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Artwork of the pre-Generation VIII pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon (Japanese: 600族 600 club) is a fan term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage evolution line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600 (before Mega Evolving). Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than many other non-Legendary Pokémon due to their high base stats.

Some fans omit the need to have 1,250,000 experience at level 100 from their definition, although this has no effect on the Pokémon that are in the group.

List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon

There are nine Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendary Pokémon. The following shows the pseudo-legendary Pokémon by the generation of their introduction, as well as their types, and the Pokémon they evolve from.

Dragonite
Dragon	Flying
	Dragonair
Dragon
	Dratini
Dragon

Tyranitar
Rock	Dark
	Pupitar
Rock	Ground
	Larvitar
Rock	Ground

Salamence
Dragon	Flying
	Shelgon
Dragon
	Bagon
Dragon

Metagross
Steel	Psychic
	Metang
Steel	Psychic
	Beldum
Steel	Psychic

Garchomp
Dragon	Ground
	Gabite
Dragon	Ground
	Gible
Dragon	Ground

Hydreigon
Dark	Dragon
	Zweilous
Dark	Dragon
	Deino
Dark	Dragon

Goodra		Goodra
Dragon		Steel	Dragon
	Sliggoo		Sliggoo
Dragon		Steel	Dragon
		Goomy
Dragon

Kommo-o
Dragon	Fighting
	Hakamo-o
Dragon	Fighting
	Jangmo-o
Dragon

Dragapult
Dragon	Ghost
	Drakloak
Dragon	Ghost
	Dreepy
Dragon	Ghost

In the games

Statistical averages

Base stat comparison

Pokémon	Dragonite	Tyranitar	Salamence	Metagross	Garchomp	Hydreigon	Goodra	Goodra	Kommo-o	Dragapult
HP	91	100	95	80	108	92	90	80	75	88
Attack	134	134	135	135	130	105	100	100	110	120
Defense	95	110	80	130	95	90	70	100	125	75
Sp. Attack	100	95	110	95	80	125	110	110	100	100
Sp. Defense	100	100	80	90	85	90	150	150	105	75
Speed	80	61	100	70	102	98	80	60	85	142
Total	600	600	600	600	600	600	600	600	600	600

Base stat comparison when Mega Evolved

Pokémon	Tyranitar	Salamence	Metagross	Garchomp
HP	100	95	80	108
Attack	164	145	145	170
Defense	150	130	150	115
Sp. Attack	95	120	105	120
Sp. Defense	120	90	110	95
Speed	71	120	110	92
Total	700	700	700	700

Individual characteristics

Dragonite

Being the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Dragonite has straightforward and well-rounded stats. It has a traditionally high Attack and above average stats otherwise.

Tyranitar

With a focus on power and durability, Tyranitar sacrifices Speed to have tremendous bulk and attack power. It has the Sand Stream Ability to always conjure up a sandstorm, which takes advantage of its Rock typing to further increase its high Special Defense.

• Mega Tyranitar has the highest base Defense, with 150.
• When a sandstorm is raging, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not the main Pokémon of a major boss at the end of the game it was introduced in. However, Tyranitar was used by Blue in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions, but only in his rematch.

Salamence

Due to having the same typing as Dragonite, Salamence differs itself by being entirely focused on attacking prowess. Its stats are high in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed, while comparatively low in both Defense stats.

• Shortest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).

Metagross

Metagross has a large number of characteristics which are different from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This is possibly due to how it does not appear to be based on an animal; rather, it is a robotic life form. In fact, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any Dragon-type moves.

Stats-wise, like Tyranitar, Metagross focuses on power and durability, utilizing the most defensive type, Steel, to complement its very high attack, high defenses, and relatively low speed.

• Only gender unknown pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first stage of evolution, Beldum, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from Steven Stone instead).
• Heaviest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
• Highest base Defense, at 130.
• Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English name is the same as its Japanese name.
• Metagross and its pre-evolutions have a catch rate of 3 whereas all the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon families have a catch rate of 45.

Garchomp

Focusing on versatility, Garchomp has high speed, high HP, and high attack with a versatile selection of moves to use. It complements these attributes with its Ground typing, which is among the best offensive types in the game.

• Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have gender differences.
• Has the fewest resistances.
• Highest base HP, with 108.
• Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack, with 170.
• Lowest base Special Attack (when not Mega Evolved), with 80.

Hydreigon

Hydreigon's well rounded stats mirror Dragonite, with it having a high attacking stat as well (in this case, Special Attack), and above average stats in other categories. It is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat under 90.

• Highest base Special Attack, with 125.
• Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon line that do not have a Hidden Ability in any of their forms.

Goodra

Unlike the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Goodra is mainly specially defensive, and its Attack and Special Attack are very similar.

• Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a single type.
• Tied with its regional variant, it has both the highest base Special Defense, with 150; and the lowest base Attack, with 100.
• Lowest base Defense, with 70.
• Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon:
  • to have an evolution method requiring more than just leveling up.
  • to have a signature Ability (Gooey), which is exclusively obtained as a Hidden Ability.

Hisuian Goodra

Goodra received a Hisuian in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, being the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a regional form. It focuses on having mixed defenses, at the cost of Speed.

• Tied with its original variant, it has both the highest base Special Defense, with 150; and the lowest base Attack, with 100.
• Lowest base Speed, at 60.

Kommo-o

Kommo-o has mostly well-rounded stats and is slightly more defensive than offensive.

• Lowest base HP, with 75.
• The only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an exclusive Z-Move, Clangorous Soulblaze. Consequently, it is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an exclusive Z-Crystal, Kommonium Z.

Dragapult

Dragapult focuses distinctly on the ability to move quickly, and is more offensive than defensive. It boasts extremely high Speed as well as high Attack and Special Attack, but sacrifices defense, having lower Defense and Special Defense than other pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

• Tallest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 9'10" (3.0 m).
• Lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg).
• Lowest base Special Defense, with 75.
• Highest base Speed, with 142.

Other

• Tyranitar and Kommo-o are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have a unique type combination.
• Kalosian Goodra and Kommo-o are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default. However, Kalosian Goodra has access to Sap Sipper, which provides an immunity to the Grass type, leaving Kommo-o as the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot have a type immunity at all.
• Salamence and Metagross have the highest base Attack of all non-Mega-Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 135.
• Garchomp, Kommo-o, Dragapult and their evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon lines that do not have a base friendship of 35.
• Metagross, Kalosian Goodra, Hisuian Goodra, and Dragapult are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that don't have a double weakness.

Users

These Pokémon are often used in-game by the members of the Elite Four and Champions.

• Dragonite is used by Lance, the final Elite Four member in Generation I, FireRed and LeafGreen, and Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Lance uses a Dragonite, but when he is battled again, he replaces two of his three Dragonite with the two other Dragon-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Salamence and Garchomp. He also uses it in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.
• Tyranitar is also used by Lance in Pokémon Stadium 2 (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by 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.
• Salamence is used by Drake, the final Elite Four member in Ruby, Sapphire, and 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 Black 2 and White 2, uses Salamence in her Challenge Mode rematches.
• Metagross is used by Steven Stone, the Champion in Ruby and Sapphire (and their remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire), and ex-Champion in Emerald. Caitlin uses a Metagross during her rematch and Challenge Mode initial battle. It is also used by Molayne, a challenger for the player's Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon, as well as a member of the Alolan Elite Four in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
• Garchomp is used by Cynthia, the Champion in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum; she also uses it in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
• Hydreigon is used by Ghetsis, the final boss in Black and White, as well as Iris, the Champion in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2.
• Goodra is used by Diantha, the Champion in Pokémon 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 the player's Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Kommo-o, Garchomp, and Dragonite are used by Ryuki. Mustard, a former Champion in Galar, uses a Kommo-o in Sword and Shield.
• Dragapult is used by Leon, the Champion in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

As Shadow Pokémon

In story mode of Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Metagross is used by Nascour and Shadow Tyranitar is used by Evice; it is notable that the two Cipher leaders have positions comparable to those of the final Elite Four member and Champion, respectively. Pokémon XD complemented the list of pseudo-legendary Pokémon as of Generation III by featuring Shadow Salamence (used by Eldes) and Shadow Dragonite (used by Miror B.). Another commonality is that all four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have Shadow Rush as one of their Shadow moves.

In the anime

Main series

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in the anime.

• Dragonite debuted as a silhouette in Mystery at the Lighthouse, but appeared physically in Mewtwo Strikes Back.
  • Dragonite has also appeared belonging to Drake and to Lance, who are both regional Champions.
  • Professor Oak is revealed to own a Dragonite in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.
  • Iris caught a Dragonite in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, making it the first fully-evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon to be owned by a main character in the anime.
  • Ash caught a newly-evolved Dragonite in A Test in Paradise!.
• Tyranitar debuted in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest and made its TV episode debut in Address Unown.
  • Alain is revealed to own a Tyranitar in Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!.
  • Gary is revealed to own a Tyranitar in JN102.
  • A Mega Tyranitar appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.
• Salamence debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker and made its TV episode debut in Let Bagons be Bagons.
  • A Salamence appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty! under the ownership of J.
  • Sawyer owns a Salamence after his Shelgon evolved.
  • A Mega Salamence appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.
• Metagross debuted in Destiny Deoxys and made its TV episode debut in Like a Meowth to a Flame under the ownership of Tyson.
  • Alain owns a Metagross that evolved from his Metang.
  • A Mega Metagross appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.
  • A Shiny Metagross appeared under the ownership of Steven in Mega Evolution Special II. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Metagross.
• Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training!, belonging to Cynthia.
  • A Garchomp appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit! under the ownership of Professor Sycamore. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Garchomp.
• Hydreigon debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram; it was a Shiny Pokémon in the former. It made its TV episode debut in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!.
  • Cameron is revealed to own a Hydreigon in Strong Strategy Steals the Show!.
• Goodra debuted in Good Friends, Great Training! after Ash's Sliggoo evolved.
• Kommo-o debuted in Family Determination! as a Totem Pokémon, where it battled Lillie, Snowy, Gladion, and his Silvally.
  • Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in The Gates of Warp!.
• Dragapult debuted in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day! under the ownership of Leon.

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  Dragonite in the anime

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  Tyranitar in the anime

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  Mega Tyranitar in the anime

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  Salamence in the anime

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  Mega Salamence in the anime

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  Metagross in the anime

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  Shiny Metagross in the anime

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  Mega Metagross in the anime

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  Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime

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  Garchomp in the anime

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  Mega Garchomp in the anime

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  Hydreigon in the anime

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  Shiny Hydreigon in the anime

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  Goodra in the anime

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  Kommo-o in the anime

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  Dragapult in the anime

Pokémon Origins

• Only Dragonite has appeared in Pokémon Origins. It appeared in File 4: Charizard under the ownership of Lance.

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  Dragonite in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Generations

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Generations.

• Dragonite appeared under the ownership of Lance in The Challenger.
• A soldier's Salamence appeared in The Redemption.
• Garchomp appeared under the ownership of Cynthia in The New World.

Gallery

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  Dragonite in Pokémon Generations

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  Salamence in Pokémon Generations

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  Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

• Only Metagross appeared in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of a Team Plasma Grunt.

Gallery

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  Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

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

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  Mega Salamence in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

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  Mega Metagross in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer.

• Dragonite appeared under the ownership of Lance.
• Metagross appeared under the ownership of Steven.
• Garchomp appeared under the ownership of Cynthia.

Gallery

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  Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

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  Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

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  Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon: Twilight Wings.

• Goodra has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Raihan.
• Dragapult has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Leon.

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  Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

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  Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pokémon Evolutions

Some Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon Evolutions.

• Dragonite has appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Palmer.
• Tyranitar briefly appeared in The Show overlooking Ecruteak City.
• Salamence has appeared in The Wish under the ownership of Zinnia. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Salamence.

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  Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions

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  Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions

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  Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions

GOTCHA!

Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the GOTCHA!.

• Dragonite appeared under the ownership of Lance.
• Tyranitar appeared under the ownership of Ethan.
• Salamence appeared under the ownership of Drake.
• Metagross appeared under the ownership of Steven.
• Garchomp appeared under the ownership of Cynthia
• 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 Dragonite and a Tyranitar.
  • Salamence debuted in the Ruby & Sapphire arc where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to Zinnia in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc and had the ability to Mega Evolve.
    • Tucker was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the Emerald arc.
  • Steven has a 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 Garchomp.
  • Ghetsis was shown to have a Hydreigon in which he used it in his battle against Black in the Black & White arc.
  • Zinnia was also seen with a Goodra which appeared in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter.
  • Ryuki has a Kommo-o that appeared as part of his team in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc.

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  Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

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  Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures

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  Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

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  Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

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  Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

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  Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

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  Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

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  Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

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  Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures

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  Goodra in Pokémon Adventures

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  Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures

Trivia

• All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed at the time were available as Shadow Pokémon in either Pokémon Colosseum (Tyranitar and Metagross) or Pokémon XD (Dragonite and Salamence).
• Among Pokémon sometimes mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are Slaking, Aggron, Flygon, Lucario, Haxorus, and Volcarona. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• The first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the Johto Safari Zone.
• The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "Late Bloomers" (Japanese: 大器晩成 Taiki-Bansei) collection of Pokémon Center merchandise.

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