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[[File:Gen VII Pseudo Legendary Artwork.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of the pre-Generation VIII pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions]]
[[File:Gen VII Pseudo Legendary Artwork.png|thumb|300px|Artwork from the Late Bloomers collection, depicting several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions]]
'''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''600{{tt|族|ぞく}}''' ''600 club'') is a fan term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage [[evolution]] line, [[Experience#Slow|1,250,000 experience at level 100]], and a [[base stats|base stat]] total of exactly {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 600|600}} (before [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]). Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than many other non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] due to their high base stats.
'''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' is a [[Appendix:Fan terminology|fan term]] referring to a group of [[Pokémon (species)|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).


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.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical 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]'') and "[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/search/powerhouse Powerhouse Pokémon]" collections of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise.
 
In Japanese fan communities, especially in the competitive scene, the similar term {{ja|600族|'''600{{ruby|族|ぞく}}''' ''600 club''}} refers to all Pokémon that have a base stat total of 600 that are not Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Mega Evolutions. This classification includes all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but it also includes {{p|Archaludon}}, which is excluded from the definition of pseudo-legendary Pokémon among western fans.


==List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon==
==List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon==
There are ten 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.
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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{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{kanto color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
<div>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0149|Dragonite|Dragon|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0148|Dragonair|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0147|Dratini|Dragon}}
}}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{johto color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:149Dragonite.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Dragonite|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0248|Tyranitar|Rock|Dark}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0247|Pupitar|Rock|Ground}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0246|Larvitar|Rock|Ground}}
| 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|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- 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|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hoenn color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:248Tyranitar.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Tyranitar|{{johto color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0373|Salamence|Dragon|Flying}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0372|Shelgon|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
{{PokeSum|0371|Bagon|Dragon}}
| 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|{{johto color dark}}}}
|- 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|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hoenn color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:373Salamence.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Salamence|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
{{PokeSum|0376|Metagross|Steel|Psychic}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0375|Metang|Steel|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0374|Beldum|Steel|Psychic}}
| 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|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{ArtP|371|Bagon}}
| {{pcolor|Bagon|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{sinnoh color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:376Metagross.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Metagross|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
{{PokeSum|0445|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0444|Gabite|Dragon|Ground}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
{{PokeSum|0443|Gible|Dragon|Ground}}
| 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|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| 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|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{unova color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{unova color}}|Generation V}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:445Garchomp.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Garchomp|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0635|Hydreigon|Dark|Dragon}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0634|Zweilous|Dark|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0633|Deino|Dark|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|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|- 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|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{unova color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{kalos color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{kalos color}}|Generation VI}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:635Hydreigon.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Hydreigon|{{unova color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|Dragon}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}}
| 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|{{unova color dark}}}}
|- 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|{{unova color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{alola color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:706Goodra.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Goodra|{{kalos color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0784|Kommo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
| style="width:80px; background:#{{hisui color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:706Goodra-Hisui.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Goodra|{{hisui color dark}}}}'''
{{PokeSum|0783|Hakamo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0782|Jangmo-o|Dragon}}
| 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|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| style="width: 25%; background:#{{hisui color light}}" | {{ArtP|705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui}}
| style="width: 25%; background:#{{hisui color light}}" | {{pcolor|Sliggoo|{{hisui color dark}}}}
|- 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|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{alola color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{galar color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{galar color}}|Generation VIII}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:784Kommo-o.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Kommo-o|{{alola color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0887|Dragapult|Dragon|Ghost}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0886|Drakloak|Dragon|Ghost}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0885|Dreepy|Dragon|Ghost}}
| 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|{{alola color dark}}}}
|- 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|{{alola color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hisui color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{hisui color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:887Dragapult.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Dragapult|{{galar color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|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|{{galar color dark}}}}
|- 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|{{galar color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ghost (type)|Ghost}}
|}


{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin: 3px; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}"
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{paldea color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
|-
<div>'''{{color2|{{paldea color}}|Generation IX}}'''</div>
| style="width:80px; background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:951Baxcalibur.png|96px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Baxcalibur|{{paldea color dark}}}}'''<br>
{{PokeSum|0998|Baxcalibur|Dragon|Ice}}
|-
{{PokeSum|0997|Arctibax|Dragon|Ice}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0996|Frigibax|Dragon|Ice}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ice (type)|Ice}}
}}
|- style="background: #{{paldea color light}}"
{{Flexfooter}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{ArtP|950|Arctibax}}
| style="width: 50%" | {{pcolor|Arctibax|{{paldea color dark}}}}
|- 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|949|Frigibax}}
| {{pcolor|Frigibax|{{paldea color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Ice (type)|Ice}}
|}
{{-}}


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Base stat comparison===
<div style="overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden">
{{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}}
</div>
====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}}
===Statistical averages===
===Statistical averages===
{{BaseStatNoCat
{{BaseStatNoCat
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|SpDef=101
|SpDef=101
|Speed=87.7}}
|Speed=87.7}}
 
====Statistical averages when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
===Base stat comparison===
{{BaseStatNoCat
<div style="overflow-x: scroll; overflow-y: hidden">
|type=Pokemon
{{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|951|Baxcalibur|ice|115|145|92|75|86|87}}
|HP=95.75
</div>
|Attack=156
 
|Defense=136.25
====Base stat comparison when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
|SpAtk=110
{{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}}
|SpDef=103.75
 
|Speed=98.25}}
===Individual characteristics===
====Dragonite====
Being the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|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, {{p|Tyranitar}} sacrifices Speed in exchange for tremendous bulk and Attack power. It has the {{a|Sand Stream}} Ability to always conjure up a {{weather|sandstorm}}, which takes advantage of its Rock type to further increase its high Special Defense.
 
* Mega Tyranitar has the highest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
* When a sandstorm is raging, Mega Tyranitar's {{stat|Special Defense}} becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Tyranitar is the 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 {{ga|Blue}} in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]], but only in his [[rematch]].
 
====Salamence====
Although it is the same type as Dragonite, {{p|Salamence}} differentiates itself by being entirely focused on offensive prowess. Its stats are high in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed, while comparatively low in both Defense stats.
 
* Salamence is the shortest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).
 
====Metagross====
{{p|Metagross}} has a large number of characteristics that differ 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. Additionally, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} moves.
 
Stats-wise, like Tyranitar, Metagross focuses on power and durability, utilizing the most defensive type, Steel, to complement its very high Attack and Defense, and relatively low Speed.
 
* Metagross has several unique attributes among pseudo-legendary Pokémon:
** Metagross is the only [[gender unknown]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
** Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first stage of evolution, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from [[Steven Stone]] instead).
** Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English name is the same as its Japanese name.
** Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose evolutionary family has a [[catch rate]] of 3.
* Metagross is the heaviest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
* Metagross has the highest base Defense of any non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 130.
 
====Garchomp====
Focusing on versatility, {{p|Garchomp}} has high Speed, HP, and 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 core series.
 
* Mega Garchomp has the highest base {{stat|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]].
* Garchomp has the fewest resistances<!--, with how many?-->.
 
====Hydreigon====
{{p|Hydreigon}}'s well-rounded stats mirror Dragonite (albeit with lower defenses and higher Speed), with it having a high Special Attack stat as well as above-average stats in other categories. It is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat under 90.
 
* Hydreigon has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all Pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 125.
* Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary family that does not have a {{DL|Ability|Hidden Ability}} in any of their forms.
* Hydreigon holds the record of the highest level cap to fully evolve of all Pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at level 64.
 
====Goodra====
Unlike the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Goodra}} focuses mainly on Special Defense, and its Attack and Special Attack are very similar.
 
* Kalosian Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a single type.
* Tied with its [[regional form]], it has both the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150; and the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Goodra has the lowest base {{stat|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 received a {{rf|Hisuian|form}} in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], making it the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a regional form. It focuses on mixed defensive stats, at the cost of Speed.
 
* Tied with its original variant, it has both the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150; and the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Hisuian Goodra has the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 60.
 
====Kommo-o====
{{p|Kommo-o}} has mostly well-rounded stats and is slightly more defensive than offensive.
 
* Kommo-o has the lowest base {{stat|HP}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Kommo-o is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}. Consequently, it is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Kommonium Z]].
 
====Dragapult====
{{p|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, at the expense of its defensive stats, having lower Defense and Special Defense than other pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
 
* 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 {{stat|Special Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Dragapult has the highest base {{stat|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 {{stat|HP}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 115.
** It also has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} of any non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 145.
* Baxcalibur has the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 75.
* Baxcalibur's evolution family is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose evolutionary family has different catch rates for each Pokémon (excluding {{p|Dragonite}}'s in {{v2|Yellow}}).
 
====Other====
* Tyranitar is the only Pseudo-legendary Pokémon that has a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* Metagross and Kommo-o share the lowest level cap of all Pseudo-legendary Pokémon to fully evolve, at level 45.
* Every Dragon-type Pseudo-legendary aside from Dragonite, Salamence, and Kalosian Goodra own a unique secondary type.
* Kalosian Goodra, Kommo-o, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default. However, Kalosian 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 that cannot have a type immunity at all.
** Kommo-o still 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}}, or [[:Category:Powder and spore moves|powder and spore moves]] with {{a|Overcoat}}), while Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} (due to being Ice-type), as well as to a status condition in burn with {{a|Thermal Exchange}}, which means that all currently-existing pseudo-legendary Pokémon have at least one set of move immunities.
* Garchomp, Kommo-o, Dragapult, Baxcalibur, and their evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon lines that do not have a [[List of Pokémon by base friendship|base friendship]] of 35.
* Metagross, Kalosian and Hisuian Goodra, Dragapult, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a double weakness.


===Users===
===Users===
These Pokémon are often used in-game by the members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, often being 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}}. He also uses it in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Dragonite}} is used by:
* {{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.
** [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member or Champion of the [[Indigo League]] in [[Kanto]].
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by {{EF|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.
** Lance's cousin, [[Clair]], in her {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} rematch and [[Dragon's Den]] [[Multi Battle]], as well as in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}.
* {{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}}.
** [[Ryuki]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles, as well as in the [[Kantonian Gym]] in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.
* {{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.
** [[Hassel]], the final Elite Four member in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* {{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.
** [[Drayton]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}.
* {{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. It is also used by [[Nemona]] in her final battle as a Champion, as well as in subsequent rematches.
** [[Kieran]], the [[BB League]] Champion.
* In the player's [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, {{p|Kommo-o}}, Garchomp, and Dragonite are used by [[Ryuki]]. [[Mustard]], a former Champion in Galar, uses a Kommo-o in Sword and Shield.  
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by:
* {{p|Dragapult}} is used by [[Leon]], the Champion in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
** Lance in {{g|Stadium 2}} (both Round 1 and 2).
* {{p|Baxcalibur}} is used by [[Hassel]], the final Elite Four member in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, when rematching him in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and in the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver as the [[Viridian City]] [[Gym Leader]].
** [[Roark]] in rematches in {{game|Platinum}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
** [[Grimsley]], an Elite Four member, in his [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematch in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Gordie]] in the [[Champion Cup]] and [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by:
** [[Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]].  
** Lance and Clair in rematches in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the former also using one in his Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver rematch.
** [[Drayden]] in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.  
** [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, in her [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematches.
* {{p|Metagross}} is used by:
** [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, and ex-Champion in Pokémon Emerald.  
** [[Caitlin]], a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, during her rematches, as well as in her initial battle in Challenge Mode in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Sabrina]] and [[Jasmine]] in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Molayne]] in Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon and as a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
** [[Amarys]], a member of the BB League Elite Four.
* {{p|Garchomp}} is used by:
** [[Cynthia]], the Champion of the [[Sinnoh League]].
** Lance in rematches in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Giovanni]] and Clair in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.
** [[Volo]] in the final battle against him in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} is used by:
** [[Ghetsis]], the final boss in Pokémon Black and White; he also uses it in Pokémon Black 2, White 2, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
** [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.  
** Lance and Drayden in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by:
** [[Diantha]], the Champion in {{g|X and Y}}.
** [[Raihan]] in the Champion Cup and Galarian Star Tournament in Pokémon Sword and Shield.  
** [[Nemona]], a Champion-rank Trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her final battle in the Victory Road story, as well as in [[Area Zero]] (as the player's [[Multi Battle]] partner) and in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].
** {{tc|Instructor}} [[Saguaro]] in the Academy Ace Tournament.
* {{p|Kommo-o}} is used by:
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.  
** [[Mustard]], a former Champion, in Pokémon Sword and Shield in the final battle against him in the [[Master Dojo]] and in the Galarian Star Tournament.
** Nemona in her [[League Club Room]] battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
* {{p|Dragapult}} is used by:
** [[Leon]], the Champion in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
** [[Geeta]], the Top Champion in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her League Club Room battle.  
* {{p|Baxcalibur}} is used by:
** Hassel, the final Elite Four member in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.


===As Shadow Pokémon===
===As Shadow Pokémon===
In story mode of [[Pokémon Colosseum]], {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow {{p|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 {{pkmn|Champion}}, respectively. {{Pokémon XD}} complemented the list of pseudo-legendary Pokémon as of [[Generation III]] by featuring Shadow {{p|Salamence}} (used by [[Eldes]]) and Shadow {{p|Dragonite}} (used by [[Miror B.]]). Another commonality is that all four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their Shadow moves.
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==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
===Main series===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
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]]''.
* {{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!]]''.
** [[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] of the [[Orange League]] was revealed to own a {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
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* {{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons be Bagons]]''.
* {{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}}.
** A Salamence made its physical debut in ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}.
** [[Drake]] of the [[Hoenn Elite Four]] was revealed to own a Salamence in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]''.
** [[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]].
** 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.
** [[Sawyer]] owns a Salamence after his {{p|Shelgon}} evolved.
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** Alain owns a Metagross that evolved from his {{p|Metang}}.
** 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!]]''.
** [[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 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.
** 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.
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** Lance was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]''.
** 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.
* {{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!]]''.
** [[Raihan]] of [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] was revealed to own a Goodra in ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]''.
** Diantha was revealed to own a Goodra in [[JN122]].
** [[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}}.
* {{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]].
** 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!]]''.
** 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}}.  
* {{p|Dragapult}} debuted in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Leon}}.  
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Carlita Hydreigon White.png|Shiny Hydreigon in the anime
Carlita Hydreigon White.png|Shiny Hydreigon in the anime
Ash Goodra.png|Goodra in the anime
Ash Goodra.png|Goodra in the anime
Cynthia Kommo-o.png|Kommo-o in the anime
Phil Kommo-o.png|Kommo-o in the anime
Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime
Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
===Pokémon Evolutions===
Some Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
Some pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
* Dragonite has appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'' under the ownership of [[Palmer]].
* Dragonite has appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'' under the ownership of [[Palmer]].
* Tyranitar briefly appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' overlooking [[Ecruteak City]].
* Tyranitar briefly appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' overlooking [[Ecruteak City]].
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Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions
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===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!===
===GOTCHA!===
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* Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
* Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a {{p|Tyranitar}}.
** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a {{p|Tyranitar}}.
** {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} debuted in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to [[Zinnia]] in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} and had the ability to Mega Evolve.
** {{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 {{chap|Emerald}}.
*** [[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.
** {{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}}.
** [[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 {{chap|Black & White}}.
** [[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.
** 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 {{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}.
** [[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 {{chap|Sword & Shield}}.
** [[Leon]] has a [[Dragapult]] which appeared in the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}.
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Lance Dragonite Adventures.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
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==Trivia==
==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).
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon share the same base number of [[Egg cycle]]s, 40, which is the highest number of Egg cycles for any Pokémon (excluding Pokémon in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}).
* [[Generation II]] is the only generation to not introduce a {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* [[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.
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation to introduce more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as it introduced both Salamence and Metagross.
* The first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
** 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 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.
* The unevolved forms 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|Aggron}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Haxorus}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Archaludon}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria to be classified as pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
 
===Individual characteristics===
====Dragonite====
* Dragonite was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
 
====Tyranitar====
* 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====
* Salamence is the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).
 
====Metagross====
* 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 that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} [[move]]s.
 
====Garchomp====
* 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====
* 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====
* 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=====
* 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====
* 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====
* 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====
* 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 rate]]s 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====
* 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, these three all have some immunities via other means:
** Goodra has access to {{a|Sap Sipper}}, which provides an immunity to {{type|Grass}} moves.
** Kommo-o has immunities to [[:Category:Moves by usage method|certain groups of moves]] 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}}).
** Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} due to being {{type|Ice}}. {{a|Thermal Exchange}} grants it an immunity to {{m|Will-o-Wisp}}.
* Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a [[catch rate]] of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.
 
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The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.
Artwork from the Late Bloomers collection, depicting several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon is a fan term referring to a group of Pokémon that meet the following criteria:

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-Legendary or Mythical Pokémon due to their high base stats. Due to their slow leveling rates and their relatively high evolution levels, they also tend to be difficult to raise.

The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "Late Bloomers" (Japanese: 大器晩成 Taiki-Bansei) and "Powerhouse Pokémon" collections of Pokémon Center merchandise.

In Japanese fan communities, especially in the competitive scene, the similar term 600族(ぞく) 600 club refers to all Pokémon that have a base stat total of 600 that are not Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Mega Evolutions. This classification includes all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but it also includes Archaludon, which is excluded from the definition of pseudo-legendary Pokémon among western fans.

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 types and the Pokémon they evolve from.

In the games

Base stat comparison

Pokémon 149Dragonite.png
Dragonite 		248Tyranitar.png
Tyranitar 		373Salamence.png
Salamence 		376Metagross.png
Metagross 		445Garchomp.png
Garchomp 		635Hydreigon.png
Hydreigon 		706Goodra.png
Goodra 		706Goodra-Hisui.png
Goodra 		784Kommo-o.png
Kommo-o 		887Dragapult.png
Dragapult 		998Baxcalibur.png
Baxcalibur
HP
91
100
95
80
108
92
90
80
75
88
115
Attack
134
134
135
135
130
105
100
100
110
120
145
Defense
95
110
80
130
95
90
70
100
125
75
92
Sp. Attack
100
95
110
95
80
125
110
110
100
100
75
Sp. Defense
100
100
80
90
85
90
150
150
105
75
86
Speed
80
61
100
70
102
98
80
60
85
142
87
Total 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600

Base stat comparison when Mega Evolved

Pokémon 248Tyranitar-Mega.png
Tyranitar 		373Salamence-Mega.png
Salamence 		376Metagross-Mega.png
Metagross 		445Garchomp-Mega.png
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


Statistical averages

Stat
HP: 92.2
Attack: 122.5
Defense: 96.5
Sp.Atk: 100
Sp.Def: 101
Speed: 87.7
Total: 0


Statistical averages when Mega Evolved

Stat
HP: 95.75
Attack: 156
Defense: 136.25
Sp.Atk: 110
Sp.Def: 103.75
Speed: 98.25
Total: 0


Users

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, often being used by Elite Four members and Champions.

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 Shadow Rush as one of their Shadow moves.

In the anime

Main series

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

  • Dragonite in the anime

    Dragonite in the anime

  • Tyranitar in the anime

    Tyranitar in the anime

  • Mega Tyranitar in the anime

    Mega Tyranitar in the anime

  • Salamence in the anime

    Salamence in the anime

  • Mega Salamence in the anime

    Mega Salamence in the anime

  • Metagross in the anime

    Metagross in the anime

  • Shiny Metagross in the anime

    Shiny Metagross in the anime

  • Mega Metagross in the anime

    Mega Metagross in the anime

  • Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime

    Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime

  • Garchomp in the anime

    Garchomp in the anime

  • Mega Garchomp in the anime

    Mega Garchomp in the anime

  • Hydreigon in the anime

    Hydreigon in the anime

  • Shiny Hydreigon in the anime

    Shiny Hydreigon in the anime

  • Goodra in the anime

    Goodra in the anime

  • Kommo-o in the anime

    Kommo-o in the anime

  • Dragapult in the anime

    Dragapult in the anime

Pokémon Origins

  • Dragonite in Pokémon Origins

    Dragonite in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Generations

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

Gallery

  • Dragonite in Pokémon Generations

    Dragonite in Pokémon Generations

  • Salamence in Pokémon Generations

    Salamence in Pokémon Generations

  • Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

    Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Gallery

  • Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

    Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Gallery

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

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

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

    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.

Gallery

  • Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

    Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

  • Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

    Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

  • Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

    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.
  • Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

    Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

  • Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

    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.
  • Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions

    Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions

  • Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions

    Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions

  • Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions

    Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

In Two Hues, an Alpha Garchomp attacked Alec and the Galaxy Team, but it was driven away by a Hisuian Zoroark that Alec had befriended in his youth as a Zorua.

GOTCHA!

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

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

  • Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

    Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

  • Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures

    Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures

  • Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

    Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

  • Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

    Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

  • Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

    Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

  • Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

    Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

  • Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

    Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

  • Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

    Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

  • Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures

    Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures

  • Goodra in Pokémon Adventures

    Goodra in Pokémon Adventures

  • Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures

    Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures

  • Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures

    Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures

Trivia

Individual characteristics

Dragonite

  • Dragonite was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Tyranitar

  • Mega Tyranitar has the highest base 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 unique type combination.

Salamence

  • Salamence is the shortest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).

Metagross

  • Metagross is the 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, Beldum, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is 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 that cannot learn any Dragon-type moves.

Garchomp

  • Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 170.
  • Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have gender differences.

Hydreigon

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

Dragapult

  • 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

  • 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 Dragonite in Pokémon Yellow).
  • As of Generation IX, Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a signature Ability, namely Thermal Exchange. However, Sand Stream and Gooey were formerly the signature Abilities of Tyranitar and Goodra respectively.

Other characteristics

  • 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, these three all have some immunities via other means:
  • Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a catch rate of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.

References


Pseudo-legendary Pokémon
Dragonite
Tyranitar
Salamence
Metagross
Garchomp
Hydreigon
Goodra
Kommo-o
Dragapult
Goodra
Baxcalibur


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