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A '''legendary duo''' is a pair of closely related Pokémon, either representing teamwork or opposition. Much like how every main region has at least one [[legendary trio]], every main region, besides [[Unova]], also has a legendary duo. In the {{pkmn|games}}, they are often found after the {{player}} gets past the [[Elite Four]] but often aren't as important in the main storyline as the trios are. Duos are featured in several of the {{pkmn|movie}}s, either in their respective pairs, or on their own, as a keeper of peace. Sometimes pairs of Pokémon once thought to be legendary duos are revealed to actually be legendary trios upon the release of the third version. | A '''legendary duo''' is a pair of closely related Pokémon, either representing teamwork or opposition. Much like how every main region has at least one [[legendary trio]], every main region, besides [[Unova]], also has a legendary duo. In the {{pkmn|games}}, they are often found after the {{player}} gets past the [[Elite Four]] but often aren't as important in the main storyline as the trios are. Duos are featured in several of the {{pkmn|movie}}s, either in their respective pairs, or on their own, as a keeper of peace. Sometimes pairs of Pokémon once thought to be legendary duos are revealed to actually be legendary trios upon the release of the third version, and even within trios, the dynamic between two members is very close to that of a duo. {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} or {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} are prime examples of that. | ||
==Duos== | ==True Duos== | ||
These duos are pairs of Pokémon with similar stats, movesets, and related with lore; the members are usually presented as equals, and function in a symmetrical dynamic. | |||
===The | ===The Tower Duo=== | ||
[[File:Lugia and ho-oh.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Lugia and Ho-Oh in promotional art for the TCG]] | [[File:Lugia and ho-oh.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Lugia and Ho-Oh in promotional art for the TCG]] | ||
The tower duo is the legendary duo of [[Johto]] that consists of {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Lugia and Ho-Oh are often regarded as polar opposites. Lugia represents the moon, sea, storms, the color silver and is the mascot of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Silver|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon SoulSilver|s}}, while Ho-Oh represents the sun, sky, rainbows, the color gold, and is the mascot of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold|s}}. Both are also [[trio masters]]; Lugia is the master of the [[legendary birds]], while Ho-Oh is the master of the [[legendary beasts]]. | The tower duo is the legendary duo of [[Johto]] that consists of {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Lugia and Ho-Oh are often regarded as polar opposites. Lugia represents the moon, sea, storms, the color silver and is the mascot of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Silver|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon SoulSilver|s}}, while Ho-Oh represents the sun, sky, rainbows, the color gold, and is the mascot of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold|s}}. Both are also [[trio masters]]; Lugia is the master of the [[legendary birds]], while Ho-Oh is the master of the [[legendary beasts]]. | ||
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{{main|Eon duo}} | {{main|Eon duo}} | ||
[[File:Latias Latios.png|200px|right|thumb|Latias and Latios artwork]] | [[File:Latias Latios.png|200px|right|thumb|Latias and Latios artwork]] | ||
The eon duo is a legendary duo of [[Hoenn]] that consists of {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}, which are also that region's [[roaming Pokémon]]. The two share their [[type|typing]], two of their [[base stats]] and even several moves they learn when they level up. Both were featured in the movie ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', where they were revealed to be playful siblings. | The eon duo is a legendary duo of [[Hoenn]] that consists of {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}, which are also that region's [[roaming Pokémon]]. The two share their [[type|typing]], two of their [[base stats]] and even several moves they learn when they level up. Both were featured in the movie ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', where they were revealed to be playful siblings. | ||
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===The lunar duo=== | ===The lunar duo=== | ||
[[File:DP104.png|200px|right|thumb|Cresselia and Darkrai]] | [[File:DP104.png|200px|right|thumb|Cresselia and Darkrai]] | ||
The lunar duo is a legendary duo of [[Sinnoh]] that consists of {{p|Cresselia}} and {{p|Darkrai}}. Cresselia and Darkrai are commonly seen as polar opposites, just like the aforementioned Johto bird duo of Lugia and Ho-Oh. Also, Cresselia and Darkrai reside on [[Fullmoon Island]] and [[Newmoon Island]] respectively, which are direct mirror images of each other. Cresselia and Darkrai are also known as the subconscious duo because of how Darkrai is said to give people nightmares, while Cresselia does the opposite (giving people pleasant dreams). Furthermore, Cresselia and Darkrai also appear in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]] as enemies. | The lunar duo is a legendary duo of [[Sinnoh]] that consists of {{p|Cresselia}} and {{p|Darkrai}}. Cresselia and Darkrai are commonly seen as polar opposites, just like the aforementioned Johto bird duo of Lugia and Ho-Oh. Also, Cresselia and Darkrai reside on [[Fullmoon Island]] and [[Newmoon Island]] respectively, which are direct mirror images of each other. Cresselia and Darkrai are also known as the subconscious duo because of how Darkrai is said to give people nightmares, while Cresselia does the opposite (giving people pleasant dreams). Furthermore, Cresselia and Darkrai also appear in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]] as enemies. | ||
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{{duostats|sinnoh|488|Cresselia|psychic|120|70|120|75|130|85|491|Darkrai|dark|70|90|90|135|90|125}} | {{duostats|sinnoh|488|Cresselia|psychic|120|70|120|75|130|85|491|Darkrai|dark|70|90|90|135|90|125}} | ||
==Other Duos== | |||
Those duos are made up of Pokémon with a strong relation in the lore, but their stats and movesets tend to be fairly distinct and not equivalent; these duos can be said to be asymmetrical compared to the true duos. | |||
===The Mew duo=== | |||
[[File:Mewtwo and Mew.png|Mewtwo and Mew as seen in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''|200px|right|thumb]] | |||
{{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Mew}} make up [[Kanto]]’s legendary duo. They are both very elusive, if not unique, Psychic-type Pokémon. Mewtwo was cloned from Mew, meaning the two share DNA and many traits. In the games, however, they are usually treated as unrelated Pokémon, with Mewtwo's stats, moveset and treatment in the '''[[Pokémon Stadium series]]''' being closer to that of the Tower Duo, while Mew's are closer to that of {{p|Celebi}}. | |||
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{OBP|Mew|M01}} embodied innocence and joy, but {{an|Mewtwo}}'s experiences as it gained consciousness gave it a jaded and cynical view of humanity. The duality expressed between the two characters formed the basis of their conflict, but innocent Mew, with the help of [[Ash Ketchum]], is able to sway Mewtwo's contempt. | |||
{{duostats|kanto|151|Mew|psychic|100|100|100|100|100|100|150|Mewtwo|psychic|106|110|90|154|90|130}} | |||
===The sea guardian duo=== | ===The sea guardian duo=== | ||