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[[File:Gen VII Pseudo Legendary Artwork.png|thumb|300px|Artwork of several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions]]
'''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' is a [[Appendix:Fan terminology|fan term]] referring to a group of Pokémon that meet the following criteria:
*The Pokémon is the final stage of a three-stage [[evolution]] line.
*The Pokémon has a [[base stats|base stat]] total of exactly {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 600|600}} (before [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]).
*The Pokémon [[level]]s up at a [[Experience#Slow|slow rate]] (requiring 1,250,000 [[Experience|experience points]] to reach level 100).

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] due to their high base stats. Due to their slow leveling rates and their relatively high [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolution levels]], they also tend to be difficult to raise.

The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2430759250584323 Late Bloomers]" (Japanese: '''大器晩成''' ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208020557/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191011_p02.html Taiki-Bansei]'') collection of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise.

==List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon==
There are ten Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with every [[generation]] introducing at least one. The following shows the pseudo-legendary Pokémon by the generation of their introduction, as well as their [[type]]s and the Pokémon they evolve from.

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| style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:149Dragonite.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Dragonite|000}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Flying (type)|Flying}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|148|Dragonair}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Dragonair|000}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{ArtP|147|Dratini}}
| {{pcolor|Dratini|000}}
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
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{| class="roundy" style="flex-grow: 1; display: table; width: auto !important; margin: 0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
| style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:248Tyranitar.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Tyranitar|000}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
|- style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|247|Pupitar}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Pupitar|000}}
|- style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{ArtP|246|Larvitar}}
| {{pcolor|Larvitar|000}}
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| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
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|-
| style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:373Salamence.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Salamence|000}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Flying (type)|Flying}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|372|Shelgon}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Shelgon|000}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{ArtP|371|Bagon}}
| {{pcolor|Bagon|000}}
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
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| style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:376Metagross.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Metagross|000}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|375|Metang}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Metang|000}}
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{ArtP|374|Beldum}}
| {{pcolor|Beldum|000}}
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|}

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| style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:445Garchomp.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Garchomp|000}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|444|Gabite}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Gabite|000}}
|- style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{ArtP|443|Gible}}
| {{pcolor|Gible|000}}
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
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| style="width:80px; background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:635Hydreigon.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Hydreigon|000}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|634|Zweilous}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Zweilous|000}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| {{ArtP|633|Deino}}
| {{pcolor|Deino|000}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
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| style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:706Goodra.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Goodra|000}}'''<br>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{hisui color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:706Goodra-Hisui.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Goodra|000}}'''
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| style="width: 25%" | {{ArtP|705|Sliggoo}}
| style="width: 25%" | {{pcolor|Sliggoo|000}}
| style="width: 25%; background:#{{hisui color light}}" | {{ArtP|705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui}}
| style="width: 25%; background:#{{hisui color light}}" | {{pcolor|Sliggoo|000}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- 
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{kalos color light}}" | {{ArtP|704|Goomy}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{kalos color light}}" | {{pcolor|Goomy|000}}
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| colspan="4" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
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| style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:784Kommo-o.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Kommo-o|000}}'''
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
|- style="background: #{{alola color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|783|Hakamo-o}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Hakamo-o|000}}
|- style="background: #{{alola color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
|- style="background: #{{alola color light}}"
| {{ArtP|782|Jangmo-o}}
| {{pcolor|Jangmo-o|000}}
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
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| style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:887Dragapult.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Dragapult|000}}'''
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ghost (type)|Ghost}}
|- style="background: #{{galar color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|886|Drakloak}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Drakloak|000}}
|- style="background: #{{galar color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ghost (type)|Ghost}}
|- style="background: #{{galar color light}}"
| {{ArtP|885|Dreepy}}
| {{pcolor|Dreepy|000}}
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ghost (type)|Ghost}}
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| style="width:80px; background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:998Baxcalibur.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Baxcalibur|000}}'''
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ice (type)|Ice}}
|- style="background: #{{paldea color light}}"
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|997|Arctibax}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Arctibax|000}}
|- style="background: #{{paldea color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ice (type)|Ice}}
|- style="background: #{{paldea color light}}"
| {{ArtP|996|Frigibax}}
| {{pcolor|Frigibax|000}}
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ice (type)|Ice}}
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==In the games==
===Statistical averages===
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|type=Pokemon
|HP=92.2
|Attack=122.5
|Defense=96.5
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=101
|Speed=87.7}}

===Base stat comparison===
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{{groupstats/11|Pokemon|149|Dragonite|dragon|91|134|95|100|100|80|248|Tyranitar|rock|100|134|110|95|100|61|373|Salamence|flying|95|135|80|110|80|100|376|Metagross|steel|80|135|130|95|90|70|445|Garchomp|ground|108|130|95|80|85|102|635|Hydreigon|dark|92|105|90|125|90|98|706|Goodra|dragon|90|100|70|110|150|80|706|Goodra|form8=-Hisui|steel|80|100|100|110|150|60|784|Kommo-o|fighting|75|110|125|100|105|85|887|Dragapult|ghost|88|120|75|100|75|142|998|Baxcalibur|ice|115|145|92|75|86|87}}
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====Base stat comparison when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
{{quartetstats|Pokemon|248|Tyranitar|form1=-Mega|rock|100|164|150|95|120|71|373|Salamence|form2=-Mega|flying|95|145|130|120|90|120|376|Metagross|form3=-Mega|steel|80|145|150|105|110|110|445|Garchomp|form4=-Mega|ground|108|170|115|120|95|92}}

===Individual characteristics===
====Dragonite====
Being the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Dragonite}} has straightforward and well-rounded stats. It has a traditionally high {{stat|Attack}} and above average stats otherwise.

====Tyranitar====
With a focus on power and durability, {{p|Tyranitar}} sacrifices {{stat|Speed}} in exchange for tremendous bulk and attack power. It has the {{a|Sand Stream}} [[Ability]] to always create a {{weather|sandstorm}}, which takes advantage of its {{t|Rock}} type to further increase its high {{stat|Special Defense}}.

* Mega Tyranitar has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
* During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that has a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].

====Salamence====
Although it is the same type as Dragonite, {{p|Salamence}} differentiates itself by being entirely focused on offensive prowess. Its Attack, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and Speed stats are high, while its Defense and Special Defense are comparatively low.

* Salamence is the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).

====Metagross====
Like Tyranitar, {{p|Metagross}} focuses on power and durability, utilizing the most defensive type, {{stat|Steel}}, to complement its very high Attack and Defense and relatively low Speed.

* Metagross is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
* Metagross has the highest base Defense of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 130.
* Metagross is the only [[gender unknown]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first evolutionary stage, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] in its debut [[generation]] (one is [[Gift Pokémon|received]] from [[Steven Stone]] instead).
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English and Japanese names are the same.
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose evolutionary family has a [[catch rate]] of 3.
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} [[move]]s.

====Garchomp====
Focusing on versatility, {{p|Garchomp}} has high {{stat|HP}}, Attack, and Speed with a versatile selection of moves to use. It complements these attributes with its {{t|Ground}} type, which is among the best offensive types.

* Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 170.
* Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].

====Hydreigon====
{{p|Hydreigon}}'s well-rounded stats mirror those of Dragonite (albeit with lower defensive stats and higher Speed), with it having a high Special Attack stat as well, and its other stats being above average.

* Hydreigon has the highest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 125.
* Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat lower than 90.
* Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary family that do not have a [[Hidden Ability]] in any of their forms.
* Hydreigon evolves from its pre-evolved form starting at the highest [[level]] of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at level 64.

====Goodra====
Unlike the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Goodra}} focuses mainly on Special Defense. Its Attack and Special Attack are very similar to each other.

* Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not dual-type.
* Tied with its [[regional form]], Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Goodra has the lowest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 70.
* Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have an [[evolution]] method requiring more than just leveling up.

=====Hisuian Goodra=====
Goodra has a {{rf|Hisuian|form}}, making it the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a regional form. It focuses on balanced defensive stats, at the cost of Speed.

* Tied with its original form, Hisuian Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Hisuian Goodra has the lowest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 60.

====Kommo-o====
{{p|Kommo-o}} has mostly well-rounded stats but is slightly more defensive than offensive. 

* Kommo-o has the lowest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Kommo-o is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an [[Signature move|exclusive]] [[Z-Move]], {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}.

====Dragapult====
{{p|Dragapult}} focuses on Speed, and is more offensive than defensive. In addition to its extremely high Speed, it has high Attack and Special Attack, but at the expense of its defensive stats.

* Dragapult is the tallest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 9'10" (3.0 m).
* Dragapult is the lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg).
* Dragapult has the lowest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Dragapult has the highest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 142.

====Baxcalibur====
{{p|Baxcalibur}}'s stats focus on its extreme physical prowess, emphasizing its HP and Attack while leaving its other stats average or slightly above average.

* Baxcalibur has the highest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 115.
* Baxcalibur has the highest base Attack of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 145.
* Baxcalibur has the lowest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose evolutionary family has different catch rates for each Pokémon (excluding {{p|Dragonite}} in {{game|Yellow}}).
* As of [[Generation IX]], Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a [[signature Ability]], namely {{a|Thermal Exchange}}. However, {{a|Sand Stream}} and {{a|Gooey}} were formerly the signature Abilities of Tyranitar and Goodra respectively.

====Other characteristics====
* Tyranitar and Metagross are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that are not {{type|Dragon}}.
* Dragonite and Salamence are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to share their type combination with each other.
* Metagross, Goodra (in both of its forms), Dragapult, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a 4× weakness.
* Metagross and Hisuian Goodra resist the most types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with nine.
* Garchomp and Baxcalibur resist the fewest types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with only three.
* Goodra (in its original form), Kommo-o, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default. However, Goodra has access to {{a|Sap Sipper}}, which provides an immunity to the {{t|Grass}} type, leaving Kommo-o and Baxcalibur as the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon without any type immunity at all.
** However, Kommo-o has immunities to [[:Category:Moves by usage method|usage methods]] through all three of its Abilities (specifically [[:Category:Ball and bomb moves|ball and bomb moves]] with {{a|Bulletproof}}, [[:Category:Sound-based moves|sound-based moves]] with {{a|Soundproof}}, and [[:Category:Powder and spore moves|powder and spore moves]] with {{a|Overcoat}}), while Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} due to being {{type|Ice}}, so all pseudo-legendary Pokémon have at least one move immunity.
* Hydreigon and Goodra (in both of its forms) are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have higher Special Attack than physical Attack.
* Metagross and Kommo-o evolve from their pre-evolved forms starting at the lowest level of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at level 45.
** Additionally, Metagross's evolutionary family overall evolves at the lowest level of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon's evolutionary families, with {{p|Beldum}} evolving into {{p|Metang}} at level 20.
* Garchomp, Kommo-o, Dragapult, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a [[List of Pokémon by base friendship|base friendship]] of 35.

===Users===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, though they are most often used by [[Elite Four]] members and {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
* {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]], {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Generation II]] and {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as well as in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in Black 2 and White 2. [[Ryuki]] uses a Dragonite in {{g|Sun and Moon}} during Tite Defense matches. [[Hassel]], a member of the Elite Four in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, also uses a Dragonite during the [[Academy Ace Tournament]]. Dragonite is also used by [[Drayton]] and [[Kieran]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}} and the BB League Champion, respectively.
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is also used by Lance in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in FireRed and LeafGreen and in the [[Fighting Dojo]] in HeartGold and SoulSilver. [[Gordie]] uses a Tyranitar in rematches against him in the [[Champion Cup]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by [[Drake]], the final Elite Four member in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. [[Iris]], the Champion in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, uses Salamence in her [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematches.
* {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Ruby and Sapphire (and their remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire), and ex-Champion in {{v2|Emerald}}. [[Caitlin]] uses a Metagross during her rematch and [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] initial battle. It is also used by [[Molayne]], a challenger for the player's [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon, as well as a member of the Alolan Elite Four in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Metagross is also used by [[Amarys]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}.
* {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, as well as the remakes {{2v2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl}}; she also uses it in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver. [[Ryuki]] also uses a Garchomp in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. [[Volo]] also uses a Garchomp in his final battle in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} is used by [[Ghetsis]], the final boss in {{2v2|Black|White}}, as well as [[Iris]], the Champion in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Lance uses one in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by [[Diantha]], the Champion in {{g|X and Y}}. [[Raihan]] also uses a Goodra in the [[Champion Cup]] rematches as well as in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in Pokémon Sword and Shield. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, a Goodra is also used by [[Nemona]] in her final battle as a Champion, as well as in subsequent rematches. {{tc|Instructor}} [[Saguaro]], the {{wp|home economics}} teacher of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, uses a Goodra in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].
* In the player's [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, {{p|Kommo-o}} is used by [[Ryuki]]. [[Mustard]], a former Champion in Galar, uses a Kommo-o in Sword and Shield. [[Nemona]] uses a Kommo-o in her rematches at the League Club in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* {{p|Dragapult}} is used by [[Leon]], the Champion in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. [[Geeta]], the Top Champion in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, uses a Dragapult in her rematches at [[Blueberry Academy]]. 
* {{p|Baxcalibur}} is used by [[Hassel]], the final Elite Four member in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

===As Shadow Pokémon===
All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed in [[Generation III]] are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in either [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (Tyranitar and Metagross) or [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] (Dragonite and Salamence).

In the story mode of Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Metagross is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow Tyranitar is used by [[Evice]]. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Salamence is used by [[Eldes]] and Shadow Dragonite is used by [[Miror B.]]. All four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their [[Shadow move]]s.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared many times in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** [[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] of the [[Orange League]] was revealed to own a {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
** A {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Lance}}.
** {{an|Professor Oak}} was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
** {{an|Iris}} caught a {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]'', making it the first fully evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon to be owned by a main character in the anime.
** [[Clair]] of the [[Blackthorn Gym]] was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', but debuted in ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]''.
** {{Ash}} caught a newly-evolved {{AP|Dragonite}} in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]''.
* {{p|Tyranitar}} debuted in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''.
** [[Alain]] was revealed to own a Tyranitar in ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]''.
** {{Gary}} was revealed to own a Tyranitar in ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]''.
** A Mega Tyranitar appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.
* {{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons be Bagons]]''.
** A Salamence made its physical debut in ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}.
** [[Drake]] of the {{DL|Elite Four|Hoenn Elite Four}} was revealed to own a Salamence in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]''.
** A {{TP|J|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'' under the ownership of [[J]].
** [[Sawyer]] owns a Salamence after his {{p|Shelgon}} evolved.
** A Mega Salamence appeared in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* {{p|Metagross}} debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' under the ownership of {{ho|Tyson}}.
** Alain owns a Metagross that evolved from his {{p|Metang}}.
** [[Paul]] was revealed to own a Metagross in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
** [[Orla]] has a Metagross, which debuted in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''.
** A Mega Metagross appeared in ''Mega Evolution Special II''.
** A {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{an|Steven Stone}} in ''Mega Evolution Special II''. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Metagross.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', it was revealed that Cynthia's Garchomp was able to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.
** A {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Garchomp.
** A Garchomp appeared in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', under the ownership of [[Remo]] which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.
** Paul was revealed to own a {{p|Garchomp}} in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]; it was a Shiny Pokémon in the former. It made its TV episode debut in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]''.
** {{un|Cameron}} was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]''.
** Lance was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]''.
* {{p|Goodra}} debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' after Ash's {{AP|Sliggoo|Goodra}} evolved.
** [[Raihan]] of the [[Hammerlocke Gym]] was revealed to own a Goodra in ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]''.
** [[Diantha]] was revealed to own a Goodra in ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]''.
* {{p|Kommo-o}} debuted in ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'' as a [[Totem Pokémon]], where it battled {{an|Lillie}}, [[Snowy]], {{an|Gladion}}, and his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}.
** A Kommo-o appeared in ''[[JN076|All Out, All of the Time!]]'', it was used by the [[All-Out Brothers]].
** Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''.
* {{p|Dragapult}} debuted in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Leon}}. 

<gallery>
Ash Dragonite.png|Dragonite in the anime
Gary Tyranitar.png|Tyranitar in the anime
Mega Tyranitar anime.png|Mega Tyranitar in the anime
Sawyer Salamence.png|Salamence in the anime
Mega Evolution Pokédex Salamence.png|Mega Salamence in the anime
Paul Metagross.png|Metagross in the anime
Steven Shiny Metagross.png|Shiny Metagross in the anime
Mega Evolution Pokédex Metagross.png|Mega Metagross in the anime
Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime
Cynthia Garchomp.png|Garchomp in the anime
Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|Mega Garchomp in the anime
Lance Hydreigon.png|Hydreigon in the anime
Carlita Hydreigon White.png|Shiny Hydreigon in the anime
Ash Goodra.png|Goodra in the anime
Phil Kommo-o.png|Kommo-o in the anime
Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime
</gallery>

===Pokémon Origins===
* Only Dragonite has appeared in [[Pokémon Origins]]. It appeared in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' under the ownership of {{TP|Lance|Lance|Dragonite}}.
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite PO.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Origins
</gallery>

===Pokémon Generations===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in [[Pokémon Generations]].
* {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared under the ownership of [[Lance]] in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.
* A soldier's {{p|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]''.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} appeared under the ownership of [[Cynthia]] in ''[[PG11|The New World]]''.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite PG.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Generations
Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|Salamence in Pokémon Generations
Cynthia Garchomp PG.png|Garchomp in Pokémon Generations
</gallery>

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
* Only Metagross appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Team Plasma Klinklang Metagross B2W2 Trailer.png|Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
</gallery>

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
* Mega Salamence and Mega Metagross, under the ownership of Steven, appeared in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Mega Salamence ORAS Trailer.png|Mega Salamence in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
File:Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|Mega Metagross in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
</gallery>

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]].
* {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared under the ownership of [[Lance]].
* {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{Steven}}.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} appeared under the ownership of [[Cynthia]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite PMT.png|Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Steven Metagross PMT.png|Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Cynthia Garchomp PMT.png|Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
</gallery>

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]].
* Goodra has appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'' under the ownership of [[Raihan]].
* Dragapult has appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'' under the ownership of [[Leon]].

<gallery>
Raihan Goodra TW.png|Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Leon Dragapult TW.png|Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
</gallery>

===Pokémon Evolutions===
Some pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
* Dragonite has appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'' under the ownership of [[Palmer]].
* Tyranitar briefly appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' overlooking [[Ecruteak City]].
* Salamence has appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'' under the ownership of [[Zinnia]]. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Salamence.

<gallery>
Palmer Dragonite Evolutions.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions
Tyranitar Evolutions.png|Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions
Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions
</gallery>

===Pokémon: Hisuian Snow===
In ''[[HIS03|Two Hues]]'', an Alpha {{p|Garchomp}} attacked [[Alec]] and the [[Galaxy Team]], but it was driven away by a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}} that Alec had befriended in his youth as a {{p|Zorua}}.

===GOTCHA!===
Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the [[GOTCHA!]].
* {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared under the ownership of [[Lance]].
* {{p|Tyranitar}} appeared under the ownership of {{ga|Ethan}}.
* {{p|Salamence}} appeared under the ownership of [[Drake]].
* {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{Steven}}.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} appeared under the ownership of [[Cynthia]]
* {{p|Dragapult}} appeared under the ownership of [[Leon]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
* Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a {{p|Tyranitar}}.
** {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} debuted in the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to [[Zinnia]] in the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} and had the ability to Mega Evolve.
*** [[Tucker]] was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}.
** {{Steven}} has a {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} which debuted in the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter. It was given the ability to Mega Evolve in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter.
** [[Cynthia]] was shown to have a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.
** [[Ghetsis]] was shown to have a {{p|Hydreigon}} in which he used it in his battle against {{adv|Black}} in the {{MangaArc|Black & White}}.
** Zinnia was also seen with a {{p|Goodra}} which appeared in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter.
** [[Ryuki]] has a {{p|Kommo-o}} that appeared as part of his team in the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}.
** [[Leon]] has a [[Dragapult]] which appeared in the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}.
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite Adventures.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
Thorton Tyranitar Adventures.png|Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures
Tucker Salamence Adventures.png|Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Zinnia Mega Salamence Adventures.png|Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Emerald Metagross Adventures.png|Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Cynthia Garchomp Adventures.png|Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Garchomp Adventures.png|Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Ghetsis Hydreigon Adventures.png|Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures
Zinnia Goodra Adventures.png|Goodra in Pokémon Adventures
Ryuki Kommo-o Adventures.png|Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures
Leon Dragapult Adventures.png|Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* [[Generation II]] is the only generation to not introduce a {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation to introduce more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as it introduced both Salamence and Metagross.
** However, in [[Generation VIII]], a new [[regional form]] for Goodra was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], alongside Dragapult's introduction in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* The first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, {{p|Haxorus}}, and {{p|Archaludon}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria to be classified as pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
** Archaludon is the only {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 600}} that is not a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], or [[Mega Evolution]].
*** However, Archaludon is considered by the Japanese community to be in the "600族" (600 club), a group very similar to the classification of pseudo-legendary.<ref>{{ja|600族|600 club}} - [[Pokémon Wiki|ポケモンWiki]]</ref>

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