Mythical Pokémon: Difference between revisions

{{p|Mew}} is a {{type|Psychic}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kanto]] region. It is believed to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon in its DNA. Initially thought to be extinct, a {{ka|Pokémon Mansion|scientific team}} has reported sightings of it in [[Guyana]]. {{p|Mewtwo}} was created after a series of experiments based on Mew.

{{p|Celebi}} is a {{2t|Psychic|Grass}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Johto]] region. It is referred to as the guardian of forests, protecting and nourishing them as it [[Time travel|travels through time]].

{{p|Jirachi}} is a {{2t|Steel|Psychic}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hoenn]] region. It is said to able to grant any wishes written on the tags on its head once awake. It only wakes up for seven days once every thousand years. If in danger, it will fight without waking up.

{{p|Deoxys}} is a {{type|Psychic}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hoenn]] region. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam. It is able to change its {{form|Deoxys|form}}, altering its appearance and traits. The crystal on its chest acts as its brain, as well as a defense mechanism.

The sea guardians-{{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}-are a duo of {{type|Water}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Manaphy are born on cold seafloors, also swimming great distances to return to their birthplace, and are born with a wondrous power to bond with any kind of Pokémon. Phione live in warm seas, using the inflation sac on their heads to search for food and to drift in packs, always returning to the place of their birth. Together, these two Pokémon species make up a [[Legendary duo|Mythical duo]] of a parent and child.

{{p|Darkrai}} is a {{type|Dark}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. It chases people and Pokémon away from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. However, it is merely protecting itself and means no harm. It is particularly active on moonless nights.

{{p|Shaymin}} is a {{type|Grass}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Shaymin live in flower patches and avoid detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant. Shaymin are able to dissolve toxins in the air to transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. When sensing gratitude, the flowers all over its body burst into bloom.

{{p|Arceus}} is a {{type|Normal}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. According to mythology, Arceus emerged from an Egg before the universe even existed and then shaped the world with its 1,000 arms.

{{p|Victini}} is a {{2t|Psychic|Fire}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. It is said that this Pokémon brings victory and that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter. It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it. When it shares the energy it creates, that being's entire body will be overflowing with power.

{{p|Keldeo}} is a {{2t|Water|Fighting}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. Keldeo is also the fourth member of the [[Swords of Justice]]. Its initial appearance in {{game|Black and White|s}} as well as the default in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}} is its Ordinary Form. In Black 2 and White 2, Keldeo has a {{form|Keldeo|second form}}, its Resolute Form. After triggering an event in the [[Pledge Grove]], the other Swords of Justice—{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Terrakion}}—will teach Keldeo {{m|Secret Sword}}. It will remain in its Resolute Form as long as it knows Secret Sword.

{{p|Meloetta}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. Meloetta has two different {{form|Meloetta|Formes}}: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. Aria Forme is {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type while Pirouette Forme is {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type. Legend says that it once played a song and danced so lightly, it filled people's hearts with joy. However, when sorrow darkened the world, it lost the melody. At the same time, its red shoes were lost somewhere. Using {{m|Relic Song}} changes its form.

{{p|Genesect}} is a {{2t|Bug|Steel}}-type {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. Originally an ancient insect Pokémon who was feared as the strongest of hunters more than 300 million years ago, Team Plasma revived it from a [[Fossil]] in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence. However, after learning of the project, [[N]] had it canceled along with [[P2 Laboratory]] shut down because he felt that Pokémon, who he thought to be perfect beings, would lose their beauty if modified by science.  A {{tc|Scientist}} named Dudley secretly kept working on it, angry that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and installed the cannon on its back. Genesect uses special [[Drive]]s to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.

{{p|Diancie}} is a {{2t|Rock|Fairy}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kalos]] region. While never shown in the games, it is said to be the result of a {{p|Carbink}} that underwent a mutation. It can create diamonds to protect itself.

{{p|Hoopa}} is a {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kalos]] region. Hoopa has has two {{form|Hoopa|Formes}}: Confined Form and Unbound Form. Hoopa Confined, the Mischief Pokémon, is a {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}-type Pokémon, while Hoopa Unbound, the Djinn Pokémon, is a {{2t|Psychic|Dark}}-type Pokémon. It is said to be able to be able to use its gold rings to warp space in order to take things it likes and carry them away into alternate dimensions. It is also said to have carried away an entire castle in an attempt to steal all of its treasure according to some legends. Using an item known as a [[Prison Bottle]], Hoopa Confined can transform into Hoopa Unbound and remain so for three days, after which it transforms back to Hoopa Confined. It will also transform back if deposited in the PC. Hoopa Unbound was first introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} fails if used by any Pokémon other than Hoopa Unbound, such as if used by Hoopa Confined.

{{p|Volcanion}} is a {{2t|Fire|Water}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kalos]] region. It uses steam from arms on its back to disappear in fog and blow away mountains. It lives in mountains uninhabited by humans. According to the editor of the {{DL|Estival Avenue|Lumiose Press}}, Volcanion may have an organ unique to it inside its body that is hot enough to instantly vaporize water into steam to use in attacks. There is also a report that suggests that Volcanion may have used its power to destroy a mountain range where Kalos was founded.

{{p|Magearna}} is a {{2t|Steel|Fairy}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. It is an [[Artificial Pokémon|artificially made Pokémon]] created by a scientist for a king's daughter 500 years ago. Its body is entirely metallic and contains tricky machinery and acts as a vessel for the secret hidden inside its chest. Its core, known as a {{A|Soul-Heart}}, is its true body, an artificial soul. Magearna has the ability to understand emotions and feelings with people.

{{p|Marshadow}} is a {{2t|Fighting|Ghost}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. Its very existence is the stuff of myth, as very few people have ever seen it. Marshadow is known to travel through the shadows of humans and Pokémon in order to become stronger by copying the power of movements within said shadows. It has a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Form-like transformations|form-like transformation]] known as Zenith Marshadow which is triggered when its fighting spirit starts burning.

{{p|Zeraora}} is an {{type|Electric}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. Zeraora was first introduced in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Zeraora can channel a powerful magnetic field trough the electric currents located in its paw-pads. The magnetic field allows it to levitate and fly through the sky and travel as fast as a lightning strike.

{{p|Meltan}} and its evolve form {{p|Melmetal}} are a pair of {{type|Steel}} {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kanto]] region. introduced in the core series in {{LGPE}}, although it first appeared in {{g|GO}} on September 21, 2018, by way of large numbers of {{p|Ditto}} disguised as Meltan. Meltan's identity was revealed on September 25, 2018. On October 24, 2018, it was revealed that Meltan can [[evolution|evolve]] into another Steel-type Mythical Pokémon, {{p|Melmetal}}.

{{p|Zarude}} is a {{2t|Dark|Grass}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Galar]] region. It can use the vines from its body for a variety of purposes such as healing. It is known to live in packs, residing in dense forests. Zarude has a quick wit which it uses in battle along with its claws and other means of attacking.

{{p|Pecharunt}} is a {{2t|Poison|Ghost}}-type Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in [[Kitakami]]. It produces [[Mochi|Binding mochi]], which it feeds to other Pokémon and humans. The mochi draws out other's desires and potential abilities, but others who taste it become chained to its will. Pecharunt is the master of the [[Loyal Three]]; it met {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}} on separate occasions, using its Binding Mochi and {{a|Toxic Chain}}s to not only tame them, but also transform the three. The chains were wrapped around their bodies, transforming them into the [[Legendary Pokémon]] known in the present day, granting them their wishes; strength, cleverness, and beauty respectively, and turning them into its retainers. It led the trio to Kitakami to steal {{ga|Ogerpon}}'s masks for its caretakers back home. After heavily injuring Ogerpon's partner and stealing three of their masks, Ogerpon became enraged and engaged the trio in combat, defeating and slaying its retainers. Unable to defend itself, Ogerpon defeated Pecharunt as well, but it managed to survive by retreating into its shell, rolling deep into the forest.