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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=alola
|name=Alola
|jname=アローラ
|tmname=Alola
|image=Alola USUM artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Artwork of the Alola region from {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|introduction={{g|Sun and Moon}}
|professor=[[Professor Kukui]]
|starter={{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, and {{p|Popplio}}
|villain=[[Team Skull]] [[Aether Foundation]] [[Team Rainbow Rocket]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
|league=[[Alola League]]
|location=[[Mount Lanakila]] (games) [[Manalo Stadium]] (anime)
|dex=yes
|pokelist=Alola Pokédex  ([[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|Sun and Moon]])  ([[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])
|generation={{Gen|VII}}
|games={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|season=[[S20|Sun & Moon]] (20) [[S21|Ultra Adventures]] (21) [[S22|Ultra Legends]] (22) [[S23|Journeys]] (23) [[S24|Master Journeys]] (24) [[S25|Ultimate Journeys]] (25)
|manga=''[[PASM01|The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun]]''
}}
The '''Alola''' region (Japanese: '''アローラ{{tt|地方|}}''' ''Alola {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It was the seventh [[core series]] region to be introduced and is the setting of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]].

Alola is made up of five islands: the natural islands [[Melemele Island]], [[Akala Island]], [[Ula'ula Island]], and [[Poni Island]]; and the artificial island [[Aether Paradise]]. It is a popular resort destination and attracts a lot of tourists from other regions. In Alola, humans and [[Pokémon]] coexist in a very close relationship, and a culture has developed that is different from other regions.

The [[island kahuna]] of each island is know to offer the starter Pokémon to Trainers beginning their journey of this archipelago. In gameplay, the kahuna of Melemele Island, [[Hala]], will offer the options of {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}} and {{p|Popplio}} to beginner Trainers in Sun and Moon, while in Ultra Sun and Ultra moon, [[Professor Kukui]] of [[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli City Outskirts]] will offer the same three Pokémon under Hala's behalf.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
According to [[Shigeru Ohmori]], the name "Alola" is meant to incorporate a meaning of a land that overflows with life force and supports various forms of life.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/nintendo/v/72391082?t=43m Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 (recorded)]</ref> Specifically, the name may come from ''ola'' ({{wp|Hawaiian language|Hawaiian}} for life) and the traditional Hawaiian word ''{{wp|aloha}}'', which, beyond its use as a greeting, also signifies a respect and love for the shared life force between all. This etymology is likely also shared by the Alolan greeting and parting "Alola". The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Alola is "Alolan", as seen in the term {{rf|Alolan|Form}}.

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Alola|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Alola}}
Alola is based on {{wp|Hawaii|Hawaiʻi}}, an archipelago in the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and a state of the {{wp|United States}}.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref><ref>[http://lineblog.me/masudajunichi/archives/3406435.html Junichi Masuda's LINE blog]</ref> Each of Alola's natural islands is based on one of the Hawaiian islands:
* [[Melemele Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}.
* [[Akala Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Maui}}.
* [[Ula'ula Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaiʻi (the Big Island)}}.
* [[Poni Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}.

Each natural island is named after a Hawaiian word for a color, corresponding with the [[nectar]] available on said island. These names, also correspond with the their real-life counterpart of Hawaii's official island colors.

==History==
===Dated history===
* c. 500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sun and Moon, {{p|Magearna}} was built and presented to a king's daughter.

===Contemporary history===
{{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a [[Pokémon journey]] three months after moving to the Alola region from [[Kanto]]. They receive their starter Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}}/[[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|US}}{{sup/7|UM}} at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along their journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], they learn that Lillie was taken away by Team Skull, and upon Gladion's request, Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]] to rescue Lillie, where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation who is also revealed to be Lillie and Gladion's mother. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}}{{sup/7|UM}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}}{{sup/7|UM}} and travel into [[Ultra Deep Sea|Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola.{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}}. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer.{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}} Alternatively, Lusamine and Guzma are immediately ejected from Ultra Space upon the Altar, being defeated by {{p|Necrozma}}, who arrives and captures Solgaleo/Lunala and absorbs it into its body, becoming Dusk Mane/Dawn Wings Necrozma, and proceeds to not only summon Ultra Beasts into Alola, but steals all of Alola's light. With help from the [[Ultra Recon Squad]], Elio/Selene rides atop a ride Lunala/Solgaleo and goes to [[Ultra Megalopolis]] to chase down Necrozma, who then uses the light it took from Solgaleo/Lunala to become Ultra Necrozma, its original form. Elio/Selene successfully defeats Necrozma and separates Solgaleo/Lunala from it, and Alola is saved.{{sup/7|US}}{{sup/7|UM}} Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]]{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}}/Hau{{sup/7|US}}{{sup/7|UM}}, becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}.

The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}} Alternatively, Gladion leaves the region by boat, returning a month later. The player then returns home, where they are contacted by Hau and the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] to catch {{p|Blacephalon}}{{sup/7|US}} or {{p|Stakataka}}{{sup/7|UM}}. They then learn of [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], who take over the Festival Plaza and Aether Paradise. Lillie reaches out to Elio/Selene for help and they intervene, dealing with several Rainbow Rocket Grunts in the altered Aether Paradise, as well as several past villainous Team Leaders in [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], [[Cyrus]], [[Lysandre]], and [[Ghetsis]], all coming from timelines where they were successful in their plans. Finally, they reach Lusamine's chamber and defeat Rainbow Rocket's [[Giovanni]], who then leaves the Paradise and restores it to normal after his defeat. However, before he leaves, he subtly implies he has yet more plans in mind.{{sup/7|US}}{{sup/7|UM}}

==Geography==
===Environment===
[[File:Alola anime.png|thumb|350px|Alola's main islands in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Aether Paradise anime.png|thumb|250px|Aether Paradise in the anime]]

The Alola region consists of four main islands: [[Melemele Island]], [[Akala Island]], [[Ula'ula Island]], and [[Poni Island]]. It also includes one artificial island, [[Aether Paradise]], described as a "{{wp|very large floating structure}}" or VLFS. [[Player]]s can travel between the islands via boat, the [[Poké Ride]]'s {{p|Charizard}} Glide, and [[Mantine Surf]]; it is not possible to use the Poke Ride's {{p|Lapras}} Paddle or {{p|Sharpedo}} Jet to move between the islands. (It is also impossible to use {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Fly}} for inter-island travel, since these moves cannot be used outside of battle in [[Generation VII]].) All four natural islands are, to an extent, forested and mountainous. Most of these islands' cities and towns are on the coast, with the notable exceptions of [[Iki Town]] and [[Paniola Town]]. Routes are relatively developed here compared to other regions, with several of them having their own [[Pokémon Center]]s in addition to residential buildings.

Though steeped in nature, Melemele Island, in the northwest of the archipelago, has the least extreme environments. It is home to Alola's largest settlement, [[Hau'oli City]]. Its routes gently slope up towards the center of the island to form a gradual mountain, on top of which are the [[Ruins of Conflict]]. A notable Melemele Island landmark is [[Ten Carat Hill]], which was formed out of an underwater volcano and has an open-air hollow in the middle, itself resembling a volcano.

Akala Island, in the northeast of the archipelago, contains Alola's only active volcano, in [[Wela Volcano Park]]. It also has the most settlements of the four natural islands. Its largest city, [[Heahea City]], boasts several huge resort hotels, such as the [[Hano Grand Resort]], which has its own beach and golf course. A notable Akala Island landmark is [[Brooklet Hill]], which has cascading waterfalls that give off the impression of a terrace field.

Ula'ula Island, in the southeast of the archipelago, is the largest of Alola's islands. It is also the most varied in terms of weather and terrain, with significantly rougher terrain areas than other islands. For such a large island, it has few settlements: [[Malie City]], the largest city in Ula'ula; [[Tapu Village]], destroyed by the [[tapu]] a long time ago, contains just a [[Pokémon Center]]; and [[Po Town]], occupied by [[Team Skull]]. These settlements all sit in the shadow of a contiguous mountain range in the heart of the island, which includes three mountain peaks and a harsh desert. On the southwest coast of the island is a large lagoon with [[breakable rock]]s that the Poké Ride's Sharpedo Jet can break through. Notable Ula'ula Island landmarks are the [[Lake of the Moone]]{{sup/7|SUS}} and [[Lake of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|MUM}}, both perfectly circular lakes that have special connections to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of Alola, {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.

Poni Island, in the southwest of the archipelago, is the most sparsely populated of Alola's islands, with only one settlement. Similar to the [[Battle Zone]] in [[Sinnoh]], it is full of rugged and harsh environments. Though its coasts are fairly flat, the island is mostly mountainous and rocky, in part due to the sprawling [[Vast Poni Canyon]] — described as a natural [[Island challenge|trial site]] — that takes up over half the island's land.

Aether Paradise, just west of the center of the archipelago, starkly contrasts with the natural islands. It is strikingly modern, with a huge building in the center that serves as both the main area and the headquarters of its owners, the [[Aether Foundation]]. Behind this building is a sprawling mansion that serves as the office and residence of its head, [[Lusamine]].

===Climate===
Similar to [[Hoenn]], Alola as a whole seems to have a warmer climate than other regions. It is implied to have a tropical climate, similar to its [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Alola|real-world counterpart]], {{wp|Hawaii|Hawaii}}. For example, a thriving rainforest grows on [[Akala Island]], and most of Alolaʻs inhabitants dress in ways that mirror real-world, tropical weather attire. However, [[Mount Lanakila]], Alola's highest point, constantly experiences snow and {{weather|hail}} due to its high altitude.

Each of the natural islands also experiences a wide variety of weather conditions. For example, [[Ula'ula Island]] hosts environments with harsh {{weather|sun}}, extreme {{weather|sandstorm}}s, and frequent {{weather|rain}}, in addition to the snow and hail on Mount Lanakila.

===Ecology===
[[File:Vulpix anime.png|thumb|300px|Due to their snowy habitat, Alolan {{p|Vulpix}} (right) have become {{type|Ice}}.]]
The ecology of Alola is described as being diverse. While plenty of the Pokémon who live in Alola has lived with human natives for generations, plenty of new Pokémon from other regions have shown up recently as well.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119224622/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/alola-region/ Pokémon Sun and Moon official website (archive)]</ref> Alolaʻs environmental conditions affect its Pokémon in various ways. To adapt to the unique environmental pressures of their Alolan habitats, a number of Pokémon species originally found in the [[Kanto]] region have developed [[regional form]]s named [[Alolan form]]s. Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}}, for instance, are five times as tall as those in other regions due to Alolaʻs abundant sunlight, and Alolan {{p|Vulpix}}, which moved to snowy mountain peaks to avoid the normal habitats of other Pokémon, adapted to their new environment by becoming {{type|Ice}}.

===Demographics===
The Alola region has a total population of 1005{{sup/7|USUM}}, including all towns, cities, and other areas. Since its introduction in [[Generation VII]], it has been the second largest region by population.

===Notable locations===
Alola has nine cities and towns, a big avenue and a Pokémon League. Like in [[Unova]] and [[Kalos]], the routes of Alola start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 17 routes in total, although there are many other locations in the form of a route that in this region are named differently, such as [[Akala Outskirts]] or [[Poni Grove]].

====Settlements====
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Iki Town SM.png|100px]]
| [[Iki Town]]
| 18{{sup/7|SM}} 19{{sup/7|USUM}}
| An old town where traditions have been passed on for generations. The villagers here are close with Tapu Koko.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hau'oli City USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Hau'oli City]]
| 97{{sup/7|USUM}}
| '''Beachfront''': A popular spot where locals like to gather. Even people from other towns come to Hau'oli City to visit this beach. '''Shopping District''': The bustling center of the city, where you can get everything from fashion items to popular treats to eat.{{sup/7|SM}} The center of the city, where more and more people have become fashion conscious to take commemorative photos.{{sup/7|USUM}} '''Marina''': A harbor where you can set out for the other islands. It's visited by many people and boats.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Heahea City SM.png|100px]]
| [[Heahea City]]
| 82{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Considered the "front door" to Akala Island, this town's residents treasure visitors and welcome them most warmly.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Paniola Town SM.png|100px]]
| [[Paniola Town]]
| 16{{sup/7|USUM}}
| A town located in the middle of Akala Island and surrounded by ranch land and pastures for grazing.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Royal Avenue SM.png|100px]]
| [[Royal Avenue]]
| 56{{sup/7|SM}}
| A major street that has developed so much thanks to the Battle Royal Dome being on it, making it look like a city street.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Konikoni City SM.png|100px]]
| [[Konikoni City]]
| 55{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The large gateway at the entrance gives a unique impression. This is a city of merchants, where you find lots of shops.{{sup/7|SM}} This is a city of merchants, where you find lots of shops and even a photo club, beyond the gate at the entrance.{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Malie City SM.png|100px]]
| [[Malie City]]
| 84{{sup/7|SM}}
| A city with an obvious Eastern influence in its design. The architecture is distinctive here. '''Outer Cape''': A cape famous for its Recycling Plant. The plant is co-managed by people and Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Tapu Village SM.png|100px]]
| [[Tapu Village]]
| 17{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The remains of a village said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu when the people roused its anger.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Po Town USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Po Town]]
| 8{{sup/7|USUM}}
| A town barricaded with tall walls that seem to reach the sky. It is occupied by Team Skull.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Seafolk Village USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Seafolk Village]]
| 29{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The village of a wandering people who live on ships. They all seem to love living free and unfettered.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon League SM.png|100px]]
| {{al|Pokémon League}}
| 11{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The place where the most powerful Trainer in the Alola region will be decided. Coming soon!
|}

====Landmarks====
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Landmark
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mahalo Trail SM.png|100px]]
| [[Mahalo Trail]]
| A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hau'oli Cemetery USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]
| The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Berry fields USUM.png|100px]]
| {{al|Berry fields}}
| A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Verdant Cavern SM.png|100px]]
| [[Verdant Cavern]]
| A cave with a great variety of plants thriving inside it. The light shafting in from above makes for a breathtaking sight.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Melemele Meadow SM.png|100px]]
| [[Melemele Meadow]]
| A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Seaward Cave SM.png|100px]]
| [[Seaward Cave]]
| A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kala'e Bay USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Kala'e Bay]]
| One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ten Carat Hill SM.png|100px]]
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]
| A great hill formed by the activity of an underwater volcano. It is famous for the hollow in its middle that is open to the air.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Paniola Ranch SM.png|100px]]
| [[Paniola Ranch]]
| The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Brooklet Hill USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Brooklet Hill]]
| The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Melemele Sea USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Melemele Sea]]
| This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wela Volcano Park SM.png|100px]]
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]
| A mountain with steep paths and waste lands. There is a trial site on top.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lush Jungle SM.png|100px]]
| [[Lush Jungle]]
| A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Diglett's Tunnel SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]
| Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Memorial Hill USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Memorial Hill]]
| A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Akala Outskirts SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Akala Outskirts]]
| A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Life SM.png|100px]]
| [[Ruins of Life]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Lele, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is born here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hano Grand Resort SM.png|100px]]
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]
| The biggest of all the resorts in the Alola region. The hotel is fully booked a year in advance.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hano Beach SM.png|100px]]
| [[Hano Beach]]
| The beach near Hano Grand Hotel at the Hano Grand Resort. Pyukumuku-chucking is a popular part-time job to do here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aether Paradise.png|100px]]
| [[Aether Paradise]]
| A VLFS or a "very large floating structure." This is where the Aether Foundation's research facilities are.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Malie Garden SM.png|100px]]
| [[Malie Garden]]
| A well-manicured garden located in the middle of Malie City. The large lake within it seems to resemble something...
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Hokulani SM.png|100px]]
| [[Mount Hokulani]]
| A mountain suitable for observing the stars. There is an observatory on top.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hokulani Observatory SM.png|100px]]
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]
| A research facility for observing and studying various phenomena in space.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Blush Mountain SM.png|100px]]
| [[Blush Mountain]]
| The mountain where the Geothermal Power Plant is situated. Its output covers almost all of Ula'ula Island's electric needs.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Secluded Shore SM.png|100px]]
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}} [[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| A small patch of shore on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A rather isolated and unwelcoming place.{{sup/7|SM}} A beach that spreads on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A very popular and busy place for Mantine Surf.{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aether House SM.png|100px]]
| [[Aether House]]
| Where Pokémon and people huddle together.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site SM.png|100px]]
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]
| The original site of the first Thrifty Megamart store. It is said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Haina Desert Area 1 SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Haina Desert]]
| A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Abundance SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ula'ula Meadow SM.png|100px]]
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]
| A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Lake of the Moone]]
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shady House SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Shady House]]
| A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Wilds SM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Wilds]]
| The entrance to Poni Island. It connects to Seafolk Village.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ancient Poni Path SM.png|100px]]
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]
| An old path that leads to Vast Poni Canyon. Some people and Pokémon still try to live in the ruins here, but not many.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Breaker Coast SM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]
| The southern coast of Poni Island, where rough waves pound mercilessly upon the shore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Hope SM.png|100px]]
| [[Ruins of Hope]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exeggutor Island USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Exeggutor Island]]
| It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vast Poni Canyon SM.png|100px]]
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]
| The most challenging path on Poni Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Altar of the Sunne SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Altar of the Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Altar of the Moone]]
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Lanakila SM.png|100px]]
| [[Mount Lanakila]]
| The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Conflict SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Grove SM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Grove]]
| A natural path that winds among the many trees. It leads to the eastern side of Poni Island.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Plains SM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Plains]]
| The plains that lead to the northern part of Poni Island. There is also a path connecting to Poni Meadow from here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Meadow SM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Meadow]]
| A place where purple flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Resolution Cave SM.png|100px]]
| [[Resolution Cave]]
| A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Coast SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Coast]]
| The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Gauntlet SM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]
| A difficult path that leads to the Battle Tree. It's full of tough Trainers.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Battle Tree SM.png|100px]]
| [[Battle Tree]]
| The sacred battle grounds for the toughest Trainers of the Alola region.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sun Moon Poké Pelago artwork.png|100px]]
| [[Poké Pelago]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sun Moon Festival Plaza artwork.png|100px]]
| [[Festival Plaza]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Big Wave Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Big Wave Beach]]
| A beach with huge waves. It's located near a motel. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sandy Cave USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Sandy Cave]]
| The vast sea spreads, and various Pokémon live among rocks.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Heahea Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Heahea Beach]]
| A bustling beach connecting to Heahea City. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pikachu Valley USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Pikachu Valley]]
| Electric paradise.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dividing Peak Tunnel USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Beach]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Plains Grotto USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Plains Grotto]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Team Rocket's Castle USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Team Rocket's Castle]]
|
|}

====Anime-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aina's Kitchen.png|150px]]
| [[Aina's Kitchen]]
| style="text-align:left" | A cafeteria located on [[Melemele Island]]. It is run by [[Abe]] with help from his daughter {{an|Mallow}} and is a popular place to eat.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alola TV Station.png|150px]]
| [[Alola TV]]
| style="text-align:left" | The main [[television]] production and broadcasting hub in the Alola [[region]] over the past 55 years.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bamboo Hill.png|150px]]
| [[Bamboo Hill]]
| style="text-align:left" | A hill on Melemele Island that serves as a camping site and contains bamboo trees.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bewear Den.png|150px]]
| [[Bewear's den]]
| style="text-align:left" | The secret base of {{TRT}}, located in a hollowed-out tree found within the dense forests of Melemele Island.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clawmark Hill.png|150px]]
| [[Clawmark Hill]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located near {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house on Melemele Island where [[wild Pokémon]] spar at night.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Manalo Stadium.png|150px]]
| [[Manalo Stadium]]
| style="text-align:left" | A stadium built by the [[Aether Foundation]], located in the ocean near [[Aether Paradise]]. It was built specifically to host the [[Alola League]] {{pkmn|League Conference|Conference}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Oranguru place.png|150px]]
| [[Oranguru's place]]
| style="text-align:left" | A café found in a forest on Melemele Island. It is run by an {{an|Oranguru}} who supplies drinks to customers and listens to them as they vent any problems that they have.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Paradise Resort.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]
| style="text-align:left" | A hot spring resort on [[Akala Island]] where both humans and Pokémon can relax.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon School.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon School]]
| style="text-align:left" | A school on Melemele Island where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s of varying ages meet to improve themselves. [[Samson Oak]] is the principal.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Starfall Hill.png|150px]]
| [[Starfall Hill]]
| style="text-align:left" | A hill located atop [[Mount Hokulani]] on [[Ula'ula Island]]. It is known for the large amount of {{p|Minior}} that fall down there from space.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Treasure Island.png|150px]]
| [[Treasure Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | An island located near Melemele Island, which is home to many [[wild Pokémon]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Viren Stadium.png|150px]]
| {{DL|Viren Tower|Viren Stadium}}
| style="text-align:left" | A stadium on Melemele Island built by [[Viren]] to host [[Baseball|Pokémon Base]] matches and Viren's own Pokémon Base team.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Viren Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Viren Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | A tower on Melemele Island built by Viren, who records his own TV programmes such as '''Viren Shopping Network''' (Japanese: '''ブルガンショッピング''' ''Bourgain Shopping'') here.
|}

====Manga-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Manga
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Altar.png|150px]]
| [[Poni Altar]]
| [[Pokémon Adventures]]
| style="text-align:left" | An amalgamation of the games' [[Altar of the Sunne]] and [[Altar of the Moone]]. It is a stone altar associated with the [[light trio]].
|}

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola artwork.png|x250px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola USUM artwork.png|x250px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola artwork 2.png|x250px]]
|-
| Overhead view of Alola from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
| Overhead view of Alola from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Artwork of Alola from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
|}

====In-game====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola USUM.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Selene Mindscape.png|240px]]
|-
| Alola as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
| Alola as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| {{color2|000|Selene (Masters)|Selene}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}

==Island challenge==
{{main|Island challenge}}
The island challenge is a rite of passage in the Alola region consisting of trials on each of Alola's four main islands. Each trial has a [[Trial Captain]] who provides guidance to Trainers undertaking a trial. At the end of each trial, Trainers must face a [[Totem Pokémon]] in an [[SOS Battle]]. The final trial on each island is called the grand trial, where the Trainer must battle the [[island kahuna]]. The goal of those taking the island challenge is to become the strongest Trainer, known as the island challenge {{pkmn|Champion|champion}}.

===Captains and Totem Pokémon===
====Melemele Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{yellow color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{yellow color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
! colspan=5 | {{color2|{{yellow color light}}|Melemele Island}}
|- style="background: #{{yellow color dark}};"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{yellow color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan=3 | {{color2|{{yellow color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{yellow color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="color:#{{yellow color dark}}; background:#{{yellow color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Trial Captain}} Japanese
! Location Japanese
! {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Type}}
! {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | [[File:VSIlima USUM.png|x120px|Ilima]] {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Ilima}} {{color|{{normal color dark}}|イリマ Ilima}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Verdant Cavern}} {{color|{{normal color dark}}|茂みの洞窟 Verdant Cavern}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Normalium Z]] {{tcolor|Normal|{{normal color dark}}}}
| [[File:735Gumshoos.png|100px|link=Gumshoos (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Gumshoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}
| [[File:734MS6.png|link=Yungoos (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Yungoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| [[File:020Raticate-Alola.png|100px|link=Raticate (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Raticate|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Raticate}}{{sup/7|MUM}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:019AMS6.png|link=Rattata (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Rattata|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Rattata}}{{sup/7|MUM}}
|}

====Akala Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fairy color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
! colspan=6 | {{color2|{{fairy color light}}|Akala Island}}
|- style="background: #{{fairy color dark}};"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{fairy color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan=4 | {{color2|{{fairy color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{fairy color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="color:#{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Trial Captain Japanese
! Location Japanese
! {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Type}}
! {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSLana USUM.png|x120px|Lana]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Lana}} スイレン Suiren
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Brooklet Hill}} せせらぎの丘 Brooklet Hill
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Waterium Z]] {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| [[File:746Wishiwashi-School.png|100px|link=Wishiwashi (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}} ({{color2|{{water color dark}}|List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form}}){{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:746MS6.png|link=Wishiwashi (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:594MS6.png|link=Alomomola (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Alomomola|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"
| [[File:752Araquanid.png|100px|link=Araquanid (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Araquanid|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:751MS6.png|link=Dewpider (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Dewpider|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:284MS6.png|link=Masquerain (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Masquerain|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSKiawe.png|x120px|Kiawe]] {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Kiawe}} カキ Kaki
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Wela Volcano Park}} ヴェラ火山公園 Wela Volcano Park
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Firium Z]] {{tcolor|Fire}}
| [[File:758Salazzle.png|100px|link=Salazzle (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:757MS6.png|link=Salandit (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Salandit|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}};"
| [[File:105Marowak-Alola.png|100px|link=Marowak (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Marowak|{{fire color dark}}|Alolan Marowak}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:758MS6.png|link=Salazzle (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|
|- style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMallow.png|x120px|Mallow]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Mallow}} マオ Mao
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Lush Jungle}} シェードジャングル Shade Jungle
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Grassium Z]] {{tcolor|Grass}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:754Lurantis.png|100px|link=Lurantis (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Lurantis|{{grass color dark}}}}
| [[File:732MS6.png|link=Trumbeak (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Trumbeak|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:351MS6.png|link=Castform (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Castform|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}" | [[File:764MS6.png|link=Comfey (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Comfey|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:352MS6.png|link=Kecleon (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Kecleon|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|}

====Ula'ula Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{red color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{red color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
! colspan=6 | {{color2|{{red color light}}|Ula'ula Island}}
|- style="background: #{{red color dark}};"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{red color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan=4 | {{color2|{{red color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{red color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="color:#{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Trial Captain Japanese
! Location Japanese
! {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Type}}
! {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSSophocles.png|x120px|Sophocles]] {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Sophocles}} マーマネ Mamane
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Hokulani Observatory}} ホクラニ天文台 Hōkūlani Observatory
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Electrium Z]] {{tcolor|Electric}}
| [[File:738Vikavolt.png|100px|link=Vikavolt (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Vikavolt|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:737MS6.png|link=Charjabug (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:737MS6.png|link=Charjabug (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| [[File:777Togedemaru.png|100px|link=Togedemaru (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Togedemaru|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:227MS6.png|link=Skarmory (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Skarmory|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:702MS6.png|link=Dedenne (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Dedenne|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSAcerola.png|x120px|Acerola]] {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}} アセロラ Acerola
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)}} スーパー・メガやす　跡地 Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Ghostium Z]] {{tcolor|Ghost}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:778Mimikyu.png|100px|link=Mimikyu (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Mimikyu|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| [[File:093MS6.png|link=Haunter (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Haunter|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:094MS6.png|link=Gengar (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Gengar|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}}| [[File:354MS6.png|link=Banette (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Banette|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:593MS6.png|link=Jellicent (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Jellicent|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|}

====Poni Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{poison color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
! colspan=6 | {{color2|{{poison color light}}|Poni Island}}
|- style="background: #{{poison color dark}};"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{poison color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan=4 | {{color2|{{poison color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{poison color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="color:#{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Trial Captain Japanese
! Location Japanese
! {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Type}}
! {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | None
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}} ポニの大峡谷 Great Canyon of Poni
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Dragonium Z]] {{tcolor|Dragon}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:784Kommo-o.png|100px|link=Kommo-o (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Kommo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| [[File:783MS6.png|link=Hakamo-o (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Hakamo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:212MS6.png|link=Scizor (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | [[File:715MS6.png|link=Noivern (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Noivern|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | [[File:212MS6.png|link=Scizor (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMina 2 USUM.png|x120px|Mina]] {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Mina}} マツリカ Matsurika
| None{{sup/7|SM}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Fairium Z]] {{tcolor|Fairy}}
| None{{sup/7|SM}}
| colspan=2 | None{{sup/7|SM}}
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"
| {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Seafolk Village}} 海の民の村 Seafolk Village{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:743Ribombee.png|100px|link=Ribombee (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Ribombee|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:242MS6.png|link=Blissey (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Blissey|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:279MS6.png|link=Pelipper (Pokémon)]] {{pcolor|Pelipper|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|}

===Island kahunas===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="5" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Island kahuna|Island kahunas}}
|- style="background: #{{alola color dark}};"
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{alola color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="color:#{{alola color dark}}; background:#{{alola color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{alola color dark}}|Island kahuna}} Japanese
! Island
! Location Japanese
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Type}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};"
| [[File:VSHala USUM.png|x120px|Hala]] {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Hala}} ハラ Hala
| [[File:Melemele Trial Completion.png|100px]] {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Melemele Island}}
| {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Iki Town}} リリィタウン Liliʻi Town
| [[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Fightinium Z]] {{tcolor|Fighting}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};"
| [[File:VSOlivia USUM.png|x120px|Olivia]] {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Olivia}} ライチ Lychee
| [[File:Akala Trial Completion.png|100px]] {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Akala Island}}
| {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Ruins of Life}} 命の遺跡 Ruins of Life
| [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Rockium Z]] {{tcolor|Rock}}
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#{{dark color dark}};"
| [[File:VSNanu USUM.png|x120px|Nanu]] {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Nanu}} クチナシ Kuchinashi
| [[File:Ula'ula Trial Completion.png|100px]] {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Ula'ula Island}}
| {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Malie City}} マリエシティ Malie City
| [[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Darkinium Z]] {{tcolor|Dark}}
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:VSHapu.png|x120px|]] {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Hapu}} ハプウ Hapū
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Poni Trial Completion.png|100px]] {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Poni Island}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}{{sup/7|SM}} ポニの大峡谷 Great Canyon of Poni
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Groundium Z]] {{tcolor|Ground}}
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| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Exeggutor Island}}{{sup/7|USUM}} ナッシー・アイランド Nassy Island
|}

==Alola League==
{{main|Alola League}}
A {{al|Pokémon League}} for the Alola region was developed on top of [[Mount Lanakila]] by [[Professor Kukui]] only recently. As a result, the Alola League has no [[Pokémon Champion]]. Instead, in Sun and Moon, after defeating the Elite Four, the {{player}} must battle Kukui, the founder of the League, in order to formally attain the title of Alola's first [[Pokémon League]] Champion. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player battles their [[rival]] [[Hau]] instead.

===Elite Four===
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==Trivia==
* Alola is the only [[core series]] [[region]]:
** To have the {{player}}'s home not be located in a city or town. Instead, it is located on {{rt|1|Alola}}.
** To have an [[Elite Four]] member change within a single [[generation]].
** Whose name is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
** To have more than one {{cat|Burial grounds|burial ground}} at once.
* Alola is the only core series region not to feature:
** [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Gym]]s, and [[Badge]]s.
** A notable {{type|Ice}} [[type expert|expert]].
*** However, [[Sina]], who was introduced in [[Kalos]], is revealed to be an Ice-type expert when the player meets her in Alola.
** A {{pkmn|Champion}} that precedes the player.
** A [[diploma]] received from someone upon completing the [[Pokédex]].
* Alola is the first core series region not to feature:
** [[HM]]s and [[field move]]s.
** [[Cuttable plant]]s.
** [[Gate]]s.
* Alola is the least visited core series region in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', only being visited in three episodes.

==See also==
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]
* [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]
* [[Alala, Alola]]
* [[Alolan form]]

==In other languages==
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| 알로라 ''Alola''
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 阿羅拉 / 阿罗拉 ''Āluólā''
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 阿羅拉 ''Alòhlāai''
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| אלולה ''Alola''
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| Алола ''Alola''
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| อโลลา ''Alola''
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==References==
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Legendary Pokémon

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:''"Legendary" and "Legend" redirect here. For other uses, see [[Legendary (disambiguation)]].''
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{{Featured|September 5, 2007}}
[[File:2018 Legendary Pokemon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|350px|Artwork depicting a variety of Legendary Pokémon]]

'''Legendary Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|伝説|でんせつ}}のポケモン''' ''Legendary Pokémon'') are a group of incredibly rare and often very powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, generally featured prominently in the legends and myths of the [[Pokémon world]] with some even going so far as to view them as deities.

[[Special Pokémon]] is a subcategory of the Legendary Pokémon that are restricted or banned from certain official tournaments, battle facilities, and link battle formats. Most Special Pokémon are Legendary [[game mascot]]s.

No explicit criteria defines what makes a Pokémon a Legendary Pokémon. Instead, the only way to identify a Pokémon as belonging to this group is through statements from official media, such as the {{pkmn|games}} or {{pkmn|anime}}.

==Terminology==
{{main|Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon}}

[[Mythical Pokémon]] are a related but separate group of Pokémon, which are usually {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive. In Western language media, Mythical Pokémon were considered to be Legendary Pokémon prior to [[Generation V]]; in Japanese and Korean media, the two groups have always been considered distinct.

In some cases, the term "Legendary Pokémon" was still used referring to Mythical Pokémon even after the Generation V games. For instance, in a painting of {{p|Arceus}} in the [[Lilycove Museum]] from [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], as well as {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Shaymin}}'s trophies in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]].

==Overview==
===In the core series===
Legendary Pokémon are usually encountered as interactable or [[roaming Pokémon]]. Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, Legendary Pokémon will reappear when the player defeats the {{pkmn|Champion}} if the Pokémon fainted earlier.

The [[gender]] of most Legendary Pokémon is unknown (though there are 14 notable exceptions: {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, {{p|Enamorus}}, {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, {{p|Fezandipiti}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}}). In the [[core series]] games, no Legendary Pokémon can [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] or hatch from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. With the exception of {{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and {{p|Kubfu}}, and their respective evolutionary families, Legendary Pokémon cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], although many are able to [[List of Pokémon with form differences|change form]] and are part of a group, such as a [[Legendary group|duo]], a [[Legendary group|trio]], a quartet and even a quintet.

Much like [[starter Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], Legendary Pokémon typically appear just before the end, with [[Mythical Pokémon]] immediately after them.

====Statistical average====
High [[stat]]s are shared by most Legendary Pokémon. Considering [[List of Pokémon with form differences|alternate forms]] as separate Pokémon.
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=Pokemon
|HP=97.10
|Attack=112.73
|Defense=100.85
|SpAtk=115.76
|SpDef=105.46
|Speed=94.69
|Total=626.59
}}

====Multiple Legendary Pokémon====
Many Legendary Pokémon can be obtained at most once per save file (excluding [[Event Pokémon|Pokémon events]]); in order to obtain multiple, a player would need to [[trade]] Pokémon between games. However, in some cases, there are multiple Legendary Pokémon of the same species either found or mentioned in-game, even though they may not be available to the player.

* The existence of [[regional form]]s with the [[Legendary birds]] {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} implies that a trio separate from [[Kanto]] existed in an isolated peripheral population (in this case [[Galar]]) and hence formed a new species.
* In some cases, the [[Pokédex]] mentions multiple Legendary Pokémon of the same species.
** The Pokédex says about {{p|Latias}}: "''They make a small herd of only several members.''"
** The Pokédex says about {{p|Entei}}: "''It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.''"
** The Pokédex says about {{p|Cobalion}}: "''From the moment it's born, this Pokémon radiates the air of a leader.''" implying its birth is a repetitive occurrence.
** The Pokédex says about [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Terapagos|Normal Forme]] {{p|Terapagos}}: "''It’s thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient Paldea until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.''"
* {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, and {{p|Terapagos}} are the only Legendary Pokémon that can be of either gender, which may imply the existence of at least two individuals of their species.
** In [[The Isle of Armor]], the player receives a Kubfu, while [[Mustard]] also has one. Mustard's Kubfu will evolve into an Urshifu of the form corresponding to the [[Towers of Two Fists|tower]] not chosen by the player.
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the player can see a wild {{p|Articuno}} at the {{rt|15|Kanto}} gate to [[Fuchsia City]] through a pair of binoculars at any time, even after catching Articuno at the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* In {{LGPE}}, the Legendary birds are rare spawns, which allows the player to encounter and catch multiple of each in a single save file.
* In {{game|Scarlet and Violet|s}}, the player can obtain two {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}. Both were brought into [[Paldea]] through a time machine created by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.
* Because {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}} are synthetic species, it was possible for humans to create multiple individuals. Three were confirmed to have been created in [[Alola]] by the [[Aether Foundation]]: one is owned by [[Gladion]], and another was given to {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} by Gladion. The whereabouts of the third Type: Null are unknown. A fourth individual was later created in [[Galar]] by [[Macro Cosmos]] using notes stolen from the Aether Foundation.
* {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}} are capable of together creating a {{p|Cosmog}} supposedly as their unique way of breeding but it appears they're rarely seen in the same [[Pokémon universe|universe]] at the same time, making this a rare event. Three Cosmog were confirmed to exist, one stolen from [[Aether Paradise]] by [[Lillie]], nicknamed [[Nebby]], one created by Nebby and a Lunala{{sup/7|S}}/Solgaleo{{sup/7|M}} found in another universe's [[Lake of the Moone]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Lake of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|M}} and one found by an old lady in [[Freezington]] in the [[Crown Tundra]], nicknamed Fwoofy.
* Most Legendary Pokémon can be encountered multiple times in [[Dynamax Adventures]] in the Crown Tundra. However, the player can only catch one of each.
* Legendary Pokémon that are eligible to do so may appear in [[Battle facility|Battle facilities]] and may be used by multiple Trainers, including the facilities' leaders. This can occur regardless of whether or not the player possesses any of these Pokémon.
** For instance, [[Palmer]] has {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Heatran}}, and {{p|Cresselia}}, which are also available to the player in the [[Sinnoh]]-based games.
* Sometimes, multiple Legendary Pokémon seem to be present by comparing multiple games in the [[Core series#Timeline|timeline]].
** For instance, [[Brandon]] has the three [[Legendary birds]],{{sup/3|E}} while these birds are also found as wild Pokémon in [[Kanto]].{{sup/3|FRLG}} Three years later, they are still found as wild Pokémon in Kanto{{sup/4|HGSS}} as well as [[Sinnoh]]{{sup/4|Pt}}.

===In the spin-off games===
====Trading Card Game series====
{{main|Legendary Cards}}
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there are four [[Legendary Cards]], which are central to the plot: {{TCG ID|Promotional Card|Articuno|P03}}, {{TCG ID|Promotional Card|Zapdos|P10}}, {{TCG ID|Promotional Card|Moltres|P02}}, and {{TCG ID|Pokémon Card GB|Dragonite|promo}}. The latter is a [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon|pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon.

===In the anime===
Legendary Pokémon typically make their anime debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in a normal episode. Many are worshipped as {{wp|deity|gods}} by particular groups of people. In the anime, they are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually [[Ash Ketchum]] and people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity. Sometimes, some Legendary Pokémon have stubborn behavior that they didn't trust humans like Raikou.

Trainers using Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that they have in [[Poké Ball]]s, or even as a non-owned Pokémon, are not unheard of. [[Noland]] has befriended and fought official {{pkmn|battle}}s with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. Likewise, {{an|Brandon}} in the anime owned the three {{TP|Brandon|Legendary giants}} in Poké Balls and trained them. {{si|Tobias}} was seen participating in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] with the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Latios}}. Another Trainer was seen entering the same tournament with a {{p|Heatran}}. A [[Nurse Joy]] who visited the [[Pewter Gym]] under assignment of the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] kept a {{p|Latias}} in a Poké Ball. {{an|Gladion}} stole a {{p|Type: Null}}, which he managed to evolve into a {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}. [[Goh]] has also succeeded in catching several Legendary Pokémon, including {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}, a {{TP|Goh|Suicune}}, and a {{p|Regieleki}}. [[Project Mew]] members [[Quillon]] and [[Danika]] both own an {{p|Urshifu}} each, and the former has also caught the three original Legendary giants for research purposes. {{Gary}} was seen catching a {{p|Regidrago}} as a part of a Project Mew mission, while [[Horace]] was later revealed to have caught a {{p|Virizion}} during his own simultaneous mission.

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

==List of Legendary Pokémon==
Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 71 are Legendary Pokémon ({{#expr: (71/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}%). Each released [[generation]] has introduced at least three Legendary Pokémon.
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===Generation I===
Four Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation I]], with one trio and one standalone Legendary Pokémon.

====Legendary birds====
{{main|Legendary birds}}
[[File:LGPE Legendary birds.png|thumb|200px|{{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}} battling {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}]]
The three Legendary birds, also known as the Winged Mirages, are the resident [[Legendary group|Legendary trio]] of the [[Kanto]] region. Each of them is based on a mythical bird, and each is associated with a [[Season (mechanic)|season]] (though none of the three is associated with autumn).

In the games, all three are available in the Kanto region in all of its appearances except for [[Generation II]]. {{p|Articuno}} takes up residence in the [[Seafoam Islands]] in the south, {{p|Zapdos}} in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]] (next to it in Generation IV) in the east, and {{p|Moltres}} in a variety of places, {{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Mt. Ember]], or [[Mt. Silver Cave]], depending on the generation. In {{game|Platinum}}, they are also found {{pkmn2|roaming}} [[Sinnoh]]. One also appears in Generation VI {{pkmn2|roaming}} [[Kalos]] before heading to the [[Sea Spirit's Den]], where it can be battled and caught.

In [[The Crown Tundra]], each bird gains a [[Galarian form]].

In the anime, the Legendary birds appear together in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', in which they rule over the islands surrounding [[Shamouti Island]]. If they are disturbed and begin to fight, only {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} can stop them, though it will fail without additional help from the Chosen One. Separately, Articuno appears in ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'', ''[[EP188|Spring Fever]]'', ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', and ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', while Zapdos appears in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'', and ''[[JN040|A Crakling Raid Battle!]]'', and Moltres appears in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'', ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'', and ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]''.

====Mewtwo====
[[File:PE Mewtwo scene.png |thumb|left|250px|{{ga|Elaine}} finds {{p|Mewtwo}} in the [[Cerulean Cave]]]]
{{p|Mewtwo}} is a catlike Pokémon which is an enhanced clone of the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}. Mewtwo has two [[Mega Evolution]]s, which increase its [[base stat]] total to 780.

In the games, Mewtwo was too powerful for its creators and escaped from the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, wrecking it in the process. Mewtwo then made its home in [[Cerulean Cave]], where all kinds of powerful Pokémon live.

In the anime, {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} was featured prominently, appearing in several episodes of the [[original series]], [[M01|the first movie]], and [[Mewtwo Returns|the first special episode]] and reappeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''. In the anime, Mewtwo was created by a group of scientists funded by [[Team Rocket]] boss {{an|Giovanni}} to create an enhanced clone of {{p|Mew}} for his own use. Although Mewtwo is initially a very angry Pokémon, viewing all humans as evil due to the acts of the scientists and Giovanni, after [[Ash Ketchum]] sacrifices himself to stop the fighting between Mew and Mewtwo, Mewtwo's heart softens, and it learns that some humans do care about their, and all, Pokémon. Meeting up with Ash again, Mewtwo is further shown that, despite being a genetically-enhanced clone of Mew, it and the other clones are no different to normal Pokémon, and because it erased Ash and his friends' memory at the end of their first meeting, realizes that Ash himself truly does care for others, even if he doesn't know them. It later appears on Cero Island where Ash and Goh, the later having mistaken it for Mew due to his obsession with catching it, challenge it to a battle, where it easily won.

In the anime, another {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} appeared in ''[[M16|Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', who also appeared as Mega Mewtwo Y.
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===Generation II===
More Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation II]], adding five more Legendary Pokémon for a running total of 9. The Legendary Pokémon introduced in this generation down can be separated into a trio and a duo.

====Legendary beasts====
{{main|Legendary beasts}}
[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|220px|[[Eusine]] and {{ga|Lyra}} discover {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} in the basement of the [[Burned Tower]], drawn by Kenkichi Toyama<ref>https://twitter.com/El_Aleph87/status/1304929135966539777</ref>]]
Like the Legendary birds of the previous generation, a second trio of similar types was introduced in the neighboring [[Johto]] region. These Legendary beasts, so named because their features are based on many different creatures, both real and mythical, as well as mythological deities, were trapped in the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, resulting in their death. The trio was revived by the power of {{p|Ho-Oh}} and now [[roaming Pokémon|roam across the land]] because of their great power. It is unknown whether the three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei when they died, or whether they were simply three non-Legendary Pokémon, and Ho-Oh reincarnated them as the first Legendary beasts. In the case of the latter, it is possible that these three would be the original three beasts, who created multiple descendants. For example, a new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano is formed.

In the games, more than one of each exists, with only the trio that roams Johto after being discovered in Brass Tower's basement during [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] being that of the legend. Each was captured and changed into a [[Shadow Pokémon]] by [[Cipher]] in {{g|Colosseum}}, while one of the three, depending on the player's [[starter Pokémon]] choice, roams Kanto in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{p|Entei}} for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Raikou}} for {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Suicune}} for {{p|Charmander}}.

In the anime, the Legendary beasts did not appear together until [[M13|the thirteenth movie]], despite being introduced in Generation II. It appears that an initial plan for the three Johto-era {{pkmn|movie}}s was to have each feature one of the Legendary beasts in a central role, with {{OBP|Entei|M03}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' and {{OBP|Suicune|M04}} taking the stage in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. This did not pan out, however, possibly due to the canning of Johto's {{p|Celebi}} plotline, and Raikou was relegated to a role in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', featuring anime characters based on {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}, rather than [[M05|the fifth movie]], which focused on Legendary Pokémon from the then-upcoming [[Generation III]] instead.

Each of the beasts has made an episodic appearance, as well, with Entei appearing in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', Raikou briefly appearing in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', and Suicune having the most prominence (as in the games) through its appearance in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]'', ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'' and ''[[JN107|Big Brother to the Rescue!]]''. In ''Healing the Healer!'', a {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]], making him the first character in the anime to officially own a Legendary beast.

====Tower duo====
{{main|Tower duo}}
[[File:2020 Legendary Pokemon Gen II.jpg|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} flying over [[Ecruteak City]]]]
The first [[game mascot]]s that were also Legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are a pair of Legendary birds which formerly resided in [[Ecruteak City]] atop tall towers, leading to their designation. However, when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]], the home of Lugia, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, they both flew away, Lugia resolving to make its new home in the [[Whirl Islands]] and Ho-Oh to search the world for a pure-hearted Trainer. The two are thought to be as closely related as they are polar opposites, being based on the eastern legends of the {{wp|Fenghuang}} and {{wp|Ryūjin}}.

In the games, Lugia does not play a central role in the Generation II storyline, instead being mentioned only as having lived in Ecruteak City before the Brass Tower burned. It is found in the Whirl Islands in the Generation II games and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|remakes}} if the player holds a [[Silver Wing]]. It reaches prominence in the storyline of {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, in which [[Shadow Lugia|one]] is corrupted by [[Cipher]] to become the ultimate [[Shadow Pokémon]], unable to be purified. It is also available on [[Navel Rock]] in Generation III, as an event-exclusive Legendary Pokémon.

In the anime, Lugia is featured in a central role in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', in which it is revealed that {{Ash}} is the Chosen One who must help it to quell the fighting of the [[Legendary birds]]. Another pair of them appeared when Ash and his friends traveled to the Whirl Islands in Johto. Likewise, in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', {{OBP|Latios|M05}} was stated to have a father. This implies that some Legendary Pokémon can breed in the wild. Lugia appeared again in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

Ho-Oh has a much greater focus during Generation II, being named as the creator of the Legendary beasts. It can be found, if the player has a [[Rainbow Wing]], atop the [[Bell Tower]] in the Generation II games and their remakes. It makes an appearance in {{g|Colosseum}}, as well, as a reward for purifying all Shadow Pokémon and clearing [[Mt. Battle]]'s 100-battle challenge, and on [[Navel Rock]] like Lugia.

In the anime, {{an|Ho-Oh}} is notably the first Legendary Pokémon that appeared (outside of the [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|opening animation]], at least), flying over a rainbow as [[Ash Ketchum]] started his journey, at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Ash has subsequently seen it several times over the course of his journey, but has never come face-to-face with it. Ho-Oh featured in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in a prominent role.
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===Generation III===
Many more Legendary Pokémon were added to the roster in [[Generation III]], with the eight new Legendary Pokémon bringing the total to 17. At this point in the series, Legendary Pokémon began to have a greater role in the storyline of the core series games, with the [[villainous team]]s plotting to reawaken the ancient Legendary Pokémon for their own use.

Many of the stories regarding the legendaries were slightly changed, or given a new perspective in the [[remakes]] of the first Generation III core series games, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. Five of them also received new forms.

====Legendary giants====
{{main|Legendary giants}}
[[File:Brandon legendary titans Adventures.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regirock}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], drawn by [[Satoshi Yamamoto]]]]
This third former trio of Legendary Pokémon, based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend, is featured minimally in [[Hoenn]] legend. This Legendary trio, as well as its leader, {{p|Regigigas}}, is commonly considered to have the most complicated method of in-game availability, with puzzles made of [[braille]] in the Hoenn region being the keys to unlocking their mystery.

As complex as the method in which they are obtained is the legend of the giants, which is told in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and finally completed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. Long ago, an ancient Pokémon, {{p|Regigigas}}, was said to have moved the continents into their present positions by pulling them with ropes. After it was finished, it created in its image three Pokémon: {{p|Regirock}}, from clay, {{p|Regice}}, from ice, and {{p|Registeel}}, from magma. Ancient people, seeing that the Pokémon was so powerful, sealed it away in the [[Snowpoint Temple]], while those it had created were separated from it and taken to the Hoenn region, sealed in three chambers, and left in the hopes that one day, someone would unlock the chambers and be able to tame the three so as to tame Regigigas. They are available in the [[Desert Ruins]], [[Island Cave]], and [[Ancient Tomb]] in Hoenn; as well as the {{si|Rock Peak Ruins}}, {{si|Iceberg Ruins}}, {{si|Iron Ruins}} in [[Sinnoh]] with an event {{p|Regigigas}}; and the [[Underground Ruins]] in [[Unova]].

In the anime, the [[Legendary giants (M08)|three Legendary giants]] starred together guarding the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', as well as members of {{an|Brandon}}'s team in the Battle Frontier saga.

In [[The Crown Tundra]] of [[Generation VIII]], the trio becomes a quintet with two more introduced members: {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}.

====Eon duo====
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[[File:Latias Latios.png|thumb|left|250px|{{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} flying over the sea, drawn by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
While {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} do not have a distinct legend behind them, they are incredibly rare, with only one of the two available in normal gameplay and the other available through an event.

Latios and Latias take on counterpart availability in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} as well as {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, with Latios being a [[roaming Pokémon]] in Ruby and SoulSilver, and Latias doing the same in Sapphire and HeartGold. In Emerald, after the player has defeated [[Wallace]], their mother will ask if the Pokémon mentioned on TV was red or blue, and depending on that, one of the two will be roaming Hoenn. The other member of the duo will be found on [[Southern Island]], accessible by [[Eon Ticket]], in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and in [[Pewter City]], through the [[Enigma Stone]] event, in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In Generation VI, Latias and Latios gained the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Eon duo plays a much larger role in the main game's plot. They sense the grave danger Hoenn is about to face from the actions of Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua{{sup/6|AS}}, and while the {{player}} is talking to {{Steven}} on the east side of {{rt|118|Hoenn}}, {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}} appears before the two, asking for their help. The player and Steven ride the Eon Pokémon to protect its counterpart from [[Courtney]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]]{{sup/6|AS}} and their subordinate. After the fight {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} joins the player's party, holding its respective [[Mega Stone]]. Noticing the Mega Stone, Steven also gives the player a [[Mega Bracelet]]. After defeating Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}, the player receives an item called the [[Eon Flute]] from Steven, highlighting the special bond between the two. The items enables the player to summon the Eon Pokémon and use it to [[soaring in the sky|soar]] through the skies of Hoenn.

In the anime, Latios and Latias were the stars of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', in which the two guarded the city of [[Alto Mare]]. With a strong connection to the [[Soul Dew]], the two were responsible for protecting it from {{OBP|Annie|M05}} and [[Oakley]], who wished to steal it. In the main series, {{si|Tobias}} used a Latios against Ash, as his second Pokémon in the first semi-final battle of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. A [[Nurse Joy]] had a Latias when testing the Pewter Gym in [[DPS02]]. Both Latios and Latias appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''; in this film, both of them were capable of Mega Evolution. In ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]'', a Latias started following Ash and Pikachu after she was found and rescued by them. A Latios also appears in ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]'' as well, although he is stubborn Pokémon and distrustful towards humans.

====Super-ancient Pokémon====
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[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|thumb|220px|A depiction of the cataclysmic battle between {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}, drawn by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
This trio of Super-ancient Pokémon, known by fans as the weather trio due to their [[weather]]-related [[Ability|Abilities]], serve as the [[game mascot]]s of {{3v|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, and are the first Legendary trio to all be game mascots. The trio represents the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to have expanded the land and sea, {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are among the most powerful Legendary Pokémon, while {{p|Rayquaza}} prevents the two from quarreling.

During the course of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]], depending on the version, seeks out Groudon or Kyogre respectively, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes wrong, and the player is forced to defeat or capture the Legendary Pokémon to stop a global disaster. In {{game|Emerald}}, instead, both teams are on the loose, intending to awaken their respective Legendary Pokémon, and only by interference from the player and {{p|Rayquaza}} does the fight end up resolved.

The three members of the trio received new forms in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. Rayquaza is now able to Mega Evolve, and Groudon and Kyogre can undergo [[Primal Reversion]] while holding their respective Orb. Primal Reversion is considered the opposite of Mega Evolution. The latter is the outcome of the connection between Pokémon and human, and the former is derived solely from the Pokémon itself. While Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} are again sought by Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua{{sup/6|AS}}, Rayquaza is the target of a mysterious girl named [[Zinnia]] during the post game plot called Delta Episode.

In the game, their history is revealed: thousands of years ago, during the primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless furious clashes. In the face of Primal Groudon and Kyogre's great power, people could do nothing. However, Rayquaza intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two Primal Pokémon, and peace returned to the world. A thousand years later, a meteoroid hit the earth, causing cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Groudon and Kyogre to re-battle each other. Humans had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and that wish combined with the power of the Meteorite allowed Rayquaza to Mega Evolve for the first time and calm the two from quarreling.

In the anime, Groudon and Kyogre appeared in the two-part episode consisting of ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. In these episodes, Team Magma and Team Aqua finally succeed in awakening the two, as in the games, though their conflict is resolved very quickly. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}. The super-ancient Pokémon all made a starring appearance in their Primal/Mega Forms in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', engaging in a violent clash with many other legendaries.

===Generation IV===
Nine more Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation IV]], bringing the total to 26 Legendary Pokémon. Many of the Legendary Pokémon of this generation have little connection to the plot of the games, instead being minor, post-[[Hall of Fame]] sidequests for the player to go on. Three of the newly introduced Legendary Pokémon (four prior to the {{game|Platinum}} expansion of the Pokédex) are not in the Sinnoh [[regional Pokédex]], appearing only in the [[National Pokédex]].

====Lake guardians====
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[[File:Lake guardians anime.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}} coming out of a portal in the anime]]
The lake guardians, [[Sinnoh]]'s resident Legendary trio, represent the spirit of all consciousness, with {{p|Uxie}} embodying knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} embodying emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} embodying willpower. According to legend, having been created by {{p|Arceus|the Original One}}, the trio have the power to tame the powerful dragons it also created.

In the games, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are found in the caverns of [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], and [[Lake Valor]], though Mesprit will roam Sinnoh after the player has encountered it, rather than battle immediately as the other two will. The trio are captured by [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s, [[Jupiter]], [[Mars]], and [[Saturn]], and subjected to the experiments of [[Charon]] to draw out the [[Red Chain]] from the gems in their bodies. [[Cyrus]] summons {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and alone, the lake guardians' power is not enough to stop them. {{p|Giratina}} interferes and draws Cyrus into the Distortion World, where the lake guardians assist the player in navigation through Giratina's lair.

In the anime, the lake guardians appeared, first in spirit form, in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals]]'', and ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', to {{an|Dawn}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}}. They were captured by [[J]], who had been hired by [[Team Galactic]], in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', and were freed by Ash, Dawn, and Brock to stop the power of Dialga and Palkia in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.

====Pokémon of Myth====
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[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|thumb|left|220px|{{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} confronting Origin {{p|Giratina}} at [[Spear Pillar]]]]
The Legendary creators of the Pokémon universe, the Pokémon of Myth consist of {{p|Dialga}} of time, {{p|Palkia}} of space, and {{p|Giratina}} of antimatter. Like the super-ancient Pokémon before them, they each serve as the mascots of [[Sinnoh]]'s trio of games, {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

In the games, Dialga and Palkia are sought by [[Cyrus]] to destroy and then remake the universe without spirit, a feature he hates about humanity. In Diamond and Pearl, Dialga or Palkia can be caught at [[Spear Pillar]], while Giratina may be obtained after the Pokémon League has been conquered. In Platinum, however, Giratina interferes with Cyrus's planned destruction of the universe and may be captured in its home, the [[Distortion World]], while Dialga and Palkia cannot be found until [[Cynthia]] has been defeated.

In the anime, {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{mov|Giratina}} appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The three appeared together in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Dialga and Palkia were also summoned at the Spear Pillar and chained by Cyrus in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', but were freed when he escaped into another universe and the Red Chain was shattered by Ash, Dawn, Brock, and their Pokémon.

In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} only, Dialga and Palkia were referenced as "mythical Pokémon" (Japanese: 神話のポケモン ''mythical Pokémon''); however, this pre-dates the term [[Mythical Pokémon]] (Japanese: 幻のポケモン ''Illusory Pokémon'') and has a different Japanese name.
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====Cresselia====
[[File:Cresselia anime.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Cresselia}} in the anime]]
{{p|Cresselia}} is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon who represents the {{wp|crescent moon}}, a sign of hope and good dreams.

In the games, Cresselia can be found on [[Fullmoon Island]] as part of a post-League quest to rid {{tc|Sailor}} [[Eldritch]]'s son of a nightmare. She will flee immediately, roaming Sinnoh and leaving behind a [[Lunar Feather]], which will heal the boy. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], Cresselia can be found on [[Marvelous Bridge]] after visiting the [[Strange House]].

Cresselia made her debut appearance in the anime in ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]'', in which she fought briefly against a {{p|Darkrai}}.

====Heatran====
[[File:Ranger 3 Heatran mission art.png|thumb|left|220px|{{ra|Ben}} and {{ra|Summer}} battling {{p|Heatran}}, drawn by [[Kouki Saitou]]]]
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of the planet's boiling {{wp|core}}, appearing in [[Stark Mountain]] in [[Sinnoh]], [[Reversal Mountain]] in [[Unova]], and [[Scorched Slab]]{{sup/6|ORAS}} in [[Hoenn]], where it was said to have been born at the same time Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina created Sinnoh at the [[Spear Pillar]] and created the [[Battle Zone]].

Heatran first appeared in the anime in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the control of [[Marcus]], and later appeared in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' as part of a Pokémon Ranger rescue mission.
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====Regigigas====
[[File:Regigigas PG.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Regigigas}} leaving [[Snowpoint Temple]] in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
{{p|Regigigas}} is the master of the [[Legendary giants]], having created them in ancient times and was said to have moved the continents in place, pulling them by rope.

In the games, Regigigas is found at the [[Snowpoint Temple]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}, [[Twist Mountain]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, and the [[Island Cave]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}, though it will not awaken unless the first three members of the Legendary giants are in the player's party. It is found in the [[Ultra Space Wilds|Cave World]] of the [[Ultra Space Wilds]]{{sup/7|UM}} with no prerequisites. It is also found in a certain [[Pokémon Den]] in [[Giant's Bed]]{{sup/8|SwSh}}, but will only awaken if all Legendary giants (now including {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}) are in the party. Since the player can choose to capture only one of the two new giants, they must obtain the other through [[trade|trading]].

Regigigas appeared in the anime in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', in which it attempted to stop a glacier from destroying [[Ten'i Village]]. Another appeared in ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', in which it was hunted by [[J]] and defended by {{an|Brandon}}.
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===Generation V===
Nine additional Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation V]], totaling 35 Legendary Pokémon. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} played a large role in the storyline of {{game|Black and White|s}}, with the respective mascot Pokémon being a necessary and unavoidable capture to progress to the end of the game.

====Swords of Justice====
[[File:Swords of Justice M15.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Cobalion}} and {{p|Virizion}} in the anime]]
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{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} are a trio of Legendary Pokémon based on the titular characters of the 1844 French novel ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}'', and partially on hooved mammals such as deer, antelopes, oxen, goats, and horses. According to legend, they protect Pokémon from having their habitats destroyed by humans and have been known to have attacked human castles during the Middle Ages. Like the Three Musketeers, they are considered a trio but have a fourth, younger member in the form of {{p|Keldeo}}, a Mythical Pokémon, whom the other three rescued and raised after its home was destroyed by fire. All four of them can use their horns like swords, and learn their former [[signature move]], {{m|Sacred Sword}}, at level 42 (43 for {{p|Keldeo}}, most likely a reference to it becoming part of the group later and therefore requiring more training to hone its sword skills).

They made their anime debut together, in the fifteenth Pokémon film ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', where Keldeo was responsible for the freezing of the other three during a battle against {{OBP|Kyurem|M15}}, and sought help from {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. In the movie, Cobalion acts as the leader of the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}}, protecting Pokémon and humans alike through the world.

====Forces of Nature====
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[[File:Forces of Nature myth.png|thumb|left|250px|{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} in the anime]]{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on {{wp|kami}}: {{wp|Fūjin}}, god of wind, {{wp|Raijin}}, god of thunder and lightning, and {{wp|Inari Ōkami|Inari}}, a fertility deity. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth. According to a folktale retold by children at the [[Abundant Shrine]], Landorus punished Tornadus and Thundurus for destroying the land with gales and thunderstorms, and a shrine was built in honor of him. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] they receive a new Forme, the Therian Forme, with their old Forme known as the Incarnate Forme; the Formes can be switched between with the [[Reveal Glass]].

In the anime, the Forces of Nature were sought by [[Team Rocket]] in Unova from ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]'' until they were able to awaken them on [[Milos Island]] in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''. Tornadus and Thundurus fought on the island, while Ash and his friends awakened Landorus to put a stop to the fight (they all appeared in Incarnate Forme during these episodes). They debuted in Therian Forme in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'', when Team Rocket once again attempted to capture them as the final goal of Operation Tempest. Together, they are said to have the power to control nature, which can be harnessed by one who possesses both {{an|Meloetta}} and the Reveal Glass.

In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] of [[Generation VIII]], the trio becomes a quartet with the introduction of {{p|Enamorus}}.
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====Tao trio====
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[[File:Tao trio.png|thumb|220px|{{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} confronting {{p|Kyurem}}]]
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent balance through the aspects of {{wp|Tao|Yin and Yang}}, respectively. Originally, they were a single dragon that helped found the Unova region's nation, but fighting between the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|two brothers]] who founded the nation split them into two halves. Despite this, the two Pokémon do not willingly fight each other.

In the games, [[Team Plasma]] hunt either Reshiram or Zekrom in {{game|Black and White|s}} in order to use them to liberate all Pokémon from their owners. [[N]] captures one of them and defeats [[Alder]]. The other dragon emerges from the [[Dragon Stones|Dragon Stone]] the player possesses, and the player must capture it and use it to defeat N. After his defeat, N rides off on his dragon to a far-off region. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], which take place two years later, [[Ghetsis]] revives Team Plasma and captures Kyurem in order to freeze and take control of the Unova region. N confronts him with Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}, but Ghetsis seizes the opportunity to fuse the Tao dragon with Kyurem using the [[DNA Splicers]] to create Black Kyurem{{sup/5|B2}}/White Kyurem{{sup/5|W2}}. The player defeats Kyurem and Ghetsis, restoring balance to the region.

Reshiram and Zekrom are the stars of [[M14|''Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Pokémon The Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram'']] along with Victini. Zekrom debuted in ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' causing [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s electric crisis, and appeared in numerous flashbacks and fantasies afterward. Reshiram also debuted in a cameo at the beginning of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and had a large role in the "Episode N" arc, as [[Team Plasma]]'s target, appearing in ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]''. Reshiram and Zekrom make a cameo appearance in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''.

{{p|Kyurem}} is related to Reshiram and Zekrom and represents {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, which is the absence of yin and yang. Using the [[DNA Splicers]], Kyurem can be fused with Reshiram or Zekrom into White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, respectively; with the same item, the fusion can be undone.

Kyurem is the star of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' along with Keldeo, where it seems like a ferocious Pokémon and can change forms without the DNA Splicers. It is also capable of this when it appears in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''.

===Generation VI===
Three additional Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation VI]], totaling 38 Legendary Pokémon. This is the first generation to introduce fewer Legendary Pokémon than the generation before it.

====Aura trio====
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[[File:Xerneas artwork.png|thumb|left|220px|{{p|Xerneas}} healing a forest, drawn by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]]]
[[File:Z2 50 Percent Forme.png|thumb|220px|{{p|Zygarde|Zygarde 50% Forme}} in a cavern in the anime]]
[[File:Yveltal artwork.png|thumb|left|220px|{{p|Yveltal}} destroying a city, drawn by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]]]
[[File:Zygarde Complete Forme anime.png|thumb|220px|{{p|Zygarde|Zygarde Complete Forme}} in the anime]]
The Legendary [[game mascot]]s of [[Pokémon X and Y]] are {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, and they form the [[aura trio]] along with {{p|Zygarde}}. Xerneas and Yveltal represent life and destruction, respectively, while Zygarde is said to monitor the balance of the ecosystem and reveal its power when the ecosystem is disrupted. Xerneas has the power to share eternal life, while Yveltal absorbs the life force of everything around it. Xerneas sleeps in the form of a tree, while Yveltal sleeps in the form of a cocoon. Xerneas and Yveltal have the Abilities {{a|Fairy Aura}} and {{a|Dark Aura}}, respectively, while Zygarde's {{a|Aura Break}} reverses the effects of these Abilities.

Xerneas has {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Xerneas|two Formes}}, appearing in Active Mode in battle and Neutral Mode otherwise. Yveltal has no form differences. Zygarde appeared only as Zygarde 50% Forme in Pokémon X and Y, but had {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|two other Formes}} and two further components introduced in the anime and in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. Zygarde's other Formes are Zygarde 10% Forme, a dog-like Forme that includes 10% of Zygarde's full power, and Zygarde Complete Forme, whose power is said to exceed that of Xerneas and Yveltal. Its further components are Zygarde Cells, tiny cell-like creatures that make up Zygarde's body, and Zygarde Cores, cell-like creatures said to be its mind.

In [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Lysandre]] captures Xerneas or Yveltal to use their power in the [[ultimate weapon]] to create a "beautiful world" in his image. Either Xerneas or Yveltal are captured by the player at the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] upon awakening from their dormant forms. Zygarde 50% Forme can be found in [[Terminus Cave]] after the player enters the Hall of Fame.

In the anime, Xerneas and Yveltal starred in the movie ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', along with Diancie, where Xerneas and Yveltal are shown to be residents of the [[Allearth Forest]]. Xerneas made a minor appearance in ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', being responsible for causing Ash and his friends to get lost in fog during the orienteering activity.

In the anime, Zygarde debuted in ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'' in its 50% Forme alongside a Zygarde Core. A Zygarde Core has traveled alongside Ash and his friends, nicknamed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, since the beginning of the {{DL|List of Pokémon the Series: XY episodes|XY&Z|''XYZ'' arc}}, and another Zygarde Core referred to as [[Z2]] was captured by [[Team Flare]]. Both of these Cores have appeared in all three Formes of Zygarde.
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===Generation VII===
[[Generation VII]] introduced eleven Legendary Pokémon, totaling 49 Legendary Pokémon. For the first time, Legendary Pokémon capable of evolution are introduced—six of these Pokémon are part of [[Pokémon Evolution|evolutionary chains]].

====Beast killers====
[[File:Gladion Type Null.png|thumb|left|200px|[[Gladion]]'s {{p|Type: Null}} in the anime]]
[[File:Gladion_with_Silvally.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Silvally}} having its typing changed by Gladion, drawn by [[Hitoshi Ariga]]]]
{{p|Type: Null}} and its evolution {{p|Silvally}} are [[artificial Pokémon]] originally created by the [[Aether Foundation]] for the ''Beast Killer Project'' (BKP) under the direction of Aether President [[Lusamine]],<ref>{{G|Sun and Moon}}: "The [[Lillie|daughter]] who stole my {{p|Cosmog}} from me and the [[Gladion|son]] who took '''my''' Type: Null!"</ref><ref>Faba's blog from {{g|Sun and Moon}}: "My [[Lusamine|superior]]'s [[Gladion|family]] stole the results of our research and ran off."</ref> which aimed to create a Pokémon as an ''Anti-UB Fighting life-form'', Pokémon created to fight against the [[Ultra Beast]]s. Originally titled as '''beast killers''' (BK), '''Type: Full''' (Japanese: '''タイプ：フル''' ''Type: Full'') was created with data collected from [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Canalave Library]], allowing the Pokémon to change their [[type]] to any of the 18, similar to that of {{p|Arceus}}, with usage of their {{a|RKS System}}. Three models of Type: Full were created by the Aether Foundation in Generation VII. The research on the Pokémon were then stolen by an unknown source and more was created in the [[Galar]] region, being distributed by [[Macro Cosmos]].

The Beast Killer Project was deemed a failure as the subjects of the project were known to go berserk and resisted their RKS System programming. The three Type: Full were given helmets to restrict the RKS System's effects, renamed to Type: Null, and then were put into cryogenic stasis. Aether Branch Chief [[Faba]] was involved with the creation of the helmet used to suppress the RKS System and was created without the permission of Lusamine. [[Gladion]] managed to evolve a stolen Type: Null that became [[Gladion's Silvally#In the games|his partner]]. He named the evolution Silvally.

In the anime, Type: Null debuted in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'' under the nickname "Silvally" and owned by {{an|Gladion}}. It later evolved into Silvally in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]''.

====Guardian deities====
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[[File:Guardian deities anime.png|thumb|left|250px|The guardian deities at the [[Altar of the Sunne]] in the anime]]
The guardian deities are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who protect the islands of the [[Alola]] region. Each of the four main islands in Alola has a guardian deity: {{p|Tapu Koko}} on [[Melemele Island]], {{p|Tapu Lele}} on [[Akala Island]], {{p|Tapu Bulu}} on [[Ula'ula Island]], and {{p|Tapu Fini}} on [[Poni Island]]. The [[island kahuna]]s are each chosen by their island's guardian deity. According the Light of Alola, a book owned by [[Acerola]]'s family found in [[Malie City|Malie Library]], the tapu fought off against a beast from another [[dimension]] and lost. They were rewarded with the [[Tapunium Z]], their signature [[Z-Crystal]]. The beast then created multiple {{p|Cosmog}} for the tapu to take care of and protect as they grow up before returning to [[Ultra Space]]. The Tapu are known to be very kinda in certain situations, lending gifts, but they can also be very cruel, destroying certain locations or harming others when feeling angered. [[Grand trial]]s are often done in favor and praise of the Tapu. Multiple statues can be found throughout the region resembling the tapu, including in front of [[Pokémon League (Alola)|Alola's Pokémon League]] at [[Mount Lanakila]]. Many [[Strange Souvenir]]s in the shape of the guardians are given out to tourists and can be bought in the [[Thrifty Megamart]].

In the story of Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, [[Lillie]] is tasked with researching Alola's ruins, as [[Nebby]], her Cosmog, finds interest in exploring them. On her way to the [[Ruins of Conflict]], Nebby gets trapped on an unsteady plank bridge being attacked by wild Pokémon, the player swings in to save Nebby. With both falling in danger, Tapu Koko saves them and gifts the player with a [[Sparkling Stone]]. All four of the guardian tapu are seen coming to aid the island in assistance with the island kahuna to fend off a swarm of [[Ultra Beast]]s that were summoned by [[Lusamine]] on [[Aether Paradise]]. Through the events that the player comes across at Poni Island, Hapu is granted the title of kahuna of Poni by Tapu Fini, after her grandfather had [[Death in the Pokémon world|passed away]]. At the end of Sun and Moon only, Lillie and the player return to Tapu Koko's shrine to give it their thanks, there, Tapu Koko initiates a battle with the player where they can defeat, catch, run or lose to the deity and will be rewarded with their own Tapunium Z.

In the anime, Tapu Koko first appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' and gave Ash a [[Z-Ring]]. Tapu Lele debuted in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]'', in which it healed Ash. Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini both debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', in which all four tapu sensed [[Nebby]]'s birth. All four later appeared in ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'' and ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', in which they helped Nebby evolve into {{p|Solgaleo}}.
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====Cosmog and Cosmoem====
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[[File:Lillie and Gladion and Lusamine Cosmog Merchandise 1.jpg|thumb|left|220px|{{p|Cosmog}} with [[Lillie]], drawn by [[Megumi Mizutani]]]]
[[File:Nebby Cosmoem Evolutions.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Cosmoem}} in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
{{p|Cosmog}} and {{p|Cosmoem}} are {{type|Psychic}} Legendary Pokémon introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, they are the pre-evolutions of {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}. Cosmog has a major role in the game as a Pokémon being studied by the [[Aether Foundation]]. As a part of the research on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s and [[Ultra Beast]]s by [[Mohn|Professor Mohn]], the Aether Report in [[Aether Paradise|Secret Lab B]] suggests that Cosmog is a type of Ultra Beast that can create Ultra Wormholes when put in life-taking stress. Cosmog and its evolution line are hypothesized to have come from another [[dimension]] known as [[Ultra Space]]. The Aether Foundation plans to create a device to manipulate Ultra Wormholes under the use of Cosmog. Ultra Wormholes can be created using gasses extracted by Cosmog,<ref>[[Lusamine]], {{g|Sun and Moon}}:''"I was able to open the Ultra Wormhole using just the gases we'd extracted from Cosmog when it was in Aether Paradise, wasn't I?"''</ref> however, more can be created in heavier doses using the Pokémon as a whole. In [[Malie#Malie Library|Alola legend]], Cosmog were given to the [[Guardian deities]] by [[Light trio|Solgaleo and Lunala]] as heirs of the region, with the guardian tapu watching over the Cosmog until it can grow up and evolve. Cosmog evolve into Cosmoem under extreme stress, causing the Pokémon to condense into a smaller immobile form resembling a cocoon. With the help of the [[Sun Flute|Sun]] and [[Moon Flute]]s being played during certain times of the day, Cosmoem will evolve into either Solgaleo or Lunala when brought to the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|SUS}} or the [[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|MUM}}.

In the story of {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Lillie]], the daughter of the Aether Foundation's president, [[Lusamine]], spirits a Cosmog away and nicknames it [[Nebby]], hiding it in her bag as she tries to learn more about it by visiting the [[guardian deities]] and their ruins. Over the course of the game, Nebby evolves into a Cosmoem and eventually the [[version mascot]] of the game: the {{2t|Psychic|Steel}}-type Solgaleo in Pokémon Sun and the {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}-type Lunala in Pokémon Moon. Another Cosmog can be obtained by the player at the [[Lake of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|MUM}} or the [[Lake of the Moone]]{{sup/7|SUS}}.

In the anime, both Solgaleo and Lunala debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter]]'', in which they emerged from an [[Ultra Wormhole]] at [[Altar of the Sunne]] to create a Cosmog, which Ash found and cared for. {{an|Lillie}} named this Cosmog [[Nebby]]. It evolved into Cosmoem in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'' and then into Solgaleo in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]''.
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====Light trio====
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[[File:Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Necrozma Solgaleo Lunala artwork.png|thumb|220px|{{p|Solgaleo}}, {{p|Lunala}} and {{p|Necrozma}}]]
The Light trio is a fan-made term used to describe the group consisting of {{p|Solgaleo}}, {{p|Lunala}}, and {{p|Necrozma}} who resemble the [[Ultra Beast]]s. The Pokémon are written about in a book found in the [[Malie City|Malie Library]] known as the Light of Alola. Like their prevolutions, Cosmog and Cosmoem, Solgaleo and Lunala are said to have come from another world, [[Ultra Space]]. In The Light of Alola, it's written that they were known for giving light to the Alola region when it was first created. According to legends, when Solgaleo and Lunala appeared from an [[Ultra Wormhole]], the ancient kings of Alola bowed down to them and worshiped them. The Guardian Deities battled them and lost, gifting them the [[Tapunium Z]] after their defeat. According to [[Hapu]], an ancient ceremony was given to the legendary Pokémon, by climbing to [[Poni Island|Poni]]'s altar found at the end of the [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. The [[Sun Flute|Sun]] and [[Moon Flute]]s, are then played to summon them. One flute found in [[Ula'ula Island|Ula'ula]]'s Lake, and the other found on [[Exeggutor Island]]. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Solgaleo and Lunala play an important role in the story, after [[Lillie]]'s Cosmog, [[Nebby]], evolves into Cosmoem, she brings it the altar, along with the player character, in order to summon the legendary, who turns out to be Nebby. Nebby takes the two to the [[Ultra Deep Sea]] so Lillie can confront [[Lusamine|her mother]]. The Legendary Pokémon is then caught by the protagonist under Lillie's direction.

[[File:Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Necrozma Dusk Mane Dawn Wings.png|thumb|left|225px|Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma]]
Necrozma was believed to have come from an [[Ultra Space|alternate dimension]] long ago. It has a major role in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, where as the "Blinding One", it once shared light across [[Alola]] and Ultra Space before an unknown injury caused Necrozma to lose its true form. This resulted in Necrozma becoming extremely vicious and constantly in pain, which made it steal light from other worlds or the Solgaleo and Lunala in order to sustain itself and regain the form it once had. In the story of the games, Lusamine and the Aether Foundation, with help from the [[Ultra Recon Squad]], have done research on Necrozma, swearing that she would protect Alola from Necrozma or any involved Ultra Beasts. At Poni's altar, Necrozma comes out from an Ultra Wormhole, along with Lusamine, who begs the player and Lillie to get away. Necrozma takes over the body of Nebby, who had just evolved into either Solgaleo{{sup/7|US}} or Lunala{{sup/7|UM}} and flees back to [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where the player must defeat it and return light back to the Alola Region. In the original Sun and Moon, Necrozma can be found in the post game, it's described as being similar to an Ultra Beast, however the [[International Police]] did not see it as such. [[Z-Power]] is known to have come from light produced by Necrozma,<ref>[[Dulse]], {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}: ''"These...auras...must have been particularly strong at the trial locations. And the Z-Power for the Z-Moves... It is also similar to the auras of the Totem Pokémon. Both came to Alola as Necrozma's light!"''</ref> while [[Z-Crystal]]s and [[Sparkling Stone]]s (and [[Z-Ring]]/[[Z-Power Ring]]s by extension) are pieces of Necrozma that channel the Z-Power in order to produce a Z-Move.

Solgaleo and Lunala have form like-transformations known as {{form|Solgaleo and Lunala|Radiant Sun phase and Full Moon phase}} respectively when using their powers. Necrozma has three additional forms introduced in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. It transforms into the first two, called Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma, when it has absorbed Solgaleo and Lunala, respectively. Either of these two forms can further transform into the third, Ultra Necrozma, after absorbing enough light to restore its true form. All three have their own unique Z-Crystals, the [[Solganium Z]], the [[Lunalium Z]] and the [[Ultranecrozium Z]]. Necrozma, while transformed into either Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings, can make use of the other two's Z-Crystals.

In the anime, Solgaleo and Lunala both debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', where the pair emerged from two [[Ultra Wormhole]] at [[Altar of the Sunne]] to create a {{p|Cosmog}}, which it then gave to the [[guardian deities]] to be placed in a location when it will be found by {{Ash}}. Ultra Necrozma debuted in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'' in a book mentioned by [[Acerola]], which revealed how Ultra Necrozma, Solgaleo and Lunala brought light to [[Alola]] and how Ultra Necrozma earned the title of the "Blinding One".

===Generation VIII===
In [[Generation VIII]], 11 Legendary Pokémon were introduced, bringing the total to 60. Of these, three were introduced in the base game of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], two were introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]], five were introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]], and one was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. Additionally, The Crown Tundra introduced [[regional form]]s of three Legendary Pokémon from Generation I.

====Legends of Galar====
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[[File:JN045.png|thumb|left|250px|Crowned Sword {{p|Zacian}} and Crowned Shield {{p|Zamazenta}} in the anime]]
[[File:Victor Eternatus Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Eternatus}} in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
{{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and {{p|Eternatus}} are Legendary Pokémon introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Zacian and Zamazenta work together to protect the [[Galar]] region from any great calamity. 3000 years ago, a cataclysmic event known as the [[Darkest Day]] was caused by Eternatus' awakening, Zacian and Zamazenta awakened as well to defend the region with the help of two human heroes. Together, they managed to take Eternatus down, with Eternatus' defeat and the Darkest Day stopped, the two wolves retreated to the [[Slumbering Weald]] to return to their slumber as the two human heroes became Galar's new kings.

As the years passed, the two Pokémon were nearly forgotten by history, fake stories were made overtime; at the hall of the Budew Drop Inn, a statue of a single young hero, bearing a sword and a shield was built, said to be the one who defeated all gigantic Pokémon and saving the region, but in Hammerlocke Vault, four tapestries were made, depicting two young men using a sword and a shield to reverse the storm above them and afterwards, being crowned as kings. In the present day though, the truth behind the legend was finally discovered by [[Sonia]], after [[Bede]] destroyed a colorful ancient mural, revealing the stone statues of Zacian, Zamazenta and the two ancient kings of Galar. Sonia eventually published the truth of the legend in [[Sonia's Book|a book]], and became a point of contention from two brothers, [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who claimed to be the descendants for the old kings.

Eternatus is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] that crash-landed 20,000 years ago. 3000 years ago, it awakened for the very first time, threatening to destroy the whole region with its power, in the event known as the Darkest Day, but it was stopped by Zacian, Zamazenta, and the two Galarian kings. In the present day, president [[Rose]] tried to reawaken this Pokémon and bring about the Darkest Day once again, hoping it can fill the region for more years to come, Eternatus escaped though and thanks to [[Leon]], [[Hop]] and the player, Eternatus was stopped once again in its Eternamaxed form with the help of the Hero Duo as the player catch the Legendary dragon once and for all, so it causes no more harm to the Galar region.
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====Kubfu and Urshifu====
[[File:2020 Legendary Pokemon Gen VIII 2.jpg|thumb|150px|{{p|Kubfu}} and two {{p|Urshifu}} in their [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Urshifu|Rapid and Single Strike Styles]], drawn by [[HYOGONOSUKE]]]]
{{p|Kubfu}} is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]] that is given to the player by [[Mustard]] after completing three trials of the [[Master Dojo]]. It is referred to as the "sacred armor" of the Master Dojo. Once the player trains with Kubfu at either the [[Tower of Darkness]] or the [[Tower of Waters]] in the Towers of Two Fists challenge, it will evolve into {{p|Urshifu}}. Urshifu has two different forms depending on the tower it trained in: Single Strike Style for the Tower of Darkness, and Rapid Strike Style for the Tower of Waters.

It has been confirmed that there exists multiple instances of Kubfu, as both the player and Mustard own one, as seen at the end of the Towers of Two Fists challenge.

====Regieleki and Regidrago====
[[file:JN113.png|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}} in the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] in the anime]]
{{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}} are two Legendary Pokémon and the new members of the [[Legendary giants]] that were introduced in ''The Crown Tundra''. Both were said to be created by Regigigas as well, using pure {{t|Electric}} energy and crystallized {{t|Dragon}} energy, they're seen as the most powerful of all giants, with Regieleki being capable of creating the electricity of a whole [[Galar|Region]] while Regidrago possess the power of every Dragon Pokemon. Like their "siblings" and creator, they were sealed away as well by ancient people in the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] due to how dangerous they were. They can be encountered in the ruins they were sealed in after bringing and capturing the original three [[Legendary giants]]. However, only one of the giants can be captured, while the other one becomes unavailable to the player, in the anime though, Goh and Gary managed to catch both of them in the same ruins.
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====Galarian Legendary birds====
[[File:Galarian Legendary birds.png|thumb|220px|The {{rf|Galarian}} Legendary birds in front of the [[Dyna Tree Hill|Dyna Tree]]]]
In the [[The Crown Tundra]], the [[regional form]]s of the Legendary birds are introduced. These variants migrate every several decades to the Dyna Tree at [[Dyna Tree Hill]] in the [[Crown Tundra]]. The trio fight each other over it every time they meet, but they don't appear to have such a strong rivalry like their Kantonian counterparts have. For a time, the Galarian Legendary birds were believed be the same as the Kantonian [[Legendary birds]] due to them possessing similar characteristics to {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Fire}}, respectively. The trio shares the same secondary [[type]], [[Flying (type)|Flying]], as their Kantonian counterparts, but they have a different primary type and [[Ability]] each.

It's still unknown what their true origins are, but it's confirmed that their names don't come from their first-discovered counterparts, but were thought due to their characteristics that possess similarities to the ice, electric and fire Types, making the true connection between both bird trios, mysterious. The Trio can be encountered at [[Dyna Tree Hill]] which triggers a cutscene which all three flee to the three different spots in [[Galar]]. Articuno can be found in the [[Crown Tundra]], Zapdos in the [[Wild Area]], and Moltres in the [[Isle of Armor]].

====The King's steeds====
[[File:896Glastrier Dream.png|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Glastrier}}]]
[[File:897Spectrier Dream.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Spectrier}}]]
Glastrier and Spectrier were introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]]. Only one of the two Legendary Pokémon are available; the location at which the player plants the Carrot Seeds determines which one. The steed once ruled over the Crown Tundra. It regularly attacked the humans and Pokémon living there who invaded its territory. The Pokémon determined by the carrot is chosen to serve as the steed of {{p|Calyrex}}, helping it spread green across Galar. However, when Calyrex begins to lose its power from lack of faith, its steed abandoned it and was forgotten as well.

According to legend, one of the steeds had been terrorizing [[Freezington]] for ages until Calyrex, after being nursed back to health by Freezington's citizens, defeated it and gained its loyalty, then becoming the king's servant and steed.
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====Calyrex====
[[File:Calyrex3.png|thumb|150px|{{p|Calyrex}}]]
{{p|Calyrex}} is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]]. It once ruled over a part of Galar known as ''The Crown Tundra''. It is characterized by its graceful and regal movements. Known as the King of Bountiful Harvests, it helped spread vegetation and harvest every year with the loyal steed it tamed, {{p|Glastrier}}/{{p|Spectrier}}. However, in time, people began to forget about Calyrex and it slowly lost most of its powers, and {{p|Glastrier}}/{{p|Spectrier}} abandon it as a result. Calyrex remains alone and forgotten until encountered by the player.

After fixing its statue in [[Freezington]], it shows up to the player and uses [[Peony]] to communicate with them. After accepting it has been completely forgotten by the residents of the town, it decided to try and tame its steed once again using the [[Reins of Unity]] to regain most of its old power. After succeeding, Calyrex thanks the player and battles them in its Ice/Shadow Ride form, allowing itself to be caught afterwards.

In the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]], Calyrex mentions that it met Eternatus during the Darkest Day 3000 years ago.

====Enamorus====
[[File:Art Life 20230321 Enamorus.jpg|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Enamorus}} in a flower field, drawn by [[Jiro Sasumo]]]]
{{p|Enamorus}} is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. It is the fourth member of the [[Forces of Nature]]. It was worshiped in [[Hisui]] along with {{p|Landorus}} as the gods of both field and spring who brought life to the region and signaling the end of spring, hence its title as the ''Herald of Spring''. While known to be kind with its love, it will not hesitate to punish those who disrespect life. It can be encountered in the [[Crimson Mirelands]] after capturing and filling the Pokédex entries of the other [[Forces of Nature]].
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===Generation IX===
In [[Generation IX]], 11 Legendary Pokémon so far were introduced, bringing the total to 71. Of these, six were introduced in the base game of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, four were introduced in [[The Teal Mask]], and one was introduced in [[The Indigo Disk]].

====Treasures of Ruin====
[[File:Treasures of Ruin HOME wallpaper.png|200px|thumb|{{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}]]
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{{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}} are a quartet of Legendary Pokémon introduced in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. All of them are part {{t|Dark}} type.

They have been referred to as cursed treasures and Pokémon of Ruin. These four Legendary Pokémon were once four ancient treasures that had been corrupted by negative human emotions, which came into the possession of an ancient king of Paldea. Eventually, the king's greed awakened them and unleashed disasters, resulting in these berserk Pokémon destroying the kingdom. All four were later sealed away in shrines by ancient Pokémon wielders after a fierce battle. These shrines can be unlocked by collecting 32 stakes scattered across [[Paldea]] in order to face them.

Wo-Chien is located at the [[Grasswither Shrine]] inside of the [[South Province (Area One)]], Chien-Pao is located at the [[Icerend Shrine]] inside of the [[West Province (Area One)]], Ting-Lu is located at the [[Groundblight Shrine]] inside of the [[Socarrat Trail]], and Chi-Yu is located at the [[Firescourge Shrine]] inside of the [[North Province (Area Two)]].

====Paradox duo====
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[[File:SV Switch Dock Cover Legendaries.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Apex Build {{p|Koraidon}} and Ultimate Mode {{p|Miraidon}}]]
{{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}} are Legendary Pokémon first introduced in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. They are [[Paradox Pokémon]], being past and future relatives of {{p|Cyclizar}}, respectively. Both are far more aggressive and powerful than their contemporary counterpart. Two specimens of {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} were [[Time travel|brought into the present]] by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player meets their version's corresponding Legendary early in the story, where it serves as their main mode of transportation throughout the game, changing into various forms for traveling the [[Paldea]] region: Sprinting Build, Swimming Build, and Gliding Build for Koraidon, and Drive Mode, Aquatic Mode, and Glide Mode for Miraidon. While low in power, Koraidon and Miraidon assume the Limited Build and Low-Power Mode, respectively, while at their full strength, they battle in Apex Build and Ultimate Mode, respectively.

In the game, the player encounters two of the respective Legendary Pokémon in their respective versions. The first Koraidon/Miraidon can be used for riding along Paldea and battling, while the second Koraidon/Miraidon serves as the final boss of the main story before becoming able to be caught during the post-game.

====Loyal Three====
[[File:The Loyal Three.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}} at [[Loyalty Plaza]] after being resurrected]]
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The Loyal Three was first introduced in [[The Teal Mask]], the first [[DLC]] package for [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. They were believed to have protected [[Kitakami]] from {{p|Ogerpon}}, whose appearance frightened the villagers. In doing so, they were worshipped as heroes. After the truth about them was revealed, [[Carmine]] renamed them the '''Lousy Three''' or '''"Loyal" Three'''.

In truth, the Loyal Three were among many ruffians who traveled to Kitakami after hearing of Ogerpon and its partner's masks. They snuck into the cave they settled in and stole the Wellspring, Hearthflame, and Cornerstone Masks, leaving only the Teal Mask behind. Upon returning to its cave, an enraged Ogerpon donned the mask and went out to the village, cudgel in hand, to search for its friend. Upon meeting the Loyal Three, gloating over their stolen masks, Ogerpon attacked and defeated them, before leaving. The villagers, misunderstanding the situation, believed that the Loyal Three were protecting the village, creating a shrine and festival to celebrate their perceived heroism.

The player encounters the trio after they are revived, following [[Kieran]] punching the shrine in a rage. Later on, the player faces off against each member alongside [[Carmine]] as [[Titan Pokémon]]. When they are defeated, each member drops a stolen mask, allowing Ogerpon to recover it. They can be caught after clearing The Teal Mask storyline.

====Ogerpon====
[[File:1017Ogerpon 2.png|thumb|left|150px|{{p|Ogerpon}} peeking from behind its [[Teal Mask]]]]
{{p|Ogerpon}} is a Legendary Pokémon first introduced in [[The Teal Mask]]. It has four forms, Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and Cornerstone Mask, each form possessing an unique form while in its [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized state]]. It is said to have terrorized the land of Kitakami before being stopped by the [[Loyal Three]], {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}} and {{p|Fezandipiti}}. However, it was later revealed to be only a misunderstanding, as it defeated the trio for stealing three of its mask and hurting its human companion, however, the villagers watching it, assumed it had come to attack the village, now seeing it as a terrible ogre, meant to be avoided. Only one knew the true story though, that being the mask maker who made Ogerpon's masks to begin with, telling the real story to his descendants ever since.

[[Florian]]/[[Juliana]] and [[Carmine]] encounters Ogerpon during the events during Kitakami's Festival of Masks, it loses its Teal Mask during the Festival and as the duo fixes it up, the Loyal Three are somehow revived and go to take revenge on Ogerpon with the three masks they had still. Eventually the three are beaten and Ogerpon's remaining masks are retrieved, as Ogerpon's true identity was revealed up by [[Kieran]], allowing the villagers to apologize for their mistakes and declare it as the true hero of [[Kitakami]] instead of the Loyal Three. Florian/Juliana can then capture it at the [[Dreaded Den]] after fighting Kieran who couldn't just let them have it instead of him.
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====Terapagos====
[[File:OPJ30 Terapagos Terastal.png|thumb|200px|Terastal Form {{p|Terapagos}} in the anime]]
{{p|Terapagos}} is a Legendary Pokémon first introduced in [[The Indigo Disk]]. It is the origin of the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and was seen as only fiction by many in the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}, the only ones knowing about its existence being [[Heath]] and [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}. Terapagos has three {{fd|Terapagos|forms}}: Normal Form, Terastal Form and Stellar Form.
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==Trivia==
* There have been Legendary Pokémon of every type except {{t|Bug}} type (excluding Silvally holding a [[Bug Memory]]).
* Every Special and Mythical Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|Alola Pokédex]] is marked by a special golden background in its [[Pokédex]] page instead of a regular blue one; other Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts are marked by a special green one.
* {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, and {{p|Terapagos}} are the only Legendary Pokémon that can be either gender.
** Heatran and Terapagos have an equal chance of being either gender, while Kubfu and Urshifu both have a 7:1 chance of being male.
* In an interview promoting the launch of {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Junichi Masuda]] stated that Legendary Pokémon are the most difficult to design names for because Game Freak strives to make sure that the names of Legendary Pokémon are universal across the different translations, so extra work must be put into their names to make sure that they work universally in all languages.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101228065540/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index5.html 女子大生が訊く『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト』] (archive)</ref> This is consistent with the relatively small number of Legendary Pokémon that have had their names changed significantly outside of Japan (currently 21: the [[Legendary birds]], the [[lake guardians]], the [[Forces of Nature]], {{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Silvally}}, the [[guardian deities]], {{p|Eternatus}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, {{p|Glastrier}}, {{p|Spectrier}}, {{p|Calyrex}}, and—in [[Pokémon in Greater China|Chinese]] only—the [[Mew duo]]).
* Each member of the [[Legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] has its own remix of each trio's designated battle theme:
** In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Suicune's theme uses bells, Entei's theme uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's theme is synthesized.
** Reshiram's theme employs a burning fire effect, Zekrom's theme employs a crackling thunder effect, and normal Kyurem's theme features an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
* The Legendary birds are the Legendary Pokémon that have been available in the wild in the greatest number of core series games, each being able to be caught in eighteen core series games ([[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon X and Y|X, Y]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!}}, [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl]]).
* Every Legendary Pokémon has slow [[List of Pokémon by experience type|leveling rate]].
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the [[Adventure Log]] lists recruiting Unown as an accomplishment. The Adventure Log otherwise only lists Mythical and Legendary Pokémon recruits, with the exception of {{p|Rotom}}.
* Rotom happens to be the only non-Legendary Pokémon to have the battle music of a Legendary Pokémon during at least one of its encounters, this encounter being in the [[Old Chateau]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}.
** In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, Rotom has only one exclusive item that is found behind a locked door in a specific dungeon. It and {{p|Spiritomb}} are the only Pokémon that are neither Legendary nor Mythical that do this.
* So far, there is at least one Legendary Pokémon directly or indirectly related to each "battle gimmick" introduced in their respective regions:
** The [[Aura trio]] (specifically Xerneas and Yveltal) are theorized to be indirectly responsible for creating [[Mega Evolution]] in the [[Kalos]] region, while {{p|Rayquaza}} is believed to be responsible for Mega Evolution occurring in the [[Hoenn]] region.
** The [[Light trio]] and [[Guardian deities]] are directly related to [[Z-Move]]s.
** Eternatus is directly responsible for [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]].
** Terapagos is directly responsible for the [[Terastal phenomenon]].

==In other languages==
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==References==
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==See also==
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* [[Event Pokémon]]
* [[Special Pokémon]]
* [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Ultra Beast]]
* [[Paradox Pokémon]]
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* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Sinnoh myths]]
* [[History of the Pokémon world]]
* {{cat|Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears}}
* {{cat|Trainers with Legendary Pokémon}}
* [[Legendary group]]
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Aloraichium Z

2023-11-29T13:43:36Z

Nov2014:

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Aloraichium Z
|jname=アロライＺ
|jtrans=Alorai Z
|gen=VII
|colorscheme=Z-Crystals
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|VII|Z-Crystals}}
|}

The '''Aloraichium Z''' (Japanese: '''アロライＺ''' ''Alorai Z'') is a type of [[Z-Crystal]] introduced in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. It is a Pokémon-specific Z-Crystal associated with {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} and allows it to upgrade its {{m|Thunderbolt}} into the special [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. To obtain the [[Z-Crystal]] the player must interact with the woman sitting down in the Steelix Boat. She will ask to see an Alolan Raichu. If you have one in your party, she will give you the Aloraichium Z.

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Z-Crystals}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|N/A}}
|}
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===Effect===
====[[File:Bag Aloraichium Z Sprite.png]] Bag item====
Can create Aloraichium Z held items for the player's Pokémon.

====[[File:Held Aloraichium Z Sprite.png]] Held item====
=====In battle=====
Allows {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} (or a Pokémon {{m|transform}}ed into Alolan Raichu) to upgrade its {{m|Thunderbolt}} into the special [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.

Unaffected by item negating effects (such as {{m|Embargo}} and {{a|Klutz}}). Item manipulating effects (such as {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Fling}}) cannot remove a Z-Crystal from a Pokémon.

{{p|Rayquaza}} cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] if it holds a Z-Crystal.

=====Outside of battle=====
A held Aloraichium Z is automatically removed if the Pokémon is [[trade]]d between players.

===Description===
====Bag item====
{{movedesc|Z-Crystals}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Alolan Raichu's Thunderbolt to an exclusive Z-Move.}}
|}
|}

====Held item====
{{movedesc|Z-Crystals}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Alolan Raichu's Thunderbolt to a Z-Move.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|Z-Crystals}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Seafolk Village]] ({{p|Steelix}} Boat)
|}
|}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Z-Crystals color light}}|bordercolor={{Z-Crystals color}}
|zh_yue=阿羅雷Ｚ ''Alòhlèuih-Z''
|zh_cmn=阿羅雷Ｚ / 阿罗雷Ｚ ''Āluóléi-Z''
|fr=Aloraïzélite
|de=A-Raichunium Z
|it=Aloraicium Z
|ko=알로라이Z ''Allorai-Z''
|es=Alo-Raistal Z
}}

==External links==
{{SItem/7|item=aloraichium-z}}

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