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'''Pseudo-legendary''' is a term used to refer to Pokémon that | '''Pseudo-legendary''' is a term used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage evolution line, two types, as well as a [[base stats|base stat total]] of 600. Pseudo-legendaries are more powerful than any other non-legendary Pokémon, if only for their base stats, and in particular, have an outstanding [[Stat#Attack|Attack stat]]. They also have incredibly diverse movepools and can usually be found only in their first form. Due to this, raising them is difficult since they require a lot of [[experience]] to level up. | ||
In the competitive arena, every pseudo-legendary has been [[List of tiers#Over-Used|overused]] since the [[Generation]] of its debut. | In the competitive arena, every pseudo-legendary has been [[List of tiers#Over-Used|overused]] since the [[Generation]] of its debut. | ||
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*In both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Dex number|Johto Dex]], the evolutionary lines of {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} are located between the [[Legendary trio]] and [[Ubers]] of their respective generation (they are located next to each other in the Johto Dex). Similarly yet differently, the {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Metagross}} lines are located next to each other right ''before'' the [[Legendary golems]], again both in the National Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Dex number|Hoenn Dex]]. In contrast, the {{p|Garchomp}} line is detached from the [[Sinnoh]] legendaries, whether in the National Pokédex or [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Dex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. | *In both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Dex number|Johto Dex]], the evolutionary lines of {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} are located between the [[Legendary trio]] and [[Ubers]] of their respective generation (they are located next to each other in the Johto Dex). Similarly yet differently, the {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Metagross}} lines are located next to each other right ''before'' the [[Legendary golems]], again both in the National Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Dex number|Hoenn Dex]]. In contrast, the {{p|Garchomp}} line is detached from the [[Sinnoh]] legendaries, whether in the National Pokédex or [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Dex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. | ||
*These Pokémon are used in-game almost exclusively by final members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion|Champions]]. {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen]]; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver]] and [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]. {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. {{p|Salamence}} is used by [[Drake (Elite Four)|Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]. {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and ex-Champion in Pokémon Emerald. Lastly, {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]. | *These Pokémon are used in-game almost exclusively by final members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion|Champions]]. {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen]]; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver]] and [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]. {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. {{p|Salamence}} is used by [[Drake (Elite Four)|Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]. {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and ex-Champion in Pokémon Emerald. Lastly, {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]. | ||
*There are two minor exceptions to the above rule: In the post-Elite Four stage of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a male trainer on [[Route 229]] can be found using Salamence, and a female trainer can be found with Metagross on [[Route 224]]. This was done to serve as a cameo appearance of the movie characters [[Butler]] and [[Rebecca (movie)|Rebecca]], who used these pseudo- | *There are two minor exceptions to the above rule: In the post-Elite Four stage of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a male trainer on [[Route 229]] can be found using Salamence, and a female trainer can be found with Metagross on [[Route 224]]. This was done to serve as a cameo appearance of the movie characters [[Butler]] and [[Rebecca (movie)|Rebecca]], who used these pseudo-legendaries in their respective [[Pokémon movie|movies]]. | ||
*In [[Pokémon Colosseum]]'s Story Mode, [[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]] {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by [[Evice]]; it is notable that the two [[Cipher]] leaders have positions comparable to those of the final [[Elite Four]] member and [[Champion]], respectively. [[Pokémon XD]] complemented the list of pseudo-legendary as of [[Generation III]] by featuring Shadow {{p|Salamence}} (used by [[Eldes]]) and Shadow {{p|Dragonite}} (used by [[Miror B.]]). | *In [[Pokémon Colosseum]]'s Story Mode, [[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]] {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by [[Evice]]; it is notable that the two [[Cipher]] leaders have positions comparable to those of the final [[Elite Four]] member and [[Champion]], respectively. [[Pokémon XD]] complemented the list of pseudo-legendary as of [[Generation III]] by featuring Shadow {{p|Salamence}} (used by [[Eldes]]) and Shadow {{p|Dragonite}} (used by [[Miror B.]]). | ||
*While most pseudo- | *While most pseudo-legendaries are obtainable in the wild strictly in their first form, {{p|Dragonair}} is also obtainable in the wild in most games where {{p|Dratini}} is (all but [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Green]] and [[Pokémon Blue (Japanese)|Blue]]). Likewise, {{p|Pupitar}} is available in the wild in [[Pokémon Crystal]]. | ||
*With the exception of {{p|Metagross}}, the pseudo- | *With the exception of {{p|Metagross}}, the pseudo-legendaries have a double weakness to one type: In the case of {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Garchomp}} the double weakness is to {{type2|Ice}} moves, whereas in {{p|Tyranitar}}'s case, it is to {{type2|Fighting}} moves. | ||
*As of [[Generation III]], it is incorrect to think of pseudo- | *As of [[Generation III]], it is incorrect to think of pseudo-legendaries as having the maximum total base stats attainable by non-legendary Pokémon. This is due to the introduction of {{p|Slaking}}, whose total base stats of 670 matches that of the legendary {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and now {{p|Regigigas}}. However, Slaking's {{a|Truant}} ability tones its effectiveness down to the degree of being perceived as ''weaker'' than the pseudo-legendaries (incidentally, this is also true of Regigigas). It is also for this reason that Slaking is used by [[Gym Leader]] [[Norman]]. | ||
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