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{{Samename|Pokémon identified in the [[Pokédex]] with the "Legendary" [[Pokémon category|category]]|Arcanine (Pokémon)}}
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{{Samename|"Pokémon LEGEND" type of Trading Card|Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)}}
[[File:2018 Legendary Pokemon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|350px|Artwork depicting a variety of Legendary Pokémon]]
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[[File:2018 Legendary Pokemon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|right|370px|Artwork depicting a variety of Legendary Pokémon]]


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


[[Special Pokémon]] is a subcategory of the Legendary Pokémon that are restricted or banned from certain official tournaments, battle facilities, and link battle formats. Most Special Pokémon are Legendary [[game mascot]]s.
As of [[Generation IX]], there are currently {{#expr:{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Legendary Pokémon}} - 16}} Legendary Pokémon. No explicit criteria defines what makes a Pokémon a Legendary Pokémon. Instead, the only way to identify a Pokémon as belonging to this group is through statements from official media, such as the {{pkmn|games}} or {{pkmn|animation}}.


[[Mythical Pokémon]] are a related but separate group of Pokémon, which are usually {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive. Apart from Japanese or Korean media, Mythical Pokémon were considered to be Legendary Pokémon prior to [[Generation V]].
==Terminology==
{{main|Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon}}


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


No explicit criteria defines what makes a Pokémon a Legendary Pokémon. Instead, the only way to identify a Pokémon as belonging to this group is through statements from official media, such as the {{pkmn|games}} or {{pkmn|anime}}.
[[Special Pokémon]] are a subcategory of Legendary Pokémon that are restricted or banned from certain official tournaments, battle facilities, and link battle formats. Most Special Pokémon are Legendary [[game mascot]]s.
 
In some uncommon cases, the term "Legendary Pokémon" is used to refer to Mythical Pokémon even after the Generation V games, such as in a painting of {{p|Arceus}} in the [[Lilycove Museum]] from [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], as well as {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Shaymin}}'s trophies in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
===In the core series===
===In the core series games===
Legendary Pokémon are usually encountered as interactable or [[roaming Pokémon]]. Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, legendary Pokémon will reappear when the player defeats the {{pkmn|Champion}} if the Pokémon fainted earlier.  
[[File:USUM Ultra Necrozma and Legendary Pokemon.jpg|thumb|250px|Various Legendary Pokémon battling by [[Kazuma Koda]]]]
Legendary Pokémon are usually encountered as [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|interactable]] or [[roaming Pokémon]]. Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, Legendary Pokémon will reappear when the player defeats the {{pkmn|Champion}}, if the Pokémon fainted earlier.


The [[gender]] of most Legendary Pokémon is unknown (though there are seven notable exceptions: {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}). In the [[core series]] games, no Legendary Pokémon can [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] or hatch from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. With the exception of {{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and {{p|Kubfu}}, and their respective evolutionary families, Legendary Pokémon cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], although many are able to [[List of Pokémon with form differences|change form]] and are part of a [[Legendary duo|duo]] or [[Legendary trio|trio]].
Legendary Pokémon are most commonly [[gender unknown]], although many are not. In the [[core series]] games, no Legendary Pokémon can [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] or hatch from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. Legendary Pokémon usually cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], although {{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, {{p|Cosmoem}}, and {{p|Kubfu}} all can. Many Legendary Pokémon can change [[form]]s. Legendary Pokémon are often part of a [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary Pokémon]], most commonly a Legendary duo or trio.


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


====Statistical comparision====
====Statistical average====
High [[statistic]]s are shared by most Legendary Pokémon.
High [[base stats]] are shared by most Legendary Pokémon, and they generally have a base stat total of at least 600. These averages consider alternate [[form]]s as separate Pokémon.
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}};  border: 2px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
{{BaseStatNoCat
|-
|type=Pokemon
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Gen.
|HP=97.10
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | #
|Attack=112.73
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon
|Defense=100.85
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" colspan=2 | Type(s)
|SpAtk=115.76
! style="background:#{{HP color}}; border: 1px solid #{{HP color dark}}" | HP  
|SpDef=105.46
! style="background:#{{Attack color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Attack color dark}}" | At
|Speed=94.69
! style="background:#{{Defense color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Defense color dark}}" | Df
|Total=626.59
! style="background:#{{Special Attack color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Special Attack color dark}}" | SA
}}
! style="background:#{{Special Defense color}}; border: 1px solid #{{{Special Defense color dark}}" | SD
! style="background:#{{Speed color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Speed color dark}}" | Sp
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | Total
|-
| style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation I|I}}'''
| 144 || {{MSP|144|Articuno}} || {{p|Articuno}} |{{typetable|Ice}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 90 || 85 || 100 || 95 || ''125'' || 85 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation I|I}}'''
| 145 || {{MSP|145|Zapdos}} || {{p|Zapdos}} |{{typetable|Electric}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 90 || 90 || 85 || ''125'' || 90 || 100 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation I|I}}'''
| 146 || {{MSP|146|Moltres}} || {{p|Moltres}} |{{typetable|Fire}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 90 || 100 || 90 || ''125'' || 85 || 90 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation I|I}}'''
| 150 || {{MSP|150|Mewtwo}} || {{p|Mewtwo}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 106 || 110 || 90 || ''154'' || 90 || 130 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''
| 150 || {{MSP|150MX|Mewtwo}} || {{p|Mewtwo}} <small>(Mega Mewtwo X)</small> |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Fighting}}
| 106 || 190 || 100 || 154 || 100 || 130 || 780
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''
| 150 || {{MSP|150MY|Mewtwo}} || {{p|Mewtwo}} <small>(Mega Mewtwo Y)</small> |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 106 || 150 || 70 || 194 || 120 || 140 || 780
|-
| style="background:#{{johto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{johto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}'''
| 243 || {{MSP|243|Raikou}} || {{p|Raikou}} |{{typetable2|Electric}}
| 90 || 85 || 75 || 115 || 100 || 115 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{johto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{johto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}'''
| 244 || {{MSP|244|Entei}} || {{p|Entei}} |{{typetable2|Fire}}
| 115 || 115 || 85 || 90 || 75 || 100 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{johto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{johto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}'''
| 245 || {{MSP|245|Suicune}} || {{p|Suicune}} |{{typetable2|Water}}
| 100 || 75 || 115 || 90 || 115 || 85 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{johto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{johto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}'''
| 249 || {{MSP|249|Lugia}} || {{p|Lugia}} |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 106 || 90 || 130 || 90 || 154 || 110 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{johto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{johto color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}'''
| 250 || {{MSP|250|Ho-Oh}} || {{p|Ho-Oh}} |{{typetable|Fire}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 106 || 130 || 90 || 110 || 154 || 90 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 377 || {{MSP|377|Regirock}} || {{p|Regirock}} |{{typetable2|Rock}}
| 80 || 100 || 200 || 50 || 100 || 50 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 378 || {{MSP|378|Regice}} || {{p|Regice}} |{{typetable2|Ice}}
| 80 || 50 || 100 || 100 || 200 || 50 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 379 || {{MSP|379|Registeel}} || {{p|Registeel}} |{{typetable2|Steel}}
| 80 || 75 || 150 || 75 || 150 || 50 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 380 || {{MSP|380|Latias}} || {{p|Latias}} |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Psychic}}
| 80 || 80 || 90 || 110 || 130 || 110 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" data-sort-value="VI" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}</small>
| 380 || {{MSP|380M|Latias}} || {{p|Latias}} <small>(Mega Latias)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Psychic}}
| 80 || 100 || 120 || 140 || 150 || 110 || 700
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 381 || {{MSP|381|Latios}} || {{p|Latios}} |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Psychic}}
| 80 || 90 || 80 || 130 || 110 || 110 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" data-sort-value="VI" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}</small>
| 381 || {{MSP|381M|Latios}} || {{p|Latios}} <small>(Mega Latios)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Psychic}}
| 80 || 130 || 100 || 160 || 120 || 110 || 700
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 382 || {{MSP|382|Kyogre}} || {{p|Kyogre}} |{{typetable2|Water}}
| 100 || 100 || 90 || 150 || 140 || 90 || 670
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" data-sort-value="VI" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}</small>
| 382 || {{MSP|382P|Kyogre}} || {{p|Kyogre}} <small>(Primal Kyogre)</small> |{{typetable2|Water}}
| 100 || 150 || 90 || 180 || 160 || 90 || 770
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 383 || {{MSP|383|Groudon}} || {{p|Groudon}} |{{typetable2|Ground}}
| 100 || 150 || 140 || 100 || 90 || 90 || 670
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" data-sort-value="VI" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}</small>
| 383 || {{MSP|383P|Groudon}} || {{p|Groudon}} <small>(Primal Groudon)</small> |{{typetable|Ground}} {{typetable|Fire}}
| 100 || 180 || 160 || 150 || 90 || 90 || 770
|-
| style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}'''
| 384 || {{MSP|384|Rayquaza}} || {{p|Rayquaza}} |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 105 || 150 || 90 || 150 || 90 || 95 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" data-sort-value="VI" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}</small>
| 384 || {{MSP|384M|Rayquaza}} || {{p|Rayquaza}} <small>(Mega Rayquaza)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 105 || 180 || 100 || 180 || 100 || 115 || 780
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 480 || {{MSP|480|Uxie}} || {{p|Uxie}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 75 || 75 || 130 || 75 || 130 || 95 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 481 || {{MSP|481|Mesprit}} || {{p|Mesprit}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 80 || 105 || 105 || 105 || 105 || 80 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 482 || {{MSP|482|Azelf}} || {{p|Azelf}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 75 || 125 || 70 || 125 || 70 || 115 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 483 || {{MSP|483|Dialga}} || {{p|Dialga}} |{{typetable|Steel}} {{typetable|Dragon}}
| 100 || 120 || 120 || 150 || 100 || 90 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 484 || {{MSP|484|Palkia}} || {{p|Palkia}} |{{typetable|Water}} {{typetable|Dragon}}
| 90 || 120 || 100 || 150 || 120 || 100 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 485 || {{MSP|485|Heatran}} || {{p|Heatran}} |{{typetable|Fire}} {{typetable|Steel}}
| 91 || 90 || 106 || 130 || 106 || 77 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 486 || {{MSP|486|Regigigas}} || {{p|Regigigas}} |{{typetable2|Normal}}
| 110 || 160 || 110 || 80 || 110 || 100 || 670
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 487 || {{MSP|487|Giratina}} || {{p|Giratina}} <small>(Altered Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Ghost}} {{typetable|Dragon}}
| 150 || 100 || 120 || 100 || 120 || 90 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 487 || {{MSP|487O|Giratina}} || {{p|Giratina}} <small>(Origin Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Ghost}} {{typetable|Dragon}}
| 150 || 120 || 100 || 120 || 100 || 90 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}'''
| 488 || {{MSP|488|Cresselia}} || {{p|Cresselia}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 120 || 70 || 120 || 75 || 130 || 85 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 638 || {{MSP|638|Cobalion}} || {{p|Cobalion}} |{{typetable|Steel}} {{typetable|Fighting}}
| 91 || 90 || 129 || 90 || 72 || 108 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 639 || {{MSP|639|Terrakion}} || {{p|Terrakion}} |{{typetable|Rock}} {{typetable|Fighting}}
| 91 || 129 || 90 || 72 || 90 || 108 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 640 || {{MSP|640|Virizion}} || {{p|Virizion}} |{{typetable|Grass}} {{typetable|Fighting}}
| 91 || 90 || 72 || 90 || 129 || 108 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 641 || {{MSP|641|Tornadus}} || {{p|Tornadus}} <small>(Incarnate Forme)</small> |{{typetable2|Flying}}
| 79 || 115 || 70 || 125 || 80 || 111 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 641 || {{MSP|641T|Tornadus}} || {{p|Tornadus}} <small>(Therian Forme)</small> |{{typetable2|Flying}}
| 79 || 100 || 80 || 110 || 90 || 121 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 642 || {{MSP|642|Thundurus}} || {{p|Thundurus}} <small>(Incarnate Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Electric}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 79 || 115 || 70 || 125 || 80 || 111 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 642 || {{MSP|642T|Thundurus}} || {{p|Thundurus}} <small>(Therian Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Electric}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 79 || 105 || 70 || 145 || 80 || 101 || 580
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 643 || {{MSP|643|Reshiram}} || {{p|Reshiram}} |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Fire}}
| 100 || 120 || 100 || 150 || 120 || 90 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 644 || {{MSP|644|Zekrom}} || {{p|Zekrom}} |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Electric}}
| 100 || 150 || 120 || 120 || 100 || 90 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 645 || {{MSP|645|Landorus}} || {{p|Landorus}} <small>(Incarnate Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Ground}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 89 || 125 || 90 || 115 || 80 || 101 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 645 || {{MSP|645T|Landorus}} || {{p|Landorus}} <small>(Therian Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Ground}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 89 || 145 || 90 || 105 || 80 || 91 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 646 || {{MSP|646|Kyurem}} || {{p|Kyurem}} <small>(Normal Kyurem)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Ice}}
| 125 || 130 || 90 || 130 || 90 || 95 || 660
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 646 || {{MSP|646W|Kyurem}} || {{p|Kyurem}} <small>(White Kyurem)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Ice}}
| 125 || 120 || 90 || 170 || 100 || 95 || 700
|-
| style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}'''
| 646 || {{MSP|646B|Kyurem}} || {{p|Kyurem}} <small>(Black Kyurem)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Ice}}
| 125 || 170 || 100 || 120 || 90 || 95 || 700
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''
| 716 || {{MSP|716|Xerneas}} || {{p|Xerneas}} |{{typetable2|Fairy}}
| 126 || 131 || 95 || 131 || 98 || 99 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''
| 717 || {{MSP|717|Yveltal}} || {{p|Yveltal}} |{{typetable|Dark}} {{typetable|Flying}}
| 126 || 131 || 95 || 131 || 98 || 99 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}'''
| 718 || {{MSP|718|Zygarde}} || {{p|Zygarde}} <small>(50% Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Ground}}
| 108 || 100 || 121 || 81 || 95 || 95 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 718 || {{MSP|718T|Zygarde}} || {{p|Zygarde}} <small>(10% Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Ground}}
| 54 || 100 || 71 || 61 || 85 || 115 || 486
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 718 || {{MSP|718C|Zygarde}} || {{p|Zygarde}} <small>(Complete Forme)</small> |{{typetable|Dragon}} {{typetable|Ground}}
| 216 || 100 || 121 || 91 || 95 || 85 || 708
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 772 || {{MSP|772|Type: Null}} || {{p|Type: Null}} |{{typetable2|Normal}}
| 95 || 95 || 95 || 95 || 95 || 59 || 534
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 773 || {{MSP|773|Silvally}} || {{p|Silvally}} |{{typetable2|Normal}}
| 95 || 95 || 95 || 95 || 95 || 95 || 570
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 785 || {{MSP|785|Tapu Koko}} || {{p|Tapu Koko}} |{{typetable|Electric}} {{typetable|Fairy}}
| 70 || 115 || 85 || 95 || 75 || 130 || 570
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 786 || {{MSP|786|Tapu Lele}} || {{p|Tapu Lele}} |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Fairy}}
| 70 || 85 || 75 || 130 || 115 || 95 || 570
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 787 || {{MSP|787|Tapu Bulu}} || {{p|Tapu Bulu}} |{{typetable|Grass}} {{typetable|Fairy}}
| 70 || 130 || 115 || 85 || 95 || 75 || 570
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 788 || {{MSP|788|Tapu Fini}} || {{p|Tapu Fini}} |{{typetable|Water}} {{typetable|Fairy}}
| 70 || 75 || 115 || 95 || 130 || 85 || 570
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 789 || {{MSP|789|Cosmog}} || {{p|Cosmog}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 43 || 29 || 31 || 29 || 31 || 37 || 200
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 790 || {{MSP|790|Cosmoem}} || {{p|Cosmoem}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 43 || 29 || 131 || 29 || 131 || 37 || 400
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 791 || {{MSP|791|Solgaleo}} || {{p|Solgaleo}} |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Steel}}
| 137 || 137 || 107 || 113 || 89 || 97 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 792 || {{MSP|792|Lunala}} || {{p|Lunala}} |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Ghost}}
| 137 || 113 || 89 || 137 || 107 || 97 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''
| 800 || {{MSP|800|Necrozma}} || {{p|Necrozma}} |{{typetable2|Psychic}}
| 97 || 107 || 101 || 127 || 89 || 79 || 600
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" data-sort-value="VII" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}</small>
| 800 || {{MSP|800DM|Necrozma}} || {{p|Necrozma}} <small>(Dusk Mane)</small> |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Steel}}
| 97 || 157 || 127 || 113 || 109 || 77 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" data-sort-value="VII" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}</small>
| 800 || {{MSP|800DW|Necrozma}} || {{p|Necrozma}} <small>(Dawn Wings)</small> |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Ghost}}
| 97 || 113 || 109 || 157 || 127 || 77 || 680
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" data-sort-value="VII" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}'''<br><small>{{color2|222|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}</small>
| 800 || {{MSP|800U|Necrozma}} || {{p|Necrozma}} <small>(Ultra Necrozma)</small> |{{typetable|Psychic}} {{typetable|Dragon}}
| 97 || 167 || 97 || 167 || 97 || 129 || 754
|-
| style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}'''
| 888 || <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|888|Zacian}}</div> || {{p|Zacian}} <small>(Hero of Many Battles)</small> |{{typetable2|Fairy}}
| 92 || 130 || 115 || 80 || 115 || 138 || 670
|-
| style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}'''
| 888 || <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|888C|Zacian}}</div> || {{p|Zacian}} <small>(Crowned Sword)</small> |{{typetable|Fairy}} {{typetable|Steel}}
| 92 || 170 || 115 || 80 || 115 || 148 || 720
|-
| style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}'''
| 889 || <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|889|Zamazenta}}</div> || {{p|Zamazenta}} <small>(Hero of Many Battles)</small> |{{typetable2|Fighting}}
| 92 || 130 || 115 || 80 || 115 || 138 || 670
|-
| style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}'''
| 889 || <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|889C|Zamazenta}}</div> || {{p|Zamazenta}} <small>(Crowned Shield)</small> |{{typetable|Fighting}} {{typetable|Steel}}
| 92 || 130 || 145 || 80 || 145 || 128 || 720
|-
| style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}'''
| 890 || <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|890|Eternatus}}</div> || {{p|Eternatus}} |{{typetable|Poison}} {{typetable|Dragon}}
| 140 || 85 || 95 || 145 || 95 || 130 || 690
|-
| style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}'''
| 890 || <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|890E|Eternatus}}</div> || {{p|Eternatus}} <small>(Eternamax)</small> |{{typetable|Poison}} {{typetable|Dragon}}
| 255 || 115 || 250 || 125 || 250 || 130 || 1125
|-style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}"
! colspan=4 style="text-align: left" |
! colspan=2 | Average:
! 99.58 || 113.88 || 104.00 || 114.33 || 108.23 || 98.03 || 638.04
|}
* ''Italics'' indicate special stat in [[Generation I]].


====Multiple Legendary Pokémon====
====Multiple Legendary Pokémon====
Many Legendary Pokémon can be obtained at most once per save file (excluding [[Event Pokémon|Pokémon events]]); in order to obtain multiple, a player would need to [[trade]] Pokémon between games. However, in some cases, there are multiple Legendary Pokémon of the same species either found or mentioned in-game, even though they are not available to the player.
{{main|Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon}}
 
Most Legendary Pokémon can be obtained only once per save file; in order to obtain multiple, a player would need to [[trade]] Pokémon between games or [[Event Pokémon|obtain one through an event]]. However, in some cases, there are multiple Legendary Pokémon of the same species either found or mentioned in-game, even though they may not be available to the player.
* In some cases, the [[Pokédex]] mentions multiple Legendary Pokémon of the same species.
** The Pokédex says about {{p|Latias}}: "They make a small herd of only several members."
** The Pokédex says about {{p|Entei}}: "It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears."
* Some Trainers from [[battle facility|battle facilities]] sometimes use Legendary Pokémon that are also available to the player in the same game.
** In {{game|Emerald}}, the player is able to catch {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, which are also used by [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon]]. The [[Eon duo]] is also available (either of them requires the event-only [[Eon Ticket]]), while [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Anabel]] has {{p|Latios}} and [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tucker]] has {{p|Latias}}.
** In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player is able to catch {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Heatran}}, and {{p|Cresselia}}, while [[Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer]] also uses these Pokémon.
** In {{game|Platinum}}, the player is able to catch {{p|Zapdos}}, and [[Arcade Star Dahlia|Dahlia]] uses a Zapdos as well.
** In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player is able to catch {{p|Entei}}, and [[Castle Valet Darach|Darach]] uses an Entei as well.
** In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the player is able to catch either {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, or {{p|Moltres}}, while [[Battle Chatelaine Dana|Dana]] has the complete trio of [[Legendary birds]].
** In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the player is able to catch the [[Legendary titans]], which are also used by [[Battle Chatelaine Dana|Dana]]. The [[Eon duo]] is also available (either of them requires the event-only [[Eon Ticket]]), while [[Battle Chatelaine Evelyn|Evelyn]] has {{p|Latios}} and [[Battle Chatelaine Morgan|Morgan]] has {{p|Latias}}.
* Sometimes, multiple Legendary Pokémon seem to be present by comparing multiple games.
** In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the player is able to catch the three [[Legendary birds]] in [[Kanto]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, the Legendary birds are also used by [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon]] at the same time period in [[Hoenn]]. Three years later, in {{game|Platinum}}, the three [[Legendary birds]] are available in [[Sinnoh]], while in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} they are also available in [[Kanto]], and [[Arcade Star Dahlia|Dahlia]] uses Zapdos as well.
** In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, one of the three [[Legendary beasts]] is [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Kanto]], while at the same time period in {{game|Emerald}}, [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spenser]] uses {{p|Suicune}}, and [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Anabel]] uses {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}. Three years later, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Legendary beasts awaken at the [[Burned Tower]], while [[Castle Valet Darach|Darach]] uses an Entei as well.
** Aside from the trio of {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} sealed in [[Hoenn]] and also used by [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon]], there are additional trios of the same [[Legendary golems]] sealed in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]]. The Unova trio is found in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, while at the same time period in [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Battle Chatelaine Dana|Dana]] has the complete trio in [[Kalos]].
** In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, it is said in the [[Sinnoh myths]] that {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} appeared at the beginning of the universe. Additionally, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player may also acquire an {{pkmn|Egg}} with Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina.
** In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, the player is able to catch {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} in [[Unova]], while at the same time period in [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Battle Chatelaine Morgan|Morgan]] has the complete trio in [[Kalos]].


===In the spin-off games===
===In the spin-off games===
====Trading Card Game series====
====Trading Card Game series====
{{main|Legendary Cards}}
{{main|Legendary Cards}}
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], there are four [[Legendary Cards]], which are central to the plot: {{OBP|Articuno|GB 1}}, {{OBP|Zapdos|GB 1}}, {{OBP|Moltres|GB 1}}, and {{OBP|Dragonite|GB 1 Promo}}. The latter is a [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon|pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon.
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there are four [[Legendary Cards]], which are central to the plot: {{TCG ID|Promotional Card|Articuno|P03}}, {{TCG ID|Promotional Card|Zapdos|P10}}, {{TCG ID|Promotional Card|Moltres|P02}}, and {{TCG ID|Pokémon Card GB|Dragonite|promo}}. The latter is not a Legendary Pokémon, but rather a [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon|pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon.


===In the anime===
===In animation===
Legendary Pokémon typically make their anime debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in a normal episode. Many are worshipped as {{wp|deity|gods}} by particular groups of people. In the anime, they are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually [[Ash Ketchum]] and people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity.
====''Pokémon the Series''====
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, Legendary Pokémon typically make their debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in an {{pkmn|animated series}} episode. Many are worshiped as {{wp|deity|gods}} by particular groups of people. They are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually [[Ash Ketchum]], and by people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity. Some Legendary Pokémon exhibit stubborn behavior and a rudely distrust of humans, like {{p|Raikou}}.


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


In the anime, there are some cases in which Legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Latios}}, and {{p|Latias}}.
There are some cases in which Legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}} in {{aniseries|GS}}, and {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} at the end of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.


==List of Legendary Pokémon==
==List of Legendary Pokémon==
Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 55 are Legendary Pokémon ({{#expr: (55/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}%). Each released [[generation]] has introduced at least three Legendary Pokémon.
Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 71 are Legendary Pokémon ({{#expr: (71/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}%). Each released [[generation]] has introduced at least three Legendary Pokémon.
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===Generation I===
===Generation I===
Four Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation I]], with one trio and one standalone Legendary Pokémon.
Four Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation I]], with one trio and one standalone Legendary Pokémon.


====Legendary birds====
====Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres====
{{main|Legendary birds}}
{{main|Legendary birds}}
The three Legendary birds, also known as the Winged Mirages, are the resident [[Legendary trio]] of the [[Kanto]] region. Each of them is based on a mythical bird, and each is associated with a [[Seasons|season]] (though none of the three is associated with autumn).
The legendary birds—{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kanto]] region. Each of them is based on a mythical bird. Each is also associated with a {{season}} (though none of the three are associated with autumn).


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


In the anime, the Legendary birds appear together in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', in which they rule over the islands surrounding [[Shamouti Island]]. If they are disturbed and begin to fight, only {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} can stop them, though it will fail without additional help from the Chosen One. Separately, Articuno appears in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', while Zapdos appears in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', and ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'', and Moltres appears in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'', ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', and ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]''.
<gallery widths="175">
 
File:PE Legendary birds.png|{{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}} battling Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
<gallery>
File:LGPE Legendary birds.png|[[Legendary birds]]
File:144Articuno.png|{{p|Articuno}}
File:145Zapdos.png|{{p|Zapdos}}
File:146Moltres.png|{{p|Moltres}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Mewtwo====
====Mewtwo====
Mewtwo is a catlike Pokémon which is an enhanced clone of the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}. Mewtwo has two [[Mega Evolution]]s, which increase its [[base stat]] total to 780.
{{p|Mewtwo}} is a Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kanto]] region.  


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


In the anime, {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} was featured prominently, appearing in several episodes of the [[original series]], [[M01|the first movie]], and [[Mewtwo Returns|the first special episode]]. In the anime, Mewtwo was created by a group of scientists funded by [[Team Rocket]] boss {{an|Giovanni}} to create an enhanced clone of {{p|Mew}} for his own use. Although Mewtwo is initially a very angry Pokémon, viewing all humans as evil due to the acts of the scientists and Giovanni, after [[Ash Ketchum]] sacrifices himself to stop the fighting between Mew and Mewtwo, Mewtwo's heart softens, and it learns that some humans do care about their, and all, Pokémon. Meeting up with Ash again, Mewtwo is further shown that, despite being a genetically-enhanced clone of Mew, he and the other clones are no different to normal Pokémon, and because it erased Ash and his friends' memory at the end of their first meeting, realizes that Ash himself truly does care for others, even if he doesn't know them.
In {{g|X and Y}}, Mewtwo gained the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] through the use of its [[Mega Stone]]s, [[Mewtwonite X]] and [[Mewtwonite Y]].


In the anime, another {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}} appeared in ''[[M16|Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', who also appeared as Mega Mewtwo Y.
In [[Pokken Tournament]], Mewtwo is turned into [[Shadow Mewtwo]] by a Shadow synergy stone, which possessed it. It can also Mega Evolve into Mega Shadow Mewtwo X.


<gallery>
<gallery widths="175">
File:150Mewtwo.png|{{p|Mewtwo}}
File:Mewtwo Unite Announcement Art.jpg|Mewtwo and its two [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolutions]] in [[Cerulean Cave]]
File:150Mewtwo-Mega X.png|{{p|Mewtwo|Mega Mewtwo X}}
File:Pokkén Shadow Mewtwo.png|[[Shadow Mewtwo]]
File:150Mewtwo-Mega Y.png|{{p|Mewtwo|Mega Mewtwo Y}}
File:Pokkén Mega Shadow Mewtwo X.png|Mega Shadow Mewtwo X
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
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===Generation II===
===Generation II===
More Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation II]], adding five more Legendary Pokémon for a running total of 9. The Legendary Pokémon introduced in this generation down can be separated into a trio and a duo.
Five more Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation II]], for a running total of 9. The Legendary Pokémon introduced in this generation down can be separated into a trio and a duo.


====Legendary beasts====
====Raikou, Entei, and Suicune====
{{main|Legendary beasts}}
{{main|Legendary beasts}}
Like the Legendary birds of the previous generation, the second trio of similar types was introduced in the neighboring [[Johto]] region. These Legendary beasts, so named because their features are based on many different creatures, both real and mythical, as well as mythological deities, were trapped in the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, resulting in their death. The trio was revived by the power of {{p|Ho-Oh}} and now [[roaming Pokémon|roam across the land]] because of their great power. It is unknown whether the three were already a Raikou, Entei, and Suicune when they died, or whether they were simply three non-Legendary Pokémon, and Ho-Oh reincarnated them as the first Legendary beasts. In the case of the latter, it is possible that these three would be the original three beasts, who created multiple descendants. For example, a new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano is formed.
The legendary beasts—{{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Johto]] region. These legendary Pokémon are based on many different creatures, both real and mythical, as well as mythological deities.
 
In the games, more than one of each exists, with only the trio that roams Johto after being discovered in Brass Tower's basement during [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] being that of the legend. Each was captured and changed into a [[Shadow Pokémon]] by [[Cipher]] in {{g|Colosseum}}, while one of the three, depending on the player's [[starter Pokémon]] choice, roams Kanto in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{p|Raikou}} for {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Entei}} for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and {{p|Suicune}} for {{p|Charmander}}.


In the anime, the Legendary beasts did not appear together until [[M13|the thirteenth movie]], despite being introduced in Generation II. It appears that an initial plan for the three Johto-era {{pkmn|movie}}s was to have each feature one of the Legendary beasts in a central role, with {{OBP|Entei|M03}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' and {{OBP|Suicune|M04}} taking the stage in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. This did not pan out, however, possibly due to the canning of Johto's {{p|Celebi}} plotline and Raikou was relegated to a role in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', featuring anime characters based on {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}, rather than [[M05|the fifth movie]], which focused on Legendary Pokémon from the then-upcoming [[Generation III]] instead.
According to legend, three Pokémon were trapped in the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, resulting in their death; the trio was revived by the power of {{p|Ho-Oh}} and now [[roaming Pokémon|roam across the land]] because of their great power. It is unknown whether the three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei when they died, or whether they were simply three non-Legendary Pokémon, and Ho-Oh reincarnated them as the first Legendary beasts. The legendary beasts of the Johto region are not the only individuals of these species, however; for example, a new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano is formed.


Each of the beasts made an episodic appearance, as well, with Entei appearing in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', Raikou briefly appearing in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', and Suicune having the most prominence (as in the games) through its appearance in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', and ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''.
In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]], a sketch resembling the members of the Legendary Beasts can be found in the [[Scarlet Book]], dubbed "An Imagined Pokémon". Later, in the game's [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] DLC, [[Paradox Pokémon|Paradox counterparts]] of Suicune, Entei and Raikou are discovered in the form of {{p|Walking Wake}}, {{p|Gouging Fire}} and {{p|Raging Bolt}}, that were all brought to [[Area Zero]] at some point by [[Professor Sada]] through her [[time machine]].


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File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|[[Legendary beasts]]
Entei Raikou Suicune.png|[[Eusine]] and {{ga|Lyra}} discover Raikou, Entei, and Suicune in the [[Burned Tower]], drawn by Kenkichi
File:243Raikou.png|{{p|Raikou}}
File:244Entei.png|{{p|Entei}}
File:245Suicune.png|{{p|Suicune}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
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====Tower duo====
====Lugia and Ho-Oh====
{{main|Tower duo}}
{{main|Tower duo}}
The first [[game mascot]]s that were also Legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are a pair of Legendary birds which formerly resided in [[Ecruteak City]] atop tall towers, leading to their designation. However, when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]], the home of Lugia, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, they both flew away, Lugia resolving to make its new home in the [[Whirl Islands]] and Ho-Oh to search the world for a pure-hearted Trainer. The two are thought to be as closely related as they are polar opposites, being based on the eastern legends of the {{wp|Fènghuáng}} and {{wp|Ryūjin}}.
The tower duo—{{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}—are a duo of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Johto]] region. They are the [[game mascot]]s of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. They are a pair of birdlike Pokémon based on the eastern legends of the {{wp|Fenghuang}} and {{wp|Ryūjin}}.
 
In the games, Lugia does not play a central role in the Generation II storyline, instead it is mentioned only as having lived in Ecruteak City before the Brass Tower burned. It is found in the Whirl Islands in the Generation II games and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|remakes}} if the player holds a [[Silver Wing]]. It reaches prominence in the storyline of {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, in which [[Shadow Lugia|one]] is corrupted by [[Cipher]] to become the ultimate [[Shadow Pokémon]], unable to be purified. It is also available on [[Navel Rock]] in Generation III, as an event-exclusive Legendary Pokémon.


In the anime, Lugia is featured in a central role in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', in which it is revealed that {{Ash}} is the Chosen One who must help it to quell the fighting of the [[Legendary birds]]. Another pair of them appeared when Ash and his friends traveled to the Whirl Islands in Johto. Likewise, in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', {{OBP|Latios|M05}} was stated to have a father. This implies that some Legendary Pokémon can breed in the wild. Lugia appeared again in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
According to legend in the Johto region, they formerly resided in [[Ecruteak City]] atop tall towers; however, when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]], the home of Lugia, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, they both flew away. Lugia resolved to make its new home in the [[Whirl Islands]], while Ho-Oh left to search the world for a pure-hearted Trainer.


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


In the anime, {{an|Ho-Oh}} is notably the first Legendary Pokémon that appeared (outside of the [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|opening animation]], at least), flying over a rainbow as [[Ash Ketchum]] started his journey, at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Ash has subsequently seen it several times over the course of his journey, but has never come face-to-face with it. Ho-Oh featured in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in a prominent role.
{{an|Ho-Oh}} is notably the first Legendary Pokémon that appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}} (outside of the [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|opening animation]], at least), flying over a rainbow as [[Ash Ketchum]] started his journey, at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Ash has subsequently seen it several times over the course of his journey, but has never come face-to-face with it. Ho-Oh also featured in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in a prominent role.


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File:Lugia and ho-oh.jpg|[[Tower duo]]
2020 Legendary Pokemon Gen II.jpg|Lugia and Ho-Oh flying over [[Ecruteak City]]
File:249Lugia.png|{{p|Lugia}}
249Lugia-Shadow XD 2.png|[[Shadow Lugia]]
File:250Ho-Oh.png|{{p|Ho-Oh}}
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===Generation III===
===Generation III===
Many more Legendary Pokémon were added to the roster in [[Generation III]], with the eight new Legendary Pokémon bringing the total to 17. At this point in the series, Legendary Pokémon began to have a greater role in the storyline of the core series games, with the [[villainous teams]] plotting to reawaken the ancient Legendary Pokémon for their own use.
Eight new Legendary Pokémon were added to the roster in [[Generation III]], bringing the total to 17. At this point in the series, Legendary Pokémon began to have a greater role in the storyline of the core series games, with the [[villainous team]]s plotting to reawaken the ancient Legendary Pokémon for their own use.


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


====Legendary titans====
====Regirock, Regice, and Registeel====
{{main|Legendary titans}}
{{main|Legendary giants}}
This third trio of Legendary Pokémon, based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend, is featured minimally in [[Hoenn]] legend. This Legendary trio, as well as its [[trio master|master]], {{p|Regigigas}}, is commonly considered to have the most complicated method of in-game availability, with puzzles made of [[braille]] in the Hoenn region being the keys to unlocking their mystery.
{{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regirock}} are three legendary giants {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hoenn]] region. They are based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. This Legendary trio, as well as its leader, {{p|Regigigas}}, often require solving puzzles to find them in the games; in the Hoenn games, they can only be encountered after solving [[braille]] puzzles.


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


In the anime, the [[Legendary titans (M08)|three Legendary titans]] starred together guarding the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', as well as members of {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s team in the Battle Frontier saga.
In [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC for {{g|Sword and Shield}} the trio becomes a quintet with two more introduced members: {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}.


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File:Legendary titans.png|[[Legendary titans]]
Brandon legendary titans Adventures.png|{{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regirock}} from [[Pokémon Adventures]]
File:377Regirock.png|{{p|Regirock}}
File:378Regice.png|{{p|Regice}}
File:379Registeel.png|{{p|Registeel}}
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====Eon duo====
====Latios and Latias====
{{main|Eon duo}}
{{main|Eon duo}}
While {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} do not have a distinct legend behind them, they are incredibly rare, with only one of the two available in normal gameplay and the other available through an event.
The eon duo—{{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}—are a duo of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hoenn]] region.


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


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


In the anime, Latios and Latias were the stars of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', in which the two guarded the city of [[Alto Mare]]. With a strong connection to the [[Soul Dew]], the two were responsible for protecting it from {{OBP|Annie|M05}} and [[Oakley]], who wished to steal it. In the main series, {{si|Tobias}} used a Latios against Ash, as his second Pokémon in the first semi-final battle of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. A [[Nurse Joy]] had a Latias when testing the Pewter Gym in [[DPS02]]. Both Latios and Latias appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''; in this film, both of them were capable of Mega Evolution.
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ORAS Latios Latias Southern Island.png|Latias and Latios around {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}}
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====Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza====
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon}}
The super-ancient Pokémon—{{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hoenn]] region. They are the [[game mascot]]s of {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. The trio represents the three major components of the Earth: the {{wp|hydrosphere}}, the {{wp|lithosphere}}, and the {{wp|atmosphere}}.


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In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, all three gained new forms. Kyogre and Groudon can undergo [[Primal Reversion]] to become Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon through the use of the [[Blue Orb]] and the [[Red Orb]]. Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] without the need of a [[Mega Stone]]. only need to know the [[move]] {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
File:Latias Latios.png|[[Eon duo]]
 
File:380Latias.png|{{p|Latias}}
According to legend, thousands of years ago, during the primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless furious clashes. In the face of Primal Groudon and Kyogre's great power, people could do nothing. However, Rayquaza intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two Primal Pokémon, and peace returned to the world. A thousand years later, a meteoroid hit the earth, causing cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Groudon and Kyogre to re-battle each other. Humans had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and that wish combined with the power of the Meteorite allowed Rayquaza to Mega Evolve for the first time and calm the two from quarreling.
File:380Latias-Mega.png|{{p|Latias|Mega Latias}}
 
File:381Latios.png|{{p|Latios}}
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File:381Latios-Mega.png|{{p|Latios|Mega Latios}}
Super-ancient Pokémon.png|The cataclysmic battle between Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, drawn by [[Ken Sugimori]]
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====Weather trio====
===Generation IV===
{{main|Weather trio}}
Nine more Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation IV]], bringing the total to 26 Legendary Pokémon. Many of the Legendary Pokémon of this generation have little connection to the plot of the games, instead being minor, post–[[Hall of Fame]] sidequests for the player to go on. Three of the newly introduced Legendary Pokémon (four prior to the {{game|Platinum}} expansion of the Pokédex) are not in the Sinnoh [[regional Pokédex]], appearing only in the [[National Pokédex]].
This trio of super-ancient Pokémon, known as the weather trio due to their [[weather]]-related [[Ability|Abilities]], serve as the [[game mascot]]s of {{3v|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, and are the first Legendary trio to all be game mascots. The trio represents the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to have expanded the land and sea, {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are among the most powerful Legendary Pokémon, while {{p|Rayquaza}} prevents the two from quarreling.


During the course of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]], depending on the version, seeks out Groudon or Kyogre respectively, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes wrong, and the player is forced to defeat or capture the Legendary Pokémon to stop a global disaster. In {{game|Emerald}}, instead, both teams are on the loose, intending to awaken their respective Legendary Pokémon, and only by interference from the player and {{p|Rayquaza}} does the fight end up resolved.
====Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf====
{{main|Lake guardians}}
The lake guardians—{{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. They each represent the spirit of consciousness, with {{p|Uxie}} embodying knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} embodying emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} embodying willpower. According to legend, having been created by {{p|Arceus|the Original One}}, the trio have the power to tame the powerful dragons it also created.


The three members of the trio received new forms in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. Rayquaza is now able to Mega Evolve, and Groudon and Kyogre can undergo [[Primal Reversion]] while holding their respective Orb. Primal Reversion is considered the opposite of Mega Evolution. The latter is the outcome of the connection between Pokémon and human, and the former is derived solely from the Pokémon itself. While Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} are again sought by Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua{{sup/6|AS}}, Rayquaza is the target of a mysterious girl named [[Zinnia]] during the post-game plot called Delta Episode.
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Lake Guardians Legends Arceus.png|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in [[Shrouded Ruins]]
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====Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina====
{{main|Pokémon of Myth}}
The Pokémon of Myth—{{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. They are the [[game mascot]]s of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}. Each represents an aspect of universe: {{p|Dialga}} represents time, {{p|Palkia}} represents space, and {{p|Giratina}} represents antimatter.


In the game, their history is revealed: thousands of years ago, during the primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless furious clashes. In the face of Primal Groudon and Kyogre's great power, people could do nothing. However, Rayquaza intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two Primal Pokémon, and peace returned to the world. A thousand years later, a meteoroid hit the earth, causing cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Groudon and Kyogre to re-battle each other. Humans had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and that wish combined with the power of the Meteorite allowed Rayquaza to Mega Evolve for the first time and calm the two from quarreling.
In the Sinnoh-based games only, Dialga and Palkia are referred to as "mythical Pokémon" (Japanese: 神話のポケモン ''mythical Pokémon''). The use of this term in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum predates the official term "[[Mythical Pokémon]]" in English. The term has a different name to "Mythical Pokémon" in all languages other than English.


In the anime, Groudon and Kyogre appeared in the two-part episode consisting of ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. In these episodes, Team Magma and Team Aqua finally succeed in awakening the two, as in the games, though their conflict is resolved very quickly. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}. The weather trio all made a starring appearance in their Primal/Mega Forms in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', engaging in a violent clash with many other legendaries.
In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Dialga and Palkia gained {{form|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Forme}}s like Giratina, through the use of the [[Adamant Crystal]] and the [[Lustrous Globe]].


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File:Weather trio.png|[[Weather trio]]
Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|Dialga and Palkia confronting Origin Giratina at [[Spear Pillar]]
File:382Kyogre.png|{{p|Kyogre}}
File:382Kyogre-Primal.png|{{p|Kyogre|Primal Kyogre}}
File:383Groudon.png|{{p|Groudon}}
File:383Groudon-Primal.png|{{p|Groudon|Primal Groudon}}
File:384Rayquaza.png|{{p|Rayquaza}}
File:384Rayquaza-Mega.png|{{p|Rayquaza|Mega Rayquaza}}
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===Generation IV===
====Cresselia====
Nine more Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation IV]], bringing the total to 26 Legendary Pokémon. Many of the Legendary Pokémon of this generation have little connection to the plot of the games, instead being minor, post-[[Hall of Fame]] sidequests for the player to go on. Three of the newly introduced Legendary Pokémon (four prior to the {{game|Platinum}} expansion of the Pokédex) are not in the Sinnoh [[regional Pokédex]], appearing only in the [[National Pokédex]].
{{p|Cresselia}} is a Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. This Legendary Pokémon represents the {{wp|crescent moon}}, a sign of hope and good dreams.


====Lake guardians====
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{{main|Lake guardians}}
Palmer Adventures.png|[[Palmer]] and his {{p|Cresselia}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
The lake guardians, [[Sinnoh]]'s resident Legendary trio, represent the spirit of all consciousness, with {{p|Uxie}} embodying knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} embodying emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} embodying willpower. According to legend, having been created by {{p|Arceus|the Original One}}, the trio have the power to tame the powerful dragons it also created.
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====Heatran====
{{p|Heatran}} is a Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Heatran is said to be the embodiment of the planet's boiling {{wp|core}}.


In the games, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are found in the caverns of [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], and [[Lake Valor]], though Mesprit will roam Sinnoh after the player has encountered it, rather than battle immediately as the other two will. The trio are captured by [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s, [[Jupiter]], [[Mars]], and [[Saturn]], and subjected to the experiments of [[Charon]] to draw out the [[Red Chain]] from the gems in their bodies. [[Cyrus]] summons {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and alone, the lake guardians' power is not enough to stop them. {{p|Giratina}} interferes and draws Cyrus into the Distortion World, where the lake guardians assist the player in navigation through Giratina's lair.
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Ranger 3 Heatran mission art.png|{{ra|Ben}} and {{ra|Summer}} battling {{p|Heatran}}, drawn by [[Kouki Saitou]]
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In the anime, the lake guardians appeared, first in spirit form, in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals]]'', and ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', to {{an|Dawn}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}}. They were captured by [[J]], who had been hired by [[Team Galactic]], in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', and were freed by Ash, Dawn, and Brock to stop the power of Dialga and Palkia in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.
====Regigigas====
{{p|Regigigas}} is a {{type|Normal}} is a Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Regigigas the master of the [[legendary giants]], having created them in ancient times. It is said to have moved the continents in place, pulling them by rope.


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File:Lake guardians Dream.png|[[Lake guardians]]
Regigigas Ranger 3.png|{{p|Regigigas}}
File:480Uxie.png|{{p|Uxie}}
File:481Mesprit.png|{{p|Mesprit}}
File:482Azelf.png|{{p|Azelf}}
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===Generation V===
Nine additional Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation V]], totaling 35 Legendary Pokémon in all. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} played a large role in the storyline of {{game|Black and White|s}}, with the respective mascot Pokémon being a necessary and unavoidable capture to progress to the end of the game.


====Creation trio====
====Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion====
{{main|Creation trio}}
{{main|Swords of Justice}}
The Legendary creators of the Pokémon universe, the creation trio consists of {{p|Dialga}} of time, {{p|Palkia}} of space, and {{p|Giratina}} of antimatter. Like the weather trio before them, they each serve as the mascots of [[Sinnoh]]'s trio of games, {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
The Swords of Justice—{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. The [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Keldeo}} is also sometimes considered part of the Swords of Justice. The trio are based on the titular characters of the 1844 French novel ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}'', while Keldeo is based on their apprentice {{wp|d'Artagnan}}. They are also based on hooved mammals such as deer, antelopes, oxen, goats, and horses.


In the games, Dialga and Palkia are sought by [[Cyrus]] to destroy and then remake the universe without spirit, a feature he hates about humanity. In Diamond and Pearl, Dialga or Palkia can be caught at [[Spear Pillar]], while Giratina may be obtained after the Pokémon League has been conquered. In Platinum, however, Giratina interferes with Cyrus's planned destruction of the universe, and may be captured in its home, the [[Distortion World]], while Dialga and Palkia cannot be found until the Elite Four have been defeated.
According to legend, they protect Pokémon from having their habitats destroyed by humans and have been known to have attacked human castles during the Middle Ages. Keldeo, was rescued and raised by the trio after its home was destroyed by fire. All four of them can use their horns like swords, and learn {{m|Sacred Sword}} (which was originally the group's [[signature move]]).


In the anime, {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{mov|Giratina}} appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The three appeared together in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Dialga and Palkia were also summoned at the Spear Pillar and chained by Cyrus in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', but were freed when he escaped into another universe and the Red Chain was shattered by Ash, Dawn, Brock, and their Pokémon.
In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]], a sketch resembling the members of the Swords of Justice can be found in the [[Violet Book]], dubbed "An Imagined Pokémon". Later, in the game's [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] DLC, [[Paradox Pokémon|Paradox counterparts]] of Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion are discovered in the form of {{p|Iron Leaves}}, {{p|Iron Boulder}} and {{p|Iron Crown}}, that were all brought to [[Area Zero]] at some point by [[Professor Turo]] through his [[time machine]].


In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} only, Dialga and Palkia were referenced as "mythical Pokémon" (Japanese: 神話のポケモン ''mythical Pokémon''); however, this pre-dates the term [[Mythical Pokémon]] (Japanese: 幻のポケモン ''Illusory Pokémon'') and has a different Japanese name.
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Swords of Justice 2011 UNIQLO.png|Terrakion, Cobalion, and Virizion in a forest
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====Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus====
File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|[[Creation trio]]
{{main|Forces of nature}}
File:483Dialga.png|{{p|Dialga}}
The forces of nature—{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. They are based on {{wp|kami}}: {{wp|Fūjin}}, god of wind; {{wp|Raijin}}, god of thunder and lightning; and {{wp|Inari Ōkami|Inari}}, a fertility deity. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.
File:484Palkia.png|{{p|Palkia}}
File:487Giratina-Altered.png|{{p|Giratina|Altered Giratina}}
File:487Giratina-Origin.png|{{p|Giratina|Origin Giratina}}
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====Cresselia====
In {{B2W2}}, they gained the ability switch between their default, Incarnate Formes and their alternate, Therian Forme through the use of the [[Reveal Glass]].
{{p|Cresselia}} is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon who represents the {{wp|crescent moon}}, a sign of hope and good dreams.


In the games, Cresselia can be found on [[Fullmoon Island]] as part of a post-League quest to rid {{tc|Sailor}} [[Eldritch]]'s son of a nightmare. She will flee immediately, roaming Sinnoh and leaving behind a [[Lunar Wing]], which will heal the boy. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], Cresselia can be found on [[Marvelous Bridge]] after obtaining the Lunar Wing in the [[Strange House]].
According to a folktale retold by children at the [[Abundant Shrine]], Landorus punished Tornadus and Thundurus for destroying the land with gales and thunderstorms, and a shrine was built in honor of him.  


Cresselia made her debut appearance in the anime in ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]'', in which she fought briefly against a {{p|Darkrai}}.
In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the trio becomes a quartet with one more introduced members: {{p|Enamorus}}.


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Forces of Nature myth.png|Incarnate Form Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus in {{aniseries|BW}}
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====Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem====
{{main|Tao trio}}
{{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Kyurem}} are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. Reshiram and Zekrom are the [[game mascot]]s of {{game|Black and White|s}}, while Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are the mascots of {{B2W2}}. {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent balance through the aspects of {{wp|Tao|Yin and Yang}}, respectively.


====Heatran====
According to legends, originally, they were a [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|single dragon]] that helped found the Unova region's nation, but fighting between the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|two brothers]] who founded the nation split them into two halves; despite this, the two Pokémon do not willingly fight each other.
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of the planet's boiling {{wp|core}}, appearing in [[Stark Mountain]] in [[Sinnoh]], [[Reversal Mountain]] in [[Unova]], and [[Scorched Slab]]{{sup/6|ORAS}} in [[Hoenn]], where it was said to have been born at the same time as Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina created Sinnoh at the [[Spear Pillar]] and created the [[Battle Zone]]. Heatran is the only Legendary Pokémon with a variable gender.


Heatran first appeared in the anime in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the control of [[Marcus]], and later appeared in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' as part of a Pokémon Ranger rescue mission.
{{p|Kyurem}} is related to Reshiram and Zekrom and represents {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, which is the absence of yin and yang. Using the [[DNA Splicers]], Kyurem can be fused with Reshiram or Zekrom into White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, respectively; with the same item, the fusion can be undone.


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Tao trio.png|Reshiram and Zekrom confronting Kyurem and its Black and White Forms
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====Regigigas====
===Generation VI ===
{{p|Regigigas}} is the master of the [[Legendary titans]], having created them in ancient times and was said to have moved the continents in place, pulling them by rope.
Three additional Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation VI]], totaling 38 Legendary Pokémon. This is the first generation to introduce fewer Legendary Pokémon than the generation before it.


In the games, Regigigas is found at the [[Snowpoint Temple]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}, [[Twist Mountain]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, and [[Island Cave]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}, though it will not awaken unless all three of the Legendary titans are in the player's party.
====Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde====
{{main|Aura trio}}
{{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, and {{p|Zygarde}} are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kalos]] region. Xerneas and Yveltal are the [[game mascot]]s of {{g|X and Y}}. Xerneas and Yveltal represent life and destruction, respectively, while Zygarde is said to monitor the balance of the ecosystem and reveal its power when the ecosystem is disrupted. Xerneas has the power to share eternal life, while Yveltal absorbs the life force of everything around it. Xerneas sleeps in the form of a tree, while Yveltal sleeps in the form of a cocoon. Xerneas and Yveltal have the Abilities {{a|Fairy Aura}} and {{a|Dark Aura}}, respectively, while Zygarde's {{a|Aura Break}} reverses the effects of these Abilities.


Regigigas appeared in the anime in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', in which it attempted to stop a glacier from destroying [[Ten'i Village]]. Another appeared in ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', in which it was hunted by [[J]] and defended by {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
Xerneas has {{fd|Xerneas|two forms}}, appearing in Active Mode in battle and Neutral Mode otherwise; Yveltal has no form differences. Zygarde appeared only as Zygarde 50% Forme in Pokémon X and Y, but had {{fd|Zygarde|two other forms}} and two further components introduced in the {{pkmn|animated series}} and in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Zygarde's other forms are Zygarde 10% Forme, a dog-like form that includes 10% of Zygarde's full power, and Zygarde Complete Forme, whose power is said to exceed that of Xerneas and Yveltal. Its further components are Zygarde Cells, tiny cell-like creatures that make up Zygarde's body, and Zygarde Cores, cell-like creatures said to be its mind.


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File:486Regigigas.png|{{p|Regigigas}}
Xerneas artwork.png|Xerneas healing a forest, drawn by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]{{fact}}
Yveltal artwork.png|Yveltal destroying a city, drawn by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]{{fact}}
File:Z2 50 Percent Forme.png|50% Forme Zygarde in {{aniseries|XYZ}}
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===Generation V===
===Generation VII===
Nine additional Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation V]], totaling 35 Legendary Pokémon. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} played a large role in the storyline of {{game|Black and White|s}}, with the respective mascot Pokémon being a necessary and unavoidable capture to progress to the end of the game.
[[Generation VII]] introduced eleven Legendary Pokémon, totaling 49 Legendary Pokémon. For the first time, Legendary Pokémon capable of evolution are introduced—six of these Pokémon are part of [[Evolution|evolutionary chains]].


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


They made their anime debut together, in the fifteenth Pokémon film ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', where Keldeo was responsible for the freezing of the other three during a battle against {{OBP|Kyurem|M15}}, and sought help from {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. In the movie, Cobalion acts as the leader of the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}}, protecting Pokémon and humans alike through the world.
They were originally created by the [[Aether Foundation]] for the [[beast killer project]] under the direction of Aether President [[Lusamine]],<ref>[[Lusamine]]: "The [[Lillie|daughter]] who stole my {{p|Cosmog}} from me and the [[Gladion|son]] who took '''my''' Type: Null!"({{g|Sun and Moon}})</ref><ref>Faba's blog from {{g|Sun and Moon}}: "My [[Lusamine|superior]]'s [[Gladion|family]] stole the results of our research and ran off."</ref> which aimed to create a Pokémon to fight against the [[Ultra Beast]]s.


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File:Swords of Justice M15.png|[[Swords of Justice]]
Gladion Type Null.png|{{an|Gladion}}'s Type: Null in {{aniseries|SM}}
File:638Cobalion.png|{{p|Cobalion}}
Gladion with Silvally.png|Gladion's Silvally changing its Typing to Fire, by [[Hitoshi Ariga]]
File:639Terrakion.png|{{p|Terrakion}}
File:640Virizion.png|{{p|Virizion}}
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====Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini====
{{main|Guardian deities}}
The tapu—{{p|Tapu Koko}}, {{p|Tapu Lele}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}, and {{p|Tapu Fini}}—are a quartet of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. They serve as the guardian deities of each of Alola's four main islands: Tapu Koko on [[Melemele Island]], Tapu Lele on [[Akala Island]], Tapu Bulu on [[Ula'ula Island]], and Tapu Fini on [[Poni Island]].


====Forces of Nature====
Alola's [[island kahuna]]s are each chosen by their island's guardian deity. [[Grand trial]]s are often done in favor and praise of the Tapu. The Tapu are known to be very kind in certain situations, lending gifts, but they can also be very cruel, destroying certain locations or harming others when feeling angered.  
{{main|Forces of Nature}}
{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on {{wp|kami}}: {{wp|Fūjin}}, god of wind, {{wp|Raijin}}, god of thunder and lightning, and {{wp|Inari Ōkami|Inari}}, a fertility deity. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth. According to a folktale retold by children at the [[Abundant Shrine]], Landorus punished Tornadus and Thundurus for destroying the land with gales and thunderstorms, and a shrine was built in honor of him. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] they receive a new Forme, the Therian Forme, with their old Forme known as the Incarnate Forme; the Formes can be switched between with the [[Reveal Glass]].


In the anime, the Forces of Nature were sought by [[Team Rocket]] in Unova from ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]'' until they were able to awaken them on [[Milos Island]] in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''. Tornadus and Thundurus fought on the island, while Ash and his friends awakened Landorus to put a stop to the fight (they all appeared in Incarnate Forme during these episodes). They debuted in Therian Forme in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'', when Team Rocket once again attempted to capture them as the final goal of Operation Tempest. Together, they are said to have the power to control nature, which can be harnessed by one who possesses both {{an|Meloetta}} and the Reveal Glass.
According ''The Light of Alola'', a book found in the [[Malie City|Malie Library]], the tapu fought off against a beast from another [[dimension]] and lost. They were rewarded with the [[Tapunium Z]], their signature [[Z-Crystal]]. The beast then created multiple {{p|Cosmog}} for the tapu to take care of and protect as they grow up before returning to [[Ultra Space]].


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File:Forces of Nature myth.png|[[Forces of Nature]]
Guardian deities anime.png|Tapu Koko, Tapu Fini, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Lele at the [[Altar of the Sunne]] in {{aniseries|SM}}
File:641Tornadus.png|{{p|Tornadus|Tornadus Incarnate Forme}}
File:641Tornadus-Therian.png|{{p|Tornadus|Therian Tornadus}}
File:642Thundurus.png|{{p|Thundurus|Thundurus Incarnate Forme}}
File:642Thundurus-Therian.png|{{p|Thundurus|Therian Thundurus}}
File:645Landorus.png|{{p|Landorus|Landorus Incarnate Forme}}
File:645Landorus-Therian.png|{{p|Landorus|Therian Landorus}}
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====Cosmog and Cosmoem====
{{main|Light trio}}
{{p|Cosmog}} and its evolved form {{p|Cosmoem}} are {{type|Psychic}} Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in [[Alola]]. They are the pre-evolutions of {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.


====Tao trio====
Ultra Wormholes can be created using gasses extracted by Cosmog,<ref>[[Lusamine]], {{g|Sun and Moon}}:''"I was able to open the Ultra Wormhole using just the gases we'd extracted from Cosmog when it was in Aether Paradise, wasn't I?"''</ref> but more can be created in heavier doses using the Pokémon as a whole. Cosmog evolves into Cosmoem under extreme stress, causing the Pokémon to condense into a smaller immobile form resembling a cocoon. With the help of the [[Sun Flute|Sun]] and [[Moon Flute]]s being played during certain times of the day, Cosmoem can evolve into either Solgaleo or Lunala when brought to the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|SUS}} or the [[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|MUM}}.
{{main|Tao trio}}
 
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent balance through the aspects of {{wp|Tao|Yin and Yang}}, respectively. Originally, they were a single dragon that helped found the Unova region's nation, but fighting between the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|two brothers]] who founded the nation split them into two halves. Despite this, the two Pokémon do not willingly fight each other.
According to [[Malie City#Malie Library|Alolan legend]], Cosmog were given to the [[guardian deities]] by [[Light trio|Solgaleo and Lunala]] as heirs of the region, with the tapu watching over the Cosmog until they could grow up and evolve.


In the games, [[Team Plasma]] hunt either Reshiram or Zekrom in {{game|Black and White|s}} in order to use them to liberate all Pokémon from their owners. [[N]] captures one of them and defeats [[Alder]]. The other dragon emerges from the [[Dragon Stones|Dragon Stone]] the player possesses, and the player must capture it and use it to defeat N. After his defeat, N rides off on his dragon to a far-off region. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], which take place two years later, [[Ghetsis]] revives Team Plasma and captures Kyurem in order to freeze and take control of the Unova region. N confronts him with Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}, but Ghetsis seizes the opportunity to fuse the Tao dragon with Kyurem using the [[DNA Splicers]] to create Black Kyurem{{sup/5|B2}}/White Kyurem{{sup/5|W2}}. The player defeats Kyurem and Ghetsis, restoring balance to the region.
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Lillie and Gladion and Lusamine Cosmog Merchandise 1.jpg|[[Nebby]] as a Cosmog with [[Lillie]], drawn by [[Megumi Mizutani]]
Nebby Cosmoem Evolutions.png|Nebby as a Cosmoem in Lillie's hands in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]
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====Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma====
{{p|Solgaleo}}, {{p|Lunala}}, and {{p|Necrozma}} are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. Solgaleo and Lunala are the [[game mascot]]s of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, while Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma are the mascots of {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. They are said to have come from [[Ultra Space]].


Reshiram and Zekrom are the stars of [[M14|''Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Pokémon The Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram'']] along with Victini. Zekrom debuted in ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' causing [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s electric crisis, and appeared in numerous flashbacks and fantasies afterwards. Reshiram also debuted in a cameo at the beginning of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and had a large role in the "Episode N" arc, as [[Team Plasma]]'s target, appearing in ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]''. Reshiram and Zekrom make a cameo appearance in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''.
Solgaleo and Lunala have {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences#Solgaleo|form like-transformations}} known as Radiant Sun phase and Full Moon phase respectively when using their powers. Necrozma has three additional forms (all introduced in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}): Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Ultra Necrozma. It transforms into Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma when it has absorbed Solgaleo or Lunala, respectively. Either of these two forms can transform into Ultra Necrozma after absorbing enough light to restore its true form.


{{p|Kyurem}} is related to Reshiram and Zekrom and represents {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, which is the absence of yin and yang. Using the [[DNA Splicers]], Kyurem can be fused with Reshiram or Zekrom into White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, respectively; with the same item, the fusion can be undone.
All three have their own unique Z-Crystals: [[Solganium Z]], [[Lunalium Z]] and [[Ultranecrozium Z]]. Necrozma, while transformed into either Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings, can make use of the other two's Z-Crystals. [[Z-Power]] comes from light produced by Necrozma,<ref>[[Dulse]], {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}: ''"These...auras...must have been particularly strong at the trial locations. And the Z-Power for the Z-Moves... It is also similar to the auras of the Totem Pokémon. Both came to Alola as Necrozma's light!"''</ref> while [[Z-Crystal]]s and [[Sparkling Stone]]s (and [[Z-Ring]]/[[Z-Power Ring]]s by extension) are pieces of Necrozma that channel Z-Power in order to produce [[Z-Move]]s.  


Kyurem is the star of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' along with Keldeo, where it seems as a ferocious Pokémon, and can change forms without the DNA Splicers. It is also capable of this when it appears in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''.
According to ''The Light of Alola'', a book in the [[Malie City|Malie Library]], they gave light to the Alola region when it was first created. According to legends, when Solgaleo and Lunala appeared from an [[Ultra Wormhole]], the ancient kings of Alola bowed down to them and worshiped them. The guardian deities battled them and lost, with the duo gifting the tapu the [[Tapunium Z]] after their defeat. In legends in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Necrozma is referred to as "The Blinding One", as it once shared light across [[Alola]] and Ultra Space, before an unknown injury caused Necrozma to lose its true form. This resulted in Necrozma becoming extremely vicious and constantly in pain, which made it steal light from other worlds, and even from Solgaleo and Lunala, in order to sustain itself and regain the form it once had.


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File:Tao trio.png|[[Tao trio]]
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Necrozma Solgaleo Lunala artwork.png|Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma
File:643Reshiram.png|{{p|Reshiram}}
Art Life 20231117 Ultra Necrozma.jpg|{{fd|Necrozma|Ultra Necrozma}}
File:644Zekrom.png|{{p|Zekrom}}
File:646Kyurem.png|{{p|Kyurem}}
File:646Kyurem-Black.png|{{p|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}
File:646Kyurem-White.png|{{p|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}
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===Generation VIII===
In [[Generation VIII]], 11 Legendary Pokémon were introduced, bringing the total to 60. Of these, three were introduced in the base game of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, two were introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]], five were introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]], and one was introduced in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. Additionally, The Crown Tundra introduced [[regional form]]s of three Legendary Pokémon from Generation I.


===Generation VI===
====Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres====
Three additional Legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation VI]], totaling 38 Legendary Pokémon. This is the first generation to introduce fewer Legendary Pokémon than the generation before it.
Galarian {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} are the [[Galarian form]]s of the [[legendary bird]]s. They were {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Crown Tundra]] of the [[Galar]] region. The Galarian forms are all have {{t|Flying}} as their secondary type, but they have a different primary type to their Kantonian counterparts.


====Aura trio====
Every few decades they migrate to the Dyna Tree at [[Dyna Tree Hill]] in the [[Crown Tundra]]. The trio fight each other over it every time they meet, although they do not appear to have as strong a rivalry as their Kantonian counterparts. For a time, the Galarian legendary birds were believed be the same as the Kantonian [[legendary birds]] due to them possessing similar characteristics to {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Fire}}, respectively.
{{main|Aura trio}}
The Legendary [[game mascot]]s of [[Pokémon X and Y]] are {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, and they form the [[aura trio]] along with {{p|Zygarde}}. Xerneas and Yveltal represent life and destruction, respectively, while Zygarde is said to monitor the balance of the ecosystem and reveal its power when the ecosystem is disrupted. Xerneas has the power to share eternal life, while Yveltal absorbs the life force of everything around it. Xerneas sleeps in the form of a tree, while Yveltal sleeps in the form of a cocoon. Xerneas and Yveltal have the Abilities {{a|Fairy Aura}} and {{a|Dark Aura}}, respectively, while Zygarde's {{a|Aura Break}} reverses the effects of these Abilities.


Xerneas has {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Xerneas|two Formes}}, appearing in Active Mode in battle and Neutral Mode otherwise. Yveltal has no form differences. Zygarde appeared only as Zygarde 50% Forme in Pokémon X and Y, but had {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|two other Formes}} and two further components introduced in the anime and in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. Zygarde's other Formes are Zygarde 10% Forme, a dog-like Forme that includes 10% of Zygarde's full power, and Zygarde Complete Forme, whose power is said to exceed that of Xerneas and Yveltal. Its further components are Zygarde Cells, tiny cell-like creatures that make up Zygarde's body, and Zygarde Cores, cell-like creatures said to be its mind.
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File:Galarian Legendary birds.png|{{rf|Galarian}} Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres at the [[Dyna Tree Hill]]
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====Zacian and Zamazenta====
{{main|Legendary heroes}}
The legendary heroes—{{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}—are a duo of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Galar]] region. They are the [[game mascot]]s of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


In [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Lysandre]] captures Xerneas or Yveltal to use their power in the [[ultimate weapon]] to create a "beautiful world" in his image. Either Xerneas or Yveltal are captured by the player at the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] upon awakening from their dormant forms. Zygarde 50% Forme can be found in [[Terminus Cave]] after the player enters the Hall of Fame.
According to legend, 3000 years ago, a cataclysmic event known as the [[Darkest Day]] was caused by {{p|Eternatus}}'s awakening. Zacian and Zamazenta worked together to defend the region with the help of [[Ancient Galarian kings|two human heroes]]. Together, they managed to take Eternatus down, forcing it back into another slumber, with Eternatus's defeat and the Darkest Day stopped, the two Legendary Pokémon retreated to the [[Slumbering Weald]] to return to their slumber, turning into statues while the two human heroes became Galar's new kings.  


In the anime, Xerneas and Yveltal starred in the movie ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', along with Diancie, where Xerneas and Yveltal are shown to be residents of the [[Allearth Forest]]. Xerneas made a minor appearance in ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', being responsible for causing Ash and his friends to get lost in fog during the orienteering activity.
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File:Hero duo anime.png|Hero of Many Battles Zacian and Zamazenta in the {{aniseries|JN}}
File:JN045.png|Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta
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====Eternatus====
{{p|Eternatus}} is a Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Galar]] region.


In the anime, Zygarde debuted in ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'' in its 50% Forme alongside a Zygarde Core. A Zygarde Core has traveled alongside Ash and his friends, nicknamed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, since the beginning of the {{DL|List of XY series episodes|XY&Z|''XYZ'' arc}}, and another Zygarde Core referred to as [[Z2]] was captured by [[Team Flare]]. Both of these Cores have appeared in all three Formes of Zygarde.
According to legend, it is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] that crash-landed 20,000 years ago. 3000 years ago, it awakened for the very first time, threatening to destroy the whole region with its power, in the event known as the Darkest Day, but it was stopped by Zacian, Zamazenta, and the two humans.


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File:716Xerneas.png|{{p|Xerneas}}
Victor Eternatus Evolutions.png|{{p|Eternatus}} in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]
File:717Yveltal.png|{{p|Yveltal}}
File:Eternatus Eternamax anime.png|Eternamax Eternatus [[Tower summit|atop]] [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] in {{aniseries|JN}}
File:718Zygarde.png|{{p|Zygarde|Zygarde 50% Forme}}
File:718Zygarde-10Percent.png|{{p|Zygarde|Zygarde 10% Forme}}
File:718Zygarde-Complete.png|{{p|Zygarde|Zygarde Complete}}
File:718Zygarde-Core.png|{{p|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}
File:718Zygarde-Cell.png|{{p|Zygarde|Zygarde Cell}}
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====Kubfu and Urshifu====
{{p|Kubfu}} and its evolved form {{p|Urshifu}} are a pair of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Isle of Armor]] of the [[Galar]] region. They were introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]] DLC for {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


===Generation VII===
Urshifu has two different forms, with its form depending on how it evolved: Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style. Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style Urshifu when trained from a [[Scroll of Darkness]], such as the one located at the [[Tower of Darkness]]; it evolves into Rapid Strike Style Urshifu when trained from a [[Scroll of Waters]], such as the one located at the [[Tower of Waters]].
[[Generation VII]] introduced eleven Legendary Pokémon, totaling 49 Legendary Pokémon. For the first time, Legendary Pokémon capable of evolution are introduced—six of these Pokémon are part of [[Pokémon Evolution|evolutionary chains]].


====Type: Null and Silvally====
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{{p|Type: Null}} and its evolution {{p|Silvally}} are man-made Pokémon originally created by the [[Aether Foundation]] for [[Faba]]'s "Beast Killer" project, which aimed to create a Pokémon with similarity to {{p|Arceus}} through data collected from [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Canalave Library]].
2020 Legendary Pokemon Gen VIII 2.jpg|{{p|Kubfu}} and two {{p|Urshifu}} in their {{fd|Urshifu|Rapid and Single Strike Styles}}, drawn by [[HYOGONOSUKE]]
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Although the project was deemed a failure and the resulting three models of Type: Null were put into cryogenic stasis, [[Gladion]] managed to evolve the stolen Type: Null that became his partner. He named the evolution Silvally.
====Regieleki and Regidrago====
{{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}} are a pair of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Crown Tundra]] of the [[Galar]] region. They are members of the [[legendary giants]] who were introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC for {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


In the anime, Type: Null debuted in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'' under the nickname "Silvally" and owned by {{an|Gladion}}. It later evolved into Silvally in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]''.
They are said to be have been created by Regigigas, using pure {{t|Electric}} energy and crystallized {{t|Dragon}} energy. They are seen as the most powerful of the giants, with Regieleki being capable of creating the electricity of a whole region, while Regidrago is said to possess the power of every Dragon Pokemon.


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File:772Type Null.png|{{p|Type: Null}}
File:JN113.png|Regieleki and Regidrago in {{aniseries|JN}}
File:773Silvally.png|{{p|Silvally}}
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====Calyrex, Glastrier, and Spectrier====
{{p|Calyrex}}, {{p|Glastrier}}, and {{p|Spectrier}} are three Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Crown Tundra]] of the [[Galar]] region. They were introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC for {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


====Guardian deities====
Calyrex can take on one of two alternate forms by combining with Glastrier or Spectrier using the [[Reins of Unity]]. When riding Glastrier, it becomes Ice Rider Calyrex; when riding Spectrier, it becomes Shadow Rider Calyrex.
{{main|Guardian deities}}
The guardian deities are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who protect the islands where they live. Each of the four main islands in Alola has a guardian deity: {{p|Tapu Koko}} on [[Melemele Island]], {{p|Tapu Lele}} on [[Akala Island]], {{p|Tapu Bulu}} on [[Ula'ula Island]], and {{p|Tapu Fini}} on [[Poni Island]]. The [[Island Kahuna]]s are each chosen by their island's guardian deity.


In the anime, Tapu Koko first appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' and gave Ash a [[Z-Ring]]. Tapu Lele debuted in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]'', in which it healed Ash. Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini both debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', in which all four tapu sensed [[Nebby]]'s birth. All four later appeared in ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'' and ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', in which they helped Nebby evolve into {{p|Solgaleo}}.
According to legend, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}} had been terrorizing [[Freezington]], ruling the area as the "lord of the tundra". One day, Calyrex was nursed back to health by Freezington's citizens. To repay the citizens, Calyrex defeated Glastrier/Spectrier and gained its loyalty, making the Pokémon its loyal steed. Afterwards, Calyrex ruled over the [[Crown Tundra]]—known as the King of Bountiful Harvests, it helped spread vegetation and supported the harvest every year with its loyal steed. It was renowned for its graceful and regal movements.


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File:Guardian deities anime.png|[[Guardian deities]]
Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Calyrex.png||Calyrex, Glastrier, and Spectrier
File:785Tapu Koko.png|{{p|Tapu Koko}}
File:786Tapu Lele.png|{{p|Tapu Lele}}
File:787Tapu Bulu.png|{{p|Tapu Bulu}}
File:788Tapu Fini.png|{{p|Tapu Fini}}
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====Cosmog and Cosmoem====
====Enamorus====
{{p|Cosmog}} and {{p|Cosmoem}} are {{type|Psychic}} Legendary Pokémon introduced in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], they are the pre-evolutions of {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}. Cosmog has a major role in the game as a Pokémon being studied by the [[Aether Foundation]]. [[Lillie]], the daughter of Aether Foundation's president, [[Lusamine]], spirits Cosmog away and nicknames it [[Nebby]], hiding it in her bag as she tries to learn more about it by visiting the [[guardian deities]]. Over the course of the game, Nebby evolves into Cosmoem and eventually the [[version mascot]] of the game: the {{2t|Psychic|Steel}}-type Solgaleo in Pokémon Sun and the {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}-type Lunala in Pokémon Moon. Another Cosmog can be obtained by the player in the post-game.
{{p|Enamorus}} is Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hisui]] region. It was introduced in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} as the fourth member of the [[forces of nature]].


In the anime, both Solgaleo and Lunala debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter]]'', in which they emerged from an [[Ultra Wormhole]] at [[Altar of the Sunne]] to create a Cosmog, which Ash found and cared for. {{an|Lillie}} named this Cosmog [[Nebby]]. It evolved into Cosmoem in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'' and then into Solgaleo in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]''.
In [[Hisui]], it and {{p|Landorus}} were worshipped as the gods of field and spring who brought life to the region and signaled the end of winter, hence its title as the "Herald of Spring". According to legend, while it is known to be kind with its love, it will not hesitate to punish those who disrespect life.


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File:789Cosmog.png|{{p|Cosmog}}
SWSH11 Booster Enamorus 2.jpg||Incarnate Form Enamorus
File:790Cosmoem.png|{{p|Cosmoem}}
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===Generation IX ===
In [[Generation IX]], 11 Legendary Pokémon were introduced, bringing the total to 71. Of these, six were introduced in the base game of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, four in [[The Teal Mask]], and one in [[The Indigo Disk]].


====Light trio====
====Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu====
{{main|Light trio}}
{{main|Treasures of ruin}}
The Light trio is a group consisting of {{p|Solgaleo}}, {{p|Lunala}}, and {{p|Necrozma}} who resemble the [[Ultra Beast]]s and has given light to the Alola region when it was first created. According to legends, Solgaleo and Lunala appeared from an [[Ultra Wormhole]], the ancient kings of Alola bowing down to them and worshiped them. The Guardian Deities battled them and lost, gifting them the [[Tapunium Z]] after their defeat.
The treasures of ruin—{{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}—are a quartet of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Paldea]] region. They have been referred to as cursed treasures and Pokémon of Ruin. All of them are {{type|Dark}}.
 
According to legend, these four Legendary Pokémon were once four ancient treasures, but were corrupted by negative human emotions. They came into the possession of an ancient king of Paldea. Eventually, the king's greed awakened them and unleashed disasters, resulting in these berserk Pokémon destroying the kingdom. All four were later sealed away in shrines by ancient Pokémon wielders after a fierce battle.
 
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Treasures of ruin HOME wallpaper.png|Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and Ting-Lu
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Necrozma was believed to have come from an [[Ultra Space|alternate dimension]] long ago. It has a major role in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, where as the "Blinding One", it once shared light across [[Alola]] and Ultra Space before an unknown injury caused Necrozma to lose its true form. This resulted in Necrozma becoming extremely vicious and constantly in pain, which made it steal light from other worlds or the Solgaleo and Lunala in order to sustain itself and regain the form it once had.


Solgaleo and Lunala have form like-transformations known as [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Solgaleo and Lunala|Radiant Sun phase and Full Moon phase]] respectively when using their powers. Necrozma has three additional forms introduced in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. It transforms into the first two, called Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma, when it has absorbed Solgaleo and Lunala, respectively. Either of these two forms can further transform into the third, Ultra Necrozma, after absorbing enough light to restore its true form.
====Koraidon and Miraidon====
{{main|Paradox duo}}
{{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}} are a duo of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Paldea]] region. They are the [[game mascot]]s of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. They are [[Paradox Pokémon]], being past and future relatives of {{p|Cyclizar}}, respectively. Both are far more aggressive and powerful than their contemporary counterpart.


In the anime, Solgaleo and Lunala both debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', where the pair emerged from two [[Ultra Wormhole]] at [[Altar of the Sunne]] to create a {{p|Cosmog}}, which it then gave to the [[guardian deities]] to be placed in a location when it will be found by {{Ash}}. Ultra Necrozma debuted in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'' in a book mentioned by [[Acerola]], which revealed how Ultra Necrozma, Solgaleo and Lunala brought light to [[Alola]] and how Ultra Necrozma earned the title of the "Blinding One".
They can change into various forms to better facilitate travelling: Sprinting Build, Swimming Build, and Gliding Build for Koraidon; and Drive Mode, Aquatic Mode, and Glide Mode for Miraidon. While low in power, Koraidon and Miraidon assume the Limited Build and Low-Power Mode, respectively, while at their full strength, they battle in Apex Build and Ultimate Mode, respectively.


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File:Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Necrozma Solgaleo Lunala artwork.png|[[Light trio]]
Koraidon Miraidon Card Game Battle Tour Art.png|Apex Build Koraidon and Ultimate Mode Miraidon
File:791Solgaleo.png|{{p|Solgaleo}}
File:792Lunala.png|{{p|Lunala}}
File:800Necrozma.png|{{p|Necrozma}}
File:800Necrozma-Dusk Mane.png|{{p|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}
File:800Necrozma-Dawn Wings.png|{{p|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}
File:800Necrozma-Ultra.png|{{p|Necrozma|Ultra Necrozma}}
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====Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti====
{{main|Loyal Three}}
The Loyal Three—{{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}}—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in [[Kitakami]]. They were first introduced in [[The Teal Mask]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.


===Generation VIII===
In [[Kitakami]], they were believed to have protected Kitakami from {{p|Ogerpon}}, whose appearance frightened the villagers, causing them to be worshiped as heroes. In truth, the Loyal Three traveled to Kitakami after hearing of Ogerpon and its partner's masks, snuck into the cave Ogerpon settled in, and stole the [[Wellspring Mask|Wellspring]], [[Hearthflame Mask|Hearthflame]], and [[Cornerstone Mask]]s, leaving only the [[Teal Mask]] behind. Upon returning to its cave, an enraged Ogerpon donned the mask and went out to the village, cudgel in hand, to search for its friend. Upon meeting the Loyal Three, gloating over their stolen masks, Ogerpon attacked and defeated them, before leaving. The villagers, misunderstanding the situation, believed that the Loyal Three were protecting the village, creating a shrine and festival to celebrate their perceived heroism.  
Initially in [[Generation VIII]], three Legendary Pokémon were introduced. At least three more will be added in the upcoming expansion packs, [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]].
 
====Zacian and Zamazenta====
{{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} are Legendary Pokémon introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. In ages past, these two Pokémon worked together to protect [[Galar]] from a calamity known as the [[Darkest Day]], defeating {{p|Eternatus}} before retreating to the [[Slumbering Weald]] to slumber. The two Pokémon were nearly forgotten by history until the truth behind the legend was discovered by [[Sonia]], with the help of {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and their [[rival]], [[Hop]]. The truth of the legend was eventually published in [[Sonia's Book|a book]], and became a point of contention from two brothers, [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who claim to be descendants for the old kings.  


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File:888Zacian.png|{{p|Zacian|Crowned Sword Zacian}}
The Loyal Three and Pecharunt.png|Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti alongside their leader, {{p|Pecharunt}}
File:888Zacian-Hero.png|{{p|Zacian|Zacian Hero of Many Battles}}
File:889Zamazenta.png|{{p|Zamazenta|Crowned Shield Zamazenta}}
File:889Zamazenta-Hero.png|{{p|Zamazenta|Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles}}
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====Eternatus====
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{{p|Eternatus}} is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] that crash-landed 20,000 years ago. In ancient times, it threatened to destroy the [[Galar]] region in an event known as the [[Darkest Day]]. [[Chairman Rose]] tried to revive this Pokemon and bring about the second Darkest Day, but was thwarted by Victor/Gloria and Hop, who brought back the Legendary Heroes, Zacian and Zamazenta, to stop Etertnatus in its Eternamax form once more.
====Ogerpon====
{{p|Ogerpon}} is a Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in [[Kitakami]]. It was introduced in [[The Teal Mask]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.


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It has four forms: [[Teal Mask]], [[Wellspring Mask]], [[Hearthflame Mask]], and [[Cornerstone Mask]]—each form possessing a unique {{Tera}}stallized state.
File:890Eternatus.png|{{p|Eternatus}}
File:HOME890E.png|{{p|Eternatus|Eternamax Eternatus}}
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====Kubfu and Urshifu====
According to legend in The Teal Mask, it is said to have terrorized the land of Kitakami before being stopped by the [[Loyal Three]]: {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}} and {{p|Fezandipiti}}. However, in reality, it defeated the trio for stealing three of its masks and hurting its human companion, but the villagers watching it assumed it had come to attack the village, seeing it as a terrible ogre. Only the mask maker who made Ogerpon's masks knew the true story, with this story being passed down to his descendants.
{{p|Kubfu}} is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]] that will be given to the player by [[Mustard]]. Once the player trains with Kubfu enough, it will evolve into {{p|Urshifu}}. Urshifu has two different forms depending on its training, Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style.


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File:Kubfu.png|{{p|Kubfu}}
JP Championships 2024 Art Ogerpon.png|[[Teal Mask]] Ogerpon wielding {{m|Ivy Cudgel|its cudgel}}
File:Urshifu-Single Strike.png|{{p|Urshifu|Urshifu Single Strike Style}}
Maskless Ogerpon diploma artwork.png|Ogerpon without any mask
File:Urshifu-Rapid Strike.png|{{p|Urshifu|Urshifu Rapid Strike Style}}
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====Terapagos====
{{p|Terapagos}} is a Legendary Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in [[Paldea]]. It was introduced in [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.


====Calyrex====
Terapagos has three {{fd|Terapagos|forms}}: Normal Form, Terastal Form, and Stellar Form.
{{p|Calyrex}} is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]]. It once ruled over the part of Galar that included The Crown Tundra. It is characterized by its graceful and regal movements.


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It is the origin of the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and was seen as only fiction by many in the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}, the only ones knowing about its existence being [[Heath]] and [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}. Around two million years ago, Terapagos lived on the surface of [[Paldea]] during ancient times, until seismic shifts caused it to fall underground. There, it remained asleep for many years as the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] formed, along with [[Area Zero]] and the [[Area Zero Underdepths]].
File:Calyrex.png|{{p|Calyrex}}
 
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Terapagos Normal anime.png|Normal Form Terapagos in {{aniseries|HZ}}
JP Championships 2024 Art Terapagos.png|Terastal Form Terapagos
Stellar Form Terapagos Premium Gloss Sleeves.jpg|Stellar Form Terapagos
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
<!--Don't add the remaining Gen VI and VII Pokémon as those that have not appeared in movies as they are too recent. Give it another generation or two. Generation III-V legendaries are also not notable since there are still a few that haven't had a movie, rather than just one.
*{{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} are the only Legendary Pokémon to have their [[base stats]] reduced between generations.
Also, do not add Poison being the only type without a legendary Pokémon, there is also no Bug-type legendary Pokémon, since Genesect is now a mythical Pokémon.-->
*There have been Legendary Pokémon of every type except {{t|Bug}} type (excluding Silvally holding a [[Bug Memory]]).
* Every Special and Mythical Pokémon in [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|Alola Pokédex]] is marked by a special golden background in its [[Pokédex]] page instead of a regular blue one, and every available remaining Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts are marked by a special green one.
*Every Special and Mythical Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Alola Pokédex]] is marked by a special golden background in its [[Pokédex]] page instead of a regular blue one; other Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts are marked by a special green one.
* Though {{p|Unown}} is not considered to be a Legendary Pokémon, in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', it is shown in [[Molly Hale]]'s book about Legendary Pokémon. Its power (in large numbers, at least) appears to match that of Legendary Pokémon, and within the canon of the movie, it is specifically referred to as a Legendary Pokémon.
*{{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, and {{p|Terapagos}} are the only Legendary Pokémon that can be either gender.
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] [[Explorers of Sky|and Sky]], the [[Adventure Log]] lists recruiting Unown as an accomplishment. The Adventure Log otherwise only lists mythical and legendary recruits, with the exception of [[Rotom]].
** Heatran and Terapagos have an equal chance of being either gender, while Kubfu and Urshifu both have a 7:1 chance of being male.
* {{p|Heatran}} is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be either gender.
***While Terapagos is coded to have an equal chance of being either gender, the Terapagos caught in [[The Indigo Disk]] will always be male.
* According to interviews with [[Junichi Masuda]] in 2009, Legendary Pokémon are the most difficult to design names for because Game Freak strives to make sure that the names of Legendary Pokémon are universal across the different translations, so extra work must be put into their names to make sure that they work universally in all languages and don't conflict with anything else. This is consistent with the relatively small number of Legendary Pokémon that have had their names changed significantly outside of Japan (currently 16: the [[Legendary birds]], the [[lake guardians]], the [[Forces of Nature]], {{p|Silvally}}, the [[guardian deities]], and in [[Pokémon in Greater China|Chinese]] only, the [[Mew duo]]).
*In an interview promoting the launch of {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Junichi Masuda]] stated that Legendary Pokémon are the most difficult to design names for because Game Freak strives to make sure that the names of Legendary Pokémon are universal across the different translations, so extra work must be put into their names to make sure that they work universally in all languages.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101228065540/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index5.html 女子大生が訊く『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト』] (archive)</ref> This is consistent with the relatively small number of Legendary Pokémon that have had their names changed significantly outside of Japan (currently 21: the [[legendary birds]], the [[lake guardians]], the [[forces of nature]], {{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Silvally}}, the [[guardian deities]], {{p|Eternatus}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}}, {{p|Glastrier}}, {{p|Spectrier}}, {{p|Calyrex}}, and—in [[Pokémon in Greater China|Chinese]] only—the [[Mew duo]]).
* Each member of the [[Legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] has its own remix of each trio's designated battle theme:
* Each member of the [[Legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] has its own remix of each trio's designated battle theme:
** In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Suicune's theme uses bells, Entei's theme uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's theme is synthesized.
**In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Suicune's theme uses bells, Entei's theme uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's theme is synthesized.
** Reshiram's theme employs a burning fire effect, Zekrom's theme employs a crackling thunder effect, and normal Kyurem's theme features an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
**Reshiram's theme employs a burning fire effect, Zekrom's theme employs a crackling thunder effect, and normal Kyurem's theme features an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
* The Legendary birds are the Legendary Pokémon that have been available in the wild in the greatest number of core series games, each being able to be caught in fifteen core series games ([[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon X and Y Versions|X, Y]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]]).
*The [[Generation I]] games and their later remakes are the only [[core series]] games where:
* {{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, {{p|Cosmoem}}, and {{p|Kubfu}} are the only Legendary Pokémon that evolve.
**The main plot does not involve any Legendary Pokémon.
*Prior to [[Generation VI]], the core series games which serve as region debuts did not have any Legendary Pokémon from previous generations available without trades, transfers, or events.
**From [[Generation III]] onwards, all upper versions, sequels, and remakes in the core series have Legendary Pokémon from multiple generations available without trades, transfers, or events.
*The legendary birds are the Legendary Pokémon that have been available in the wild in the greatest number of core series games, each being able to be caught in twenty core series games ([[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon X and Y|X, Y]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!}}, [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl,]] [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet]]).
*Every Legendary Pokémon has slow [[List of Pokémon by experience type|leveling rate]].
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the [[Adventure Log]] lists recruiting Unown as an accomplishment. The Adventure Log otherwise only lists Mythical and Legendary Pokémon recruits, with the exception of {{p|Rotom}}.
*Rotom happens to be the only non-Legendary Pokémon to have the battle music of a Legendary Pokémon during at least one of its encounters, this encounter being in the [[Old Chateau]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}. 
** In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, Rotom has only one exclusive item that is found behind a locked door in a specific dungeon. It and {{p|Spiritomb}} are the only Pokémon that are neither Legendary nor Mythical that do this.
*So far, there is at least one Legendary Pokémon directly or indirectly related to each "battle gimmick" introduced in their respective regions: 
**The [[Aura trio]] (specifically Xerneas and Yveltal) are theorized to be indirectly responsible for creating [[Mega Evolution]] in the [[Kalos]] region, while {{p|Rayquaza}} is believed to be responsible for Mega Evolution occurring in the [[Hoenn]] region.
** The [[Light trio]] and [[Guardian deities]] are directly related to [[Z-Move]]s.
**Eternatus is directly responsible for [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]].
**Terapagos is directly responsible for the [[Terastal phenomenon]].


==In other languages==
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"Legendary" and "Legend" redirect here. For other uses, see Legendary (disambiguation).
Artwork depicting a variety of Legendary Pokémon

Legendary Pokémon (Japanese: 伝説のポケモン Legendary Pokémon) are a group of incredibly rare and often very powerful Pokémon. They are often featured prominently in the legends and myths of the Pokémon world, with some even going so far as to view them as deities.

As of Generation IX, there are currently 72 Legendary Pokémon. No explicit criteria defines what makes a Pokémon a Legendary Pokémon. Instead, the only way to identify a Pokémon as belonging to this group is through statements from official media, such as the games or animation.

Terminology

Main article: Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

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

Special Pokémon are a subcategory of Legendary Pokémon that are restricted or banned from certain official tournaments, battle facilities, and link battle formats. Most Special Pokémon are Legendary game mascots.

In some uncommon cases, the term "Legendary Pokémon" is used to refer to Mythical Pokémon even after the Generation V games, such as in a painting of Arceus in the Lilycove Museum from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, as well as Mew and Shaymin's trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

Overview

In the core series games

Various Legendary Pokémon battling by Kazuma Koda

Legendary Pokémon are usually encountered as interactable or roaming Pokémon. Starting in Platinum, Legendary Pokémon will reappear when the player defeats the Champion, if the Pokémon fainted earlier.

Legendary Pokémon are most commonly gender unknown, although many are not. In the core series games, no Legendary Pokémon can breed or hatch from an Egg. Legendary Pokémon usually cannot evolve, although Type: Null, Cosmog, Cosmoem, and Kubfu all can. Many Legendary Pokémon can change forms. Legendary Pokémon are often part of a group of Legendary Pokémon, most commonly a Legendary duo or trio.

Legendary Pokémon typically appear near the end of a regional Pokédex, with Mythical Pokémon immediately after them.

Statistical average

High base stats are shared by most Legendary Pokémon, and they generally have a base stat total of at least 600. These averages consider alternate forms as separate Pokémon.

Stat
HP: 97.10
Attack: 112.73
Defense: 100.85
Sp.Atk: 115.76
Sp.Def: 105.46
Speed: 94.69
Total: 626.59


Multiple Legendary Pokémon

Main article: Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

Most Legendary Pokémon can be obtained only once per save file; in order to obtain multiple, a player would need to trade Pokémon between games or obtain one through an event. However, in some cases, there are multiple Legendary Pokémon of the same species either found or mentioned in-game, even though they may not be available to the player.

In the spin-off games

Trading Card Game series

Main article: Legendary Cards

In Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!, there are four Legendary Cards, which are central to the plot: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Dragonite. The latter is not a Legendary Pokémon, but rather a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

In Pokémon the Series, Legendary Pokémon typically make their debut in a movie, rather than first appearing in an animated series episode. Many are worshiped as gods by particular groups of people. They are often only seen by special Trainers, usually Ash Ketchum, and by people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity. Some Legendary Pokémon exhibit stubborn behavior and a rudely distrust of humans, like Raikou.

Trainers owning Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, or even battling with non-owned Pokémon, are not unheard of. Noland has befriended and fought official battles with an Articuno. Likewise, Brandon owned the three legendary giants in Poké Balls and trained them. Tobias participated in the Lily of the Valley Conference with the Legendary Pokémon Latios. Another Trainer entered the same tournament with a Heatran. A Nurse Joy who visited the Pewter Gym under assignment of the PIA kept a Latias in a Poké Ball. Gladion stole a Type: Null, which he managed to evolve into a Silvally. Goh has also succeeded in catching several Legendary Pokémon, including Eternatus, a Suicune, and a Regieleki. Project Mew members Quillon and Danika both own an Urshifu each, and the former has also caught the three original legendary giants for research purposes. Gary caught a Regidrago as a part of a Project Mew mission, while Horace was later revealed to have caught a Virizion during his own mission. The ancient adventurer Lucius used to travel with a Shiny Rayquaza, Galarian Moltres, and an Entei.

There are some cases in which Legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with Lugia in Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver, and Latios and Latias at the end of Pokémon Heroes.

List of Legendary Pokémon

Of the 1025 Pokémon species, 71 are Legendary Pokémon (6.93%). Each released generation has introduced at least three Legendary Pokémon.

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Generation I

Four Legendary Pokémon were introduced in Generation I, with one trio and one standalone Legendary Pokémon.

Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres

Main article: Legendary birds

The legendary birds—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region. Each of them is based on a mythical bird. Each is also associated with a season (though none of the three are associated with autumn).

In The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, each bird gains a Galarian form.

  • Chase and Elaine battling Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres

    Chase and Elaine battling Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres

Mewtwo

Mewtwo is a Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region.

Mewtwo is the enhanced clone of the Mythical Pokémon Mew. Mewtwo was too powerful for its creators and escaped from the Pokémon Mansion, wrecking it in the process. Mewtwo then made its home in Cerulean Cave, where all kinds of powerful Pokémon live.

In Pokémon X and Y, Mewtwo gained the ability to Mega Evolve through the use of its Mega Stones, Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y.

In Pokken Tournament, Mewtwo is turned into Shadow Mewtwo by a Shadow synergy stone, which possessed it. It can also Mega Evolve into Mega Shadow Mewtwo X.


Generation II

Five more Legendary Pokémon were introduced in Generation II, for a running total of 9. The Legendary Pokémon introduced in this generation down can be separated into a trio and a duo.

Raikou, Entei, and Suicune

Main article: Legendary beasts

The legendary beasts—Raikou, Entei, and Suicune—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Johto region. These legendary Pokémon are based on many different creatures, both real and mythical, as well as mythological deities.

According to legend, three Pokémon were trapped in the Brass Tower when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, resulting in their death; the trio was revived by the power of Ho-Oh and now roam across the land because of their great power. It is unknown whether the three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei when they died, or whether they were simply three non-Legendary Pokémon, and Ho-Oh reincarnated them as the first Legendary beasts. The legendary beasts of the Johto region are not the only individuals of these species, however; for example, a new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano is formed.

In Pokémon Scarlet, a sketch resembling the members of the Legendary Beasts can be found in the Scarlet Book, dubbed "An Imagined Pokémon". Later, in the game's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, Paradox counterparts of Suicune, Entei and Raikou are discovered in the form of Walking Wake, Gouging Fire and Raging Bolt, that were all brought to Area Zero at some point by Professor Sada through her time machine.


Lugia and Ho-Oh

Main article: Tower duo

The tower duo—Lugia and Ho-Oh—are a duo of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Johto region. They are the game mascots of Pokémon Gold and Silver and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. They are a pair of birdlike Pokémon based on the eastern legends of the Fenghuang and Ryūjin.

According to legend in the Johto region, they formerly resided in Ecruteak City atop tall towers; however, when the Brass Tower, the home of Lugia, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, they both flew away. Lugia resolved to make its new home in the Whirl Islands, while Ho-Oh left to search the world for a pure-hearted Trainer.

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Lugia is turned into a Shadow Lugia by the criminal syndicate Cipher.

Ho-Oh is notably the first Legendary Pokémon that appeared in the animated series (outside of the opening animation, at least), flying over a rainbow as Ash Ketchum started his journey, at the end of Pokémon - I Choose You!. Ash has subsequently seen it several times over the course of his journey, but has never come face-to-face with it. Ho-Oh also featured in I Choose You! in a prominent role.


Generation III

Eight new Legendary Pokémon were added to the roster in Generation III, bringing the total to 17. At this point in the series, Legendary Pokémon began to have a greater role in the storyline of the core series games, with the villainous teams plotting to reawaken the ancient Legendary Pokémon for their own use.

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

Regirock, Regice, and Registeel

Main article: Legendary giants

Regice, Registeel, and Regirock are three legendary giants first discovered in the Hoenn region. They are based on the golems of Hebrew legend. This Legendary trio, as well as its leader, Regigigas, often require solving puzzles to find them in the games; in the Hoenn games, they can only be encountered after solving braille puzzles.

The legend of the giants is told in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald and Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. Long ago, an ancient Pokémon, Regigigas, was said to have moved the continents into their present positions by pulling them with ropes. After it was finished, it created three Pokémon in its image: Regirock, from clay; Regice, from ice; and Registeel, from magma. Ancient people, seeing that the Pokémon was so powerful, sealed it away in the Snowpoint Temple, while those it had created were separated from it and taken to the Hoenn region, sealed in three chambers, and left in the hopes that one day, someone would unlock the chambers and be able to tame the three so as to tame Regigigas.

In The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield the trio becomes a quintet with two more introduced members: Regieleki and Regidrago.

Latios and Latias

Main article: Eon duo

The eon duo—Latias and Latios—are a duo of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Hoenn region.

Only one of the duo is normally available in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald as well as Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, with Latios being a roaming Pokémon in Ruby and SoulSilver, and Latias doing the same in Sapphire and HeartGold. In Emerald, after the player has defeated Wallace, their mother will ask if the Pokémon mentioned on TV was red or blue, and depending on that, one of the two will be roaming Hoenn. The other member of the duo will be found on Southern Island, accessible by Eon Ticket, in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; and in Pewter City, through the Enigma Stone event, in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Latias and Latios gained the ability to Mega Evolve through the use of their Mega Stones, Latiasite and Latiosite respectively.


Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza

Main article: Super-ancient Pokémon

The super-ancient Pokémon—Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Hoenn region. They are the game mascots of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The trio represents the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, all three gained new forms. Kyogre and Groudon can undergo Primal Reversion to become Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon through the use of the Blue Orb and the Red Orb. Rayquaza can Mega Evolve without the need of a Mega Stone. only need to know the move Dragon Ascent.

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

  • The cataclysmic battle between Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, drawn by Ken Sugimori

    The cataclysmic battle between Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, drawn by Ken Sugimori

Generation IV

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

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf

Main article: Lake guardians

The lake guardians—Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. They each represent the spirit of consciousness, with Uxie embodying knowledge, Mesprit embodying emotion, and Azelf embodying willpower. According to legend, having been created by the Original One, the trio have the power to tame the powerful dragons it also created.


Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina

Main article: Pokémon of Myth

The Pokémon of Myth—Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. They are the game mascots of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Each represents an aspect of universe: Dialga represents time, Palkia represents space, and Giratina represents antimatter.

In the Sinnoh-based games only, Dialga and Palkia are referred to as "mythical Pokémon" (Japanese: 神話のポケモン mythical Pokémon). The use of this term in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum predates the official term "Mythical Pokémon" in English. The term has a different name to "Mythical Pokémon" in all languages other than English.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Dialga and Palkia gained Origin Formes like Giratina, through the use of the Adamant Crystal and the Lustrous Globe.

  • Dialga and Palkia confronting Origin Giratina at Spear Pillar

    Dialga and Palkia confronting Origin Giratina at Spear Pillar

Cresselia

Cresselia is a Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. This Legendary Pokémon represents the crescent moon, a sign of hope and good dreams.


Heatran

Heatran is a Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. Heatran is said to be the embodiment of the planet's boiling core.

Regigigas

Regigigas is a Normal-type is a Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. Regigigas the master of the legendary giants, having created them in ancient times. It is said to have moved the continents in place, pulling them by rope.


Generation V

Nine additional Legendary Pokémon were introduced in Generation V, totaling 35 Legendary Pokémon in all. Reshiram and Zekrom played a large role in the storyline of Pokémon Black and White, with the respective mascot Pokémon being a necessary and unavoidable capture to progress to the end of the game.

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion

Main article: Swords of Justice

The Swords of Justice—Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo is also sometimes considered part of the Swords of Justice. The trio are based on the titular characters of the 1844 French novel The Three Musketeers, while Keldeo is based on their apprentice d'Artagnan. They are also based on hooved mammals such as deer, antelopes, oxen, goats, and horses.

According to legend, they protect Pokémon from having their habitats destroyed by humans and have been known to have attacked human castles during the Middle Ages. Keldeo, was rescued and raised by the trio after its home was destroyed by fire. All four of them can use their horns like swords, and learn Sacred Sword (which was originally the group's signature move).

In Pokémon Violet, a sketch resembling the members of the Swords of Justice can be found in the Violet Book, dubbed "An Imagined Pokémon". Later, in the game's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, Paradox counterparts of Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion are discovered in the form of Iron Leaves, Iron Boulder and Iron Crown, that were all brought to Area Zero at some point by Professor Turo through his time machine.

  • Terrakion, Cobalion, and Virizion in a forest

    Terrakion, Cobalion, and Virizion in a forest

Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus

Main article: Forces of nature

The forces of nature—Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. They are based on kami: Fūjin, god of wind; Raijin, god of thunder and lightning; and Inari, a fertility deity. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, they gained the ability switch between their default, Incarnate Formes and their alternate, Therian Forme through the use of the Reveal Glass.

According to a folktale retold by children at the Abundant Shrine, Landorus punished Tornadus and Thundurus for destroying the land with gales and thunderstorms, and a shrine was built in honor of him.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the trio becomes a quartet with one more introduced members: Enamorus.


Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem

Main article: Tao trio

Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. Reshiram and Zekrom are the game mascots of Pokémon Black and White, while Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are the mascots of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Zekrom and Reshiram represent balance through the aspects of Yin and Yang, respectively.

According to legends, originally, they were a single dragon that helped found the Unova region's nation, but fighting between the two brothers who founded the nation split them into two halves; despite this, the two Pokémon do not willingly fight each other.

Kyurem is related to Reshiram and Zekrom and represents wuji, which is the absence of yin and yang. Using the DNA Splicers, Kyurem can be fused with Reshiram or Zekrom into White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, respectively; with the same item, the fusion can be undone.

  • Reshiram and Zekrom confronting Kyurem and its Black and White Forms

    Reshiram and Zekrom confronting Kyurem and its Black and White Forms


Generation VI

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

Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde

Main article: Aura trio

Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Kalos region. Xerneas and Yveltal are the game mascots of Pokémon X and Y. Xerneas and Yveltal represent life and destruction, respectively, while Zygarde is said to monitor the balance of the ecosystem and reveal its power when the ecosystem is disrupted. Xerneas has the power to share eternal life, while Yveltal absorbs the life force of everything around it. Xerneas sleeps in the form of a tree, while Yveltal sleeps in the form of a cocoon. Xerneas and Yveltal have the Abilities Fairy Aura and Dark Aura, respectively, while Zygarde's Aura Break reverses the effects of these Abilities.

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


Generation VII

Generation VII introduced eleven Legendary Pokémon, totaling 49 Legendary Pokémon. For the first time, Legendary Pokémon capable of evolution are introduced—six of these Pokémon are part of evolutionary chains.

Type: Null and Silvally

Main article: Beast killer project

Type: Null and its evolved form Silvally are a pair of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Alola region.

They were originally created by the Aether Foundation for the beast killer project under the direction of Aether President Lusamine,[1][2] which aimed to create a Pokémon to fight against the Ultra Beasts.


Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini

Main article: Guardian deities

The tapu—Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini—are a quartet of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Alola region. They serve as the guardian deities of each of Alola's four main islands: Tapu Koko on Melemele Island, Tapu Lele on Akala Island, Tapu Bulu on Ula'ula Island, and Tapu Fini on Poni Island.

Alola's island kahunas are each chosen by their island's guardian deity. Grand trials are often done in favor and praise of the Tapu. The Tapu are known to be very kind in certain situations, lending gifts, but they can also be very cruel, destroying certain locations or harming others when feeling angered.

According The Light of Alola, a book found in the Malie Library, the tapu fought off against a beast from another dimension and lost. They were rewarded with the Tapunium Z, their signature Z-Crystal. The beast then created multiple Cosmog for the tapu to take care of and protect as they grow up before returning to Ultra Space.


Cosmog and Cosmoem

Main article: Light trio

Cosmog and its evolved form Cosmoem are Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon first discovered in Alola. They are the pre-evolutions of Solgaleo and Lunala.

Ultra Wormholes can be created using gasses extracted by Cosmog,[3] but more can be created in heavier doses using the Pokémon as a whole. Cosmog evolves into Cosmoem under extreme stress, causing the Pokémon to condense into a smaller immobile form resembling a cocoon. With the help of the Sun and Moon Flutes being played during certain times of the day, Cosmoem can evolve into either Solgaleo or Lunala when brought to the Altar of the SunneSUS or the Altar of the MooneMUM.

According to Alolan legend, Cosmog were given to the guardian deities by Solgaleo and Lunala as heirs of the region, with the tapu watching over the Cosmog until they could grow up and evolve.


Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma

Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Alola region. Solgaleo and Lunala are the game mascots of Pokémon Sun and Moon, while Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma are the mascots of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. They are said to have come from Ultra Space.

Solgaleo and Lunala have form like-transformations known as Radiant Sun phase and Full Moon phase respectively when using their powers. Necrozma has three additional forms (all introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon): Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Ultra Necrozma. It transforms into Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma when it has absorbed Solgaleo or Lunala, respectively. Either of these two forms can transform into Ultra Necrozma after absorbing enough light to restore its true form.

All three have their own unique Z-Crystals: Solganium Z, Lunalium Z and Ultranecrozium Z. Necrozma, while transformed into either Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings, can make use of the other two's Z-Crystals. Z-Power comes from light produced by Necrozma,[4] while Z-Crystals and Sparkling Stones (and Z-Ring/Z-Power Rings by extension) are pieces of Necrozma that channel Z-Power in order to produce Z-Moves.

According to The Light of Alola, a book in the Malie Library, they gave light to the Alola region when it was first created. According to legends, when Solgaleo and Lunala appeared from an Ultra Wormhole, the ancient kings of Alola bowed down to them and worshiped them. The guardian deities battled them and lost, with the duo gifting the tapu the Tapunium Z after their defeat. In legends in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Necrozma is referred to as "The Blinding One", as it once shared light across Alola and Ultra Space, before an unknown injury caused Necrozma to lose its true form. This resulted in Necrozma becoming extremely vicious and constantly in pain, which made it steal light from other worlds, and even from Solgaleo and Lunala, in order to sustain itself and regain the form it once had.


Generation VIII

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

Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres

Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are the Galarian forms of the legendary birds. They were first discovered in the Crown Tundra of the Galar region. The Galarian forms are all have Flying as their secondary type, but they have a different primary type to their Kantonian counterparts.

Every few decades they migrate to the Dyna Tree at Dyna Tree Hill in the Crown Tundra. The trio fight each other over it every time they meet, although they do not appear to have as strong a rivalry as their Kantonian counterparts. For a time, the Galarian legendary birds were believed be the same as the Kantonian legendary birds due to them possessing similar characteristics to Ice, Electric, and Fire, respectively.


Zacian and Zamazenta

Main article: Legendary heroes

The legendary heroes—Zacian and Zamazenta—are a duo of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region. They are the game mascots of Pokémon Sword and Shield.

According to legend, 3000 years ago, a cataclysmic event known as the Darkest Day was caused by Eternatus's awakening. Zacian and Zamazenta worked together to defend the region with the help of two human heroes. Together, they managed to take Eternatus down, forcing it back into another slumber, with Eternatus's defeat and the Darkest Day stopped, the two Legendary Pokémon retreated to the Slumbering Weald to return to their slumber, turning into statues while the two human heroes became Galar's new kings.


Eternatus

Eternatus is a Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region.

According to legend, it is an extraterrestrial Pokémon that crash-landed 20,000 years ago. 3000 years ago, it awakened for the very first time, threatening to destroy the whole region with its power, in the event known as the Darkest Day, but it was stopped by Zacian, Zamazenta, and the two humans.


Kubfu and Urshifu

Kubfu and its evolved form Urshifu are a pair of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Isle of Armor of the Galar region. They were introduced in The Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Urshifu has two different forms, with its form depending on how it evolved: Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style. Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style Urshifu when trained from a Scroll of Darkness, such as the one located at the Tower of Darkness; it evolves into Rapid Strike Style Urshifu when trained from a Scroll of Waters, such as the one located at the Tower of Waters.

Regieleki and Regidrago

Regieleki and Regidrago are a pair of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Crown Tundra of the Galar region. They are members of the legendary giants who were introduced in The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield.

They are said to be have been created by Regigigas, using pure Electric energy and crystallized Dragon energy. They are seen as the most powerful of the giants, with Regieleki being capable of creating the electricity of a whole region, while Regidrago is said to possess the power of every Dragon Pokemon.


Calyrex, Glastrier, and Spectrier

Calyrex, Glastrier, and Spectrier are three Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Crown Tundra of the Galar region. They were introduced in The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Calyrex can take on one of two alternate forms by combining with Glastrier or Spectrier using the Reins of Unity. When riding Glastrier, it becomes Ice Rider Calyrex; when riding Spectrier, it becomes Shadow Rider Calyrex.

According to legend, Glastrier or Spectrier had been terrorizing Freezington, ruling the area as the "lord of the tundra". One day, Calyrex was nursed back to health by Freezington's citizens. To repay the citizens, Calyrex defeated Glastrier/Spectrier and gained its loyalty, making the Pokémon its loyal steed. Afterwards, Calyrex ruled over the Crown Tundra—known as the King of Bountiful Harvests, it helped spread vegetation and supported the harvest every year with its loyal steed. It was renowned for its graceful and regal movements.

  • Calyrex, Glastrier, and Spectrier

    Calyrex, Glastrier, and Spectrier

Enamorus

Enamorus is Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region. It was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus as the fourth member of the forces of nature.

In Hisui, it and Landorus were worshipped as the gods of field and spring who brought life to the region and signaled the end of winter, hence its title as the "Herald of Spring". According to legend, while it is known to be kind with its love, it will not hesitate to punish those who disrespect life.

  • Incarnate Form Enamorus

    Incarnate Form Enamorus


Generation IX

In Generation IX, 11 Legendary Pokémon were introduced, bringing the total to 71. Of these, six were introduced in the base game of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, four in The Teal Mask, and one in The Indigo Disk.

Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu

Main article: Treasures of ruin

The treasures of ruin—Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu—are a quartet of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region. They have been referred to as cursed treasures and Pokémon of Ruin. All of them are Dark-type.

According to legend, these four Legendary Pokémon were once four ancient treasures, but were corrupted by negative human emotions. They came into the possession of an ancient king of Paldea. Eventually, the king's greed awakened them and unleashed disasters, resulting in these berserk Pokémon destroying the kingdom. All four were later sealed away in shrines by ancient Pokémon wielders after a fierce battle.

  • Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and Ting-Lu

    Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and Ting-Lu


Koraidon and Miraidon

Main article: Paradox duo

Koraidon and Miraidon are a duo of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region. They are the game mascots of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They are Paradox Pokémon, being past and future relatives of Cyclizar, respectively. Both are far more aggressive and powerful than their contemporary counterpart.

They can change into various forms to better facilitate travelling: Sprinting Build, Swimming Build, and Gliding Build for Koraidon; and Drive Mode, Aquatic Mode, and Glide Mode for Miraidon. While low in power, Koraidon and Miraidon assume the Limited Build and Low-Power Mode, respectively, while at their full strength, they battle in Apex Build and Ultimate Mode, respectively.

  • Apex Build Koraidon and Ultimate Mode Miraidon

    Apex Build Koraidon and Ultimate Mode Miraidon


Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti

Main article: Loyal Three

The Loyal Three—Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti—are a trio of Legendary Pokémon first discovered in Kitakami. They were first introduced in The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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

  • Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti alongside their leader, Pecharunt

    Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti alongside their leader, Pecharunt


Ogerpon

Ogerpon is a Legendary Pokémon first discovered in Kitakami. It was introduced in The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

It has four forms: Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and Cornerstone Mask—each form possessing a unique Terastallized state.

According to legend in The Teal Mask, it is said to have terrorized the land of Kitakami before being stopped by the Loyal Three: Okidogi, Munkidori and Fezandipiti. However, in reality, it defeated the trio for stealing three of its masks and hurting its human companion, but the villagers watching it assumed it had come to attack the village, seeing it as a terrible ogre. Only the mask maker who made Ogerpon's masks knew the true story, with this story being passed down to his descendants.


Terapagos

Terapagos is a Legendary Pokémon first discovered in Paldea. It was introduced in The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Terapagos has three forms: Normal Form, Terastal Form, and Stellar Form.

It is the origin of the Terastal phenomenon and was seen as only fiction by many in the Scarlet BookS/Violet BookV, the only ones knowing about its existence being Heath and Professor SadaS/Professor TuroV. Around two million years ago, Terapagos lived on the surface of Paldea during ancient times, until seismic shifts caused it to fall underground. There, it remained asleep for many years as the Great Crater of Paldea formed, along with Area Zero and the Area Zero Underdepths.


Trivia

  • Zacian and Zamazenta are the only Legendary Pokémon to have their base stats reduced between generations.
  • There have been Legendary Pokémon of every type except Bug type (excluding Silvally holding a Bug Memory).
  • Every Special and Mythical Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex is marked by a special golden background in its Pokédex page instead of a regular blue one; other Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts are marked by a special green one.
  • Heatran, Kubfu, Urshifu, and Terapagos are the only Legendary Pokémon that can be either gender.
    • Heatran and Terapagos have an equal chance of being either gender, while Kubfu and Urshifu both have a 7:1 chance of being male.
      • While Terapagos is coded to have an equal chance of being either gender, the Terapagos caught in The Indigo Disk will always be male.
  • In an interview promoting the launch of Pokémon Black and White, Junichi Masuda stated that Legendary Pokémon are the most difficult to design names for because Game Freak strives to make sure that the names of Legendary Pokémon are universal across the different translations, so extra work must be put into their names to make sure that they work universally in all languages.[5] This is consistent with the relatively small number of Legendary Pokémon that have had their names changed significantly outside of Japan (currently 21: the legendary birds, the lake guardians, the forces of nature, Type: Null, Silvally, the guardian deities, Eternatus, Kubfu, Urshifu, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex, and—in Chinese only—the Mew duo).
  • Each member of the Legendary beasts and the Tao trio has its own remix of each trio's designated battle theme:
    • In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Suicune's theme uses bells, Entei's theme uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's theme is synthesized.
    • Reshiram's theme employs a burning fire effect, Zekrom's theme employs a crackling thunder effect, and normal Kyurem's theme features an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
  • The Generation I games and their later remakes are the only core series games where:
    • The main plot does not involve any Legendary Pokémon.
  • Prior to Generation VI, the core series games which serve as region debuts did not have any Legendary Pokémon from previous generations available without trades, transfers, or events.
    • From Generation III onwards, all upper versions, sequels, and remakes in the core series have Legendary Pokémon from multiple generations available without trades, transfers, or events.
  • The legendary birds are the Legendary Pokémon that have been available in the wild in the greatest number of core series games, each being able to be caught in twenty core series games (Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, X, Y, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Sword, Shield, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, and Violet).
  • Every Legendary Pokémon has slow leveling rate.
  • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, the Adventure Log lists recruiting Unown as an accomplishment. The Adventure Log otherwise only lists Mythical and Legendary Pokémon recruits, with the exception of Rotom.
  • Rotom happens to be the only non-Legendary Pokémon to have the battle music of a Legendary Pokémon during at least one of its encounters, this encounter being in the Old Chateau in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
    • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, Rotom has only one exclusive item that is found behind a locked door in a specific dungeon. It and Spiritomb are the only Pokémon that are neither Legendary nor Mythical that do this.
  • So far, there is at least one Legendary Pokémon directly or indirectly related to each "battle gimmick" introduced in their respective regions:

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 伝説のポケモン Legendary Pokémon
Chinese Cantonese 傳說的寶可夢 Chyùhnsyut-dīk Pokémon *
傳說中的寶可夢 Chyùhnsyut-jūng dīk Pokémon *
傳說寶可夢 Chyùhnsyut Pokémon *
傳說中的小精靈 Chyùhnsyut-jūng dīk Síujīnglìhng *
傳說中的寵物小精靈 Chyùhnsyut-jūng dīk Chúngmaht-Síujīnglìhng *
傳說小精靈 Chyùhnsyut Síujīnglìhng *
傳說的小精靈 Chyùhnsyut dīk Síujīnglìhng *
傳說的寵物小精靈 Chyùhnsyut-dīk Chúngmaht-Síujīnglìhng *
傳說寵物精靈 Chyùhnsyut Chúngmaht-Jīnglìhng *
Mandarin 傳說的寶可夢 / 传说的宝可梦 Chuánshuō-de Pokémon *
傳說中的寶可夢 Chuánshuō-zhōng de Pokémon *
传说中的精灵宝可梦 Chuánshuō-zhōng de Jīnglíng Pokémon *
傳說中的神奇寶貝 Chuánshuō-zhōng de Shénqíbǎobèi *
傳說的神奇寶貝 Chuánshuō-de Shénqíbǎobèi *
傳說神奇寶貝 Chuánshuō Shénqíbǎobèi *
傳說中神奇寶貝 Chuánshuō-zhōng Shénqíbǎobèi *
令人遐想的小精灵 Lìngrén Xiáxiǎng-de Xiǎojīnglíng *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Legendární Pokémon
Denmark Flag.png Danish Legendarisk Pokémon
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Legendarische Pokémon
Finland Flag.png Finnish Legendaarinen Pokémon
Tarupokémon*
France Flag.png French Pokémon légendaire
Germany Flag.png German Legendäre Pokémon
Greece Flag.png Greek Θρυλικό Pokémon Thrilikó Pokémon
Israel Flag.png Hebrew האגדיים hagdiim
India Flag.png Hindi लीजेंडरी पोकेमोन Legendary Pokémon *
प्रसिद्ध पोकेमोन Prasidh Pokémon *
मशहूर पोकेमोन Mashoor Pokémon *
लीजेंडरी पोकेमोन Legendary Pokémon *
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Legendás Pokémon
Iceland Flag.png Icelandic Þjóðsagnakenndum Pokémon
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Pokémon legendaris
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon leggendari
South Korea Flag.png Korean 전설의 포켓몬 Jeonseol-ui Pokémon
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Pokémon legenda
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Legendarisk Pokémon
Poland Flag.png Polish Legendarny Pokémon
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Pokémon Lendário
Romania Flag.png Romanian Pokémon legendar
Russia Flag.png Russian Легендарный Покемон Legendarnyy Pokémon
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon legendario
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Legendarisk Pokémon
Thailand Flag.png Thai โปเกมอนในตำนาน Pokémon naitamnan
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Efsanevi Pokémon
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pokémon huyền thoại

References

  1. ↑ Lusamine: "The daughter who stole my Cosmog from me and the son who took my Type: Null!"(Pokémon Sun and Moon)
  2. ↑ Faba's blog from Pokémon Sun and Moon: "My superior's family stole the results of our research and ran off."
  3. ↑ Lusamine, Pokémon Sun and Moon:"I was able to open the Ultra Wormhole using just the gases we'd extracted from Cosmog when it was in Aether Paradise, wasn't I?"
  4. ↑ Dulse, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: "These...auras...must have been particularly strong at the trial locations. And the Z-Power for the Z-Moves... It is also similar to the auras of the Totem Pokémon. Both came to Alola as Necrozma's light!"
  5. ↑ 女子大生が訊く『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト』 (archive)

Related articles

Legendary Pokémon
ArticunoZapdosMoltresMewtwo
Generation I
RaikouEnteiSuicuneLugiaHo-Oh
Generation II
RegirockRegiceRegisteelLatiasLatiosKyogreGroudonRayquaza
Generation III
UxieMespritAzelfDialgaPalkiaHeatranRegigigasGiratinaCresselia
Generation IV
CobalionTerrakionVirizionTornadusThundurusReshiramZekromLandorusKyurem
Generation V
XerneasYveltalZygarde
Generation VI
Type: NullSilvallyTapu KokoTapu LeleTapu BuluTapu FiniCosmogCosmoemSolgaleoLunalaNecrozma
Generation VII
ArticunoZapdosMoltresZacianZamazentaEternatusKubfuUrshifuRegielekiRegidragoGlastrierSpectrierCalyrexEnamorus
Generation VIII
Wo-ChienChien-PaoTing-LuChi-YuKoraidonMiraidonOkidogiMunkidoriFezandipitiOgerponTerapagos
Generation IX
See also: Mythical Pokémon
Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Quintets
RegirockRegiceRegisteel
RegielekiRegidrago

Legendary giants
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