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* Sub-Minor-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have a Base Stat Total below 570. The vast majority of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals of 570 or more (indeed, with the exception of [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon and {{p|Slaking}}, non-legendary Pokémon tend to have a soft cap of roughly 560 for their BST, which is part of what separates Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from the rest of the National Pokédex). Since this rank is such an oddity (being a level of power usually seen in non-legendary Pokémon), it has very few representatives, and most of its representatives are actually fairly important to the lore of their games. The only Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in this rank are the not-fully-evolved Legendary and Mythical Pokémon ({{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, {{p|Cosmoem}}, {{p|Meltan}}, and {{p|Kubfu}}), 10% {{p|Zygarde}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, and the base form of {{p|Calyrex}}. {{p|Phione}} is also included in this rank if it's counted as a Mythical Pokémon. | * Sub-Minor-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have a Base Stat Total below 570. The vast majority of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals of 570 or more (indeed, with the exception of [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon and {{p|Slaking}}, non-legendary Pokémon tend to have a soft cap of roughly 560 for their BST, which is part of what separates Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from the rest of the National Pokédex). Since this rank is such an oddity (being a level of power usually seen in non-legendary Pokémon), it has very few representatives, and most of its representatives are actually fairly important to the lore of their games. The only Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in this rank are the not-fully-evolved Legendary and Mythical Pokémon ({{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, {{p|Cosmoem}}, {{p|Meltan}}, and {{p|Kubfu}}), 10% {{p|Zygarde}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, and the base form of {{p|Calyrex}}. {{p|Phione}} is also included in this rank if it's counted as a Mythical Pokémon. | ||
* Minor-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have a Base Stat Total ranging between 570 and 590 (Legendary and Mythical Pokémon tend to have BSTs that are a multiple of 10). The Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in this rank tend to be members of minor [[Legendary trio|trios]] or quartets (i.e. the ones that weren't designed to be the focal point of a game's marketing). The main frame of reference for this rank is the [[legendary birds]], [[legendary beasts]], [[legendary titans]], [[lake guardians]], [[Swords of Justice]], [[Forces of Nature]], and [[guardian deities]], though {{p|Silvally}}, {{p|Glastrier}}, and {{p|Spectrier}} are also included in this rank. | * Minor-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have a Base Stat Total ranging between 570 and 590 (Legendary and Mythical Pokémon tend to have BSTs that are a multiple of 10). The Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in this rank tend to be members of minor [[Legendary trio|trios]] or quartets (i.e. the ones that weren't designed to be the focal point of a game's marketing). The main frame of reference for this rank is the [[legendary birds]], [[legendary beasts]], [[legendary titans]], [[lake guardians]], [[Swords of Justice]], [[Forces of Nature]], and [[guardian deities]], though {{p|Silvally}}, {{p|Glastrier}}, and {{p|Spectrier}} are also included in this rank. | ||
* Mid-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 600 to 620. Most of the Mythical Pokémon occupy this rank ({{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Genesect}}, Bound {{p|Hoopa}}, {{p|Volcanion}}, {{p|Magearna}}, {{p|Marshadow}}, {{p|Zeraora}}, {{p|Melmetal}}, and {{p|Zarude}}). The majority of Legendary Pokémon in this rank are either stand-alone (e.g. {{p|Heatran}}) or members of non-boxart duos (the [[Eon duo]], the [[lunar duo]], etc.) However, {{p|Landorus}} is in this rank despite being a member of a minor quartet (the Forces of Nature), and 50% {{p|Zygarde}} and the base form of {{p|Necrozma}} also occupy this rank despite being members of major trios. | * Mid-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 600 to 620. Most of the Mythical Pokémon occupy this rank ({{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Genesect}}, {{p|Diancie}}, Bound {{p|Hoopa}}, {{p|Volcanion}}, {{p|Magearna}}, {{p|Marshadow}}, {{p|Zeraora}}, {{p|Melmetal}}, and {{p|Zarude}}). The majority of Legendary Pokémon in this rank are either stand-alone (e.g. {{p|Heatran}}) or members of non-boxart duos (the [[Eon duo]], the [[lunar duo]], etc.) However, {{p|Landorus}} is in this rank despite being a member of a minor quartet (the Forces of Nature), and 50% {{p|Zygarde}} and the base form of {{p|Necrozma}} also occupy this rank despite being members of major trios. | ||
* Sub-Major-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 630 to 660. The frame of reference for this rank is the base form of {{p|Kyurem}}, which is actually the only canonical example for some reason… | * Sub-Major-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 630 to 660. The frame of reference for this rank is the base form of {{p|Kyurem}}, which is actually the only canonical example for some reason… | ||
* Major-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 670 to 690. The frame of reference for this rank is {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Eternatus}}, and the [[game mascot]] legendary duos and trios — the [[tower duo]], the [[super-ancient Pokémon]], the [[creation trio]], the [[Tao trio]] (though {{p|Kyurem}} is not major-rank in any of its formes), the [[Aura trio]] (though {{p|Zygarde}} is not major-rank in any of its formes), the [[light trio]] (though {{p|Necrozma}} is only major-rank in its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings formes), and the Hero formes of the [[Hero duo]]. {{p|Regigigas}} and the Rider formes of {{p|Calyrex}} also occupy the major rank. | * Major-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 670 to 690. The frame of reference for this rank is {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Eternatus}}, and the [[game mascot]] legendary duos and trios — the [[tower duo]], the [[super-ancient Pokémon]], the [[creation trio]], the [[Tao trio]] (though {{p|Kyurem}} is not major-rank in any of its formes), the [[Aura trio]] (though {{p|Zygarde}} is not major-rank in any of its formes), the [[light trio]] (though {{p|Necrozma}} is only major-rank in its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings formes), and the Hero formes of the [[Hero duo]]. {{p|Regigigas}}, Unbound {{p|Hoopa}}, and the Rider formes of {{p|Calyrex}} also occupy the major rank. | ||
* Super-Major-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 700 to 710. This rank is primarily reserved for powered-up versions of Legendary Pokémon in the Mid, Sub-Major, or Major ranks; namely, Black and White {{p|Kyurem}}, Complete {{p|Zygarde}}, and Crowned {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. | * Super-Major-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have Base Stat Totals ranging from 700 to 710. This rank is primarily reserved for powered-up versions of Legendary Pokémon in the Mid, Sub-Major, or Major ranks; namely, Black and White {{p|Kyurem}}, Complete {{p|Zygarde}}, and Crowned {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. | ||
* God-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have a Base Stat Total of 720 or more. The ''only'' Legendary or Mythical Pokémon to hold this rank in its default state is {{p|Arceus}} (which is why it's called God-rank; Arceus is the standard by which this rank is defined). Other Pokémon to achieve this rank ({{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{p|Eternatus}}) can only do so with the assistance of [[Mega Evolution]], [[Primal Reversion]], [[Ultra Burst]], or [[Eternamax]] — the former three of which require specific [[held item]]s and the latter is reserved for a single "boss fight" [[Max Raid Battle|Max Raid]]-esque encounter, meaning that it cannot be used by the player at all. | * God-rank Legendary/Mythical Pokémon have a Base Stat Total of 720 or more. The ''only'' Legendary or Mythical Pokémon to hold this rank in its default state is {{p|Arceus}} (which is why it's called God-rank; Arceus is the standard by which this rank is defined). Other Pokémon to achieve this rank ({{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{p|Eternatus}}) can only do so with the assistance of [[Mega Evolution]], [[Primal Reversion]], [[Ultra Burst]], or [[Eternamax]] — the former three of which require specific [[held item]]s and the latter is reserved for a single "boss fight" [[Max Raid Battle|Max Raid]]-esque encounter, meaning that it cannot be used by the player at all. | ||
And that's the Legendary and Mythical Pokémon ranks. Hopefully this is something that can be used as a framework for discussions of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. --[[User:Luigifan|Luigifan]] ([[User talk:Luigifan|talk]]) 21:51, 10 October 2022 (UTC) | And that's the Legendary and Mythical Pokémon ranks. Hopefully this is something that can be used as a framework for discussions of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. --[[User:Luigifan|Luigifan]] ([[User talk:Luigifan|talk]]) 21:51, 10 October 2022 (UTC) | ||