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Pseudo-legendary Pokémon usually have {{stat|Attack}} as their highest stat. This is not the case with Hydreigon, which has {{stat|Special Attack}} as its highest stat. Their respective base evolutions' base stat total are {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 300|300}}, while their second stage' base stat total are {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 420|420}}, excluding {{p|Pupitar}} and {{p|Gabite}}, which have {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 410|410}}.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon usually have {{stat|Attack}} as their highest stat. This is not the case with Hydreigon, which has {{stat|Special Attack}} as its highest stat. Their respective base evolutions' base stat total are {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 300|300}}, while their second stage' base stat total are {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 420|420}}, excluding {{p|Pupitar}} and {{p|Gabite}}, which have {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 410|410}}.


==In the games==
===Statistical averages===
===Statistical averages===
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===Individual characteristics===
===Individual characteristics===
====Dragonite====
====Dragonite====
Aside from being the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order, Dragonite has the highest Special Defense tied with Tyranitar.
Being the first pseudo-legendary, Dragonite has straightforward and well-rounded stats. It has a traditionally high Attack and above average stats otherwise. Dragonite does poses a unique personality in that while other pseudo-legendaries are commonly depicted as aggressive, and sometimes malicious, Dragonite is mostly depicted as kind and friendly.
* First pseudo-legendary Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.


====Tyranitar====
====Tyranitar====
Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that can neither fly nor levitate, as well as the slowest of the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. When a {{weather|sandstorm}} is raging, Tyranitar's {{stat|Special Defense}} becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
With a focus on power and durability, Tyranitar sacrifices Speed to have tremendous bulk and skill. It has the {{a|Sand Stream}} ability to always conjure up a {{m|Sandstorm}}, which takes advantage of its Rock typing to further increase its high Special Defense.
 
* Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that can neither fly nor levitate.
* Slowest of the pseudo-legendary Pokémon.  
* When a {{weather|sandstorm}} is raging, Tyranitar's {{stat|Special Defense}} becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not the main Pokémon of a major boss at the end of the game it was introduced in. However, Tyranitar was used by {{ga|Blue}} in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]], but only in his [[rematch]].


====Salamence====
====Salamence====
Physically, Salamence is the shortest pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Salamence has the lowest defenses of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon. However, it has the highest Attack (tied with Metagross).
Due to having the same typing as Dragonite, Salamence differs itself by being entirely focused on attacking prowess. It's stats are high in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed, while comparatively low in both Defense stats.
 
* Shortest pseudo-legendary Pokémon.  
* Lowest defenses of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.  


====Metagross====
====Metagross====
Metagross has a large number of characteristics which are different from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This is likely due to how it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not appear to be based on a reptile; rather, it is a robotic life form. This is likely why Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon not to be used by [[Lance]] in any game, as he prefers {{type|Dragon}} and draconic Pokémon.
Metagross has a large number of characteristics which are different from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This is possibly due to how it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not appear to be based on a reptile; rather, it is a robotic life form. This is likely why Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon not to be used by [[Lance]] in any game, as he prefers {{type|Dragon}} and draconian Pokémon. In fact, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} moves.
 
Stats wise, like Tyranitar, Metagross focuses on power and durability, utilizing the most defensive type, Steel, to compliment its very high attack, high defenses, and relatively low speed.


Metagross is the only genderless pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first stage of evolution, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from [[Steven Stone]] instead). Metagross and its pre-evolutions have a [[catch rate]] of 3 (all the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon families have a catch rate of 45), and it has the highest base Defense of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. It is also the heaviest pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Only genderless pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first stage of evolution, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from [[Steven Stone]] instead).  
* Has the highest base Defense of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Heaviest pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that doesn't share at least one type with another pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English name is the same as its Japanese name.
* Metagross and its pre-evolutions have a [[catch rate]] of 3 where-as all the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon families have a catch rate of 45.  


====Garchomp====
====Garchomp====
Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]], as well as having the fewest resistances. It is the fastest with a base {{stat|Speed}} stat of 102 and has the highest base {{stat|HP}}, with 108. It is also the lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Focusing on versatility, Garchomp has high speed, high HP, and high attack with a versatile selection of moves to use. It compliments these attributes with it's Ground typing, which is among the best offensive types in the game.
 
* Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
* Has the fewest resistances.  
* Fastest with a base {{stat|Speed}} stat of 102.
* Highest base {{stat|HP}}, with 108.  
* Lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Garchomp and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon line that do not have a [[List of Pokémon by base happiness|base happiness]] of 35.


====Hydreigon====
====Hydreigon====
Due to being the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a higher {{stat|Special Attack}} stat than {{stat|Attack}}, Hydreigon's stats give it a number of unique characteristics from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Consequently, it has the highest base Special Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and likewise, the lowest base Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Similarly, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat over 125, but it is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat under 90.
Due to being the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a higher {{stat|Special Attack}} stat than {{stat|Attack}}, Hydreigon's stats give it a number of unique characteristics from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Consequently, it has the highest base Special Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and likewise, the lowest base Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Similarly, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat over 125, but it is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat under 90.
 
Its well rounded stats mirror Dragonite with Hydreigon also having a high attacking stat (Special Attack in this case), and above average stats in other categories.


Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with multiple elemental immunities (however its immunity to {{t|Ground}} is due to its Ability, {{a|Levitate}}). Of the {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, it is the only one not to have a 4× weaknesses to {{type|Ice}} attacks.
* Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with multiple elemental immunities (however its immunity to {{t|Ground}} is due to its Ability, {{a|Levitate}}).  
* Of the {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, it is the only one not to have a 4× weaknesses to {{type|Ice}} attacks.
* Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon line that do not have a [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]] in any of their forms.


====Other====
====Other====
* Dragonite and Tyranitar have the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a base 100 stat.
* Tyranitar and Metagross are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that are not Dragon-type.
* Tyranitar and Hydreigon are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* Tyranitar and Hydreigon are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* {{p|Metagross}} and Hydreigon are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have any 4× weaknesses.
* {{p|Metagross}} and Hydreigon are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have any 4× weaknesses.
* Salamence and Metagross have the highest {{stat|Attack}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a base 135 stat.
* Salamence and Metagross have the highest {{stat|Attack}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a base 135 stat.
* Tyranitar and Metagross are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that are not Dragon-type.


==In the games==
==Users==
These Pokémon are used in-game often by the members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
These Pokémon are used in-game often by the members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
*{{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]] and {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Generation II]] and {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Lance uses a {{p|Dragonite}}, but when he is [[rematch|battled again]], he replaces two of his three Dragonite with the two other {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Garchomp}}. He also uses it in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]] and {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Generation II]] and {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Lance uses a {{p|Dragonite}}, but when he is [[rematch|battled again]], he replaces two of his three Dragonite with the two other {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Garchomp}}. He also uses it in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in Black 2 and White 2.
*{{p|Tyranitar}} is also used by Lance in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in FireRed and LeafGreen.
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is also used by Lance in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in FireRed and LeafGreen.
*{{p|Salamence}} is used by {{EF|Drake}}, the final Elite Four member in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by {{EF|Drake}}, the final Elite Four member in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.
*{{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Ruby and Sapphire, and ex-Champion in {{v2|Emerald}}. It is also used by [[Caitlin]] during her rematch.
* {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Ruby and Sapphire, and ex-Champion in {{v2|Emerald}}. It is also used by [[Caitlin]] during her rematch.
*{{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}; she also uses it in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}; she also uses it in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
*{{p|Hydreigon}} is used by [[Ghetsis]], who serves as the final boss in {{2v2|Black|White}}, as well as [[Iris]], the Champion in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Lance uses one in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} is used by [[Ghetsis]], who serves as the final boss in {{2v2|Black|White}}, as well as [[Iris]], the Champion in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Lance uses one in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.


Although pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s, there are three minor exceptions in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Felix on {{rt|229|Sinnoh}} uses {{p|Salamence}}, and {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Jamie on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} has {{p|Metagross}}, serving as cameo appearances for the movie characters [[Butler]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, who used these pseudo-legendary Pokémon in their respective {{pkmn|movie}}s. {{tc|Dragon Tamer}} Darien, who is located outside of [[Stark Mountain]], uses a Dragonite, but is not related to any movies. In Black 2 and White 2, two veterans on {{rt|18|Unova}} use a Tyranitar and Salamence.
Although pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s, there are three minor exceptions in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}:  
* {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Felix on {{rt|229|Sinnoh}} uses {{p|Salamence}}, and {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Jamie on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} has {{p|Metagross}}, serving as cameo appearances for the movie characters [[Butler]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, who used these pseudo-legendary Pokémon in their respective {{pkmn|movie}}s.  
* {{tc|Dragon Tamer}} Darien, who is located outside of [[Stark Mountain]], uses a Dragonite, but is not related to any movies.  
* In Black 2 and White 2, two veterans on {{rt|18|Unova}} use a Tyranitar and Salamence.


Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are obtainable in the wild strictly in their first form for the first paired games of their generation. However, all pseudo-legendary Pokémon have since become available in the wild in their second evolutionary stage. Starting in Generation V, several pseudo-legendary Pokémon are available in the wild in their final stage.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are obtainable in the wild strictly in their first form for the first paired games of their generation. However, all pseudo-legendary Pokémon have since become available in the wild in their second evolutionary stage. Starting in Generation V, several pseudo-legendary Pokémon are available in the wild in their final stage.
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* [[Generation III]] is the only generation so far to have introduced more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon.  
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation so far to have introduced more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon.  
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed at the time were available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in either [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (Tyranitar and Metagross) or {{Pokémon XD}} (Dragonite and Salamence).
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed at the time were available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in either [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (Tyranitar and Metagross) or {{Pokémon XD}} (Dragonite and Salamence).
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, {{p|Haxorus}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Zoroark}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Haxorus}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
** Slaking, though not pseudo-legendary, has the highest base stat total of all non-legendary Pokémon. However, as its base stat total is not exactly 600, it cannot be considered pseudo-legendary.
** Slaking, though not pseudo-legendary, has the highest base stat total of all non-legendary Pokémon. However, as its base stat total is not exactly 600, it cannot be considered pseudo-legendary.
* {{Ash}} is the first main character in the anime to own [[Ash's Gible|a member]] of a pseudo-legendary family; however, it could be considered his second if {{AP|Larvitar}} is counted, but he only cared for it temporarily.
* {{Ash}} is the first main character in the anime to own [[Ash's Gible|a member]] of a pseudo-legendary family; however, it could be considered his second if {{AP|Larvitar}} is counted, but he only cared for it temporarily.
* The first stage of the first five of six pseudo-legendary Pokémon are available in [[Generation IV]]'s [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* The first stage of the first five of six pseudo-legendary Pokémon are available in [[Generation IV]]'s [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not the main Pokémon of a major boss at the end of the game it was introduced in: {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], {{p|Salamence}} by {{EF|Drake}}, Metagross by [[Steven Stone]], {{p|Garchomp}} by [[Cynthia]], and {{p|Hydreigon}} by [[Ghetsis]] and [[Iris]].
** However, Tyranitar was used by {{ga|Blue}} in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]], but only in the [[rematch]].
* {{p|Metagross}} is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that doesn't share at least one type with another pseudo-legendary Pokémon. It is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} moves.
* Every pseudo-legendary Pokémon is immune to at least one [[type]]: {{p|Dragonite}} to {{t|Ground}}, {{p|Tyranitar}} to {{t|Psychic}}, {{p|Metagross}} to {{t|Poison}}, {{p|Salamence}} to {{t|Ground}}, {{p|Garchomp}} to {{t|Electric}}, and {{p|Hydreigon}} to {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Ground}}.
* Every pseudo-legendary Pokémon is immune to at least one [[type]]: {{p|Dragonite}} to {{t|Ground}}, {{p|Tyranitar}} to {{t|Psychic}}, {{p|Metagross}} to {{t|Poison}}, {{p|Salamence}} to {{t|Ground}}, {{p|Garchomp}} to {{t|Electric}}, and {{p|Hydreigon}} to {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Ground}}.
** However, Hydreigon's immunity to Ground-type moves is due to its Ability, {{a|Levitate}}, rather than due to its type.
** However, Hydreigon's immunity to Ground-type moves is due to its Ability, {{a|Levitate}}, rather than due to its type.
* Garchomp and its evolutionary relatives are the only psuedo-legendary Pokémon line that do not have a [[List of Pokémon by base happiness|base happiness]] of 35.
* Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon line that do not have a [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]] in any of their forms.
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in a movie.  
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in a movie.  
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English name is the same as its Japanese name.
 


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