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'''Pseudo-legendary''' is a term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage [[evolution]] line, two [[Elemental types|type]]s, as well as a [[base stats|base stat total]] of 600. Pseudo-legendaries are more powerful than many other non-legendary Pokémon, if only for their base stats, and in particular, have an outstanding {{stat|Attack}} stat | '''Pseudo-legendary''' is a term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage [[evolution]] line, two [[Elemental types|type]]s, as well as a [[base stats|base stat total]] of 600. Pseudo-legendaries are more powerful than many other non-legendary Pokémon, if only for their base stats, and in particular, have an outstanding {{stat|Attack}} stat. Since the pseudo-legendaries are very powerful, they are commonly used by many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in their teams. Three of the five pseudo-legendaries Pokémon are {{type2|Dragon}}. | ||
==List of pseudo-legendaries== | ==List of pseudo-legendaries== | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
With the exception of {{p|Garchomp}}'s evolution family, the pseudo-legendaries are usually situated next to the [[legendary trio]]s in the [[Pokédex]]es of their respective [[Generation]]s. In both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Dex number|Johto Dex]], the evolutionary lines of {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} are located just after the [[legendary trio]] and before the [[List of tiers#Uber|Ubers]] of their respective generation (they are located next to each other in the Johto Dex). Similarly, the {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Metagross}} lines are located next to each other right before the [[legendary golems]] in both the National Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Dex number|Hoenn Dex]]. | With the exception of {{p|Garchomp}}'s evolution family, the pseudo-legendaries are usually situated next to the [[legendary trio]]s in the [[Pokédex]]es of their respective [[Generation]]s. In both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Dex number|Johto Dex]], the evolutionary lines of {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} are located just after the [[legendary trio]] and before the [[List of tiers#Uber|Ubers]] of their respective generation (they are located next to each other in the Johto Dex). Similarly, the {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Metagross}} lines are located next to each other right before the [[legendary golems]] in both the National Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Dex number|Hoenn Dex]]. Oddly, this tradition was not upheld in the [[Generation IV|fourth generation]], as the {{p|Garchomp}} [[evolution]] line is situated to no notable Pokémon. | ||
Besides {{p|Metagross}}, the pseudo-legendaries have a double weakness to one type: in the case of {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Salamence}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} the double weakness is to {{type2|Ice}} moves, while {{p|Tyranitar}} has a double weakness to {{type2|Fighting}} moves. | Besides {{p|Metagross}}, the pseudo-legendaries have a double weakness to one type: in the case of {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Salamence}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} the double weakness is to {{type2|Ice}} moves, while {{p|Tyranitar}} has a double weakness to {{type2|Fighting}} moves. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* All pseudo-legendaries were available in either Pokémon Colosseum or XD. Tyranitar is available in both games: by either snagging it from Cipher Head Evice in Colosseum or trading a Trapinch for a Larvitar from Duking. | * All pseudo-legendaries were available in either Pokémon Colosseum or XD. Tyranitar is available in both games: by either snagging it from Cipher Head Evice in Colosseum or trading a Trapinch for a Larvitar from Duking. | ||
*Although pseudo-legendaries are used almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s, there are two minor exceptions in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: a male Trainer on [[Route 229]] uses {{p|Salamence}}, and a female Trainer on [[Route 224]] has {{p|Metagross}}, serving as cameo appearances for the movie characters [[Butler]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, who used these pseudo-legendaries in their respective {{pkmn|movie}}s. Another Trainer on [[Route 227]] uses a Dragonite. | * Although pseudo-legendaries are used almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s, there are two minor exceptions in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: a male Trainer on [[Route 229]] uses {{p|Salamence}}, and a female Trainer on [[Route 224]] has {{p|Metagross}}, serving as cameo appearances for the movie characters [[Butler]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, who used these pseudo-legendaries in their respective {{pkmn|movie}}s. Another Trainer on [[Route 227]] uses a Dragonite. | ||
*Each of the pseudo-legendaries has {{stat|Attack}} as its highest base stat. | * Each of the pseudo-legendaries has {{stat|Attack}} as its highest base stat. | ||
*Each pseudo-legendary family has at least one [[List of Pokémon by color#Blue|blue-colored]] member. | * Each pseudo-legendary family has at least one [[List of Pokémon by color#Blue|blue-colored]] member. | ||
*Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendaries are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Flygon}}, and {{p|Aggron}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendaries. | * Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendaries are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Flygon}}, and {{p|Aggron}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendaries. | ||
*Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary that is completely unable to be used in tournaments due to the level 50 cap; Salamence, Metagross, and Garchomp all evolve at or right before level 50, and Dragonite evolves at level 55 like Tyranitar, but was also released in an event at level 50, and is tournament legal in this form. | ** {{p|Slaking}}, though not a Pseud-legendary, has the highest base stats of all Pokémon and one immunity, however, it lacks two types, a double weakness and a [[base-stat]] total of 600. | ||
* Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary that is completely unable to be used in tournaments due to the level 50 cap; Salamence, Metagross, and Garchomp all evolve at or right before level 50, and Dragonite evolves at level 55 like Tyranitar, but was also released in an event at level 50, and is tournament legal in this form. | |||
* In Generation IV, Tyranitar's Base Stat Total is technically 650 when entered into battle. Rock-type Pokémon get a 50% increase in Special Defense when there is a Sandstorm in effect, and Tyranitar's {{a|Sand Stream}} ability means that a Sandstorm is immediately in effect, boosting its Special Defense. However, this boost stops when another [[weather condition]] occurs. | * In Generation IV, Tyranitar's Base Stat Total is technically 650 when entered into battle. Rock-type Pokémon get a 50% increase in Special Defense when there is a Sandstorm in effect, and Tyranitar's {{a|Sand Stream}} ability means that a Sandstorm is immediately in effect, boosting its Special Defense. However, this boost stops when another [[weather condition]] occurs. | ||
* Each final-stage pseudo-legendary has a unique [[ability]], although some of their pre-evolved forms share abilities with each other. | * Each final-stage pseudo-legendary has a unique [[ability]], although some of their pre-evolved forms share abilities with each other. | ||
*In Israel, pseudo-legendary Pokémon were used to be called "Half Legendary" Pokémon amongst the Pokémon fans. | * In Israel, pseudo-legendary Pokémon were used to be called "Half Legendary" Pokémon amongst the Pokémon fans. | ||
* All of the second forms of the Pseudo-legendaries can be obtained in the games, with the exception of {{p|Pupitar}}. | |||
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