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The '''[[legendary birds]]''' are a group of three recurring {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga who were once used by [[Team Rocket]] and later caught by {{adv|Green}}.
'''Articuno''' (Japanese: '''フリーザー''' ''Freezer''), '''Zapdos''' (Japanese: '''サンダー''' ''Thunder''), and '''Moltres''' (Japanese: '''ファイヤー''' ''Fire'') are recurring {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga who were used by [[Team Rocket]] and later caught by {{adv|Green}}.


==Articuno==
==Articuno==
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|jpokemonname=フリーザー
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|caught=yes
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|location=[[Kanto]]
|location=[[Kanto]]
|gender=Genderless
|gender=Gender unknown
|ability={{a|Pressure}}
|ability={{a|Pressure}}
|epnum=PS025
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|epname=You Know...Articuno!
|epname=You Know...Articuno!
|catchepnum=PS174
|catchepnum=PS174
|catchepname=Prior to The Last Battle VIII
|catchepname=The Last Battle VIII
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'''Green's Articuno''' (Japanese: '''ブルのフリーザー''' ''Blue's Freezer'') was the first of the Legendary birds to appear. It was caught by [[Koga]] and later {{adv|Green}}.
'''Green's Articuno''' (Japanese: '''ブルーのフリーザー''' ''Blue's Freezer'') was the first of the legendary birds to appear. It was initially used by [[Koga]] and later caught by {{adv|Green}}.


===History===
===History===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
[[File:Koga and Articuno Adventures.png|thumb|left|170px|Koga and Articuno]]
[[File:Koga and Articuno Adventures.png|thumb|left|170px|Articuno and Koga]]
Articuno first appeared in ''[[PS025|You Know...Articuno!]]'', where [[Team Rocket]] was trying to capture it on the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Sensing Team Rocket, Articuno covers itself in a shield of ice, immobilizing itself. {{adv|Red}} and [[Harry]] battle each other, each trying to capture the Freeze Pokémon. Red quickly starts to lose the fight as his [[Gyara]] was forced to relive some painful memories of his experimentation at the hands of Team Rocket, causing him to loss control. Seizing the moment, Harry has his {{p|Muk}} attack Gyara, trying to finish the fight before Articuno breaks itself out of the ice. Articuno frees itself from the ice and and begins to flee from Team Rocket, firing off attacks to keep them at bay. Seeing Red struggling against Muk, Articuno fires off a powerful {{m|Blizzard}}, ignoring all of Red's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and freezing Muk in a block of ice. Defending Red though caused Articuno to use up an extreme amount of energy, allowing it to be captured by Team Rocket. It was revealed in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'' to have been given to [[Koga]].
Articuno first appeared in ''[[PS025|You Know...Articuno!]]'', where [[Team Rocket]] was trying to capture it at [[Seafoam Islands]]. Sensing Team Rocket, Articuno covered itself in a shield of ice, immobilizing itself. {{adv|Red}} and [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Harry]] battled each other, each trying to capture the Freeze Pokémon. Red quickly started to lose the fight as his [[Gyara]] was forced to relive some painful memories of his experimentation at the hands of Team Rocket, causing him to loss control. Seizing the moment, Harry had his {{p|Muk}} attack Gyara, trying to finish the fight before Articuno would break itself out of the ice. However, Articuno freed itself from the ice while the battle was still going on and begun to flee from Team Rocket, firing off attacks to keep them at bay. Seeing Red struggling against Muk, Articuno fired off a powerful {{m|Blizzard}}, ignoring all of Red's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and freezing Muk in a block of ice. However, defending Red caused Articuno to use up an extreme amount of energy, allowing Team Rocket to capture it soon after. In ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', it was revealed to have been given to [[Koga]].


Articuno was later used by Koga in ''[[PS031|The Art of Articuno]]'', in his fight against Red and {{adv|Blue}}. Articuno starts the fight with a powerful Blizzard against Blue, followed up by an {{m|Ice Beam}}. Koga then reveals that Articuno is under his complete control thanks to his {{Badge|Soul}}. Articuno continues its assault, freezing the majority of the room along with Red and Blue. Thinking the battle is done Koga lets his guard down, and is surprised to see that Red and Blue are already unfrozen thanks to [[Blue's Charizard]] heating up the room from the outside. Koga is then defeated by a combination attack from [[Blue's Porygon]] and [[Pika]].
Articuno was later used by Koga in ''[[PS031|The Art of Articuno]]'' in his fight against Red and {{adv|Blue}} at the [[Silph Co.]] Articuno started the fight with a powerful Blizzard against Blue, followed up by an {{m|Ice Beam}}. Koga then revealsed that Articuno is under his complete control thanks to his {{badge|Soul}}. Articuno continued its assault, freezing the majority of the room, along with Red and Blue. Thinking the battle was done, Koga let his guard down, and was surprised to see that Red and Blue were already unfrozen thanks to [[Blue's Charizard]] heating up the room from the outside. Koga was then defeated by a combination attack from [[Blue's Porygon]] and [[Pika]].


Soon [[PS033|after]] the battle, Articuno was called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] and was fused with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} with the fusion machine, using Red's [[Badge|Gym Badges]] as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from [[Saur]], Blue's Charizard, and [[Blasty]]. After being separated Articuno was [[release|released]] into the wild.
In ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]'', Articuno was called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] and was soon after {{pkmn|fusion|fused}} with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} due to {{adv|Green}}'s use of the Badge Energy Amplifier, using Red's [[Badge|Gym Badges]] as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from [[Saur]], Blue's Charizard, and [[Blasty]]. After being separated, Articuno was {{pkmn2|released}} back into the wild.


===={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|left|170px|Green and Articuno]]
[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|left|170px|Articuno and Green]]
Prior to the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Green}} captured Articuno to help her overcome her fear of birds. Articuno was revealed to have been caught by Green in ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', where she called it out alongside Zapdos and Moltres to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Green then gets onto Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fire off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who counters with {{m|Sacred Fire}}. Before Ho-Oh is overwhelmed by the [[Legendary birds]] Lugia disperses them with an attack. While trying to think of a way to attack the [[Tower duo]], a large group of Pokémon that exited the [[Azalea Town|Azalea]] [[Pokémon Center]] begin grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their [[Trainer]]s. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returns Articuno to its [[Poké Ball]].
Prior to the chapter, Green captured Articuno to help her overcome her fear of birds. Articuno was revealed to have been caught by Green in ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', where she called it out alongside Zapdos and Moltres to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}}. Green got on Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fired off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who countered with {{m|Sacred Fire}}. Before Ho-Oh could be overwhelmed by the [[legendary birds]], Lugia dispersed them with its own attack. While the Kanto [[Pokédex holder]]s were trying to think of a way to attack the [[Tower duo]], a large group of Pokémon exited the {{to|Azalea}} [[Pokémon Center]] and begun grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returned Articuno to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.
 
It is unknown what happened to Articuno after this point, as it is never mentioned again, nor is it listed amongst Green's Pokémon in the following chapters.


===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
Articuno is a caring {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a high moral compass, shown when it sacrificed its remaining energy to save {{adv|Red}} and [[Gyara]] from [[Team Rocket]], despite putting itself in danger of being captured. It also showed regret when having to listen to [[Koga]], knowing it was helping an evil cause. Articuno is also a very powerful Pokémon, able to stand its ground against both {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Articuno holds its [[Trainer]] in high regards, easily listening to her commands and having no problem following her orders to be commanded by another Trainer.
Articuno is a caring {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a high moral compass, shown when it sacrificed its remaining energy to save {{adv|Red}} and [[Gyara]] from [[Team Rocket]], despite putting itself in danger of being captured. It also showed regret when having to listen to [[Koga]], knowing it was helping an evil cause. The Freeze Pokémon dislikes confrontation, and will freeze itself in ice when it senses an enemy. Articuno is also a very powerful Pokémon, able to stand its ground against both {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}}. Articuno holds its {{pkmn|Trainer}} in high regards, easily listening to her commands and having no problem following her orders to be commanded by another Trainer.


===Moves used===
===Moves used===
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Articuno is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Articuno.
Articuno is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Articuno.
{{cardlist/header|Articuno|Water|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Articuno|Water|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Articuno ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 96)|Rocket's Articuno]]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|ennum=96/109|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|jpset=Silver Deck Kit|jpnum=010/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Articuno ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 96)|Rocket's Articuno ''ex'']]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|ennum=96/109|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|jpset=Silver Deck Kit|jpnum=010/020}}
{{cardlist/footer|Water}}
{{cardlist/footer|Water}}


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|trainername=Green
|pokemonname=Zapdos
|pokemonname=Zapdos
|jtrainername=ブル
|jtrainername=ブルー
|jpokemonname=サンダー
|jpokemonname=サンダー
|tmtrainername=Blue
|tmtrainername=Blue
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|caught=yes
|caught=yes
|location=[[Kanto]]
|location=[[Kanto]]
|gender=Genderless
|gender=Gender unknown
|ability={{a|Pressure}}
|ability={{a|Pressure}}
|epnum=PS026
|epnum=PS026
|epname=Holy Moltres
|epname=Holy Moltres
|catchepnum=PS174
|catchepnum=PS174
|catchepname=Prior to The Last Battle VIII
|catchepname=The Last Battle VIII
|catchepnametiming=Prior to
|prevonum=145
|prevonum=145
|noevo=incap
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'''Green's Zapdos''' (Japanese: '''ブルのサンダー''' ''Blue's Thunder'') was the last of the Legendary birds to appear. It was caught by [[Lt. Surge]] and later {{adv|Green}}.
'''Green's Zapdos''' (Japanese: '''ブルーのサンダー''' ''Blue's Thunder'') was the last of the legendary birds to appear. It was initially used by [[Lt. Surge]] and later caught by {{adv|Green}}.


===History===
===History===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
[[File:Lt Surge and Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|left|170px|Lt. Surge and Zapdos]]
[[File:Lt Surge and Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|left|170px|Zapdos and Lt. Surge]]
Zapdos first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', where it was revealed to have been captured by [[Lt. Surge]] in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]. Zapdos appeared again in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', where it was used in Lt. Surge's fight against {{adv|Red}}. Zapdos was used to charge Lt. Surge's energy supply, which Lt. Surge was immune to thanks to his electric proof under suit. Using its electric energy, Zapdos was used to give the rest of Lt. Surge's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} an infinite amount of energy to attack with. After wearing down Red's [[Pika]], Zapdos was used against [[Saur]], attacking with a powerful {{m|Thunder Shock}}, causing major damage. After evading multiple {{m|Razor Leaf}}s, Lt. Surge had Zapdos charge itself up to its max energy, planning to attack the entire battlefield with a devastating Thunder. Right before the move was executed, Red had Saur uses the remaining leafs to cut Lt. Surges under suit, causing the {{m|Thunder}} attack to damage Lt. Surge instead of Red, ending the battle.  
Zapdos first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', where it was revealed to have been captured by [[Lt. Surge]] in the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}. Zapdos appeared again in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', where it was used in Lt. Surge's fight against {{adv|Red}} at the [[Silph Co.]] Zapdos was used to charge Lt. Surge's energy supplies, which Lt. Surge himself was immune to thanks to his electric-proof undersuit. Using its electric energy, Zapdos was used to provide the rest of Lt. Surge's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an infinite amount of energy to attack with. After wearing down Red's {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], Zapdos was used against [[Saur]], attacking with a powerful {{m|Thunder Shock}}, causing major damage. After evading a {{m|Razor Leaf}} barrage, Lt. Surge had Zapdos charge itself up to max power, planning to attack the entire battlefield with a devastating {{m|Thunder}} attack. Right before the move was executed, Red had Saur uses the remaining leaves to cut Lt. Surge's undersuit, causing the Thunder attack to hit Lt. Surge instead of Red, knocking him out and ending the battle.
 
In ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]'', Zapdos was called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] and was soon after {{pkmn|fusion|fused}} with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}} due to {{adv|Green}}'s use of the Badge Energy Amplifier, using Red's [[Badge|Gym Badges]] as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from Saur, [[Blue's Charizard]], and [[Blasty]]. After being separated, Zapdos was {{pkmn2|released}} back into the wild.


Soon [[PS033|after]] the battle, Zapdos was called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] and was fused with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}} with the fusion machine, using Red's [[Badge|Gym Badges]] as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from Saur, [[Blue's Charizard]], and [[Blasty]]. After being separated Zapdos was [[release|released]] into the wild.
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|left|170px|Zapdos and Green]]
Prior to the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, Green captured Zapdos to help her overcome her fear of birds. Zapdos was revealed to have been caught by Green in ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', where she called it out alongside Articuno and Moltres to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}}. Green got on Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fired off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who countered with {{m|Sacred Fire}}. Before Ho-Oh could be overwhelmed by the [[legendary birds]], Lugia dispersed them with its own attack. While the Kanto [[Pokédex holder]]s were trying to think of a way to attack the [[Tower duo]], a large group of Pokémon exited the {{to|Azalea}} [[Pokémon Center]] and begun grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returned Zapdos to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.


===={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
It is unknown what happened to Zapdos after this point, as it is never mentioned again, nor is it listed amongst Green's Pokémon in the following chapters.
[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|left|170px|Green and Zapdos]]
Prior to the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Green}} captured Zapdos to help her overcome her fear of birds. Zapdos was revealed to have been caught by Green in ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', where she called it out alongside Articuno and Moltres to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Green then gets onto Moltres back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fire off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who counters with {{m|Sacred Fire}}. Before Ho-Oh is overwhelmed by the [[Legendary birds]] Lugia disperses them with an attack. During her fight with [[Karen]] atop Moltres's back, Green falls off of Moltres and is saved by Zapdos. While trying to think of a way to attack the [[Tower duo]], a large group of Pokémon that exited the [[Azalea Town|Azalea]] [[Pokémon Center]] begin grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their [[Trainer]]s. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returns Zapdos to its [[Poké Ball]].


===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
Zapdos is a very powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, easily supplying [[Lt. Surge]]s {{type|Electric}}s with an infinite amount of energy and was able to stand its ground against both {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Zapdos was shown to have little regard for its original [[Trainer]], attacking Lt. Surge with Thunder despite knowing that it would hurt him. Zapdos holds its current [[Trainer]] in high regards, easily listening to her commands and having no problem following her orders to be commanded by another Trainer.
Zapdos is a very powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, easily supplying [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{t|Electric}} Pokémon with an infinite amount of energy and was able to stand its ground against both {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}}. Zapdos was shown to have little regard for its original Trainer, attacking Lt. Surge with {{m|Thunder}} despite knowing that it would hurt him. Zapdos holds its current Trainer in high regards, easily listening to her commands and having no problem following her orders to be commanded by another Trainer.


===Moves used===
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|Electric|Flying|Green Zapdos {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder}}}}
{{anmov/h|Electric|Flying|Green Zapdos {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|ThunderShock|PS030|Zap! Zap! Zapdos!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder Shock|PS030|Zap! Zap! Zapdos!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder|PS030|Zap! Zap! Zapdos!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder|PS030|Zap! Zap! Zapdos!}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}
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Zapdos is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Zapdos.
Zapdos is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Zapdos.
{{cardlist/header|Zapdos|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Zapdos|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Zapdos (Gym Challenge 15)|Rocket's Zapdos]]|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|ennum=15/132|enrarity=Rare Holo|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Zapdos|15}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|ennum=15/132|enrarity=Rare Holo|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Zapdos ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 106)|Rocket's Zapdos]]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|ennum=106/109|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jpnum=063/084|jprarity=Rare Holo ex}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Zapdos ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 106)|Rocket's Zapdos ''ex'']]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|ennum=106/109|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jpnum=063/084|jprarity=Rare Holo ex}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}


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|trainername=Green
|trainername=Green
|pokemonname=Moltres
|pokemonname=Moltres
|jtrainername=ブル
|jtrainername=ブルー
|jpokemonname=ファイヤー
|jpokemonname=ファイヤー
|tmtrainername=Blue
|tmtrainername=Blue
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|caught=yes
|caught=yes
|location=[[Mt. Ember]]
|location=[[Mt. Ember]]
|gender=Genderless
|gender=Gender unknown
|ability={{a|Pressure}}
|ability={{a|Pressure}}
|epnum=PS026
|epnum=PS026
|epname=Holy Moltres
|epname=Holy Moltres
|catchepnum=PS174
|catchepnum=PS174
|catchepname=Prior to The Last Battle VIII
|catchepname=The Last Battle VIII
|catchepnametiming=Prior to
|prevonum=146
|prevonum=146
|noevo=incap
|noevo=incap
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'''Green's Moltres''' (Japanese: '''ブルのファイヤー''' ''Blue's Fire'') was the second of the Legendary birds to appear. It was caught by [[Sabrina]] and later {{adv|Green}}.
'''Green's Moltres''' (Japanese: '''ブルーのファイヤー''' ''Blue's Fire'') was the second of the legendary birds to appear. It was initially used by [[Sabrina]] and later caught by {{adv|Green}}.


===History===
===History===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
[[File:Sabrina and Moltres Adventures.png|thumb|left|170px|Sabrina and Moltres]]
[[File:Sabrina and Moltres Adventures.png|thumb|left|170px|Moltres and Sabrina]]
Prior to the start of the series Moltres was captured by [[Team Rocket]] at the top of [[Indigo Plateau]] and given to [[Sabrina]]. Moltres first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', where it was used by [[Al]] to attack [[Blaine]]. Once Blaine started to make his escape with {{adv|Red}}, Moltres was sent to chase them down. The Flame Pokémon was quickly able to catch up with Blaine's {{p|Rapidash}} and easily withstood the damage from [[Poli]]'s {{m|Water Gun}}. Moltres then used its overwhelming strength and speed to break Rapidash's {{m|Fire Spin}} and effortlessly dodge [[Gyara]]'s {{m|Hydro Pump}}. It then countered with a powerful fire attack, burning much of the landscape around it, impressing Red with its strength. Realizing that they are outmatched without a {{type|Flying}}, Blaine has Red retreat to his [[Pokémon Lab|secret laboratory]] in order to resurrect the ancient Pokémon {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Blaine attempts to keep Moltres at bay with Gyara until Red returned, but is quickly overwhelmed by Moltres's flames. Just when Blaine thinks he's done for, Red returns with Aerodactyl, who catches Moltres off guard with his impressive speed. Red then has [[Aero]] attack with {{m|Supersonic}}, while Moltres counters with Flamethrower. The moves collide and Supersonic proves to be more powerful, damaging Moltres's wing. Seeing Moltres at a disadvantage, Al returns Moltres to its [[Ultra Ball]] and retreats from the [[Cinnabar Island|island]]. Al later heads to [[Silph Co.]], returning Moltres to Sabrina.
Prior to the start of the series, Moltres was captured by [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Indigo Plateau]] and given to [[Sabrina]]. Moltres first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', where it was used by [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Al]] to attack [[Blaine]]. Once Blaine started to make his escape with {{adv|Red}}, Moltres was sent to chase them down. The Flame Pokémon was quickly able to catch up with Blaine's {{p|Rapidash}} and easily withstood the damage from [[Poli]]'s {{m|Water Gun}}. Moltres then used its overwhelming strength and speed to break Rapidash's {{m|Fire Spin}} and effortlessly dodge [[Gyara]]'s {{m|Hydro Pump}}. It then countered with a powerful {{t|Fire}} attack, burning much of the landscape around it, impressing Red with its strength. Realizing that they are outmatched without a {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, Blaine has Red retreat to his [[Cinnabar Lab|secret laboratory]] in order to resurrect the ancient Pokémon {{p|Aerodactyl}} from his [[Old Amber]]. Blaine attempted to keep Moltres at bay with Gyara until Red returned, but was quickly overwhelmed by Moltres's flames. Just when Blaine was starting to think he was done for, Red returned with his newly revived Aerodactyl, [[Aero]], who caught Moltres off guard with his impressive speed. Red had Aero attack with {{m|Supersonic}}, while Moltres countered with Flamethrower. The moves collided and Supersonic proved to be more powerful, damaging Moltres's wing. Seeing Moltres at a disadvantage, Al chose to [[recall]] Moltres to its [[Ultra Ball]] and have Team Rocket retreat from [[Cinnabar Island]]. Al later headed to [[Silph Co.]], returning Moltres to Sabrina.
 
In ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]'', Moltres was called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] and was soon after {{pkmn|fusion|fused}} with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} due to {{adv|Green}}'s use of the Badge Energy Amplifier, using Red's [[Badge|Gym Badges]] as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from [[Saur]], [[Blue's Charizard]], and [[Blasty]]. After being separated, Moltres was {{pkmn2|released}} back into the wild.


Moltres was later called upon by Sabrina in ''[[PS032|A Little Kadabra'll Do It]]'', where it waited for {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} to be called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]]. It was [[PS033|then]] fused with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} with the fusion machine, using Red's [[Badge|Gym Badges]] as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from [[Saur]], [[Blue's Charizard]], and [[Blasty]]. After being separated Moltres was [[release|released]] into the wild.
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|left|170px|Moltres and Green]]
Prior to the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, Green traveled to [[Mt. Ember]] and captured Moltres to help her overcome her fear of birds. Moltres was revealed to have been caught by Green in ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', where she called it out alongside Articuno and Zapdos to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}}. Green got on Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fired off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who countered with {{m|Sacred Fire}}. Before Ho-Oh could be overwhelmed by the [[legendary birds]], Lugia dispersed them with its own attack. While the Kanto [[Pokédex holder]]s were trying to think of a way to attack the [[Tower duo]], a large group of Pokémon exited the {{to|Azalea}} [[Pokémon Center]] and begun grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returned Moltres to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.


===={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
It is unknown what happened to Moltres after this point, as it is not mentioned again, nor is it listed amongst Green's Pokémon in the following chapters.
[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|left|170px|Green and Moltres]]
Prior to the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Green}} traveled to [[Mt. Ember]] and captured Moltres to help her overcome her fear of birds. Moltres was revealed to have been caught by Green in ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', where she called it out alongside Articuno and Zapdos to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Green then gets onto Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fire off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who counters with {{m|Sacred Fire}}. Before Ho-Oh is overwhelmed by the [[Legendary birds]] Lugia disperses them with an attack. While trying to find an opening to attack, [[Karen]] jumps onto Moltres and begins to battle Green on top of Moltres's back. Green is quickly overwhelmed and falls off of Moltres, but is saved by Zapdos. While trying to think of a way to attack the [[Tower duo]], a large group of Pokémon that exited the [[Azalea Town|Azalea]] [[Pokémon Center]] begin grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their [[Trainer]]s. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returns Moltres to its [[Poké Ball]].


===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
Moltres is a very powerful battler, able to take [[Super effective]] [[moves]] while showing no signs of damage. It was also able to stand its ground against both {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Moltres's pure strength impressed {{adv|Red}}, as it destroyed a large landscape of forest around it with minimal effort. Moltres is also incredibly fast and agile, easily able to out maneuver any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that isn't able to fly. Moltres takes great pride in its battling skills, shown to be very satisfied and amused with its advantage over [[Gyara]]. Moltres holds its [[Trainer]] in high regards, easily listening to her commands.
Moltres is a very powerful battler, able to take {{DL|Damage|super effective}} [[move]]s while showing no signs of damage. It was also able to stand its ground against both {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}}. Moltres's pure strength impressed {{adv|Red}}, as it destroyed a large landscape of forest around it with minimal effort. Moltres is also incredibly fast and agile, easily able to outmaneuver any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that isn't able to fly. Moltres takes great pride in its battling skills, shown to be very satisfied and amused with its advantage over [[Gyara]]. Moltres holds its {{pkmn|Trainer}} in high regards, easily listening to her commands.


===Moves used===
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|Fire|Flying|Green Moltres Flamethrower.png|Using Flamethrower}}
{{anmov/h|Fire|Flying|Green Moltres {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Agility|1=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Agility|1=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Agility|PS026|Holy Moltres}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flamethrower|PS026|Holy Moltres}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flamethrower|PS026|Holy Moltres}}
{{anmov|Fire|Ember|Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)|Unknown{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}


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Moltres is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Moltres.
Moltres is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Moltres.
{{cardlist/header|Moltres|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Moltres|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Moltres (Gym Heroes 12)|Rocket's Moltres]]|type=Fire|enset=Gym Challenge|ennum=12/132|enrarity=Rare Holo|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Rocket's Moltres|12}}|type=Fire|enset=Gym Challenge|ennum=12/132|enrarity=Rare Holo|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Moltres ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 100)|Rocket's Moltres]]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|ennum=100/109|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|jpset=Black Deck Kit|jpnum=014/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Moltres ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 100)|Rocket's Moltres ''ex'']]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|ennum=100/109|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|jpset=Black Deck Kit|jpnum=014/020}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}


==Thu-Fi-Zer==
==Thu-Fi-Zer==
{{Japanese name|rom}}
{{translated title|rom}}
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
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|tmnickname=Thu-Fi-Zer
|tmnickname=Thu-Fi-Zer
|image=[[File:Thu-Fi-Zer.png|220px]]
|image=[[File:Thu-Fi-Zer.png|220px]]
|caption=Three Legendary birds combined
|caption=Three legendary birds combined
|location=[[Saffron City]]
|location=[[Saffron City]]
|gender=Genderless
|gender=Gender unknown
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|nature=Unknown
|nature=Unknown
|type1=???
|type1=Unknown
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
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}}
}}


(Japanese: '''サ・ファイ・ザー''' ''Thu-Fi-Zer'') was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment created by fusing the three [[Legendary birds]]—{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}—in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.  
(Japanese: '''サ・ファイ・ザー''' ''Thu-Fi-Zer'') was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment created by {{pkmn|fusion|fusing}} the three [[legendary birds]]—{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}—in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.  


===History===
===History===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
Prior to the creation of Thu-Fi-Zer, [[Team Rocket]] stole an [[Vee|Eevee]] in order to research the [[Eeveelution]]s, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, and {{p|Flareon}}, which was a mere beta-test for this creature. To this end, Team Rocket captured {{p|Zapdos}} at the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, {{p|Moltres}} at the [[Indigo Plateau]], and {{p|Articuno}} at the [[Seafoam Islands]], after its energy reserves were spent on saving {{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Gyarados}}, [[Gyara]]. With {{adv|Mewtwo}} on the run and its creator, [[Blaine]], having defected from Team Rocket, this experimental monstrosity was Team Rocket's trump card.
Prior to the creation of Thu-Fi-Zer, [[Team Rocket]] stole an [[Vee|Eevee]] in order to research the [[Eeveelution]]s—{{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, and {{p|Flareon}}—which was a mere beta-test for this creature. To this end, Team Rocket captured {{p|Zapdos}} at the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]], {{p|Moltres}} at the [[Indigo Plateau]], and after its energy reserves were spent on saving {{adv|Red}}'s [[Gyara]], {{p|Articuno}} was also captured at the [[Seafoam Islands]]. With {{adv|Mewtwo}} on the run and its creator, [[Blaine]], having defected, this experimental monstrosity was Team Rocket's trump card.


{{adv|Red}}'s [[Badge|Gym Badges]] triggered a fusion machine and created this {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} when [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] called upon Zapdos and Articuno to join Moltres in battle. Red tried battling Thu-Fi-Zer with [[Saur]], but the fused trio sent him flying out of the building with ease. [[Sabrina]] commanded it to attack Red, as he had served their purpose and could be disposed of. Before the creature could attack, {{adv|Blue}} interfered with {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}, only for the two to meet the same fate as Red and Saur. Red came up with a plan to defeat Thu-Fi-Zer, which involved {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Clefairy}}—Clefy—to evolve into a {{p|Clefable}}. He accomplished this with the use of a [[Moon Stone]] he had obtained on [[Mt. Moon]]. After evolving, Clefy attacked Thu-Fi-Zer with {{m|Metronome}}, which resulted in Clefy using {{m|Quick Attack}} to close in on the Legendary bird, and then unleashed a succession of attacks; {{m|Comet Punch}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}. Despite the damage that Thu-Fi-Zer took from this barrage, it was barely hurt and was able to send Red, Blue, and Green flying out of the [[Silph Co.]] building with a {{m|Sky Attack}}.  
In ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]'', {{adv|Red}}'s [[Badge|Gym Badges]] triggered the Badge Energy Amplifier when {{adv|Green}} placed them into the device, creating this fusion {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Red tried battling Thu-Fi-Zer with [[Saur]], but the fused trio sent him flying out of the [[Silph Co.]] building with ease. [[Sabrina]] commanded it to attack Red, as he had served his purpose and could be disposed of. Before the creature could attack, {{adv|Blue}} interfered with {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}, only for the two to meet the same fate as Red and Saur. Red came up with a plan to defeat Thu-Fi-Zer, which involved {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Clefairy}}, Clefy, evolving into a {{p|Clefable}}. He accomplished this with the use of a [[Moon Stone]] he had found on [[Mt. Moon]] earlier. After evolving, Clefy attacked Thu-Fi-Zer with {{m|Metronome}}, which resulted in it using {{m|Quick Attack}} to close in on the legendary bird, and then unleashed a succession of attacks; {{m|Comet Punch}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}. Despite the damage that Thu-Fi-Zer took from this barrage, it was barely hurt and was able to send Red, Blue, and Green flying out of the Silph Co. building with a {{m|Sky Attack}}.  


The creature was about to destroy [[Saffron City]] until Red, Blue, and Green survived the fall with Saur's vine-woven web. Using their [[starter Pokémon]], they battled with the beast and attacked with {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, respectively. In the midst of combat, Red's call for it to attack caused Saur to evolve into a {{p|Venusaur}}, and now stronger than ever, it launched a {{m|Solar Beam}} and the three managed to defeat Thu-Fi-Zer. After being defeated, the three [[Legendary birds]] separated into their original forms and fled into the wild.
However, the three {{pkmn|Trainer}}s survived thanks to a net created by Saur's vines, so Sabrina ordered Thu-Fi-Zer to attack them again. Using their [[first partner Pokémon]], the three Trainer attacked the fusion Pokémon with {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, respectively. In the midst of attacking, Red's call caused Saur to evolve into a {{p|Venusaur}}, changing his attack into a {{m|Solar Beam}}. The combination attack caused the three [[legendary birds]] to be separated into their original forms, which then fled back into the wild.


===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
Thu-Fi-Zer was proven to be unstoppable as it had the combined powers of the three [[Legendary birds]]. This was exemplified as it was able to easily knock back {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur]] without suffering a scratch and was able to take a barrage of attacks from {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Clefairy|Clefy}} with little injury. Even [[Sabrina]] commented on how she wanted its power.
Thu-Fi-Zer was proven to be practically unstoppable, as it had the combined powers of all the [[legendary birds]]. This was exemplified as it was able to easily knock back {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur]] without suffering a scratch and withstand a barrage of attacks from {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Clefable|Clefy}} with little injury. Even [[Sabrina]] commented on how she wanted its power.


===Moves used===
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|???|flying|Thu-Fi-Zer {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Triple Attack|1=Gust|2=Sky Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder, Fire Spin<br/> and Blizzard|1=Gust|2=Sky Attack}}}}
{{anmov/h|Unknown|flying|Thu-Fi-Zer {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Triple Attack|1=Gust|2=Sky Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder, Fire Spin,<br/>and Blizzard|1=Gust|2=Sky Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|ice|Blizzard|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|ice|Blizzard|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|normal|Gust|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|normal|Gust|PS033|The Winged Legends{{tt|*|Articuno and Moltres could not legally learn Gust at the time. Zapdos cannot legally learn Gust}}|x=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Sky Attack|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov|flying|Sky Attack|PS033|The Winged Legends}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=manga}}
 
===Trivia===
* In the English language version of [[Pokémon Adventures]], Thu-Fi-Zer does not have an official name. However, Coronis of [[Serebii.net]] coined the term "Zapmolcuno," a portmanteau of the [[Legendary birds]]' names; this reflects its Japanese name, '''サ・ファイ・ザー''' ''Thu-Fi-Zer'', a combination of the Legendary birds' Japanese names {{tt|'''Thu'''nder|Zapdos}}, {{tt|'''Fi'''re|Moltres}}, and {{tt|Free'''zer'''|Articuno}}.


===Names===
===Names===
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|サ・ファイ・ザー ''Thu-Fi-Zer''
|サ・ファイ・ザー ''Thu-Fi-Zer''
|From サンダー ''Thunder'' (Zapdos), ファイヤー ''Fire'' (Moltres), and フリーザー ''Freezer'' (Articuno)
|From サンダー ''Thunder'' (Zapdos), ファイヤー ''Fire'' (Moltres), and フリーザー ''Freezer'' (Articuno)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Czech
|Zapmolcuno
|From ''Zapdos'', ''Moltres'', and ''Articuno''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|Arti-Sulfu-Thor <small>(Glénat)</small>
|From ''Artikodin'' (Articuno), ''Sulfura'' (Moltres), and ''Électhor'' (Zapdos)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|Korean
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* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Legendary birds]]


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[[Category:Pokémon with manga move errors]]
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[[fr:Oiseaux légendaires (Pocket Monsters Special)]]
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Latest revision as of 19:01, 16 November 2024

The legendary birds are a group of three recurring Legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga who were once used by Team Rocket and later caught by Green.

Articuno

Green's Articuno
ブルーのフリーザー Blue's Freezer
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Koga Articuno Adventures.png
Green's Articuno
Debuts in You Know...Articuno!
Caught in Prior to The Last Battle VIII
Caught at Kanto
Gender Gender unknown
Ability Pressure
Current location Unknown
HOME144.png
This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Green's Articuno (Japanese: ブルーのフリーザー Blue's Freezer) was the first of the legendary birds to appear. It was initially used by Koga and later caught by Green.

History

Red, Green & Blue arc

Articuno and Koga

Articuno first appeared in You Know...Articuno!, where Team Rocket was trying to capture it at Seafoam Islands. Sensing Team Rocket, Articuno covered itself in a shield of ice, immobilizing itself. Red and Harry battled each other, each trying to capture the Freeze Pokémon. Red quickly started to lose the fight as his Gyara was forced to relive some painful memories of his experimentation at the hands of Team Rocket, causing him to loss control. Seizing the moment, Harry had his Muk attack Gyara, trying to finish the fight before Articuno would break itself out of the ice. However, Articuno freed itself from the ice while the battle was still going on and begun to flee from Team Rocket, firing off attacks to keep them at bay. Seeing Red struggling against Muk, Articuno fired off a powerful Blizzard, ignoring all of Red's Pokémon and freezing Muk in a block of ice. However, defending Red caused Articuno to use up an extreme amount of energy, allowing Team Rocket to capture it soon after. In Holy Moltres, it was revealed to have been given to Koga.

Articuno was later used by Koga in The Art of Articuno in his fight against Red and Blue at the Silph Co. Articuno started the fight with a powerful Blizzard against Blue, followed up by an Ice Beam. Koga then revealsed that Articuno is under his complete control thanks to his Soul Badge. Articuno continued its assault, freezing the majority of the room, along with Red and Blue. Thinking the battle was done, Koga let his guard down, and was surprised to see that Red and Blue were already unfrozen thanks to Blue's Charizard heating up the room from the outside. Koga was then defeated by a combination attack from Blue's Porygon and Pika.

In The Winged Legends, Articuno was called upon by Sabrina's Kadabra and was soon after fused with Zapdos and Moltres due to Green's use of the Badge Energy Amplifier, using Red's Gym Badges as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from Saur, Blue's Charizard, and Blasty. After being separated, Articuno was released back into the wild.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Articuno and Green

Prior to the chapter, Green captured Articuno to help her overcome her fear of birds. Articuno was revealed to have been caught by Green in The Last Battle VIII, where she called it out alongside Zapdos and Moltres to battle the Masked Man's Lugia and Ho-Oh. Green got on Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fired off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who countered with Sacred Fire. Before Ho-Oh could be overwhelmed by the legendary birds, Lugia dispersed them with its own attack. While the Kanto Pokédex holders were trying to think of a way to attack the Tower duo, a large group of Pokémon exited the Azalea Pokémon Center and begun grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their Trainers. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returned Articuno to its Poké Ball.

It is unknown what happened to Articuno after this point, as it is never mentioned again, nor is it listed amongst Green's Pokémon in the following chapters.

Personality and characteristics

Articuno is a caring Pokémon with a high moral compass, shown when it sacrificed its remaining energy to save Red and Gyara from Team Rocket, despite putting itself in danger of being captured. It also showed regret when having to listen to Koga, knowing it was helping an evil cause. The Freeze Pokémon dislikes confrontation, and will freeze itself in ice when it senses an enemy. Articuno is also a very powerful Pokémon, able to stand its ground against both Lugia and Ho-Oh. Articuno holds its Trainer in high regards, easily listening to her commands and having no problem following her orders to be commanded by another Trainer.

Moves used

Green Articuno Blizzard.png
Using Blizzard
Move First Used In
Blizzard You Know... Articuno!
Ice Beam The Art of Articuno
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

Articuno is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Articuno.

Articuno
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Rocket's Articuno ex Darkness EX Team Rocket Returns Rare Holo ex 96/109 Silver Deck Kit   010/020
 


Zapdos

Green's Zapdos
ブルーのサンダー Blue's Thunder
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png
Green's Zapdos
Debuts in Holy Moltres
Caught in Prior to The Last Battle VIII
Caught at Kanto
Gender Gender unknown
Ability Pressure
Current location Unknown
HOME145.png
This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Green's Zapdos (Japanese: ブルーのサンダー Blue's Thunder) was the last of the legendary birds to appear. It was initially used by Lt. Surge and later caught by Green.

History

Red, Green & Blue arc

Zapdos and Lt. Surge

Zapdos first appeared in Holy Moltres, where it was revealed to have been captured by Lt. Surge in the Power Plant. Zapdos appeared again in Go for the Golbat, where it was used in Lt. Surge's fight against Red at the Silph Co. Zapdos was used to charge Lt. Surge's energy supplies, which Lt. Surge himself was immune to thanks to his electric-proof undersuit. Using its electric energy, Zapdos was used to provide the rest of Lt. Surge's Pokémon with an infinite amount of energy to attack with. After wearing down Red's Pikachu, Pika, Zapdos was used against Saur, attacking with a powerful Thunder Shock, causing major damage. After evading a Razor Leaf barrage, Lt. Surge had Zapdos charge itself up to max power, planning to attack the entire battlefield with a devastating Thunder attack. Right before the move was executed, Red had Saur uses the remaining leaves to cut Lt. Surge's undersuit, causing the Thunder attack to hit Lt. Surge instead of Red, knocking him out and ending the battle.

In The Winged Legends, Zapdos was called upon by Sabrina's Kadabra and was soon after fused with Articuno and Moltres due to Green's use of the Badge Energy Amplifier, using Red's Gym Badges as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from Saur, Blue's Charizard, and Blasty. After being separated, Zapdos was released back into the wild.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Zapdos and Green

Prior to the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, Green captured Zapdos to help her overcome her fear of birds. Zapdos was revealed to have been caught by Green in The Last Battle VIII, where she called it out alongside Articuno and Moltres to battle the Masked Man's Lugia and Ho-Oh. Green got on Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fired off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who countered with Sacred Fire. Before Ho-Oh could be overwhelmed by the legendary birds, Lugia dispersed them with its own attack. While the Kanto Pokédex holders were trying to think of a way to attack the Tower duo, a large group of Pokémon exited the Azalea Pokémon Center and begun grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their Trainers. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returned Zapdos to its Poké Ball.

It is unknown what happened to Zapdos after this point, as it is never mentioned again, nor is it listed amongst Green's Pokémon in the following chapters.

Personality and characteristics

Zapdos is a very powerful Pokémon, easily supplying Lt. Surge's Electric Pokémon with an infinite amount of energy and was able to stand its ground against both Lugia and Ho-Oh. Zapdos was shown to have little regard for its original Trainer, attacking Lt. Surge with Thunder despite knowing that it would hurt him. Zapdos holds its current Trainer in high regards, easily listening to her commands and having no problem following her orders to be commanded by another Trainer.

Moves used

Green Zapdos Thunder Shock.png
Using Thunder Shock
Move First Used In
Thunder Shock Zap! Zap! Zapdos!
Thunder Zap! Zap! Zapdos!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

Zapdos is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Zapdos.

Zapdos
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Rocket's Zapdos Lightning Gym Challenge Rare Holo 15/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare Holo  
Rocket's Zapdos ex Darkness EX Team Rocket Returns Rare Holo ex 106/109 Rocket Gang Strikes Back Rare Holo ex 063/084
 


Moltres

Green's Moltres
ブルーのファイヤー Blue's Fire
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Sabrina Moltres Adventures.png
Green's Moltres
Debuts in Holy Moltres
Caught in Prior to The Last Battle VIII
Caught at Mt. Ember
Gender Gender unknown
Ability Pressure
Current location Unknown
HOME146.png
This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Green's Moltres (Japanese: ブルーのファイヤー Blue's Fire) was the second of the legendary birds to appear. It was initially used by Sabrina and later caught by Green.

History

Red, Green & Blue arc

Moltres and Sabrina

Prior to the start of the series, Moltres was captured by Team Rocket at the Indigo Plateau and given to Sabrina. Moltres first appeared in Holy Moltres, where it was used by Al to attack Blaine. Once Blaine started to make his escape with Red, Moltres was sent to chase them down. The Flame Pokémon was quickly able to catch up with Blaine's Rapidash and easily withstood the damage from Poli's Water Gun. Moltres then used its overwhelming strength and speed to break Rapidash's Fire Spin and effortlessly dodge Gyara's Hydro Pump. It then countered with a powerful Fire attack, burning much of the landscape around it, impressing Red with its strength. Realizing that they are outmatched without a Flying-type Pokémon, Blaine has Red retreat to his secret laboratory in order to resurrect the ancient Pokémon Aerodactyl from his Old Amber. Blaine attempted to keep Moltres at bay with Gyara until Red returned, but was quickly overwhelmed by Moltres's flames. Just when Blaine was starting to think he was done for, Red returned with his newly revived Aerodactyl, Aero, who caught Moltres off guard with his impressive speed. Red had Aero attack with Supersonic, while Moltres countered with Flamethrower. The moves collided and Supersonic proved to be more powerful, damaging Moltres's wing. Seeing Moltres at a disadvantage, Al chose to recall Moltres to its Ultra Ball and have Team Rocket retreat from Cinnabar Island. Al later headed to Silph Co., returning Moltres to Sabrina.

In The Winged Legends, Moltres was called upon by Sabrina's Kadabra and was soon after fused with Articuno and Zapdos due to Green's use of the Badge Energy Amplifier, using Red's Gym Badges as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from Saur, Blue's Charizard, and Blasty. After being separated, Moltres was released back into the wild.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Moltres and Green

Prior to the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, Green traveled to Mt. Ember and captured Moltres to help her overcome her fear of birds. Moltres was revealed to have been caught by Green in The Last Battle VIII, where she called it out alongside Articuno and Zapdos to battle the Masked Man's Lugia and Ho-Oh. Green got on Moltres's back, while she has Red command Articuno and Blue command Zapdos. The three birds fired off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who countered with Sacred Fire. Before Ho-Oh could be overwhelmed by the legendary birds, Lugia dispersed them with its own attack. While the Kanto Pokédex holders were trying to think of a way to attack the Tower duo, a large group of Pokémon exited the Azalea Pokémon Center and begun grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their Trainers. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Green returned Moltres to its Poké Ball.

It is unknown what happened to Moltres after this point, as it is not mentioned again, nor is it listed amongst Green's Pokémon in the following chapters.

Personality and characteristics

Moltres is a very powerful battler, able to take super effective moves while showing no signs of damage. It was also able to stand its ground against both Lugia and Ho-Oh. Moltres's pure strength impressed Red, as it destroyed a large landscape of forest around it with minimal effort. Moltres is also incredibly fast and agile, easily able to outmaneuver any Pokémon that isn't able to fly. Moltres takes great pride in its battling skills, shown to be very satisfied and amused with its advantage over Gyara. Moltres holds its Trainer in high regards, easily listening to her commands.

Moves used

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Using Agility
Move First Used In
Agility Holy Moltres
Flamethrower Holy Moltres
Ember Unknown*
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

Moltres is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Moltres.

Moltres
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Rocket's Moltres Fire Gym Challenge Rare Holo 12/132 Leaders' Stadium Rare Holo  
Rocket's Moltres ex Darkness EX Team Rocket Returns Rare Holo ex 100/109 Black Deck Kit   014/020
 


Thu-Fi-Zer

554Darumaka.png The subject of this article has no official English name.
The name currently in use is a fan romanization of the Japanese name.
Thu-Fi-Zer
サ・ファイ・ザー Thu-Fi-Zer
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Three legendary birds combined
Debuts in The Winged Legends
Caught at Saffron City
Gender Gender unknown
Ability Unknown
Nature Unknown
Current location Separated
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This Pokémon is fully evolved.

(Japanese: サ・ファイ・ザー Thu-Fi-Zer) was the result of a Team Rocket experiment created by fusing the three legendary birds—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres—in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

History

Prior to the creation of Thu-Fi-Zer, Team Rocket stole an Eevee in order to research the Eeveelutions, Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, which was a mere beta-test for this creature. To this end, Team Rocket captured Zapdos at the Power Plant, Moltres at the Indigo Plateau, and Articuno at the Seafoam Islands, after its energy reserves were spent on saving Red's Gyarados, Gyara. With Mewtwo on the run and its creator, Blaine, having defected from Team Rocket, this experimental monstrosity was Team Rocket's trump card.

In The Winged Legends, Red's Gym Badges triggered the Badge Energy Amplifier when Green placed them into the device, creating this fusion Pokémon. Red tried battling Thu-Fi-Zer with Saur, but the fused trio sent him flying out of the Silph Co. building with ease. Sabrina commanded it to attack Red, as he had served his purpose and could be disposed of. Before the creature could attack, Blue interfered with Charizard, only for the two to meet the same fate as Red and Saur. Red came up with a plan to defeat Thu-Fi-Zer, which involved Green's Clefairy, Clefy, evolving into a Clefable. He accomplished this with the use of a Moon Stone he had found on Mt. Moon earlier. After evolving, Clefy attacked Thu-Fi-Zer with Metronome, which resulted in it using Quick Attack to close in on the legendary bird, and then unleashed a succession of attacks; Comet Punch, Hyper Beam, and Fury Attack. Despite the damage that Thu-Fi-Zer took from this barrage, it was barely hurt and was able to send Red, Blue, and Green flying out of the Silph Co. building with a Sky Attack.

However, the three Trainers survived thanks to a net created by Saur's vines, so Sabrina ordered Thu-Fi-Zer to attack them again. Using their first partner Pokémon, the three Trainer attacked the fusion Pokémon with Vine Whip, Flamethrower, and Hydro Pump, respectively. In the midst of attacking, Red's call caused Saur to evolve into a Venusaur, changing his attack into a Solar Beam. The combination attack caused the three legendary birds to be separated into their original forms, which then fled back into the wild.

Personality and characteristics

Thu-Fi-Zer was proven to be practically unstoppable, as it had the combined powers of all the legendary birds. This was exemplified as it was able to easily knock back Red's Saur without suffering a scratch and withstand a barrage of attacks from Green's Clefy with little injury. Even Sabrina commented on how she wanted its power.

Moves used

Thu-Fi-Zer Sky Attack.png
Using Sky Attack
Move First Used In
Thunder The Winged Legends
Fire Spin The Winged Legends
Blizzard The Winged Legends
Gust × The Winged Legends*
Sky Attack The Winged Legends
An × shows that the move cannot be legitimately known by this Pokémon in the games.
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese サ・ファイ・ザー Thu-Fi-Zer From サンダー Thunder (Zapdos), ファイヤー Fire (Moltres), and フリーザー Freezer (Articuno)
Czech Zapmolcuno From Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno
French Arti-Sulfu-Thor (Glénat) From Artikodin (Articuno), Sulfura (Moltres), and Électhor (Zapdos)
Korean 써파이져 Sseo-Pai-Jyeo From 썬더 Sunder (Zapdos), 파이어 Faier (Moltres), and 프리져 Freeser (Articuno)
Brazilian Portuguese Zapmolticuno From Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno
Vietnamese Thu-Fi-Zer Transliteration of its Japanese name


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