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| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Great Tusk: A Living Relic of the Dinosaur Era?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Great Tusk: A Living Relic of the Dinosaur Era?!'''
* In one arid corner of Paldea, there have been reports of a mysterious life-form. It's said to resemble a Donphan at first glance, albeit one with gigantic tusks, tough scales, and an aggressive disposition.
* In [[Asado Desert|one arid corner]] of [[Paldea]], there have been reports of a mysterious life-form. It's said to resemble a [[Donphan (Pokémon)|Donphan]] at first glance, albeit one with gigantic tusks, tough scales, and an aggressive disposition.
* Leading theories hold that this being is nothing less than a living relic of the dinosaur era, but no one can say for sure. Apparently, it's called Great Tusk after the name of a strange being that was written about in the mysterious Scarlet Book.
* Leading theories hold that this being is nothing less than a living relic of the dinosaur era, but no one can say for sure. Apparently, it's called Great Tusk after the name of a strange being that was written about in the mysterious [[Scarlet Book]].
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. The name Great Tusk was taken from a creature listed in a certain book.
* Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. The name Great Tusk was taken from a creature listed in [[Scarlet Book|a certain book]].
* This creature resembles a mysterious Pokémon that, according to a paranormal magazine, has lived since ancient times.
* This creature resembles a mysterious Pokémon that, according to [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]], has lived since ancient times.
| [[File:0232Donphan.png|100px|link=Donphan (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Donphan}}
| [[File:0232Donphan.png|100px|link=Donphan (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Donphan}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}
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| {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Scream Tail: A Billion-Year-Old Jigglypuff?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Scream Tail: A Billion-Year-Old Jigglypuff?!'''
* Somewhere in a Paldean forest, it's said, lurks Scream Tail—a being with Jigglypuff's own endearing puffball appearance but also a ferocious aggression that leads it to attack anyone who comes near.
* Somewhere in a [[Paldea|Paldean]] forest, it's said, lurks Scream Tail—a being with [[Jigglypuff (Pokémon)|Jigglypuff]]'s own endearing puffball appearance but also a ferocious aggression that leads it to attack anyone who comes near.
* Its primitive appearance and savage nature have prompted rumors that it could be a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago. It's named after a creature in the Scarlet Book that is described as having a distinctive tail and scream.
* Its primitive appearance and savage nature have prompted rumors that it could be a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago. It's named after a creature in the [[Scarlet Book]] that is described as having a distinctive tail and scream.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal.
* There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in [[Scarlet Book|an old expedition journal]].
* It resembles a mysterious Pokémon described in a paranormal magazine as a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago.
* It resembles a mysterious Pokémon described in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|a paranormal magazine]] as a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago.
| [[File:0039Jigglypuff.png|100px|link=Jigglypuff (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Jigglypuff}}
| [[File:0039Jigglypuff.png|100px|link=Jigglypuff (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Jigglypuff}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
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| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Brute Bonnet: Amoonguss Meets Dinosaur?'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Brute Bonnet: Amoonguss Meets Dinosaur?'''
* This bizarre creature is said to combine traits of dinosaurs with those of the Pokémon Amoonguss. It's named after a fierce mushroom creature of matching description that appears in the renowned Scarlet Book.
* This bizarre creature is said to combine traits of dinosaurs with those of the Pokémon [[Amoonguss (Pokémon)|Amoonguss]]. It's named after a fierce mushroom creature of matching description that appears in the renowned [[Scarlet Book]].
* Brute Bonnet certainly resembles Amoonguss, though with its own unique twists: its gigantic stature and seemingly low intelligence combine to make it a savage, powerful fighter.
* Brute Bonnet certainly resembles Amoonguss, though with its own unique twists: its gigantic stature and seemingly low intelligence combine to make it a savage, powerful fighter.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* It is possible that the creature listed as Brute Bonnet in a certain book could actually be this Pokémon.
* It is possible that the creature listed as Brute Bonnet in [[Scarlet Book|a certain book]] could actually be this Pokémon.
* It bears a slight resemblance to a Pokémon described in a dubious magazine as a cross between a dinosaur and a mushroom.
* It bears a slight resemblance to a Pokémon described in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a dubious magazine]] as a cross between a dinosaur and a mushroom.
| [[File:0591Amoonguss.png|100px|link=Amoonguss (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Amoonguss}}
| [[File:0591Amoonguss.png|100px|link=Amoonguss (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Amoonguss}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
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| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Flutter Mane: A Ghostly Pterosaur?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Flutter Mane: A Ghostly Pterosaur?!'''
* Flutter Mane—a name taken from a strange creature with a matching description appearing in the Scarlet Book—is said to float around the sky at night with its long hair writhing about it.
* Flutter Mane—a name taken from a strange creature with a matching description appearing in the [[Scarlet Book]]—is said to float around the sky at night with its long hair writhing about it.
* Eyewitness accounts describe it as resembling a giant Misdreavus at first glance, albeit a highly fierce and aggressive one. Some believe that it's a ghost of a pterosaur from a long-gone era.
* Eyewitness accounts describe it as resembling a giant [[Misdreavus (Pokémon)|Misdreavus]] at first glance, albeit a highly fierce and aggressive one. Some believe that it's a [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] of a pterosaur from a long-gone era.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* This Pokémon has characteristics similar to those of Flutter Mane, a creature mentioned in a certain book.
* This Pokémon has characteristics similar to those of Flutter Mane, a creature mentioned in [[Scarlet Book|a certain book]].
* It has similar features to a ghostly pterosaur that was covered in a paranormal magazine, but the two have little else in common.
* It has similar features to a ghostly pterosaur that was covered in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]], but the two have little else in common.
| [[File:0200Misdreavus.png|100px|link=Misdreavus (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Misdreavus}}
| [[File:0200Misdreavus.png|100px|link=Misdreavus (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Misdreavus}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
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| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Slither Wing: A Prehistoric Volcarona, Revived?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Slither Wing: A Prehistoric Volcarona, Revived?!'''
* There have been precious few sightings reported of the ultra-mysterious Slither Wing, a being whose name is taken from that of a similar-seeming creature described in the ever-puzzling Scarlet Book.
* There have been precious few sightings reported of the ultra-mysterious Slither Wing, a being whose name is taken from that of a similar-seeming creature described in the ever-puzzling [[Scarlet Book]].
* Slither Wing shares traits with Volcarona, so some theorize that it may have been revived from fossils from a prehistoric era that we have discussed in these pages. However, no Volcarona fossils of that era are known to have been found.
* Slither Wing shares traits with [[Volcarona (Pokémon)|Volcarona]], so some theorize that it may have been revived from [[Fossil|fossils]] from a prehistoric era that we have discussed in these pages. However, no Volcarona fossils of that era are known to have been found.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* This mysterious Pokémon has some similarities to a creature that an old book introduced as Slither Wing.
* This mysterious Pokémon has some similarities to a creature that [[Scarlet Book|an old book]] introduced as Slither Wing.
* This Pokémon somewhat resembles an ancient form of Volcarona that was introduced in a dubious magazine.
* This Pokémon somewhat resembles an ancient form of Volcarona that was introduced in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a dubious magazine]].
| [[File:0637Volcarona.png|100px|link=Volcarona (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Volcarona}}
| [[File:0637Volcarona.png|100px|link=Volcarona (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Volcarona}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
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| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Sandy Shocks: A Magneton with a 10-Thousand-Year Lifespan?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Sandy Shocks: A Magneton with a 10-Thousand-Year Lifespan?!'''
* Some scientists claim that this mysterious being is a Magneton that has lived for 10 thousand years. It has been sighted numerous times in Paldea's more arid regions, but there are no reports of it ever having been caught.
* Some scientists claim that this mysterious being is a [[Magneton (Pokémon)|Magneton]] that has lived for 10 thousand years. It has been sighted numerous times in [[Paldea]]'s more arid regions, but there are no reports of it ever having been caught.
* It's said that Sandy Shocks is an aggressive sort and that some people who've seen it have been attacked as well. It takes its name from a beast with a matching description in the era-defining Scarlet Book.
* It's said that Sandy Shocks is an aggressive sort and that some people who've seen it have been attacked as well. It takes its name from a beast with a matching description in the era-defining [[Scarlet Book]].
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* No records exist of this Pokémon being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon’s traits match up with a creature shown in an expedition journal.
* No records exist of this Pokémon being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon’s traits match up with a creature shown in [[Scarlet Book|an expedition journal]].
* It slightly resembles a Magneton that lived for 10,000 years and was featured in an article in a paranormal magazine.
* It slightly resembles a Magneton that lived for 10,000 years and was featured in an article in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]].
| [[File:0082Magneton.png|100px|link=Magneton (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Magneton}}
| [[File:0082Magneton.png|100px|link=Magneton (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Magneton}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
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| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Roaring Moon: A Primeval Salamence?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Roaring Moon: A Primeval Salamence?!'''
* This elusive creature is called Roaring Moon after a similarly described being in the Scarlet Book. It looks similar to Salamence when they undergo [[Mega Evolution|a certain phenomenon elsewhere in the world]], but it's unclear if there is any connection.
* This elusive creature is called Roaring Moon after a similarly described being in the [[Scarlet Book]]. It looks similar to [[Salamence (Pokémon)|Salamence]] when they undergo [[Mega Evolution|a certain phenomenon elsewhere in the world]], but it's unclear if there is any connection.
* This creature scatters feathers as it flies around at high speeds seeking prey. It's thought to be more savage than Salamence, and if you should encounter one, it's imperative that you avoid actual contact.
* This creature scatters feathers as it flies around at high speeds seeking prey. It's thought to be more savage than Salamence, and if you should encounter one, it's imperative that you avoid actual contact.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* It is possible that this is the creature listed as Roaring Moon in an expedition journal that still holds many mysteries.
* It is possible that this is the creature listed as Roaring Moon in [[Scarlet Book|an expedition journal]] that still holds many mysteries.
* According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region.
* According to an article in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a dubious magazine]], this Pokémon has some connection to a [[Mega Evolution|phenomenon]] that occurs in [[Kalos|a certain region]].
| [[File:0373Salamence-Mega.png|100px|link=Salamence (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Salamence}}
| [[File:0373Salamence-Mega.png|100px|link=Salamence (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Salamence}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
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| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries: Apex Build'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries: Apex Build'''
* This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in an old expedition journal. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists.
* This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in [[Scarlet Book|an old expedition journal]]. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists.
* This Pokémon resembles Cyclizar, but it is far burlier and more ferocious. Nothing is known about its ecology or other features.
* This Pokémon resembles [[Cyclizar (Pokémon)|Cyclizar]], but it is far burlier and more ferocious. Nothing is known about its ecology or other features.
'''Pokédex entries: Limited Build{{tt|*|Unused in the final release of the game}}'''
'''Pokédex entries: Limited Build{{tt|*|Unused in the final release of the game}}'''
* The ecology and other data about this Pokémon are unknown. It was named Koraidon by the [[Professor Sada|professor]] who discovered it.
* The ecology and other data about this Pokémon are unknown. It was named Koraidon by the [[Professor Sada|professor who discovered it]].
* It has similar characteristics to a creature described in an old book as the Winged King.
* It has similar characteristics to a creature described in [[Scarlet Book|an old book]] as the Winged King.
| [[File:0967Cyclizar.png|100px|link=Cyclizar (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Cyclizar}}
| [[File:0967Cyclizar.png|100px|link=Cyclizar (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Cyclizar}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
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| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* This ferocious creature is shrouded in mystery. It's named after an aquatic monster mentioned in an old expedition journal.
* This ferocious creature is shrouded in mystery. It's named after an aquatic monster mentioned in [[Scarlet Book|an old expedition journal]].
* It resembles an illustration published in a paranormal magazine, said to be a depiction of a super-ancient Suicune.
* It resembles an illustration published in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]], said to be a depiction of a super-ancient Suicune.
| [[File:0245Suicune.png|100px|link=Suicune (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Suicune}}
| [[File:0245Suicune.png|100px|link=Suicune (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Suicune}}
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{typecolor|Water}}
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| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* There are scant few reports of this creature being sighted. One short video shows it rampaging and spouting pillars of flame.
* There are scant few reports of this creature being sighted. One short video shows it rampaging and spouting pillars of flame.
* It resembles an eerie Pokémon once shown in a paranormal magazine. That Pokémon was said to be an Entei regenerated from a fossil.
* It resembles an eerie Pokémon once shown in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]]. That Pokémon was said to be an [[Entei (Pokémon)|Entei]] regenerated from a [[fossil]].
| [[File:0244Entei.png|100px|link=Entei (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Entei}}
| [[File:0244Entei.png|100px|link=Entei (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Entei}}
| {{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{typecolor|Fire}}
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| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* It's said to incinerate everything around it with lightning launched from its fur. Very little is known about this creature.
* It's said to incinerate everything around it with lightning launched from its fur. Very little is known about this creature.
* It bears resemblance to a Pokémon that became a hot topic for a short while after a paranormal magazine touted it as Raikou's ancestor.
* It bears resemblance to a Pokémon that became a hot topic for a short while after [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|a paranormal magazine]] touted it as [[Raikou (Pokémon)|Raikou]]'s ancestor.
| [[File:0243Raikou.png|100px|link=Raikou (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Raikou}}
| [[File:0243Raikou.png|100px|link=Raikou (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Raikou}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
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| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Treads: An Alien Weapon?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Treads: An Alien Weapon?!'''
* In one arid corner of Paldea, there have been reports of a mysterious life-form. It's said to resemble a Donphan at first glance, albeit one that can abruptly assume a spherical shape and launch into a swift rolling attack.
* In [[Asado Desert|one arid corner]] of [[Paldea]], there have been reports of a mysterious life-form. It's said to resemble a [[Donphan (Pokémon)|Donphan]] at first glance, albeit one that can abruptly assume a spherical shape and launch into a swift rolling attack.
* Rumors say this being is some kind of weapon using technology not of this world, but no one can say for sure. Apparently, it's called Iron Treads after the name of a strange being that was written about in the mysterious Violet Book.
* Rumors say this being is some kind of weapon using technology not of this world, but no one can say for sure. Apparently, it's called Iron Treads after the name of a strange being that was written about in the mysterious [[Violet Book]].
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* This Pokémon closely resembles a scientific weapon that a paranormal magazine claimed was sent to this planet by aliens.
* This Pokémon closely resembles a scientific weapon that [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]] claimed was sent to this planet by [[Extraterrestrial Pokémon|aliens]].
* Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. It resembles a mysterious object described in an old expedition journal.
* Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. It resembles a mysterious object described in [[Violet Book|an old expedition journal]].
| [[File:0232Donphan.png|100px|link=Donphan (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Donphan}}
| [[File:0232Donphan.png|100px|link=Donphan (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Donphan}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}
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| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Bundle: An Ancient Civilization's Robot?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Bundle: An Ancient Civilization's Robot?!'''
* The mysterious Violet Book makes reference to a being called Iron Bundle, which was said to look like Delibird and to possess a spherical apparatus from which it would fire huge blasts of ice to propel itself through snowy lands.
* The mysterious [[Violet Book]] makes reference to a being called Iron Bundle, which was said to look like [[Delibird (Pokémon)|Delibird]] and to possess a spherical apparatus from which it would fire huge blasts of ice to propel itself through snowy lands.
* Plenty of theories about it have been floated. A leading one suggests it is the product of a long-gone civilization—a notion supported by ancient writings that describe the design and usage of machines resembling Iron Bundle.
* Plenty of theories about it have been floated. A leading one suggests it is the product of a long-gone civilization—a notion supported by ancient writings that describe the design and usage of machines resembling Iron Bundle.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* Its shape is similar to a robot featured in a paranormal magazine article. The robot was said to have been created by an ancient civilization.
* Its shape is similar to a robot featured in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]] article. The robot was said to have been created by an ancient civilization.
* It resembles a mysterious object mentioned in an old book. There are only two reported sightings of this Pokémon.
* It resembles a mysterious object mentioned in [[Violet Book|an old book]]. There are only two reported sightings of this Pokémon.
| [[File:0225Delibird.png|100px|link=Delibird (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Delibird}}
| [[File:0225Delibird.png|100px|link=Delibird (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Delibird}}
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
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| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Hands: Secretly a Cyborg?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Hands: Secretly a Cyborg?!'''
* This being's name comes from the one given to an iron-handed entity in the mysterious Violet Book. It is said to have fists that move independent of its body and to be capable of throwing large, fast-moving vehicles.
* This being's name comes from the one given to an iron-handed entity in the mysterious [[Violet Book]]. It is said to have fists that move independent of its body and to be capable of throwing large, fast-moving vehicles.
* A leading theory holds that Iron Hands was once an athlete who became mortally wounded but was kept alive by being made into a cyborg. Why it so strongly resembles Hariyama, however, remains unanswered.
* A leading theory holds that Iron Hands was once an athlete who became mortally wounded but was kept alive by being made into a cyborg. Why it so strongly resembles [[Hariyama (Pokémon)|Hariyama]], however, remains unanswered.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* It is very similar to a cyborg covered exclusively by a paranormal magazine. The cyborg was said to be the modified form of a certain athlete.
* It is very similar to a cyborg covered exclusively by [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]]. The cyborg was said to be the modified form of a certain athlete.
* This Pokémon shares many similarities with Iron Hands, an object mentioned in a certain expedition journal.
* This Pokémon shares many similarities with Iron Hands, an object mentioned in a certain [[Violet Book|expedition journal]].
| [[File:0297Hariyama.png|100px|link=Hariyama (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Hariyama}}
| [[File:0297Hariyama.png|100px|link=Hariyama (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Hariyama}}
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
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| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Jugulis: Pokémon or Machine?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Jugulis: Pokémon or Machine?!'''
* This flying life-form bearing a resemblance to Hydreigon has been seen in a certain corner of Paldea. It was reported to have razed an entire building with a high-energy blast, then flown off as if to find its next objective.
* This flying life-form bearing a resemblance to [[Hydreigon (Pokémon)|Hydreigon]] has been seen in a certain corner of [[Paldea]]. It was reported to have razed an entire building with a high-energy blast, then flown off as if to find its next objective.
* Iron Jugulis is theorized to be a sort of machine-Hydreigon hybrid, as it combines the former's ruthlessness with the latter's ferocity. It takes its name from a similarly described entity in the Violet Book.
* Iron Jugulis is theorized to be a sort of machine-Hydreigon hybrid, as it combines the former's ruthlessness with the latter's ferocity. It takes its name from a similarly described entity in the [[Violet Book]].
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* It resembles a certain Pokémon introduced in a paranormal magazine, described as the offspring of a Hydreigon that fell in love with a robot.
* It resembles a certain Pokémon introduced in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]], described as the offspring of a Hydreigon that fell in love with a robot.
* It's possible that Iron Jugulis, an object described in an old book, may actually be this Pokémon.
* It's possible that Iron Jugulis, an object described in [[Violet Book|an old book]], may actually be this Pokémon.
| [[File:0635Hydreigon.png|100px|link=Hydreigon (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Hydreigon}}
| [[File:0635Hydreigon.png|100px|link=Hydreigon (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Hydreigon}}
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
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| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Moth: A UFO Sent to Spy on Humankind?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Moth: A UFO Sent to Spy on Humankind?!'''
* The name Iron Moth was borrowed from that of a flying object described in the era-defining Violet Book. It was said to resemble Volcarona and would descend from the skies, following people around and occasionally even attacking them.
* The name Iron Moth was borrowed from that of a flying object described in the era-defining [[Violet Book]]. It was said to resemble [[Volcarona (Pokémon)|Volcarona]] and would descend from the skies, following people around and occasionally even attacking them.
* Some point to Iron Moth's aggression as a sign that it is, in fact, a UFO of sorts being controlled by alien life. Perhaps something out there is using Iron Moth to observe us, waiting for the moment to mount an invasion...
* Some point to Iron Moth's aggression as a sign that it is, in fact, a UFO of sorts being controlled by [[Extraterrestrial Pokémon|alien]] life. Perhaps something out there is using Iron Moth to observe us, waiting for the moment to mount an invasion...
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* This Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in a paranormal magazine as a UFO sent to observe humanity.
* This Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]] as a UFO sent to observe humanity.
* No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon's traits match up with an object described in an old book.
* No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon's traits match up with an object described in [[Violet Book|an old book]].
| [[File:0637Volcarona.png|100px|link=Volcarona (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Volcarona}}
| [[File:0637Volcarona.png|100px|link=Volcarona (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Volcarona}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
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| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Thorns: A Tyranitar of the Distant Future?!'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Thorns: A Tyranitar of the Distant Future?!'''
* A strange being called Iron Thorns has been sighted in a certain cave in Paldea. This being bears a strong resemblance to Tyranitar, but it apparently displays great coolheadedness and prefers to avoid unnecessary fights.
* A strange being called Iron Thorns has been sighted in a certain cave in [[Paldea]]. This being bears a strong resemblance to [[Tyranitar (Pokémon)|Tyranitar]], but it apparently displays great coolheadedness and prefers to avoid unnecessary fights.
* It appears to be highly intelligent and clad in metallic armor, causing some to speculate that it may be a Tyranitar as it would appear a billion years from now. Its name comes from a similarly described entity that appears in the Violet Book.
* It appears to be highly intelligent and clad in metallic armor, causing some to speculate that it may be a Tyranitar as it would appear a billion years from now. Its name comes from a similarly described entity that appears in the [[Violet Book]].
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* It has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in a dubious magazine as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.
* It has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a dubious magazine]] as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.
* Some of its notable features match those of an object named within a certain expedition journal as Iron Thorns.
* Some of its notable features match those of an object named within [[Violet Book|a certain expedition journal]] as Iron Thorns.
| [[File:0248Tyranitar.png|100px|link=Tyranitar (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Tyranitar}}
| [[File:0248Tyranitar.png|100px|link=Tyranitar (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Tyranitar}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
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| rowspan="2" | {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| rowspan="2" | {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="text-align: left" rowspan="2" | '''Iron Valiant: An Experiment Gone Wrong?!'''
| style="text-align: left" rowspan="2" | '''Iron Valiant: An Experiment Gone Wrong?!'''
* This oddity's name is borrowed from that of an object described in the Violet Book. One theory holds that it is in fact a robot—the product of a mad scientist's efforts to create the most powerful psychic Pokémon of all.
* This oddity's name is borrowed from that of an object described in the [[Violet Book]]. One theory holds that it is in fact a robot—the product of a mad scientist's efforts to create the most powerful [[Psychic (type)|psychic]] Pokémon of all.
* According to its few eyewitnesses, Iron Valiant appears similar to both Gardevoir and Gallade. It's also said to be cruel enough to take its brilliantly shining blade and cut down anyone confronting it without hesitation.
* According to its few eyewitnesses, Iron Valiant appears similar to both [[Gardevoir (Pokémon)|Gardevoir]] and [[Gallade (Pokémon)|Gallade]]. It's also said to be cruel enough to take its brilliantly shining blade and cut down anyone confronting it without hesitation.
'''Pokédex entries'''
'''Pokédex entries'''
* It has some similarities to a mad scientist’s invention covered in a paranormal magazine.
* It has some similarities to a mad scientist’s invention covered in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|a paranormal magazine]].
* It's possible that this is the object listed as Iron Valiant in a certain expedition journal.
* It's possible that this is the object listed as Iron Valiant in [[Violet Book|a certain expedition journal]].
| [[File:0282Gardevoir.png|100px|link=Gardevoir (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Gardevoir}}
| [[File:0282Gardevoir.png|100px|link=Gardevoir (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Gardevoir}}
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
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| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries: Ultimate Mode'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries: Ultimate Mode'''
* Much remains unknown about this creature. It resembles Cyclizar, but it is far more ruthless and powerful.
* Much remains unknown about this creature. It resembles [[Cyclizar (Pokémon)|Cyclizar]], but it is far more ruthless and powerful.
* This seems to be the Iron Serpent mentioned in an old book. The Iron Serpent is said to have turned the land to ash with its lightning.
* This seems to be the Iron Serpent mentioned in [[Violet Book|an old book]]. The Iron Serpent is said to have turned the land to ash with its lightning.
'''Pokédex entries: Low-Power Mode{{tt|*|Unused in the final release of the game}}'''
'''Pokédex entries: Low-Power Mode{{tt|*|Unused in the final release of the game}}'''
* Its characteristics match those of a mysterious object recorded in an old expedition journal as the Iron Serpent.
* Its characteristics match those of a mysterious object recorded in [[Violet Book|an old expedition journal]] as the Iron Serpent.
* It was given the name Miraidon by the [[Professor Turo|professor]] who discovered it. Its ecology and other details are unknown.
* It was given the name Miraidon by the [[Professor Turo|professor]] who discovered it. Its ecology and other details are unknown.
| [[File:0967Cyclizar.png|100px|link=Cyclizar (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Cyclizar}}
| [[File:0967Cyclizar.png|100px|link=Cyclizar (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Cyclizar}}
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| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* Many of its physical characteristics match those of a Virizion from the future that was covered in a paranormal magazine.
* Many of its physical characteristics match those of a [[Virizion (Pokémon)|Virizion]] from the future that was covered in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]].
* According to the few eyewitness accounts that exist, it used its shining blades to julienne large trees and boulders.
* According to the few eyewitness accounts that exist, it used [[Psyblade (move)|its shining blades]] to julienne large trees and boulders.
| [[File:0640Virizion.png|100px|link=Virizion (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Virizion}}
| [[File:0640Virizion.png|100px|link=Virizion (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Virizion}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
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| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* It resembles a Pokémon described in a dubious magazine as a Terrakion that had been modified by an evil organization.
* It resembles a Pokémon described in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a dubious magazine]] as a [[Terrakion (Pokémon)|Terrakion]] that had been modified by [[Villainous team|an evil organization]].
* It was named after a mysterious object recorded in an old book. Its body seems to be metallic.
* It was named after a mysterious object recorded in [[Violet Book|an old book]]. Its body seems to be metallic.
| [[File:0639Terrakion.png|100px|link=Terrakion (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Terrakion}}
| [[File:0639Terrakion.png|100px|link=Terrakion (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Terrakion}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
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| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* It resembles a mysterious object introduced in a paranormal magazine as a cutting-edge weapon shaped like a Cobalion.
* It resembles a mysterious object introduced in [[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|a paranormal magazine]] as a cutting-edge weapon shaped like a [[Cobalion (Pokémon)|Cobalion]].
* There was supposedly an incident in which it launched shining blades to cut everything around it to pieces. Little else is known about it.
* There was supposedly an incident in which it launched [[Tachyon Cutter (move)|shining blades]] to cut everything around it to pieces. Little else is known about it.
| [[File:0638Cobalion.png|100px|link=Cobalion (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Cobalion}}
| [[File:0638Cobalion.png|100px|link=Cobalion (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Cobalion}}
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}