Super-ancient Pokémon: Difference between revisions

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the trio's history is revealed. Thousands of years ago, during the primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless clashes. In the face of their great power, people could do nothing. But Rayquaza intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two Primal Pokémon, and peace returned to the world. A thousand years later, a meteoroid hit the earth, causing cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Groudon and Kyogre to re-battle each other. Humans had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and that wish combined with the power of the Meteorite allowed Rayquaza to Mega Evolve for the first time and calm the two from quarreling.  

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In the remakes, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the [[Cave of Origin]] just like in the originals. However when the player faces them, they are in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]]. Rayquaza is obtained during the Delta Episode atop [[Sky Pillar]], which occurs after the player become the Champion and is granted access to Sky Pillar by [[Wallace]]. Rayquaza must be caught when encountered; if the player runs away from it or defeats it, he or she will have to battle it again until it is caught.

All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in the anime. {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} both debuted in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]''. Kyogre had been captured by [[Team Magma]], who was also in possession of the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}. Groudon was in [[Team Aqua]]'s possession along with the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb}}. The two teams were planning on swapping Groudon and Kyogre, but Kyogre was released by {{tc|Aqua Admin|Team Aqua commander}} [[Shelly]], who had infiltrated Team Magma. [[Archie]] then proceeded to take control of Kyogre using the Red Orb. In the [[AG098|following episode]], Archie threatened to use Kyogre's power to flood the island both teams had met at. At this time the now awakened Groudon came and began to battle with Kyogre. During this time, {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Lance]] managed to snap Archie out of the Red Orb's possession. Now free from the Orbs' possession Kyogre and Groudon retreated into the ocean and a volcano, respectively.

{{p|Rayquaza}} debuted separately from the other members of its trio. It first appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' defending its territory from a {{p|Deoxys}}. It later made its television debut in ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'' as an illusion.

[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Rayquaza debuted in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', where [[Alain]] and {{Steven}} attempted to battle it with their receptive Mega Pokémon, but are quickly overwhelmed as it causes destruction to the surrounding area.

Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and a {{shiny}} Mega Rayqauza all made a major appearance in ''[[M18|Hoopa and The Clash of Ages]]''. Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon were summoned by an entity of Hoopa's Unbound form, along with the [[creation trio]] and Kyurem, and were controlled by the evil shadow in order to terrorize Dessert City. It is revealed that long ago, the two engaged in a battle with Hoopa in its Unbound form to entertain the citizens of Dessert City, but this ended when Hoopa's power was sealed by [[Ghris]]. Mega Rayquaza was summoned by Hoopa along with Latias and Latios in order to stop the entity of Hoopa's Unbound form from terrorizing Dessert City.  

* The term '''super-ancient Pokémon''' has previously been attributed to [[Fossil Pokémon]] in the Japanese anime.

** Cannot learn an [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] move.

** Is not directly sought after by a specific crime syndicate.

** Cannot learn its [[signature move]] by level-up, as it can learn it by move tutor.

** Has a [[Mega Evolution]] form rather than a [[Primal Reversion|Primal form]].

*** Also of note, Mega Rayquaza is the only member who does not require a [[Legendary_artifacts#Colored_orbs|Legendary Artifact]] to Mega Evolve. It is also the only Mega Evolution that does not require a [[Mega Stone]]. In the game lore it is explained that it eats meteorites to gain the power.

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