Legendary Pokémon: Difference between revisions

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This version actually seems a bit better. It adds a definitive answer/statement (more so than the last version). However, if this doesn't sound good feel free to undo it. Just wanted to see how you guys felt about it.
m (Let's come to an agreement, perhaps. Since it may have been vague before, we'll keep it how it was originally. But since it's not anime-exclusive, we'll put it in characteristics instead. Is this OK?)
m (This version actually seems a bit better. It adds a definitive answer/statement (more so than the last version). However, if this doesn't sound good feel free to undo it. Just wanted to see how you guys felt about it.)
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Much like [[starter Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], Mythical Pokémon typically appear at the very end, and Legendary Pokémon immediately before them.
Much like [[starter Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], Mythical Pokémon typically appear at the very end, and Legendary Pokémon immediately before them.


While most are not, some Legendary Pokémon are unique, such as {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Palkia}} due to their roles in the creation of the Pokémon world. Other Legendary Pokémon are simply rare but not unique, and often have legends written about them.
While most are not, the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Palkia}} are unique due to their roles in the creation of the Pokémon world. Other Legendary Pokémon are simply rare but not unique, and often have legends written about them.


==={{tt|Statistical average|Considering alternate forms as separate Pokémon, counting Arceus once only and without Phione}}===
==={{tt|Statistical average|Considering alternate forms as separate Pokémon, counting Arceus once only and without Phione}}===
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Trainers using Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that they have in [[Poké Ball]]s, or even as a non-owned Pokémon, is not unheard of. {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} befriended and fought official {{pkmn|battle}}s with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. Likewise, {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} in the anime owned the three {{TP|Brandon|legendary titans}} in Poké Balls and trained them. {{si|Tobias}} owned the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}} and the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Latios}}. In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], another Trainer owned a {{p|Heatran}}. Finally, a [[Nurse Joy]] who visited the Pewter Gym under assignment of the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] kept a {{p|Latias}} in a Poké Ball.
Trainers using Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that they have in [[Poké Ball]]s, or even as a non-owned Pokémon, is not unheard of. {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} befriended and fought official {{pkmn|battle}}s with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. Likewise, {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} in the anime owned the three {{TP|Brandon|legendary titans}} in Poké Balls and trained them. {{si|Tobias}} owned the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}} and the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Latios}}. In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], another Trainer owned a {{p|Heatran}}. Finally, a [[Nurse Joy]] who visited the Pewter Gym under assignment of the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] kept a {{p|Latias}} in a Poké Ball.


In the anime, there are some cases in which Legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}.  
In the anime, there are some cases in which Legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}.


==List of Legendary Pokémon==
==List of Legendary Pokémon==