Tao trio: Difference between revisions

* {{wp|Yin and yang}} are dependent fundamentals in {{wp|Taoism}}, which Reshiram and Zekrom are directly connected to. Reshiram and Zekrom's species names in Japanese are "White Yang" and "Black Yin," respectively, and the names of their battle music are also respectively "Blazing White Yang" and "Electrifying Black Yin." Kyurem, on the other hand, is an analogy to {{wp|wuji}}—a separate concept of Taoism—under the assumption that the absence of the warmth Reshiram and Zekrom generate (and thus their conceptual yin and yang) equals the infinite absence wuji implies. Wuji is also said to be represented by an empty circle; Kyurem's species name is the Boundary Pokémon.

** The Tao trio may also relate to The {{wp|Three Pure Ones}}.

* This legendary trio is the first since the [[legendary birds]] to return to the three types being {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Ice}}, even though these types are secondary to the Dragon type.

** Additionally, each member of the trio learns one aspect of the move {{m|Tri Attack}}.

** Kyurem possesses the most signature moves out of all the members of the Tao trio. It has access to {{m|Glaciate}} in its default state, {{m|Freeze Shock}} as Black Kyurem, and {{m|Ice Burn}} as White Kyurem.

* Reshiram and Zekrom have the highest catch rate of any legendary Pokémon with a base stat total above 600, with 45. This is because the player is forced to catch them to proceed the storyline in Black and White.

* Each member of the Tao trio has a secondary Sugimori artwork depicting their Abilities activated. Kyurem has two of them, one for each alternate form.

* The Tao trio have their own battle transition. A few lights will gather in the center of the screen, and a swirl vortex will zoom in from the center.

* All three members of the Tao trio can [[Talking Pokémon|speak telepathically]] in the anime; they, along with the [[Swords of Justice]], are the only legendary trios to have this ability for all three members.