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[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|300px|Raikou, Entei and Suicune]]The '''Legendary beasts''' is a collective fan term used to refer to the [[legendary trio|trio]] of {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}}, and {{p|Suicune}}.
[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|300px|Raikou, Entei, and Suicune]]The '''Legendary beasts''' is a collective fan term used to refer to the [[Legendary trio|trio]] of {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. Each has a [[base stats|base stat total]] of {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 580|580}}, divided among the stats as 115-115-100-90-85-75, in different orders. They also share a common [[Ability]], {{a|Pressure}}, and Hidden Ability, {{a|Inner Focus}}.


==History==
==History==
A direct counterpart to the [[legendary birds|Generation I trio]], the beasts find their [[trio master|master]] in {{p|Ho-Oh}}, who revived them when [[Ecruteak City]]'s [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burned. They are said to embody the three events that happened to the tower: the {{t|Electric|lightning}} that struck the tower, the {{t|fire}} that burned in the tower, and the {{wp|wind}}s and {{t|Water|rain}} that put it out. It is unknown whether these three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei before they were revived, or whether Ho-Oh actually {{wp|reincarnated}} them from three non-legendary Pokémon.
A direct counterpart to the [[Legendary birds|Generation I trio]], the beasts find their [[trio master|master]] in {{p|Ho-Oh}}, who revived them when [[Ecruteak City]]'s [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burned. They are said to embody the three events that happened to the tower: the {{t|Electric|lightning}} that struck the tower, the {{t|fire}} that burned in the tower, and the {{wp|wind}}s and {{t|Water|rain}} that put it out. It is unknown whether these three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei before they were revived, or whether Ho-Oh actually {{wp|reincarnated}} them from three non-Legendary Pokémon.


Of the three beasts, Suicune finds the most independence, appearing as a [[version mascot]] on the box art of {{v2|Crystal}}, and taking an expanded role in that game. Suicune also appears in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' as a protagonist, while Entei was the first of the three to have a movie appearance (albeit as an illusion), in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''. Raikou was delegated to a more minor role, appearing as the central character in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where {{Jo|Jimmy}} encountered it. However, [[Misty's Togepi]] and a {{p|Houndoom}} did see the silhouette of a Raikou in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''. The [[Legendary beasts (M13)|legendary beasts]] made their first group appearance in the thirteenth movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', albeit in {{shiny}} form. By transferring the Shiny legendary beasts given away by promotional events to {{game|Black and White|s}}, players are able to battle and capture the Pokémon {{p|Zoroark}}, who will transform to a member of this trio during the battle.
Of the three beasts, Suicune finds the most independence, appearing as a [[game mascot]] on the box art of {{v2|Crystal}}, and taking an expanded role in that game. Suicune also appears in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' as a protagonist, while Entei was the first of the three to have a movie appearance (albeit as an illusion), in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. Raikou was delegated to a more minor role, appearing as the central character in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where {{Jo|Jimmy}} encountered it. However, [[Misty's Togepi]] and a {{p|Houndoom}} did see the silhouette of a Raikou in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''. The [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Legendary beasts]] made their first group appearance in the thirteenth movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', albeit in {{shiny}} form. By transferring the Shiny Legendary beasts given away by promotional events to {{game|Black and White|s}}, players are able to battle and capture the Pokémon {{p|Zoroark}}, who will transform to a member of this trio during the battle.


==Availability==
==In the games==
[[File:Zoroark legendary beasts.png|thumb|left|The legendary beasts and Zoroark]]
[[File:Zoroark legendary beasts.png|thumb|left|250px|The Legendary beasts, their {{pkmn2|Shiny}} forms, and Zoroark]]
The beasts are available in several of the Pokémon games. The three (reduced to just Raikou and Entei in {{v2|Crystal}}) are available [[roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Johto]] in [[Generation II]] and their [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|remakes]]. Each has a [[base stats|base stat total]] of {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 580|580}}, divided among the stats as 115-115-100-90-85-75, in different orders.


They are also found in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, where one of the trio is roaming the [[Kanto]] region. The [[type]] of the one that happens to roam Kanto is the one that is [[super effective]] against the player's choice of a [[starter Pokémon]]. To be specific, Raikou appears to Trainers who chose {{p|Squirtle}}, Entei to those who took in {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and Suicune to those who chose to go with {{p|Charmander}}. They appear in the [[Generation III]] side series game, [[Pokémon Colosseum]], where they are transformed into [[Shadow Pokémon]] by [[Cipher]] and owned by the admins [[Dakim]], [[Venus]], and [[Ein]].  
===Generation II===
The beasts are available as [[Roaming Pokémon]] in Generation II, with the three (reduced to just Raikou and Entei in {{v2|Crystal}}) being found throughout the [[Johto]] region.


===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
They are also found in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, where one of the trio is roaming the [[Kanto]] region. The [[type]] of the one that happens to roam Kanto is the one that is [[super effective]] against the player's choice of a [[starter Pokémon]]. To be specific, Raikou appears to Trainers who chose {{p|Squirtle}}, Entei to those who took in {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and Suicune to those who chose to go with {{p|Charmander}}. They appear in the [[Generation III]] side series game, [[Pokémon Colosseum]], where they are transformed into [[Shadow Pokémon]] by [[Cipher]] and owned by the admins [[Dakim]], [[Venus]], and [[Ein]].
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSliver===
In [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are encountered in the [[Burned Tower]]. After encountering them, Raikou and Entei will roam the Johto region and can be caught at a random route, though will flee the instant any battle begins. Suicune, however, flees to Route 25 where it can be caught. If it is defeated there, it will respawn at the Burned Tower after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] again.
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are encountered at the [[Trackless Forest]] if the player has {{p|Lugia}} or {{p|Ho-Oh}} in their party. One will appear depending on what point of the hour the time is set on: Raikou appears in the first 20 minutes of each hour, Entei in the next 20, then Suicune in the final 20 minutes of an hour.
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, all three beasts can be encountered in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] through [[Ultra Warp Ride]]. Raikou{{sup/7|US}}/Entei{{sup/7|UM}} can be encountered in the Rocky World through a green warp hole. Suicune can be encountered in the Water World through a blue warp hole, as long as both Raikou and Entei are in the player's party.
===Spin-Off Pokémon Games===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], each of them is the boss of one of the three sacred fields, requiring the Clear Wing to enter this trial in the first place. After the player defeats Entei at [[Fiery Field]] the Clear Wing becomes the Red Wing, allowing access to Raikou's [[Lightning Field]], defeating it turns the Red Wing into the Sunset Wing, Suicune can then be fought at [[Northwind Field]] and defeating it will change the Sunset Wing into the Rainbow Wing allowing access to [[Mt. Faraway]] so the player can battle the beast's trio master, {{p|Ho-Oh}}.
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], each of them is the boss of one of the three sacred fields, requiring the Clear Wing to enter this trial in the first place. After the player defeats Entei at [[Fiery Field]] the Clear Wing becomes the Red Wing, allowing access to Raikou's [[Lightning Field]], defeating it turns the Red Wing into the Sunset Wing, Suicune can then be fought at [[Northwind Field]] and defeating it will change the Sunset Wing into the Rainbow Wing allowing access to [[Mt. Faraway]] so the player can battle the beast's trio master, {{p|Ho-Oh}}.


In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, [[Gordor]] captures the three beasts, and it is up to the {{player}} to recapture them and save [[Fiore]]. Otherwise, they are not useable in the main storyline, and Entei is the only one who is battled twice of the beasts; once in the [[Jungle Relic]], and the second is atop the [[Fiore Temple]]. During the last captures, Raikou and Suicune are captured when under the control of Gordor, while Entei attempts to attack Gordor upon the destruction of [[Power Styler]], and it is up to the player to calm it.
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, [[Gordor]] captures the three beasts, and it is up to the {{player}} to recapture them and save [[Fiore]]. Otherwise, they are not usable in the main storyline, and Entei is the only one who is battled twice of the beasts; once in the [[Jungle Relic]], and once again atop the [[Fiore Temple]]. During the last captures, Raikou and Suicune are captured when under the control of Gordor, while Entei attempts to attack Gordor upon the destruction of [[Power Styler]], and it is up to the player to calm it.


They are also available in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, where they can be summoned using the [[Ranger Signs]] associated to them. The three possess different abilities that can help the player progress further into the game. Raikou can jump over gaps and bridges, while Entei can break large rocks blocking the path, and Suicune can walk across water. The three share the ability of frightening other Pokémon out of their hiding spots, and if the [[Capture Styler]] is charged before summoning, stop the Pokémon in their tracks. Upon summoning, the player is able to ride the Pokémon summoned, however, the three cannot be called to the field at the same time.
They are also available in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], where they can be summoned using the [[Ranger Signs]] associated to them. The three possess different abilities that can help the player progress further into the game. Raikou can jump over gaps and bridges, while Entei can break large rocks blocking the path, and Suicune can walk across water. The three share the ability of frightening other Pokémon out of their hiding spots, and if the Capture Styler is charged before summoning, stop the Pokémon in their tracks. Upon summoning, the player is able to ride the Pokémon summoned, however, the three cannot be called to the field at the same time.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)}}
[[File:Legendary Beasts M13.png|thumb|220px|The Legendary beasts in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
The Legendary beasts appeared in Shiny form as the protectors of [[Crown City]]. They appeared when they believed that Zoroark was terrorizing the town. When they came to Crown City, they attacked Zoroark, and chased it down in the process. When they cornered Zoroark, the Pokémon living in Crown City all surrounded them and the Legendary beasts then stopped attacking Zoroark after learning that it had no malevolent intentions. Later, when [[Grings Kodai]], on the verge of his defeat, tried to reach the [[Time Ripple]] a final time, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune cornered Kodai, causing him to flee to the stadium, where he was knocked unconscious by Zoroark. The three then roared their farewells to Zoroark when it and Zorua left to return to [[Unova]].
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The [[legendary beasts]] appeared in Shiny form as the protectors of [[Crown City]]. They came when Zoroark was terrorizing the town.}}
===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune Entei Raikou PG.png|thumb|220px|The Legendary beasts in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Nameless Pokémon PG.png|thumb|left|220px|The nameless Pokémon that would become the Legendary beasts]]
The Legendary beasts appeared in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', where they were shown in a tale told by [[Eusine]]. Long ago, they were three nameless Pokémon that lived in [[Ecruteak City]]. During a lightining storm, they were inside the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] when it got struck by lightning. The tower went up in flames and the three Pokémon perished. After the fire went out however, {{p|Ho-Oh}} appeared from the sky and revived the three Pokémon using its mystical powers. The Pokémon gained new life as Raikou, Entei and Suicune, much to the shock of the citizens of Ecruteak City, who found their revival to be unnatural. They used violence against the three Pokémon, after which they fled Ecruteak, never to been seen again. According to Eusine, they completely lost trust in humanity. However, Suicune still showed itself to Eusine when he visited the Burned Tower.
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==In the manga==
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)}}
Like in the games, the Legendary beasts were saved by {{p|Ho-Oh}} when the [[Brass Tower]] burned down and became the Burned Tower. Ho-Oh was caught by the [[Mask of Ice]] some time before the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}; the Legendary beasts managed to separate Ho-Oh from the Mask of Ice but were imprisoned in ice mirrors beneath the Burned Tower. They were freed by {{adv|Yellow}}, who had been visiting the [[Johto]] region with her uncle [[Wilton]].
 
The Legendary beasts roamed Johto in search for their companions. Because of Suicune's status as a [[game mascot]], it was given more screen time than Raikou and Entei. They reunited for a short while in ''[[PS138|Really Raikou and Entirely Entei II]]'', before finally finding their companions, all of which were [[Kanto]] [[Gym Leaders]]. Suicune accepted [[Misty]] as a companion, after challenging her to a battle beneath the [[Tohjo Falls]]. Raikou chose [[Lt. Surge]], who had faced the Mask of Ice before. Entei found [[Blaine]], who was looking for its flames of life to cure his tainted right arm. They joined forces to confront the Mask of Ice at the [[Indigo Plateau]], who had captured Ho-Oh once again. However, the masked man overcame them and set off for [[Ilex Forest]] for his ultimate goal. The Legendary beasts found a new companion in {{adv|Crystal}}, and took her to Ilex Forest to join the other [[Pokédex Holder]]s in the battle against the Mask of Ice. Raikou was passed to {{adv|Gold}}, and Entei to {{adv|Silver}}.
 
At the end of the arc, the Legendary beasts roamed the land again in search for Ho-Oh. One of them, Raikou, had found a new companion in [[Salon Maiden]] [[Anabel]] by the time of the {{chap|Emerald}}.


==Similar movesets==
==Similar movesets==
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| colspan="3" style="background:#{{Dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Sacred Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sheer Cold|{{ice color dark}}}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Eruption|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Eruption|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tailwind|{{flying color dark}}}}''
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Extrasensory|{{psychic  color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bubble Beam|{{water color dark}}}}'''
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| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Discharge|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{water color dark}}}}''
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| colspan="3" style="background:#{{Dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ember|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bubble Beam|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bubble Beam|{{water color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|15}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|15}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Roar|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Roar|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| colspan="1" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{water color dark}}}}''
| colspan="1" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{water color dark}}}}''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|22}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|22}}
| style="background:#{{Normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{Normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Spin|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Spin|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Gust|{{flying color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Gust|{{flying color dark}}}}
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|29}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|29}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Spark|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Spark|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Stomp|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Stomp|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Aurora Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|36}}
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| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flamethrower|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flamethrower|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Mist|{{ice color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Mist|{{ice color dark}}}}''
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| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
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| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder Fang|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder Fang|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
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| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Fang|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
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| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Discharge|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tailwind|{{flying color dark}}}}''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{johto color dark}}" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|71}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{water color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{water color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{Fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{Fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
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|  style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}'''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Legendary Beasts HGSS Intro.png|200px|thumb|right|The legendary beasts and [[Eusine]], as seen in the intro of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
* {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} were designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].
* Many refer to them as '''legendary cats''' or '''legendary dogs''', depending on if they personally see feline or canine features in the individual Pokémon. However, they are more likely based on many different creatures and mythological deities, such as {{wp|Raijū}}, the {{wp|Chinese guardian lions}}, and the {{wp|qilin}}. On top of that, they also seem to have been stylized to fit the classic idea of three '''jungle cats''' or '''jungle beasts'''—the {{wp|tiger}}, {{wp|lion}}, and {{wp|cheetah}} (or {{wp|leopard}}).
[[File:Legendary Beasts HGSS Intro.png|200px|thumb|right|The Legendary beasts and [[Eusine]], as seen in the intro of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
* The legendary beasts are the first legendary Pokémon to get a special battle theme. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, each legendary beast was given their own remixed version of the original legendary beast music from [[Generation II]]. The three songs are similar, but use different instruments: Suicune's uses bells, Entei's uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's uses synthesized music.
* Many refer to them as '''Legendary cats''' or '''Legendary dogs''', depending on if they personally see feline or canine features in the individual Pokémon. However, they are more likely based on many different creatures and mythological deities, such as {{wp|Raijū}}, the {{wp|Chinese guardian lions}}, and the {{wp|qilin}}. On top of that, they also seem to have been stylized to fit the classic idea of three '''jungle cats''' or '''jungle beasts'''—the {{wp|tiger}}, {{wp|lion}}, and {{wp|cheetah}} (or {{wp|leopard}}).
* A representation of the legendary beasts was used as the set symbol for the {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} card expansion.
* The Legendary beasts are the first Legendary Pokémon to get a special battle theme. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, each Legendary beast was given their own remixed version of the original Legendary beast music from [[Generation II]]. The three songs are similar, but use different instruments: Suicune's uses bells, Entei's uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's uses synthesized music.
* {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}} are the only pure {{type|Fire}} and {{type|Electric}} [[legendary Pokémon]], respectively.
* A representation of the Legendary beasts was used as the set symbol for the {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} card expansion.
* The initials for the three beasts are the same as the initials for the three [[Hoenn]]-based games: {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. In addition, their battle theme [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta|exists]] in Ruby and Sapphire coding.
* {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}} are the only pure {{type|Fire}} and {{type|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]], respectively.
* The initials for the three beasts are the same as the initials for the three [[Hoenn]]-based games: {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. In addition, their battle theme [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta|exists]] in Ruby and Sapphire's coding.
* The order that the beasts appear in the National Pokédex is the order of the events that happened at the Burned Tower: the lightning that started the fire (Raikou), the fire that consumed the Brass Tower (Entei) and the rain that quenched the fire (Suicune).
* The order that the beasts appear in the National Pokédex is the order of the events that happened at the Burned Tower: the lightning that started the fire (Raikou), the fire that consumed the Brass Tower (Entei) and the rain that quenched the fire (Suicune).
* The trio share their heights with three out of four members of [[Swords of Justice]]:
* The trio share their heights with three out of four members of [[Swords of Justice]]:
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Raikou, Entei, and Suicune

The Legendary beasts is a collective fan term used to refer to the trio of Entei, Raikou, and Suicune. Each has a base stat total of 580, divided among the stats as 115-115-100-90-85-75, in different orders. They also share a common Ability, Pressure, and Hidden Ability, Inner Focus.

History

A direct counterpart to the Generation I trio, the beasts find their master in Ho-Oh, who revived them when Ecruteak City's Brass Tower burned. They are said to embody the three events that happened to the tower: the lightning that struck the tower, the fire that burned in the tower, and the winds and rain that put it out. It is unknown whether these three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei before they were revived, or whether Ho-Oh actually reincarnated them from three non-Legendary Pokémon.

Of the three beasts, Suicune finds the most independence, appearing as a game mascot on the box art of Crystal, and taking an expanded role in that game. Suicune also appears in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest as a protagonist, while Entei was the first of the three to have a movie appearance (albeit as an illusion), in Spell of the Unown: Entei. Raikou was delegated to a more minor role, appearing as the central character in The Legend of Thunder!, where Jimmy encountered it. However, Misty's Togepi and a Houndoom did see the silhouette of a Raikou in Houndoom's Special Delivery. The Legendary beasts made their first group appearance in the thirteenth movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions, albeit in Shiny form. By transferring the Shiny Legendary beasts given away by promotional events to Pokémon Black and White, players are able to battle and capture the Pokémon Zoroark, who will transform to a member of this trio during the battle.

In the games

The Legendary beasts, their Shiny forms, and Zoroark

Generation II

The beasts are available as Roaming Pokémon in Generation II, with the three (reduced to just Raikou and Entei in Crystal) being found throughout the Johto region.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

They are also found in FireRed and LeafGreen, where one of the trio is roaming the Kanto region. The type of the one that happens to roam Kanto is the one that is super effective against the player's choice of a starter Pokémon. To be specific, Raikou appears to Trainers who chose Squirtle, Entei to those who took in Bulbasaur, and Suicune to those who chose to go with Charmander. They appear in the Generation III side series game, Pokémon Colosseum, where they are transformed into Shadow Pokémon by Cipher and owned by the admins Dakim, Venus, and Ein.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSliver

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are encountered in the Burned Tower. After encountering them, Raikou and Entei will roam the Johto region and can be caught at a random route, though will flee the instant any battle begins. Suicune, however, flees to Route 25 where it can be caught. If it is defeated there, it will respawn at the Burned Tower after the player enters the Hall of Fame again.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are encountered at the Trackless Forest if the player has Lugia or Ho-Oh in their party. One will appear depending on what point of the hour the time is set on: Raikou appears in the first 20 minutes of each hour, Entei in the next 20, then Suicune in the final 20 minutes of an hour.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, all three beasts can be encountered in the Ultra Space Wilds through Ultra Warp Ride. RaikouUS/EnteiUM can be encountered in the Rocky World through a green warp hole. Suicune can be encountered in the Water World through a blue warp hole, as long as both Raikou and Entei are in the player's party.

Spin-Off Pokémon Games

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, each of them is the boss of one of the three sacred fields, requiring the Clear Wing to enter this trial in the first place. After the player defeats Entei at Fiery Field the Clear Wing becomes the Red Wing, allowing access to Raikou's Lightning Field, defeating it turns the Red Wing into the Sunset Wing, Suicune can then be fought at Northwind Field and defeating it will change the Sunset Wing into the Rainbow Wing allowing access to Mt. Faraway so the player can battle the beast's trio master, Ho-Oh.

In Pokémon Ranger, Gordor captures the three beasts, and it is up to the player to recapture them and save Fiore. Otherwise, they are not usable in the main storyline, and Entei is the only one who is battled twice of the beasts; once in the Jungle Relic, and once again atop the Fiore Temple. During the last captures, Raikou and Suicune are captured when under the control of Gordor, while Entei attempts to attack Gordor upon the destruction of Power Styler, and it is up to the player to calm it.

They are also available in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, where they can be summoned using the Ranger Signs associated to them. The three possess different abilities that can help the player progress further into the game. Raikou can jump over gaps and bridges, while Entei can break large rocks blocking the path, and Suicune can walk across water. The three share the ability of frightening other Pokémon out of their hiding spots, and if the Capture Styler is charged before summoning, stop the Pokémon in their tracks. Upon summoning, the player is able to ride the Pokémon summoned, however, the three cannot be called to the field at the same time.

In the anime

In the main series

Main article: Legendary beasts (M13)
The Legendary beasts in the anime

The Legendary beasts appeared in Shiny form as the protectors of Crown City. They appeared when they believed that Zoroark was terrorizing the town. When they came to Crown City, they attacked Zoroark, and chased it down in the process. When they cornered Zoroark, the Pokémon living in Crown City all surrounded them and the Legendary beasts then stopped attacking Zoroark after learning that it had no malevolent intentions. Later, when Grings Kodai, on the verge of his defeat, tried to reach the Time Ripple a final time, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune cornered Kodai, causing him to flee to the stadium, where he was knocked unconscious by Zoroark. The three then roared their farewells to Zoroark when it and Zorua left to return to Unova.

In Pokémon Generations

The Legendary beasts in Pokémon Generations
The nameless Pokémon that would become the Legendary beasts

The Legendary beasts appeared in The Reawakening, where they were shown in a tale told by Eusine. Long ago, they were three nameless Pokémon that lived in Ecruteak City. During a lightining storm, they were inside the Brass Tower when it got struck by lightning. The tower went up in flames and the three Pokémon perished. After the fire went out however, Ho-Oh appeared from the sky and revived the three Pokémon using its mystical powers. The Pokémon gained new life as Raikou, Entei and Suicune, much to the shock of the citizens of Ecruteak City, who found their revival to be unnatural. They used violence against the three Pokémon, after which they fled Ecruteak, never to been seen again. According to Eusine, they completely lost trust in humanity. However, Suicune still showed itself to Eusine when he visited the Burned Tower.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Legendary beasts (Adventures)

Like in the games, the Legendary beasts were saved by Ho-Oh when the Brass Tower burned down and became the Burned Tower. Ho-Oh was caught by the Mask of Ice some time before the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc; the Legendary beasts managed to separate Ho-Oh from the Mask of Ice but were imprisoned in ice mirrors beneath the Burned Tower. They were freed by Yellow, who had been visiting the Johto region with her uncle Wilton.

The Legendary beasts roamed Johto in search for their companions. Because of Suicune's status as a game mascot, it was given more screen time than Raikou and Entei. They reunited for a short while in Really Raikou and Entirely Entei II, before finally finding their companions, all of which were Kanto Gym Leaders. Suicune accepted Misty as a companion, after challenging her to a battle beneath the Tohjo Falls. Raikou chose Lt. Surge, who had faced the Mask of Ice before. Entei found Blaine, who was looking for its flames of life to cure his tainted right arm. They joined forces to confront the Mask of Ice at the Indigo Plateau, who had captured Ho-Oh once again. However, the masked man overcame them and set off for Ilex Forest for his ultimate goal. The Legendary beasts found a new companion in Crystal, and took her to Ilex Forest to join the other Pokédex Holders in the battle against the Mask of Ice. Raikou was passed to Gold, and Entei to Silver.

At the end of the arc, the Legendary beasts roamed the land again in search for Ho-Oh. One of them, Raikou, had found a new companion in Salon Maiden Anabel by the time of the Emerald arc.

Similar movesets

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Raikou
 Electric 
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Entei
 Fire 
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Suicune
 Water 
1 Sacred Fire Sheer Cold
Eruption
Extrasensory Bubble Beam
Discharge Lava Plume Rain Dance
Bite
Leer
8 Thunder Shock Ember Bubble Beam
15 Roar Rain Dance
22 Quick Attack Fire Spin Gust
29 Spark Stomp Aurora Beam
36 Reflect Flamethrower Mist
43 Crunch Swagger Mirror Coat
50 Thunder Fang Fire Fang Ice Fang
57 Discharge Lava Plume Tailwind
64 Extrasensory
71 Rain Dance Fire Blast Hydro Pump
78 Calm Mind
85 Thunder Eruption Blizzard
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage.


Base stat comparison

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Raikou
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Entei
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Suicune
HP
90
115
100
Attack
85
115
75
Defense
75
85
115
Sp. Atk
115
90
90
Sp. Def
100
75
115
Speed
115
100
85
Total 580 580 580


Trivia

The Legendary beasts and Eusine, as seen in the intro of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
  • Many refer to them as Legendary cats or Legendary dogs, depending on if they personally see feline or canine features in the individual Pokémon. However, they are more likely based on many different creatures and mythological deities, such as Raijū, the Chinese guardian lions, and the qilin. On top of that, they also seem to have been stylized to fit the classic idea of three jungle cats or jungle beasts—the tiger, lion, and cheetah (or leopard).
  • The Legendary beasts are the first Legendary Pokémon to get a special battle theme. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, each Legendary beast was given their own remixed version of the original Legendary beast music from Generation II. The three songs are similar, but use different instruments: Suicune's uses bells, Entei's uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's uses synthesized music.
  • A representation of the Legendary beasts was used as the set symbol for the Neo Revelation card expansion.
  • Entei and Raikou are the only pure Fire-type and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, respectively.
  • The initials for the three beasts are the same as the initials for the three Hoenn-based games: Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. In addition, their battle theme exists in Ruby and Sapphire's coding.
  • The order that the beasts appear in the National Pokédex is the order of the events that happened at the Burned Tower: the lightning that started the fire (Raikou), the fire that consumed the Brass Tower (Entei) and the rain that quenched the fire (Suicune).
  • The trio share their heights with three out of four members of Swords of Justice:
    • Cobalion and Entei are both 6'11" (2.1 m).
    • Virizion and Suicune are both 6'07" (2.0 m).
    • Terrakion and Raikou are both 6'03" (1.9 m).
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