used by Lance in Pokémon Stadium 2 (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by Blue, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in FireRed and LeafGreen and in the Fighting Dojo in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Salamence is used by Drake, the final Elite Four member in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Iris, the Champion in Black 2 and White 2, uses Salamence in her Challenge Mode rematches.
- Metagross is used by Steven Stone, the Champion in Ruby and Sapphire (and their remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire), and ex-Champion in Emerald. Caitlin uses a Metagross during her rematch and Challenge Mode initial battle. It is also used by Molayne, a challenger for the player's Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon, as well as a member of the Alolan Elite Four in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
- Garchomp is used by Cynthia, the Champion in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, as well as the remakes Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl; she also uses it in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Hydreigon is used by Ghetsis, the final boss in Black and White, as well as Iris, the Champion in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.
- Goodra is used by Diantha, the Champion in Pokémon X and Y. Raihan also uses a Goodra in the Champion Cup rematches as well as in the Galarian Star Tournament in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is also used by Nemona in her final battle as a Champion, as well as in subsequent rematches.
- In the player's Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Kommo-o, Garchomp, and Dragonite are used by Ryuki. Mustard, a former Champion in Galar, uses a Kommo-o in Sword and Shield.
- Dragapult is used by Leon, the Champion in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
- Baxcalibur is used by Hassel, the final Elite Four member in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
As Shadow Pokémon
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 Shadow Rush as one of their Shadow moves.
In the anime
Main series
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared many times in the anime.
- Dragonite debuted as a silhouette in Mystery at the Lighthouse, but appeared physically in Mewtwo Strikes Back.
- Drake of the Orange League was revealed to own a Dragonite in Hello, Pummelo!.
- A Dragonite appeared in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution under the ownership of Lance.
- Professor Oak was revealed to own a Dragonite in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.
- Iris caught a Dragonite in 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 A Pokémon of a Different Color!, but debuted in Fangs for Nothin'.
- Ash caught a newly-evolved Dragonite in A Test in Paradise!.
- Tyranitar debuted in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest and made its TV episode debut in Address Unown.
- Alain was revealed to own a Tyranitar in Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!.
- Gary was revealed to own a Tyranitar in Battling in the Freezing Raid!.
- A Mega Tyranitar appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.
- Salamence debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker and made its TV episode debut in Let Bagons be Bagons.
- A Salamence made its physical debut in The Search for the Legend, under the ownership of Silver.
- Drake of the Hoenn Elite Four was revealed to own a Salamence in Vanity Affair.
- A Salamence appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty! under the ownership of J.
- Sawyer owns a Salamence after his Shelgon evolved.
- A Mega Salamence appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.
- Metagross debuted in Destiny Deoxys and made its TV episode debut in Like a Meowth to a Flame under the ownership of Tyson.
- Alain owns a Metagross that evolved from his Metang.
- Paul was revealed to own a Metagross in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!.
- Orla has a Metagross, which debuted in For Sure! Cause Sprigatito's with Me!.
- A Mega Metagross appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.
- A Shiny Metagross appeared under the ownership of Steven Stone in Mega Evolution Special II. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Metagross.
- Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training! under the ownership of Cynthia. In The Fiery Road to Mastership!, it was revealed that Cynthia's Garchomp was able to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.
- A Garchomp appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit! under the ownership of Professor Sycamore. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Garchomp.
- A Garchomp appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of Remo which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.
- Paul was revealed to own a Garchomp in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!.
- Hydreigon debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram; it was a Shiny Pokémon in the former. It made its TV episode debut in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!.
- Cameron was revealed to own a Hydreigon in Strong Strategy Steals the Show!.
- Lance was revealed to own a Hydreigon in Pride of a Champion!.
- Goodra debuted in Good Friends, Great Training! after Ash's Sliggoo evolved.
- Raihan of the Hammerlocke Gym was revealed to own a Goodra in Aim For The Eight!.
- Diantha was revealed to own a Goodra in It's... Champion Time!.
- Kommo-o debuted in Family Determination! as a Totem Pokémon, where it battled Lillie, Snowy, Gladion, and his Silvally.
- A Kommo-o appeared in All Out, All of the Time!, it was used by the All-Out Brothers.
- Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in The Gates of Warp!.
- Dragapult debuted in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day! under the ownership of Leon.
Dragonite in the anime
Tyranitar in the anime
Mega Tyranitar in the anime
Salamence in the anime
Mega Salamence in the anime
Metagross in the anime
Shiny Metagross in the anime
Mega Metagross in the anime
Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime
Garchomp in the anime
Mega Garchomp in the anime
Hydreigon in the anime
Shiny Hydreigon in the anime
Goodra in the anime
Kommo-o in the anime
Dragapult in the anime
Pokémon Origins
- Only Dragonite has appeared in Pokémon Origins. It appeared in File 4: Charizard under the ownership of Lance.
Dragonite in Pokémon Origins
Pokémon Generations
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Generations.
- Dragonite appeared under the ownership of Lance in The Challenger.
- A soldier's Salamence appeared in The Redemption.
- Garchomp appeared under the ownership of Cynthia in The New World.
Gallery
Dragonite in Pokémon Generations
Salamence in Pokémon Generations
Garchomp in Pokémon Generations
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
- Only Metagross appeared in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of a Team Plasma Grunt.
Gallery
Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
- Mega Salamence and Mega Metagross, under the ownership of Steven, appeared in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer.
Gallery
Mega Salamence in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Metagross in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer.
- Dragonite appeared under the ownership of Lance.
- Metagross appeared under the ownership of Steven.
- Garchomp appeared under the ownership of Cynthia.
Gallery
Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon: Twilight Wings.
- Goodra has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Raihan.
- Dragapult has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Leon.
Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Pokémon Evolutions
Some pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon Evolutions.
- Dragonite has appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Palmer.
- Tyranitar briefly appeared in The Show overlooking Ecruteak City.
- Salamence has appeared in The Wish under the ownership of Zinnia. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Salamence.
Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions
Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions
Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow
In Two Hues, an Alpha Garchomp attacked Alec and the Galaxy Team, but it was driven away by a Hisuian Zoroark that Alec had befriended in his youth as a Zorua.
GOTCHA!
Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
- Lance has both a Dragonite and a Tyranitar.
- Salamence debuted in the Ruby & Sapphire arc where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to Zinnia in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc and had the ability to Mega Evolve.
- Tucker was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the Emerald arc.
- Steven has a 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 Garchomp.
- Ghetsis was shown to have a Hydreigon in which he used it in his battle against Black in the Black & White arc.
- Zinnia was also seen with a Goodra which appeared in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter.
- Ryuki has a Kommo-o that appeared as part of his team in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc.
- Leon has a Dragapult which appeared in the Sword & Shield arc.
Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures
Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures
Goodra in Pokémon Adventures
Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures
Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures
Trivia
- Generation II is the only generation to not introduce a Dragon-type 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 Pokémon Sword and Shield.
- The first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the Johto Safari Zone.
Individual characteristics
Dragonite
Being the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Dragonite has straightforward and well-rounded stats. It has a traditionally high Attack and above average stats otherwise.
Tyranitar
- Mega Tyranitar has the highest base 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 unique type combination.
Salamence
- Salamence is the shortest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).
Metagross
- Metagross is the 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, Beldum, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is 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 whose evolutionary family has a catch rate of 3.
- Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any Dragon-type moves.
Garchomp
- Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 170.
- Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have 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 exclusive Z-Move, 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 rates for each Pokémon (excluding Dragonite in Pokémon Yellow).
- As of Generation IX, Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a signature Ability, namely Thermal Exchange. However, Sand Stream and Gooey were formerly the signature Abilities of Tyranitar and Goodra respectively.
Other characteristics
- Tyranitar and Metagross are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that are not Dragon-type.
- Dragonite and Salamence are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to share their type combination with each other.
- Metagross, Goodra (in both of its forms), Dragapult, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a 4× weakness.
- 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, Goodra has access to Sap Sipper, which provides an immunity to the Grass type, leaving Kommo-o and Baxcalibur as the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon without any type immunity at all.
- However, Kommo-o has immunities to usage methods through all three of its Abilities (specifically ball and bomb moves with Bulletproof, sound-based moves with Soundproof, and powder and spore moves with Overcoat), while Baxcalibur is immune to Sheer Cold due to being Ice-type, so all pseudo-legendary Pokémon have at least one move immunity.
- Hydreigon and Goodra (in both of its forms) are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have higher Special Attack than physical Attack.
- Metagross and Kommo-o evolve from their pre-evolved forms starting at the lowest level of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at level 45.
- Garchomp, Kommo-o, Dragapult, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a base friendship of 35.
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