Landorus (Pokémon)
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Landorus (Japanese: ランドロス Landlos) is a dual-type Ground/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Landorus has a second Forme activated by using the Reveal Glass. Its original Forme, Incarnate Forme, will then become Therian Forme.
Its Therian Forme was officially revealed on May 12, 2012.
Along with Tornadus, Thundurus, and Enamorus, it is a part of the Forces of Nature.
Biology
In Incarnate Forme, Landorus is an orange, muscular humanoid Pokémon, which resembles a genie. It is a male-only species with no female counterpart. On its forehead are three, sharp, pink horns arranged in a slight, upwards arch. Landorus has white hair shaped like a short log on top of its head, a jagged white mustache, and two pointed orange ears on either side of its head. Its eyes are yellow with beady white irises and no visible pupils. The front of Landorus's body is covered in dark pink spots, most of them shaped like diamonds, pebbles, and magatamas. Its broad chest consists of two joined diamond-shaped pectorals, its shoulders and elbows are adorned with magatama shapes, and on top of its navel is a teardrop, all colored dark pink. It has two spotted muscular arms, with five fingers on each hand. Its lower body consists of a trailing cloud, with a long, curling, brown branch or root-like tail. Landorus's tail has various flat protrusions running its span, each spotted in dark pink on its edge surface.
In Therian Forme, Landorus is an orange, lean, quadrupedal Pokémon with feline features. The horns on its head are now thinner and arranged closer together in a downwards arch. While its hair remains the same; its mustache now takes on a more fanged maw-like appearance, curving around its head to behind its ears, which have now become smaller and rounder. Its eyes remain yellow, but with larger irises that still lack visible pupils. Its chest remains broad and unchanged, while its navel is bejeweled with a beige gem. Landorus's back and lower legs are striped with dark pink, and its biceps and triceps are adorned with dark pink magatama designs. It has four trailing cloud-covered paws, each with three sharp dark pink claws. Its tail remains largely unchanged.
Landorus is considered the "Guardian of the Fields", due to helping crops grow. In Hisui, it had the title of god of fields due to it bringing life to the region along with Enamorus. Its tail causes the soil to gain nutrition. The energy from the tail is created by combining lightning and wind. It can also create powerful sandstorms on the few occasions it does fight. Landorus seems to live above the skies. Sometimes it stops on the Abundant Shrine in the Unova region or the Hisui region, but only when Tornadus and Thundurus are in the same place. Landorus can also stop and calm the two Forces of Nature whenever the two fight or cause destruction, thus being referred to by the grateful people as "Great Landorus". It is also known as the god of fields for bringing bountiful harvests in Therian Forme whenever it appears, usually after stopping Tornadus and Thundurus. It can travel through an entire region such as Hisui in just a few hours. Landorus can unleash mini sandy whirlwinds along with surrounding itself with a cloud shield to protect itself from harm.
Landorus is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sandsear Storm.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Landorus (anime)
Landorus debuted in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1, where he was seen in the legend of Milos Island related to Ash and his friends by Lewis. He later appeared in the shadows at the end of the episode, when he was called to stop the battle between Tornadus and Thundurus. He then made his physical debut in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2, where he managed to subdue the other members of the Forces of Nature.
Landorus appeared in both of his Formes in Unova's Survival Crisis!, where he was summoned to the Abyssal Ruins by Giovanni and sent on a rampage alongside Tornadus and Thundurus. Eventually, the three were freed by Meloetta and departed.
Minor appearances
Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, a wild Landorus suddenly confronted Pikachu inside the Relic Castle and prepared to attack it.
In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
A Landorus was seen in the Pokédex in Pokédex Complete!.
Pocket Monsters BW
A Landorus appeared in Pocket Monsters BW.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Forces of Nature (Adventures)
Landorus first appeared in A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway, where he stopped a fight between Tornadus and Thundurus near the Battle Subway, before all three of them were caught by Giallo for Team Plasma to use. They were later used by the Shadow Triad to defeat the Gym Leaders in Nacrene City. At the Pokémon League, the Hood Man used the Forces of Nature to battle against the Elite Four.
In the TCG
- Main article: Landorus (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Landorus appears as a Spirit in its Therian Forme.
Game data
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Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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ORAS | Hyadain's Landorus | Japanese region | Online | 50 | May 24 to June 30, 2016 |
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Incarnate Forme
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HP: 89
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149 - 196 | 288 - 382 | |
125
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
101
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95 - 168 | 186 - 331 | |
Total: 600
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HP: 89
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149 - 196 | 288 - 382 | |
145
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135 - 216 | 265 - 427 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
91
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86 - 157 | 168 - 309 | |
Total: 600
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Trivia
- In Black 2 and White 2, Landorus's Therian Forme had the same shape as its Incarnate Forme.
Origin
In Incarnate Forme, Landorus is based on a deity of the land;[1] perhaps specifically Inari Ōkami, the kami of fertility and agriculture. It may also have drawn some inspiration from Jinn.
In Therian Forme, Landorus mostly resembles a predatory mammal, such as a tiger or other large feline. It is also loosely inspired by the White Tiger (Chinese: 白虎 Báihǔ) of the Chinese Four Symbols.[2] This inspiration is alluded to in Pokémon Legends: Arceus; the White Tiger represents the west, and in Hisui, Landorus roams the western Obsidian Fieldlands area. Additionally, Landorus may draw inspirations from Tezcatlipoca or Tepēyōllōtl, gods from the Aztec mythology that resemble a jaguar.
Name origin
Landorus and Landlos may be a combination of land and Aeolus (ruler of the winds in Greek mythology; also spelled Αἴολος Aiolos).
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Related articles
References
- ↑ Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)
- ↑ Redacción Hobby Consolas (September 20, 2012). "Jamás hubo un Pokémon como Kyurem." Hobby Consolas. (Spanish)
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