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The Legendary beasts are a group of three Legendary Pokémon consisting of Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. 150 years prior to the events of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, they were three unnamed Pokémon that perished when the Brass Tower burned down. They were revived by Ho-Oh, who used its powers to bring them back to life, causing the three to turn into their current forms.

Suicune

Suicune スイクン Suicune

Suicune

Debuts in Slugging It Out With Slugma Caught in Lovely Lanturn Caught at Tohjo Falls Gender Genderless Ability Pressure Released in The Last Battle XII Current location Roaming

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Suicune (Japanese: スイクン Suicune) was the first of the Legendary beasts to appear physically.

History

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

As a wild Pokémon

Suicune with Crystal

Suicune first appeared alongside Entei and Raikou in Slugging It Out With Slugma, where they were seen exiting the Burned Tower as beams of light. Suicune officially debuted in Querulous Qwilfish, where it appeared in Olivine City after a construction team's septic tank burst, causing waste to spill into the sea and injure the Pokémon that lived there. When Crystal attempted to help a Qwilfish that was made sick by the waste, Suicune appeared and used its powers to clean the sea and heal the Qwilfish before leaving. Enamored by Suicune and its power, Crystal set out to try and capture it in her quest to complete the Pokédex.

In Debonaire Dragonair, Suicune began its quest to find an appropriate person worthy enough to be its Trainer in order to combat against the Masked Man. In its search, Suicune battled Clair, Chuck, and Morty, three of the Johto region's Gym Leaders.

In Suddenly Suicune I, after much searching, Crystal managed to track Suicune to the Tin Tower. In order to capture it, Crystal sends out her entire team to battle against Suicune. Despite her best efforts, Suicune's strength and its ability to create a powerful barrier leads to Crystal's defeat. Crystal later realized that Suicune went to the Tin Tower in order to meet with Ho-Oh, but their battle prevented that meeting from occurring. Disappointed in herself for failing to understand Suicune's motives, Crystal is reduced to tears and asks Suicune to forgive her. Unbeknownst to Crystal, Suicune finds one of the earrings that Crystal lost during their battle and picks it up before leaving.

Suicune then continues its search for a Trainer, which leads it to Bugsy and Janine, who each face Suicune in battle but are ultimately defeated. In Really Raikou & Entirely Entei II, Suicune assists Raikou and Entei in their battle against Falkner. Despite the battle being three-on-one, Falkner proves to be a powerful opponent. By using special boomerang Poké Balls created from the clear shed feathers of his Skarmory, Falkner surrounds Suicune with Poké Balls, preventing it from escaping capture. Suicune is saved at the last second by Raikou and Entei, who use their attacks to destroy all the Poké Balls at once. Due to having one of its wings broken during the battle, Falkner's Skarmory is left unable to fly and begins plummeting to the ground with its Trainer before being saved by one of Suicune's bubbles. Afterward, Suicune communicates to Raikou and Entei that it was unable to meet with Ho-Oh before the three go their separate ways.

It was later revealed that Suicune, Raikou, and Entei were found at the Burned Tower by Yellow, who inadvertently freed from the prison that the Masked Man had trapped them inside.

With Misty

In Lovely Lanturn, Suicune's search for a Trainer takes to Tohjo Falls, where it encounters Misty. After battling against her, Suicune deems Misty worthy enough to be its Trainer and has her Starmie convey its thoughts to her. After learning of Suicune's war against the Masked Man, Misty agreed to team up with Suicune and captured it.

In The Last Battle IV, Suicune and Misty team up with Raikou and Entei, who teamed up with Lt. Surge and Blaine, respectively, to fight against the Masked Man. The combined efforts of the Gym Leaders and their Pokémon allows them to defeat the Masked Man by trapping him inside of Suicune's Crystal Wall. Confident in their victory, Lt. Surge decides to uncover the Masked Man's true identity by removing his mask. The Masked Man manages to break out of the Crystal Wall and has his Gastly use Curse on Suicune, leaving it too weak to fight. The Masked Man then defeats the others and escapes and leaves Misty trapped inside the Crystal Wall to suffocate due to Suicune being to weak to turn it off.

The group is saved by Eusine, who uses the Clear Bell to enter the Crystal Wall and free Suicune and Misty. Suicune, despite the effects of Gastly's Curse, still chooses to chase after the Masked Man. Due to the Gym Leaders being injured from the battle, Crystal decides to partner with Crystal instead. In The Last Battle XII, Crystal, Suicune, Entei, and Raikou travel to the Ilex Forest, where they are joined by the other Pokédex holders to fight the final battle against the Masked Man. After the Masked Man is defeated, Suicune, Raikou, and Entei return to the wild.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

At the end of the ninth chapter, Eusine is seen chasing after Suicune, much to its annoyance.

Personality and characteristics

Like its fellow beasts, Suicune is loyal to Ho-Oh, who revived them after their death at the Burned Tower. Together, the three work together to free it from the control of the Masked Man, who managed to capture it. It is shown to be very intelligent, using a variety of strategies in its battles against the Johto and Kanto Gym Leaders. It is also shown to be compassionate, even towards its opponents, as shown when it saved Falkner from falling to his death after their battle had ended.

Suicune is able to purify water by releasing a bright light from its body. Suicune can also make an impenetrable barrier known as the Crystal Wall (Japanese: 水晶壁 Crystal Wall), which resembles the crest on its head. In addition to blocking an opponent's attacks, it can also be used to trap an opponent by closing in on them. Only Suicune can make the barrier disappear, either manually or due to being too far away from the Crystal Wall. As the Crystal Wall is completely airtight, if Suicune is rendered unconscious, anyone trapped inside will suffocate.

Moves used

Using BubbleBeam Using Aurora Beam	Move First Used In Bubble Beam Debonaire Dragonair Gust Scrappy Skarmory Detect Scrappy Skarmory Mirror Coat Misdreavus Misgivings Aurora Beam Hurray for Heracross Hydro Pump Lovely Lanturn Rain Dance The Last Battle IV
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Raikou

Anabel's Raikou リラのライコウ Lila's Raikou

Anabel's Raikou

Debuts in Slugging It Out With Slugma Caught in Prior to Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo Caught at Johto Gender Genderless Ability Pressure Current location With Anabel

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Anabel's Raikou (Japanese: リラのライコウ Lila's Raikou) was the second of the Legendary beasts to appear physically. It chose to partner with Lt. Surge and later Gold and was later captured by Anabel.

History

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

As a wild Pokémon

Raikou appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first real appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, where it along with Entei tests Falkner. Falkner decides to use Swift with his Skarmory, but it is quickly evaded by the two Legendary Beasts. Raikou uses Spark and Entei uses Fire Blast, scoring a direct hit. Falkner quickly comes up with a cunning strategy of using Agility just as Raikou and Entei use an attack, which causes their attacks to hit each other as Falkner escapes. Suicune then shows up and joins the battle. Suicune appears behind Falkner, getting the attention of Raikou and Entei, while preparing for an attack. As Falkner throws the Poké Balls at Raikou and Entei, he senses Suicune who dashes in and uses Bubble Beam to catch the Poké Balls. Falkner then orders Skarmory to use Steel Wing on Suicune, which manages to hit it, but one of its feathers breaks in the process. Falkner then throws multiple Poké Balls, all missing. However, the balls are set up like boomerangs and come flying back. As Suicune watches as the Poké Balls fly around, it notices one coming towards it, however Raikou and Entei quickly destroy all the Poké Balls and joins Suicune on top of a rock. As Falkner watches this, Skarmory begins to fall as it lost its balance due to one of its feather having had taken damage from earlier. As they are falling, they become surrounded by a giant bubble, incapacitating him. Suicune, Raikou, and Entei leave and then have a discussion with Suicune telling them it did not find Ho-Oh at the Tin Tower. Afterwards, they leave in different directions.

In Hello, Lickitung, it was revealed by Yellow that she was the one who freed Raikou and its fellow beasts. In Buzz Off, Butterfree!, it reveals how they were stuck in the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City, where Yellow had been pulled into their trap and was able to free them. It is also revealed how the three came to be, where all three had perished in the fire 150 years prior, but were resurrected in the forms they are in now by Ho-Oh. Which is revealed that the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for Trainers to help them defeat the Masked Man to free Ho-Oh.

With Lt. Surge

In The Last Battle IV, Raikou is revealed to have joined Lt. Surge. Raikou later joins Suicune and Entei to fight the Masked Man and his Ho-Oh and Lugia. Despite putting up a good fight a crystal wall is put up due to Suicune falling sick, preventing them from continuing the fight. In The Last Battle XII, Crystal takes the three to Ilex Forest to continue the fight. It later joins Gold to help in the final assault against the Masked Man, before returning to the wild.

Emerald arc

With Anabel

Prior to Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo, Anabel was shown to have captured Raikou.

In Skirting Around Surskit II, Raikou was used to fight against Guile Hideout. Raikou puts a lot of pressure on Guile but is stopped when his Surskit traps them with its sticky thread.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Raikou later appeared with Anabel, stopping the admins of Neo Team Aqua and Neo Team Magma, where it pinned Shelly. Later it, Anabel and the other Frontier Brains come to assist in stopping the meteoroid.

Personality and characteristics

Like its fellow beasts, Raikou is loyal and holds Ho-Oh in high regards, wishing to save it from The Masked Man's control. It is also thankful to Yellow for freeing them from their trap. Raikou is also cooperative with the other beasts, having stopped the Poké Balls with Entei from reaching Suicune during their battle against Falkner. Like the other beasts, Raikou possess sentient intelligence, despite this, it obeyed Anabel's commands to battle Emerald without question while she was under psychic control of Guile Hideout. It also gained a liking for Anabel once it was captured. After he is defeated and the Battle Frontier is saved, Raikou is seen interacting with Gold and Crystal.

Raikou is more powerful than any other Electric-type Pokémon because billowing thunder clouds follow it everywhere carried on its back, allowing it to perform powerful attacks, such as Thunder, more quickly and efficiently than regular Electric Pokémon. Raikou is able to communicate with Suicune and Entei telepathically. Much like the other beasts, Raikou is able to jump at great distances and height and at times fly. Raikou can also transform into a Lightning bolt while roaming, as well as forming a storm cloud, allowing it to hover while in the air. All three can also appear as a beam of light while flying. The three of them have also been remarked on their fast speed.

Moves used

Using Thunder	Move First Used In Spark Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I Thunder Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I Thunder Shock The Last Battle IV
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the games

Raikou is found in Pokémon Emerald when battled for the Gold Symbol. Raikou later appears again with Anabel in Alola's Battle Tree in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Pokémon Emerald
Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Pressure Held item: Lum Berry Raikou Lv.50, 60-100 Thunderbolt Electric   --       Calm Mind Psychic   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Rest Psychic   --
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Pressure or Inner Focus Held item: Shuca Berry Raikou Lv.50 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Extrasensory Psychic Special   --	Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Pressure or Inner Focus Held item: Electrium Z Raikou Lv.50 Charge Beam Electric Special   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --	Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Pressure or Inner Focus Held item: Electrium Z Raikou Lv.50 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Protect Normal Status   --	Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Pressure or Inner Focus Held item: Air Balloon Raikou Lv.50 Thunder Electric Special   --       Discharge Electric Special   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Extrasensory Psychic Special   --

Entei

Entei エンテイ Entei

Entei

Debuts in Slugging It Out With Slugma Caught in Heckled by Hitmontop Caught at Indigo Plateau Gender Genderless Ability Pressure Released in The Last Battle XII Current location Roaming

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Entei (Japanese: エンテイ Entei) was the last of the Legendary beasts to appear physically. It chose to partner with Blaine and later Silver.

History

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

As a wild Pokémon

Entei appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first real appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, where it along with Raikou tests Falkner. Falkner decides to use Swift with his Skarmory, but it is quickly evaded by the two Legendary Beasts. Raikou uses Spark and Entei uses Fire Blast, scoring a direct hit. Falkner quickly comes up with a cunning strategy of using Agility just as Entei and Raikou use an attack, which causes their attacks to hit each other as Falkner escapes. Suicune then shows up and joins the battle. Suicune appears behind Falkner, getting the attention of Raikou and Entei, while preparing for an attack. As Falkner throws the Poké Balls at Raikou and Entei, he senses Suicune who dashes in and uses Bubble Beam to catch the Poké Balls. Falkner then orders Skarmory to use Steel Wing on Suicune, which manages to hit it, but one of its feathers breaks in the process. Falkner then throws multiple Poké Balls, all missing. However, the balls are set up like boomerangs and come flying back. As Suicune watches as the Poké Balls fly around, it notices one coming towards it, however Raikou and Entei quickly destroy all the Poké Balls and joins Suicune on top of a rock. As Falkner watches this, Skarmory begins to fall as it lost its balance due to one of its feather having had taken damage from earlier. As they are falling, they become surrounded by a giant bubble, incapacitating him. Suicune, Raikou, and Entei leave and then have a discussion with Suicune telling them it did not find Ho-Oh at the Tin Tower. Afterwards, they leave in different directions.

Entei was later shown to have saved Silver and Gold's lives in Really Remoraid, after their defeat against the Masked Man in the Lake of Rage. It brought them to one of the Whirl Islands to heal them with its flames and later left prior to Silver awakening.

In Hello, Lickitung, it was revealed by Yellow that she was the one who freed Entei and its fellow beasts. In Buzz Off, Butterfree!, it reveals how they were stuck in the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City, where Yellow had been pulled into their trap and was able to free them. It is also revealed how the three came to be, where all three had perished in the fire 150 years prior, but were resurrected in the forms they are in now by Ho-Oh. Which is revealed that the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for Trainers to help them defeat the Masked Man to free Ho-Oh.

With Blaine

In Entranced by Entei, Entei battles against Blue and Silver's two Gyarados. The two attack with powerful dragon attacks, but Entei shrugs it off and flees. It later finds Blaine, who offers a deal to Entei. If it can cure his illness he will take Entei with him into the upcoming fight. Entei agrees to this deal,joining him and healing his arm.

In The Last Battle IV, Entei joins Raikou and Suicune to fight the Masked Man and his Ho-Oh and Lugia. Despite putting up a good fight a crystal wall is put up due to Suicune falling sick, preventing them from continuing the fight. In The Last Battle XII, Crystal takes the three to Ilex Forest to continue the fight. It later joins Silver to help in the final assault against the Masked Man, before returning to the wild.

Personality and characteristics

Entei, like its fellow beasts, is loyal and holds Ho-Oh in high regards, wishing to save it from The Masked Man's control. It is also thankful to Yellow for freeing them from their trap. Entei is also cooperative with the other beasts, having stopped the Poké Balls with Raikou from reaching Suicune during their battle against Falkner. Like the other beasts, Entei possess sentient intelligence, understanding that Blaine needed its help to cure his disease. Entei also does care for the safety of humans having not only saved Gold and Silver but also healed them from their icy prison. Entei is also perceptive, having identified that the Bird Keeper had wanted to capture it and Raikou.

Entei's fire has a healing effect, burning away disease and evil auras. Its fire is also capable of permanently melting away the Masked Man's moving ice sculptures, which typically repair themselves from any attack. Much like the other beasts, Entei is able to communicate with Suicune and Entei telepathically. Similarly, Entei is able to jump at great distances and height and at times fly. All three can also appear as a beam of light while flying. The three of them have also been remarked on their fast speed.

Moves used

Using Flamethrower	Move First Used In Fire Blast Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I Flamethrower The Last Battle XII
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Related articles

• For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Suicune, Raikou, and Entei.
• Legendary beasts

Misty's Pokémon
In rotation:	Staryu	Starmie	Psyduck	Politoed	Gyarados	Azurill
	Clauncher
At Cerulean Gym:	Goldeen	Horsea	Corsola	Caserin
Released:	Togetic	Seaking
Other:	Dewgong	Seaking	Goldeen (multiple)	Shellder (multiple)	Seel	Luverin
Borrowed:	Pikachu	Vulpix	Bulbasaur	Scyther	Marill
Befriended:	Golduck
Ride Pokémon:	Mantine	Dragonair
Adventures only:	Krabby	Chinchou	Lanturn	Omanyte	Suicune
Electric Tale only:	Shellder	Lapras
Pocket Monsters only:	Blastoise	Jigglypuff
Newspaper Strip only:	Squirtle	Butterfree

Lt. Surge's Pokémon
On hand:	Raichu
Adventures only:	Electabuzz	Magnemite	Magneton	Voltorb	Electrode	Zapdos
	Raikou
Pocket Monsters only:	Kingler	Poliwhirl	Horsea	Seel

Blaine's Pokémon
On hand:	Ninetales	Rhydon	Magmar
Adventures only:	Rapidash	Arcanine	Mewtwo	Growlithe	Entei
Pocket Monsters only:	Voltorb	Primeape	Golem	Clefairy	Meowth
Zensho only:	Articuno	Charizard

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