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


Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] due to their high base stats. Due to their slow leveling rates and their relatively high [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolution levels]], they also tend to be difficult to raise.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] due to their high base stats. Due to their slow leveling rates and their relatively high [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolutionary levels]], they also tend to be difficult to raise.


The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2430759250584323 Late Bloomers]" (Japanese: '''大器晩成''' ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208020557/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191011_p02.html Taiki-Bansei]'') and "[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/search/powerhouse Powerhouse Pokémon]" collections of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise.
The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2430759250584323 Late Bloomers]" (Japanese: '''大器晩成''' ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208020557/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191011_p02.html Taiki-Bansei]'') and "[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/search/powerhouse Powerhouse Pokémon]" collections of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise.
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<div>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0149|Dragonite|Dragon|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0149|Dragonite|Dragon|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0148|Dragonair|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0148|Dragonair|Dragon|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0147|Dratini|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0147|Dratini|Dragon|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0248|Tyranitar|Rock|Dark}}
{{PokeSum|0248|Tyranitar|Rock|Dark}}
{{PokeSum|0247|Pupitar|Rock|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0247|Pupitar|Rock|Ground|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0246|Larvitar|Rock|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0246|Larvitar|Rock|Ground|size=75px}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0373|Salamence|Dragon|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0373|Salamence|Dragon|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0372|Shelgon|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0372|Shelgon|Dragon|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0371|Bagon|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0371|Bagon|Dragon|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0376|Metagross|Steel|Psychic}}
{{PokeSum|0376|Metagross|Steel|Psychic}}
{{PokeSum|0375|Metang|Steel|Psychic}}
{{PokeSum|0375|Metang|Steel|Psychic|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0374|Beldum|Steel|Psychic}}
{{PokeSum|0374|Beldum|Steel|Psychic|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0445|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0445|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0444|Gabite|Dragon|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0444|Gabite|Dragon|Ground|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0443|Gible|Dragon|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0443|Gible|Dragon|Ground|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{unova color}}|Generation V}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{unova color}}|Generation V}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0635|Hydreigon|Dark|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0635|Hydreigon|Dark|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0634|Zweilous|Dark|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0634|Zweilous|Dark|Dragon|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0633|Deino|Dark|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0633|Deino|Dark|Dragon|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{kalos color}}|Generation VI}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{kalos color}}|Generation VI}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|Dragon|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0784|Kommo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{PokeSum|0784|Kommo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{PokeSum|0783|Hakamo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{PokeSum|0783|Hakamo-o|Dragon|Fighting|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0782|Jangmo-o|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0782|Jangmo-o|Dragon|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{galar color}}|Generation VIII}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{galar color}}|Generation VIII}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0887|Dragapult|Dragon|Ghost}}
{{PokeSum|0887|Dragapult|Dragon|Ghost}}
{{PokeSum|0886|Drakloak|Dragon|Ghost}}
{{PokeSum|0886|Drakloak|Dragon|Ghost|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0885|Dreepy|Dragon|Ghost}}
{{PokeSum|0885|Dreepy|Dragon|Ghost|size=75px}}
}}
}}


{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hisui color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{hisui color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:3px; gap:2px|
<div>'''{{color2|{{hisui color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{hisui color}}|Generation VIII}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon|size=75px}}
}}
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<div>'''{{color2|{{paldea color}}|Generation IX}}'''</div>
<div>'''{{color2|{{paldea color}}|Generation IX}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0998|Baxcalibur|Dragon|Ice}}
{{PokeSum|0998|Baxcalibur|Dragon|Ice}}
{{PokeSum|0997|Arctibax|Dragon|Ice}}
{{PokeSum|0997|Arctibax|Dragon|Ice|size=75px}}
{{PokeSum|0996|Frigibax|Dragon|Ice}}
{{PokeSum|0996|Frigibax|Dragon|Ice|size=75px}}
}}
}}
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** [[Roark]] in rematches in {{game|Platinum}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
** [[Roark]] in rematches in {{game|Platinum}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
** [[Grimsley]], an Elite Four member, in his [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematch in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Grimsley]], an Elite Four member, in his [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematch in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Gordie]] in the [[Champion Cup]] and [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
** [[Gordie]] in the [[Champion Cup]] and [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in {{g|Sword}}.
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by:
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by:
** [[Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]].  
** [[Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]].  
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** Lance and Drayden in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** Lance and Drayden in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by:
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by:
** [[Diantha]], the Champion in {{g|X and Y}}.
** [[Shauna]] in {{g|X and Y}}.
** [[Diantha]], the Champion in Pokémon X and Y.
** [[Raihan]] in the Champion Cup and Galarian Star Tournament in Pokémon Sword and Shield.  
** [[Raihan]] in the Champion Cup and Galarian Star Tournament in Pokémon Sword and Shield.  
** [[Nemona]], a Champion-rank Trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her final battle in the Victory Road story, as well as in [[Area Zero]] (as the player's [[Multi Battle]] partner) and in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].  
** [[Nemona]], a Champion-rank Trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her final battle in the Victory Road story, as well as in [[Area Zero]] (as the player's [[Multi Battle]] partner) and in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].  
** {{tc|Instructor}} [[Saguaro]] in the Academy Ace Tournament.
** {{tc|Instructor}} [[Saguaro]] in the Academy Ace Tournament.
* {{rf|Hisuian}} Goodra is used by:
** [[Lian]] in the [[Path of Tenacity]] in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
* {{p|Kommo-o}} is used by:
* {{p|Kommo-o}} is used by:
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.  
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.  
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In the story mode of Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Metagross is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow Tyranitar is used by [[Evice]]. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Salamence is used by [[Eldes]] and Shadow Dragonite is used by [[Miror B.]]. All four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their [[Shadow move]]s.
In the story mode of Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Metagross is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow Tyranitar is used by [[Evice]]. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Salamence is used by [[Eldes]] and Shadow Dragonite is used by [[Miror B.]]. All four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their [[Shadow move]]s.


==In the anime==
==In animation==
===Main series===
===Pokémon animated series===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared many times in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared many times in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
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** Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''.
** Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''.
* {{p|Dragapult}} debuted in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Leon}}.  
* {{p|Dragapult}} debuted in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Leon}}.  
* {{p|Baxcalibur}} debuted in [[HZ055]], under the ownership of [[Hassel]].


<gallery>
<gallery>
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Phil Kommo-o.png|Kommo-o in the anime
Phil Kommo-o.png|Kommo-o in the anime
Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime
Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime
Hassel Baxcalibur.png|Baxcalibur in the anime
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
* Only Dragonite has appeared in [[Pokémon Origins]]. It appeared in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' under the ownership of {{TP|Lance|Lance|Dragonite}}.
* Being the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in [[Generation I]], only Dragonite has appeared in [[Pokémon Origins]]. It appeared in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' under the ownership of {{TP|Lance|Lance|Dragonite}}.
<gallery>
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite PO.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Origins
Lance Dragonite PO.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Origins
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* Mega Tyranitar has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
* Mega Tyranitar has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
* During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that has a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that has a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]], and is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon weak to both {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fairy}}


====Salamence====
====Salamence====
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* Tied with its [[regional form]], Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Tied with its [[regional form]], Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Goodra has the lowest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 70.
* Goodra has the lowest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 70.
* Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have an [[evolution]] method requiring more than just leveling up.
* Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have an [[Methods of Evolution|evolutionary method]] requiring more than just leveling up.


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


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** Goodra has access to {{a|Sap Sipper}}, which provides an immunity to {{type|Grass}} moves.
** Goodra has access to {{a|Sap Sipper}}, which provides an immunity to {{type|Grass}} moves.
** Kommo-o has immunities to [[:Category:Moves by usage method|certain groups of moves]] through all three of its Abilities (specifically [[:Category:Ball and bomb moves|ball and bomb moves]] with {{a|Bulletproof}}, [[:Category:Sound-based moves|sound-based moves]] with {{a|Soundproof}}, and [[:Category:Powder and spore moves|powder and spore moves]] with {{a|Overcoat}}).
** Kommo-o has immunities to [[:Category:Moves by usage method|certain groups of moves]] through all three of its Abilities (specifically [[:Category:Ball and bomb moves|ball and bomb moves]] with {{a|Bulletproof}}, [[:Category:Sound-based moves|sound-based moves]] with {{a|Soundproof}}, and [[:Category:Powder and spore moves|powder and spore moves]] with {{a|Overcoat}}).
** Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} due to being {{type|Ice}}.{{a|Thermal Exchange}} grants it an immunity to {{m|Will-o-Wisp}}.
** Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} due to being {{type|Ice}}. {{a|Thermal Exchange}} grants it an immunity to being [[Burn (status condition)|burned]].
* Dragapult and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose unevolved forms ({{p|Dreepy}} and {{p|Frigibax}}, respectively) do not have a base stat total of 300.
* Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a [[catch rate]] of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.
* Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a [[catch rate]] of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.


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{{Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}}
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[[Category:Fanon terminology]]
[[Category:Fanon terminology]]


[[fr:Pokémon pseudo-légendaire]]
[[fr:Pokémon surpuissant]]
[[it:Pokémon pseudo-leggendari]]
[[it:Pokémon pseudo-leggendari]]
[[ja:600族]]
[[ja:600族]]
[[zh:“大器晚成”的宝可梦]]
[[zh:“大器晚成”的宝可梦]]

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Artwork from the Late Bloomers collection, depicting several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolved forms

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

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

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

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

List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon

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

In the games

Base stat comparison

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

Base stat comparison when Mega Evolved

Pokémon 248Tyranitar-Mega.png
Tyranitar
373Salamence-Mega.png
Salamence
376Metagross-Mega.png
Metagross
445Garchomp-Mega.png
Garchomp
HP
100
95
80
108
Attack
164
145
145
170
Defense
150
130
150
115
Sp. Attack
95
120
105
120
Sp. Defense
120
90
110
95
Speed
71
120
110
92
Total 700 700 700 700


Statistical averages

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


Statistical averages when Mega Evolved

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


Users

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

As Shadow Pokémon

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

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

In animation

Pokémon animated series

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

Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Generations

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

Gallery

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Gallery

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Gallery

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

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

Gallery

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

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

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

Pokémon Evolutions

Some pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon Evolutions.

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

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

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

GOTCHA!

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

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Trivia

Individual characteristics

Dragonite

  • Dragonite was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Tyranitar

  • Mega Tyranitar has the highest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
  • During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
  • Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that has a unique type combination, and is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon weak to both Ground and Fairy

Salamence

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

Metagross

  • Metagross is the heaviest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
  • Metagross has the highest base Defense of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 130.
  • Metagross is the only gender unknown pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
  • Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first evolutionary stage, Beldum, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from Steven Stone instead).
  • Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English and Japanese names are the same.
  • Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any Dragon-type moves.

Garchomp

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

Hydreigon

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

Goodra

  • Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not dual-type.
  • Tied with its regional form, Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
  • Goodra has the lowest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 70.
  • Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have an evolutionary method requiring more than just leveling up.
Hisuian Goodra
  • Tied with its original form, Hisuian Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
  • Hisuian Goodra has the lowest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 60.

Kommo-o

Dragapult

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

Baxcalibur

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

Other characteristics

  • Metagross and Hisuian Goodra resist the most types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with nine.
  • Garchomp and Baxcalibur resist the fewest types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with only three.
  • Goodra (in its original form), Kommo-o, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default. However, these three all have some immunities via other means:
  • Dragapult and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose unevolved forms (Dreepy and Frigibax, respectively) do not have a base stat total of 300.
  • Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a catch rate of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.

References


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