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[[File:Legendary birds.png|thumb|right|250px|Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres]]
[[File:LGPE Legendary birds.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres from {{LGPE}}]]
'''Legendary birds''' (Japanese: '''でんせつのとり''' ''Legendary birds'') is a collective term used to refer to the [[Legendary trio|trio]] of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. They are also known as the '''winged mirages''' (Japanese: '''まぼろしのつばさ''' ''phantom wings'').
[[File:The Crown Tundra Key Art.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of {{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres from [[The Crown Tundra]]]]
The '''legendary birds'''<ref name="Peony legendary birds"/><ref name="Battle CD 42"/> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}の{{ruby|鳥|とり}}ポケモン''' ''legendary bird Pokémon''), also known as the '''winged mirages''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|幻|まぼろし}}の{{ruby|翼|つばさ}}''' ''phantom wings''), are a [[Legendary group|Legendary trio]] consisting of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. In the [[Crown Tundra]], their [[Galarian form]]s are also known as the '''legendary wings'''.<ref name="Legendary Clue 3"/>


Being the first Legendary trio, they set the standards for future trios; that is, they all share similar attributes and—in the case of most of the future trios—are considered equal among themselves. Like the other trios later would, the Legendary birds share a [[trio master|master]] in {{p|Lugia}} ([[Legendary birds (M02)|in the anime]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|some games]], at least), as well as two common traits: their {{type|Flying}} and their [[Ability]], {{a|Pressure}}.  
Being the first Legendary trio, the Kantonian legendary birds set the standards for future trios; that is, they all share similar attributes and—in the case of most trios—are considered equal among themselves. Additionally, they share a secondary type, {{t|Flying}}, and an [[Ability]], {{a|Pressure}}. Due to its role in the anime, Lugia is often viewed as the [[Legendary group#Legendary leaders|leader]] of the trio.
 
In [[The Crown Tundra]], each of the legendary birds received a [[Galarian form]]. They all still share the secondary type, {{t|Flying}}, but they each now have different Abilities, and their respective primary types have changed.
 
==Terminology==
===English===
{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} are frequently described as "legendary bird Pokémon" in their Pokédex entries.<ref name="Pokédex"/> Uniqely, in [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], Moltres is instead described as simply a "legendary bird",<ref>Moltres Pokédex entry: "''Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.''" ([[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]])</ref> but when the same entry was [[Pokédex entry recycling|reused]] in later games this was changed to "legendary bird Pokémon".<ref>Moltres Pokédex entry: "''It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.''" ([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]])</ref> The term "legendary bird Pokémon" has also been used by characters in the [[core series]] games.<ref>[[Professor Oak]]: "''I've heard that there have been sightings of very rare Pokémon. The legendary bird Pokémon: ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS, and MOLTRES!''" ({{game|Platinum}})</ref><ref>Bird Keeper Vance ({{rt|44|Johto}}): "''ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS,<!--this comma is absent in GSC--> and MOLTRES are the three legendary bird Pokémon. I heard there are other legendary birds, though.''" ({{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}})</ref>
 
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], [[Peony]] refers to them as "legendary birds",<ref name="Peony legendary birds"/> although his [[Legendary Clue 3]] refers to them as the "winged mirages".<ref name="Legendary Clue 3"/>
 
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], they are referred to as the "legendary birds".<ref name="Battle CD 42"/> In the [[Nintendo Power]] guidebook ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]]'', they are referred to as the "Legendary Birds".<ref>''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]]'' p. 82 — ''"Many more Pokémon are unavailable in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, including the one-of-a-kind '''Legendary Birds''' {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}."''</ref>
 
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Donald on {{rt|14|Kanto}} refers to the legendary birds the '''winged mirages''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|幻|まぼろし}}の{{ruby|翼|つばさ}}''' ''mirage wings''):
* ''"Have you heard the legend of the '''winged mirages'''?"''
* ''"Well, the '''winged mirages''' are the '''legendary bird Pokémon'''. There are three of them: {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}."''
 
===Japanese===
In Japanese, several core series Pokédex entries refer to them as '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}の{{ruby|鳥|とり}}ポケモン''' (''legendary bird Pokémon'').
 
In particular, the Japanese terms '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}のポケモン''' (''[[Legendary Pokémon]]'') or '''{{ruby|伝説|でんせつ}}ポケモン''' (''Legend Pokémon'') were used in multiple Pokédex entries but translated as (lowercase) '''legendary bird Pokémon''' in English. This applies to:
* Articuno in [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]].
* Zapdos in [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]], and [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield]].
* Moltres in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]] and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon SoulSilver]].
 
Similarly, those other variations were also in Japanese Pokédex entries but translated as '''legendary bird Pokémon''' in English:
 
* '''でんせつの れいとうポケモン''' (''Legendary Freezing Pokémon'') refers to Articuno in [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]].
* '''ひのとりでんせつ''' (''Firebird of Legend'') refers to Moltres in [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen]], and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]].


==History==
==History==
In the anime, [[Professor Oak]] states that Articuno's and Moltres' combined powers of ice and fire are the source and cradle of the oceans, and that Zapdos' electric energy creates the currents and streams, which is why the three ancient creatures are closely bound to the guardian of the ocean, {{p|Lugia}}.
According to notes found in the [[Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)]], the legendary birds were first discovered by and recorded by the Pokémon Research Team.<ref name="Pokémon Research Team">"There's an e-mail message. … … … There are three legendary bird POKéMON. They are ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS, and MOLTRES. Their whereabouts are unknown. We plan to explore the cavern close to CERULEAN. From: POKéMON RESEARCH TEAM…" ({{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}})</ref> [[Blaine]] and [[Mr. Fuji]] also recorded notes and sightings of the winged mirages.
 
In [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]], the original legendary birds were thought to periodically travel there, but it's eventually discovered that the trio of birds seen there were in reality, Galarian variants of the original trio, that travelled all over the world but anually flew back to the Crown Tundra's [[Dyna Tree Hill|Dyna Tree]] to feed on its berries and even fight between themselves to have the Berries for themselves. Not much is known about the relation between the Galarian and Kantonian birds, but their Pokédex entries imply that the Galarian ones were either the birds's original appearances or that they're unrelated entirely.
 
===Anime===
In the anime, [[Professor Oak]] states that Articuno's and Moltres's combined powers of ice and fire are the source and cradle of the oceans, and that Zapdos's electric energy creates the currents and streams, which is why the three ancient creatures are closely bound to the guardian of the ocean, {{p|Lugia}}. It is also the only one capable of stopping the trio's conflict, which causes great natural disaster all over the planet.


==Similar movesets==
==Similar movesets==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #A890F0; border: 5px solid #CEBFFB"
The following are legendary birds' level-up movesets from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{flying color}}; border: 5px solid #{{flying color light}}"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
! style="background:#{{flying color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:144Articuno.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Articuno|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:144Articuno.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Articuno|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:144Articuno-Galar.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Articuno|{{psychic color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:145Zapdos.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Zapdos|{{electric color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:145Zapdos.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Zapdos|{{electric color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:146Moltres.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Moltres|{{fire color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:145Zapdos-Galar.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Zapdos|{{fighting color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:146Moltres.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Moltres|{{dark color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:146Moltres-Galar.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Moltres|{{dark color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|1}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Gust|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Gust|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Peck|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Peck|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Wing Attack|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Gust|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Mist|{{ice color dark}}}}''
|
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Thunder Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Focus Energy|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leer|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|5}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Powder Snow|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Powder Snow|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Confusion|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder Shock|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder Shock|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Rock Smash|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ember|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ember|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Payback|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|8}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|10}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Mist|{{ice color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Thunder Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Spin|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Safeguard|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|15}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|15}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Shard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Shard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Detect|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Pluck|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Wing Attack|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|22}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|20}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Mind Reader|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Pluck|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Endure|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|29}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|25}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|36}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|30}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tailwind|{{flying color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Charge|{{electric color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Charge|{{electric color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flamethrower|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Brick Break|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Incinerate|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|43}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|35}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freeze-Dry|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freeze-Dry|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psycho Cut|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Safeguard|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Drill Peck|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|40}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}} | ''{{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}} | ''{{mcolor|Recover|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}} | ''{{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}} | ''{{mcolor|Quick Guard|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}} | ''{{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}} | ''{{mcolor|After You|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|50}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|45}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freezing Glare|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Discharge|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Discharge|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunderous Kick|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Wave|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fiery Wrath|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|57}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|50}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Hail|{{ice color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Snowscape|{{ice color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dream Eater|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{water color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{water color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sunny Day|{{fire color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sunny Day|{{fire color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Nasty Plot|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|64}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|55}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tailwind|{{flying color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hurricane|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{Psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Wave|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Counter|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hurricane|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|71}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|60}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Haze|{{ice color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Drill Peck|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Double Team|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Detect|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Endure|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|78}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|65}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Future Sight|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Sky Attack|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|85}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|92}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hurricane|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Magnetic Flux|{{electric color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Magnetic Flux|{{electric color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hurricane|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Close Combat|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Overheat|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Memento|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|CEBFFB|99}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{flying color dark}}" | {{color|{{flying color light}}|70}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sheer Cold|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sheer Cold|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Trick Room|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Zap Cannon|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Zap Cannon|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Burn Up|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Reversal|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Sky Attack|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{flying color dark}}; color: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|CEBFFB|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
| colspan="7" style="background:#{{flying color dark}}; color: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{flying color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


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{{triostats|flying|144|Articuno|ice|90|85|100|95|125|85|145|Zapdos|electric|90|90|85|125|90|100|146|Moltres|fire|90|100|90|125|85|90}}
{{triostats|flying|144|Articuno|ice|90|85|100|95|125|85|145|Zapdos|electric|90|90|85|125|90|100|146|Moltres|fire|90|100|90|125|85|90}}


==In the games==
===Galarian forms===
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==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow===
===Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow===
In Generation I, the Legendary birds are scattered around the [[Kanto]] region in different locations according to their [[type]]. Articuno is deep within the [[Seafoam Islands]], Zapdos is in [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] on {{rt|10|Kanto}}, and Moltres is in {{ka|Victory Road}}.
In Generation I, the legendary birds are scattered around the [[Kanto]] region in different locations according to their [[type]]. Articuno is deep within the [[Seafoam Islands]], Zapdos is in [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] on {{rt|10|Kanto}}, and Moltres is in {{ka|Victory Road}}.


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File:Articuno battle.png|Articuno
Articuno battle.png|Articuno
File:Zapdos battle.png|Zapdos
Zapdos battle.png|Zapdos
File:Moltres battle.png|Moltres
Moltres battle.png|Moltres
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</gallery>


===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, the Legendary birds retain their placement from Generation I, with the exception of Moltres, which has been moved to [[Mt. Ember]] in the [[Sevii Islands]] from Victory Road.
In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, the legendary birds retain their placement from Generation I, with the exception of Moltres, which has been moved to [[Mt. Ember]] in the [[Sevii Islands]] from Victory Road.


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File:Articuno Seafoam Islands FRLG.png|Articuno
Articuno Seafoam Islands FRLG.png|Articuno
File:ZapdosPowerplant.png|Zapdos
Zapdos Power Plant FRLG.png|Zapdos
File:MoltresMtEmber.png|Moltres
Moltres Mt Ember FRLG.png|Moltres
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</gallery>


===Pokémon Emerald===
===Pokémon Emerald===
While it is impossible to capture any of the birds in {{game|Emerald}}, if one challenges [[Pyramid King Brandon]] for the Gold Brave Symbol, he has them in his possession.
While it is impossible to capture any of the birds in {{game|Emerald}}, if one challenges [[Brandon]] for the Gold Brave Symbol, he has them in his possession.


===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
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===Pokémon Platinum===
===Pokémon Platinum===
While it is impossible to capture the Legendary birds in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, they can be found [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] the Sinnoh region in {{game|Platinum}}. The player may encounter them after visiting Pal Park and then speaking to Professor Oak in Eterna City.
While it is impossible to capture the legendary birds in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, they can be found [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] the Sinnoh region in {{game|Platinum}}. The player may encounter them after visiting Pal Park and then speaking to Professor Oak in Eterna City.


===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
The Legendary birds appear once more in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and much as before, are in the same locations as before except for Moltres, who has moved once again, to [[Mt. Silver]]. Also due to the Power Plant no longer being abandoned, Zapdos is found outside the Power Plant and will only appear once all 16 Badges are acquired.
The legendary birds appear once more in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in the same locations as before, except for Moltres, who has moved to [[Mt. Silver Cave]]. Due to the Power Plant no longer being abandoned, Zapdos is found outside the Power Plant and will only appear once all 16 Badges are acquired.


===Pokémon X and Y===
===Pokémon X and Y===
In {{g|X and Y}}, one bird roams around Kalos while the rest are absent. The bird that appears depends on what [[starter Pokémon]] is chosen at the beginning of the game: Articuno will roam if players choose {{p|Chespin}}, Zapdos will roam if {{p|Fennekin}} is chosen, and Moltres will roam if {{p|Froakie}} is chosen. It appears on random routes after the player beats the [[Pokémon League]] and cannot be battled, but once it is found ten times, it retreats to the [[Sea Spirit's Den]] where it can be battled.
In {{g|X and Y}}, one bird roams around Kalos while the rest are absent. The bird that appears depends on what [[first partner Pokémon]] is chosen at the beginning of the game: Articuno will roam if players choose {{p|Chespin}}, Zapdos will roam if {{p|Fennekin}} is chosen, and Moltres will roam if {{p|Froakie}} is chosen. It appears on random routes after the player beats the [[Pokémon League]] and cannot be battled, but once it is found ten times, it retreats to the [[Sea Spirit's Den]] where it can be battled.


===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, all three birds can be found in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] by following a red [[Ultra Wormhole]] to the Cliff World during the [[Ultra Warp Ride]] minigame.
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, all three birds can be found in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] by following a red [[Ultra Wormhole]] to the Cliff World during the [[Ultra Warp Ride]] minigame.


===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] each of them guard a dungeon: Zapdos has [[Mt. Thunder]], Moltres has [[Mt. Blaze]], and Articuno has [[Frosty Forest]]. Once the {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Pokémon World|player}} recruits all three, he or she can talk to {{p|Alakazam}} and go to their [[Friend Area]], {{fa|Legendary Island}}, which will unlock access to [[Silver Trench]], the domain of {{p|Lugia}}, their [[trio master]].
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the three legendary birds appear in the same capacity they do in the Generation I games. Unlike most Pokémon in the game, the player must defeat them in a timed {{pkmn|battle}} before getting the chance to catch them.
 
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PE Articuno scene.png|Articuno
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PE Moltres scene.png|Moltres
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===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
[[File:Galarian Legendary birds.png|thumb|250px|Encountering the {{rf|Galarian}} legendary birds]]
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the three legendary birds found in the [[Crown Tundra]] all have [[Galarian form]]s with different types and different {{Abilities}}. Articuno is a {{type|Psychic}} instead of an {{type|Ice}} with the Ability {{a|Competitive}}, Zapdos is a {{type|Fighting}} instead of an {{type|Electric}} with the Ability {{a|Defiant}}, and Moltres is a {{type|Dark}} instead of a {{type|Fire}} with the Ability {{a|Berserk}}. Unlike their Kantonian equivalents, each one also has a [[signature move]], and each of these signature moves has a name that evokes their Kantonian counterparts' types.
 
The Kantonian counterparts of the legendary birds can also be encountered and captured in [[Dynamax Adventure]]s. The Galarian legendary birds can be encountered at [[Dyna Tree Hill]]. After a cutscene occurs and '' A Legendary Tree of a Legendary Three!'' starts, the birds will [[Roaming Pokémon|scatter]] all across [[Galar]]. Galarian Articuno can be encountered in [[Crown Tundra]] and will battle the player after testing them with an illusion. Galarian Zapdos can be found in the [[Wild Area]] where the player must catch up to Zapdos. Finally, Galarian Moltres can be found at the [[Isle of Armor]] where the player needs to stand in front of Moltres while it circles around the area in order to battle it.
 
The {{Shiny}} forms of all three have similar coloring to the standard coloring of their Kantonian forms.
 
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Shining Pearl]], the Kantonian legendary birds can be encountered at [[Ramanas Park]]. They are located in the Kanto Room which is unlocked after capturing the [[legendary giants]]. 3 [[Kanto Slate]]s are needed to unlock them as only one legendary bird can be encountered at a time. Catching all three birds is required to obtain the [[Squall Slate]] and catch {{p|Lugia}}; this is the first time that the trio is linked to Lugia within the [[core series]].
 
The legendary birds are unobtainable in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and must be [[trade]]d or [[transfer]]red to the game in order to complete the [[National Pokédex]]. Their Galarian forms can't be transferred to either version.
 
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
In [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, the legendary birds can be obtained via snacks from [[Snacksworth]]. Their Galarian forms are unobtainable, but present, and can be transferred to these games.
 
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]/[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]]===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] and their remake, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]], each of them guard a dungeon: Zapdos has [[Mt. Thunder]], Moltres has [[Mt. Blaze]], and Articuno has [[Frosty Forest]]. Each appear on the last floor of their respective upper dungeon sections as bosses, and cannot be recruited until the credits roll. Once all three have been recruited, and [[Pitfall Valley]] and [[Stormy Sea]] have been cleared, they can talk to {{p|Alakazam}} and go to their [[Friend Area]], [[Legendary Island]], which will unlock access to [[Silver Trench]], the domain of {{p|Lugia}}, who is often viewed as the [[Legendary group#Legendary leaders|leader]] of the legendary birds .
 
===[[Pokémon Rumble]]===
In [[Pokémon Rumble]], each bird serves as the S-rank boss of a specific stage in Normal Mode: Articuno has {{OBP|Rocky Cave|Rumble}}, Moltres has [[Fiery Furnace]], and Zapdos has [[Eternal Tower]].
 
===[[Pokémon Battle Trozei]]===
All three birds have a chance to appear on Stage 5 of the [[Mountain of Order#Stage 5|Mountain of Order]]. Only Articuno is initially available as a boss; however, if the player manages to defeat it in one attack, they then get the chance to fight Zapdos. This also applies to beating Zapdos flawlessly, where Moltres can be fought immediately afterward.
 
===[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]===
The legendary birds can be obtained after reaching [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)#Expedition Rank|Platinum Rank]] in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|Super Mystery Dungeon]], and are challenged consecutively—once one dungeon is beat and the player has connected with the Legendary, they get access to the next, and so on. Articuno is encountered at [[Blue Point]] on the [[Grass Continent]], while Moltres is battled at [[Red Point]] and Zapdos at [[Yellow Point]], both on the [[Air Continent]]. Lugia, often viewed as their [[Legendary group#Legendary leaders|leader]], is again fought after the legendary birds, in [[Sea Shrine]].
 
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Both the Kantonian and Galarian legendary birds are obtainable through Master Fair {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}}s, forming sync pairs with the {{DL|Pokémon Champion|Neo Champions}} of Kanto and Galar respectively.
 
{{PairDex/h|Flying}}
{{PairDex|119|Marnie|trainerlink=Marnie (Masters)#Moltres (Galarian Form)|trainerimg=Marnie Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|146G|Moltres|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=Galarian Form|Dark|Fairy|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|141|Hop|trainerlink=Hop (Masters)#Zapdos (Galarian Form)|trainerimg=Hop Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|145G|Zapdos|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=Galarian Form|Fighting|Psychic|Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|149|Bede|trainerlink=Bede (Masters)#Articuno (Galarian Form)|trainerimg=Bede Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|144G|Articuno|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=Galarian Form|Psychic|Ghost|Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|084|Red|trainerlink=Red (Masters)#Articuno|trainerimg=Red Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|144|Articuno|master=yes|buddy=yes|Ice|Rock|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|076|Leaf|trainerlink=Leaf (Masters)#Moltres|trainerimg=Leaf Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|146|Moltres|master=yes|buddy=yes|Fire|Water|Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|065|Blue|trainerlink=Blue (Masters)#Zapdos|trainerimg=Blue Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|145|Zapdos|master=yes|buddy=yes|Electric|Ice|Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===Main series===
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[[File:Legendary birds anime.png|thumb|250px|The Legendary birds in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Legendary birds anime.png|thumb|250px|The legendary birds in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
The Legendary birds appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where they were central to the movie's plot. In it, they were described as the titans of {{t|fire}}, {{t|ice}}, and {{t|electric|lightning}}, guardians over [[Shamouti Island|Fire, Ice, and Lightning Islands]]. They were sought after by a collector, [[Lawrence III]], who intended to use them to draw out {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}.
The legendary birds appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where they were central to the movie's plot. In it, they were described as the titans of {{t|fire}}, {{t|ice}}, and {{t|electric|lightning}}, guardians over [[Shamouti Island|Fire, Ice, and Lightning Islands]]. They were sought after by a collector, [[Lawrence III]], who intended to use them to draw out {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}.
 
Lawrence III succeeded in capturing Moltres first, using strange, electrified rings to contain it, rather than a [[Poké Ball]]. He then subsequently kept it on his ship as he hunted out Zapdos, who used Moltres's absence from Fire Island as a signal that it would be able to expand its territory. Shortly after, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} discovered this to be the case. Lawrence III captures Zapdos as well, drawing the group in as well, due to their boat's similar size to the birds. The group escaped, and, using their Pokémon, managed to free Zapdos and Moltres. The legendary birds have been infuriated, however, and began fighting, destroying Lawrence III's airship just as he attempted to capture Articuno. The three continued their fight outside, and finally, Lugia revealed itself.
[[File:Lucius Moltres.png|250px|left|thumb|Galarian Moltres in the anime]]
The three birds teamed up to take Lugia down, but it recovered and retured to the surface. As Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres continued to fight, Ash was tasked to bring the treasures from their respective islands to Shamouti Island's shrine in order to help Lugia to quell the fighting and prevent the destruction of the world. Though he almost didn't make it, Ash managed to do so, and the birds made peace, returning to their islands.


Lawrence III succeeded in capturing Moltres first, using strange, electrified rings to contain it, rather than a [[Poké Ball]]. He then subsequently kept it on his ship as he hunted out Zapdos, who used Moltres's absence from Fire Island as a signal that it would be able to expand its territory. Shortly after, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} discovered this to be the case. Lawrence III captures Zapdos as well, drawing the group in as well, due to their boat's similar size to the birds. The group escaped, and, using their Pokémon, managed to free Zapdos and Moltres. The Legendary birds have been infuriated, however, and began fighting, destroying Lawrence III's airship just as he attempted to capture Articuno. The three continued their fight outside, and finally, Lugia revealed itself.
Another set of legendary birds appeared in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'' in a fantasy.


The three birds teamed up to take Lugia down, but it recovered and retured to the surface. As Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres continued to fight, Ash was tasked to bring the treasures from their respective islands to Shamouti Island's shrine in order to help Lugia to quell the fighting and prevent the destruction of the world. Though he almost didn't make it, Ash managed to do so, and the birds made peace, returning to their islands.
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', [[Goh]] battled in [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] with all Kantonian's three legendary birds. In ''[[JN040|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]'', Goh battled Zapdos, with the help of Ash and {{TRT}}, in ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', Ash, {{Gary}}, and [[Goh]] encountered a Moltres whilst searching for [[Ash's Infernape]]. And finally, in ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', Ash, Goh, Gary, and [[Horace]] faced an Articuno in a Raid Battle at the [[Seafoam Islands]].


Another set of Legendary birds appeared in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'' in a fantasy.
A [[Galarian]] {{p|Moltres}} belonging to [[Lucius]] appeared in ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]''.


===In Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
The Legendary birds appeared in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', where {{OBP|Red|Origins}} caught them with {{ball|Ultra}}s.
The legendary birds appeared in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', where {{OBP|Red|Origins}} caught them with [[Ultra Ball]]s.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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===Magical Pokémon Journey===
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Only Articuno has appeared in Magical Pokémon Journey, specifically in ''[[PPP08|The Legendary Articuno!]]''.
Only Articuno has appeared in Magical Pokémon Journey, specifically in ''[[PPP08|The Legendary Articuno!]]''.


===In the movie adaptations===
===Movie adaptations===
The Legendary birds appeared in ''{{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}''.
The legendary birds appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}.


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
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[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|200px|The Legendary birds in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Green Legendary birds.png|thumb|200px|The legendary birds in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
The first of the Legendary birds to appear in [[Pokémon Adventures]] is Articuno, seen when a group of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s invade its abode in the middle of the [[Seafoam Islands]]. It first showed its reluctance to fight by encasing itself in a sheath of ice, which the grunts try to exploit by using a {{p|Muk}} to envelop and carry it whole. {{adv|Red}} sends out [[Gyara]] to attack Muk; however, it is terribly troubled by its past experiences of being experimented on by the same [[Team Rocket|villainous team]], and is unable to fight back when the Muk rams itself hard against Gyara's body, accidentally breaking Articuno's ice in the process. With its power, Articuno then freezes the Muk, ignoring Red's disturbing its peaceful tenure. In the process though, it ended up spending much of its strength and was revealed to have been captured.
[[File:Galar Legendary birds Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Galarian legendary birds in Pokémon Adventures]]
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
The legendary birds were sought by [[Team Rocket]], following their failure to control {{adv|Mewtwo}}. Articuno was caught at [[Seafoam Islands]], Zapdos was caught at the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]], and Moltres was caught at [[Indigo Plateau]]. They were then placed under the control of Team Rocket's three Commanders; [[Koga]], [[Lt. Surge]], and [[Sabrina]], respectively, who used them against {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} at [[Silph Co.]], using the power of their respective [[Badge|Gym Badges]] to force them to do their bidding. During the battle, they were accidentally fused together into a single being called the {{DL|legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer}}. The combination Pokémon was defeated by the [[Pokédex holder]]s' [[first partner Pokémon]], causing it to split up again and freeing the legendary birds.


The next time a Legendary bird was seen was Moltres, also a new capture of [[Team Rocket]]'s from {{ka|Victory Road}}. It was used to track down and capture [[Blaine]], who had recently given up his position as lead scientist on Team Rocket's experiments (which he conducted on [[Vee|Red's Eevee]] and Gyara before). With its markedly higher speed and power, it made a joke of Blaine's {{p|Rapidash}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}}, and even Gyara's {{m|Hydro Pump}} was dodged with ease, leaving things looking pretty hopeless for the duo. With all bets off, Blaine ordered his Rapidash to take Red to his laboratory as he held off the fiery bird, borrowing Gyara, where his revival equipment allowed Red's [[Old Amber]] to revive as an [[Aero]]dactyl, which then was able to chip off part of Moltres's right wing. Seeing this, the Rocket Grunts took a run for it, and no more Legendary birds would be seen until the three [[Pallet Town]] Trainers attacked the organization's secret hideout at [[Saffron City]].
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
During the years following their escape, Green caught the legendary birds in order to help her overcome her {{wp|ornithophobia|fear of birds}}. She used them during the climax of the arc to fight against {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Lugia and Ho-Oh}} at [[Ilex Forest]] while they were under the [[Masked Man]]'s control. Following this chapter, it's unknown whether she {{pkmn2|released}} them or put them in her [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]].


There, Red found himself fighting an old foe when [[Lt. Surge]] revealed himself as part of the Rocket Triad and attacked him at full power with all of his {{p|Electrode}} and {{p|Voltorb}}, as well as his {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Raichu}}, dealing grave damage to the boy and [[Pika]], while, due to his insulating underwear, he felt none of the voltage. Gloating about how seemingly limitless his power was with the Rocket equipment, he revealed the source of the ridiculous energy as Zapdos, a Pokémon that they captured in the abandoned Power Plant as the legends foretold. When even Red's [[Saur|Ivysaur]], a {{type|Grass}}, was badly hurt by a simple {{m|Thunder Shock}}, Red exploited how Surge's electric power device was supplying energy through a set of cords and cut them with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, a move Surge thought was futile with his insulating underwear, though little did he know, Red cut the pompous man's clothes as well as the cords, defeating him with his own power (and taking the rubber gloves that would come in handy later).
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In this arc, Green revealed that she had first visited the [[Sevii Islands]] years before Red and Blue in order to catch Moltres on [[Mt. Ember]].


Right upstairs, Koga was about to finish {{adv|Blue}} off with his {{p|Golbat}} when Red arrived and tried to stop him using [[Poli]], only to have the Tadpole Pokémon defeated in an instant. Taking Red as hostage in his schemes instead, Koga then tried to deliver the final blow before Blue revealed his {{m|Reflect}}or pendant saved him from Koga's {{m|Razor Wind}} before, and had his {{DL|Blue (Adventures)|Pidgeot}} take him by surprise. Taking Articuno out at last, Koga slowly froze bits of the two young Trainers before freezing the entire room with a full-power {{m|Blizzard}} which seemingly won him the battle, that is, before Blue and Red thawed themselves out by using {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}'s flames to douse the entire building in fire, and defeated him soon after.
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
A Galarian {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} appeared in [[PASS36]].


Afterwards, when Red and {{adv|Green}} were caught by [[Sabrina]], who had the last remaining bird, Green was tricked into stealing the Badge Amplifier from Red and used his stolen Badges to complete the seven-Badge circle, which resulted in the three birds, two of them called upon by her {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}, being merged into {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer|a single, three-headed bird}}, a sight upon which Green (due to her fear of birds) faints upon seeing. When Blue arrives after rescuing {{adv|Professor Oak}} and the rest of the [[Pallet Town]] residents they kidnapped, the three were seemingly killed when Sabrina sent them plummeting towards the ground before Saur used its vines to form a web, holding them in place. Once it evolved, and after attacking the bird with the other two starters, the three birds were freed and flew away to Red's notice.
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Kanto Nankai]] used the legendary birds during his match against [[Ryū Tendō]] in [[ABM01]].


After three years of not being heard from, Green revealed she had caught the three birds both to overcome her {{wp|ornithophobia}} and use them in the upcoming battle against the [[Masked Man]], where the other two besides Moltres, Articuno and Zapdos, were lent to Red and Blue, respectively, and together they managed to hold their own against {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}, and shortly thereafter the two titanic birds were freed from the evil mastermind's control, so Red and Blue returned the borrowed birds as Red also gave [[Blasty]] and Charizard back to his fellow Trainers. They have not been heard from since, so it has been speculated they may have been released or simply deposited in the Box.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
 
Articuno appeared in ''[[PM012|Will You Risk Your Life To Play The Magic Game?!]]''. It was caught by {{PPM|Red}} using a [[Master Ball]] in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!]]''.
===In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga===
[[Kanto Nankai]] used the Legendary birds during his match against [[Ryū Tendō]] in [[ABM01]].
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
Articuno appeared in ''[[PM012|Will You Risk Your Life To Play The Magic Game?!]]''. It was caught by {{PPM|Red}} using a Master Ball in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!]]''.


Zapdos appeared in ''[[PM017|Regain the Deserted Power Plant!]]''. Another one appeared in [[PMDP11]].
Zapdos appeared in ''[[PM017|Regain the Deserted Power Plant!]]''. Another one appeared in [[PMDP11]].
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Moltres appeared in ''[[PM032|The Legendary Moltres Appears!!]]''.
Moltres appeared in ''[[PM032|The Legendary Moltres Appears!!]]''.


All of the Legendary birds appeared in ''[[PM058|Get Lugia!]]''.
All of the legendary birds appeared in ''[[PM058|Get Lugia!]]''.


===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
===Pokémon Zensho===
All of the Legendary birds appeared as a silhouette in [[PZ07]].
All of the legendary birds appeared as a silhouette in ''[[PZ07|Saffron City]]''.
 
In ''[[PZ08|Cinnabar Island]]'', {{zensho|Satoshi}} helped [[Blaine]] to catch Articuno at [[Seafoam Islands]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In Generation I, the Legendary birds all had different base [[stats|stat]] totals - Articuno's was 485, Zapdos's was 490, and Moltres's was 495. Since Generation II, when the {{stat|Special}} split occurred, all three Legendary birds have had an equal base stat total of 580.
* In the localized versions of [[Generation I]] games, a {{tc|Bird Keeper}} in {{rt|14|Kanto}} states: "The 3 [[legendary Pokémon]] are all birds of prey." However, in the Japanese dialogue, he simply says that they are three birds.
* In [[Generation I]], the legendary birds all had different base [[stats|stat]] totals—Articuno's was 485, Zapdos's was 490, and Moltres's was 495. Since [[Generation II]], when the {{stat|Special}} split occurred, all three legendary birds have had an equal base stat total of 580.
* In the English dub of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', these Pokémon are referred to as "titans".
** In ''[[The Official Pokémon Encyclopedia]]'', they are referred to as the Titan trio.
* Although legends are said to be incapable of breeding, [[Pokémon Snap]] shows all three birds being born from eggs, which means they were bred in some way.
* Although legends are said to be incapable of breeding, [[Pokémon Snap]] shows all three birds being born from eggs, which means they were bred in some way.
* The last part of each of the members' names is a number in the {{wp|Spanish language}}—one (Artic'''''uno'''''), two (Zap'''''dos'''''), and three (Mol'''''tres''''')—and it reflects their [[National Pokédex]] order.
* The last part of each of the members' names is a number in the {{wp|Spanish language}}—one (Artic'''''uno'''''), two (Zap'''''dos'''''), and three (Mol'''''tres''''')—and it reflects their [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Starting with Platinum, they are the only Legendary trio to be both fully stationary and {{pkmn2|roaming}} as wild Pokémon in the various games they appear in. In comparison, the [[lake guardians]] have one of their trio who roams, while {{p|Suicune}} of the [[Legendary beasts]] roams in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, but is stationary in {{game|Crystal}}, as well as in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Starting with {{game|Platinum}}, they are the only Legendary trio to be both fully stationary and {{pkmn2|roaming}} as wild Pokémon in the various games they appear in. In comparison, the [[lake guardians]] have one of their trio who roams, while {{p|Suicune}} of the [[Legendary beasts]] roams in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, but is stationary in {{game|Crystal}}, as well as in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Since there were only four tracks of battle music in the [[Generation I]] games (wild, Trainer, Gym Leader/Elite Four, and Champion), normal wild battle music is played when the Legendary birds and {{p|Mewtwo}} are encountered. In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, a special remix of the normal wild battle theme is used for the Legendary birds, Mewtwo, and the [[Legendary beasts]] when encountered. However, the Legendary birds have never had a battle theme composed specifically for them, unlike other Legendary trios.
* Since there were only four tracks of battle music in the Generation I games (wild, Trainer, Gym Leader/Elite Four, and Champion), normal wild battle music is played when the legendary birds and {{p|Mewtwo}} are encountered. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a special remix of the normal wild battle theme is used for the legendary birds, Mewtwo, and the [[Legendary beasts]] when encountered. However, the legendary birds have never had a battle theme composed specifically for them, unlike other Legendary trios.
* All of the Legendary birds are capable of learning {{m|Agility}} naturally; however, they are able to learn this move at different levels.
** In [[The Crown Tundra]], their Galarian counterparts get their own battle theme.
* The {{shiny|Shiny Colorations}} of the legendary birds in their regional forms are colored to match the normal coloration of the Kantonian ones.
* All of the legendary birds are capable of learning {{m|Agility}} naturally; however, from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, they were able to learn this move at different levels.
* Excluding {{Pkmn2|roaming}}, Moltres is the only one of the trio to change location, and it does so twice.
* Excluding {{Pkmn2|roaming}}, Moltres is the only one of the trio to change location, and it does so twice.
* The Legendary birds can be caught in more games than any other Legendary Pokémon, as they can be caught in twelve [[core series]] games in Japan (eleven internationally, five in Korea).
* The legendary birds can be caught in the most games of all Legendary Pokémon, as they can be caught in thirteen [[core series]] games in Japan (twelve internationally, seven in Korea).
* Zapdos is the only one of the trio not to have a double weakness to {{t|Rock}} (or, for that matter, a double weakness to anything).
* Kantonian Zapdos is the only one of the trio not to have a double weakness to {{t|Rock}} (or, for that matter, any double weakness).
**Zapdos is also the only one of the trio to have a weakness to {{t|Ice}}, though Moltres was weak to Ice as well in Generation I.
** Kantonian Zapdos is also the only one of the trio to have a weakness to {{t|Ice}}, though Moltres was weak to Ice as well in Generation I.
** Galarian Zapdos is the only one of the trio not to have a weakness to {{t|Rock}}.
* The legendary birds are the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] to have [[regional form]]s.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
==References==
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<ref name="Battle CD 42">[[Battle CD 42]]: "''Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres Side A | The dream team of the legendary birds!''" ([[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]])</ref>
<ref name="Peony legendary birds">[[Peony]]: "''Looks like you've reported all there is to report on Legendary Clue 3 and the legendary birds!''" ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield]])</ref>
<ref name="Legendary Clue 3">[[Legendary Clue 3]]: "When the sun reaches its zenith, it shines directly down upon a [[Dyna Tree Hill|great tree]] with leaves that seem to burn. It is there that the legendary wings come to roost." ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield]])</ref>
<ref name="Pokédex">{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} Pokédex entries:
* Articuno: "''Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice.''"
* Zapdos: "''Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity.''"
* Moltres: "''Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire.''"</ref>
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Artwork of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Artwork of Galarian Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres from The Crown Tundra

The legendary birds[1][2] (Japanese: 伝説(でんせつ)(とり)ポケモン legendary bird Pokémon), also known as the winged mirages (Japanese: (まぼろし)(つばさ) phantom wings), are a Legendary trio consisting of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. In the Crown Tundra, their Galarian forms are also known as the legendary wings.[3]

Being the first Legendary trio, the Kantonian legendary birds set the standards for future trios; that is, they all share similar attributes and—in the case of most trios—are considered equal among themselves. Additionally, they share a secondary type, Flying, and an Ability, Pressure. Due to its role in the anime, Lugia is often viewed as the leader of the trio.

In The Crown Tundra, each of the legendary birds received a Galarian form. They all still share the secondary type, Flying, but they each now have different Abilities, and their respective primary types have changed.

Terminology

English

Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are frequently described as "legendary bird Pokémon" in their Pokédex entries.[4] Uniqely, in Pokémon Red, Moltres is instead described as simply a "legendary bird",[5] but when the same entry was reused in later games this was changed to "legendary bird Pokémon".[6] The term "legendary bird Pokémon" has also been used by characters in the core series games.[7][8]

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Peony refers to them as "legendary birds",[1] although his Legendary Clue 3 refers to them as the "winged mirages".[3]

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, they are referred to as the "legendary birds".[2] In the Nintendo Power guidebook Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex, they are referred to as the "Legendary Birds".[9]

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Bird Keeper Donald on Route 14 refers to the legendary birds the winged mirages (Japanese: (まぼろし)(つばさ) mirage wings):

  • "Have you heard the legend of the winged mirages?"
  • "Well, the winged mirages are the legendary bird Pokémon. There are three of them: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres."

Japanese

In Japanese, several core series Pokédex entries refer to them as 伝説(でんせつ)(とり)ポケモン (legendary bird Pokémon).

In particular, the Japanese terms 伝説(でんせつ)のポケモン (Legendary Pokémon) or 伝説(でんせつ)ポケモン (Legend Pokémon) were used in multiple Pokédex entries but translated as (lowercase) legendary bird Pokémon in English. This applies to:

Similarly, those other variations were also in Japanese Pokédex entries but translated as legendary bird Pokémon in English:

History

According to notes found in the Pokémon Mansion (Kanto), the legendary birds were first discovered by and recorded by the Pokémon Research Team.[10] Blaine and Mr. Fuji also recorded notes and sightings of the winged mirages.

In Galar's Crown Tundra, the original legendary birds were thought to periodically travel there, but it's eventually discovered that the trio of birds seen there were in reality, Galarian variants of the original trio, that travelled all over the world but anually flew back to the Crown Tundra's Dyna Tree to feed on its berries and even fight between themselves to have the Berries for themselves. Not much is known about the relation between the Galarian and Kantonian birds, but their Pokédex entries imply that the Galarian ones were either the birds's original appearances or that they're unrelated entirely.

Anime

In the anime, Professor Oak states that Articuno's and Moltres's combined powers of ice and fire are the source and cradle of the oceans, and that Zapdos's electric energy creates the currents and streams, which is why the three ancient creatures are closely bound to the guardian of the ocean, Lugia. It is also the only one capable of stopping the trio's conflict, which causes great natural disaster all over the planet.

Similar movesets

The following are legendary birds' level-up movesets from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Lv. 144Articuno.png
Articuno
 Ice  Flying 
144Articuno-Galar.png
Articuno
 Psychic  Flying 
145Zapdos.png
Zapdos
 Electric  Flying 
145Zapdos-Galar.png
Zapdos
 Fighting  Flying 
146Moltres.png
Moltres
 Fire  Flying 
146Moltres-Galar.png
Moltres
 Dark  Flying 
1 Gust Peck Gust
Mist Thunder Wave Focus Energy Leer
5 Powder Snow Confusion Thunder Shock Rock Smash Ember Payback
10 Reflect Light Screen Safeguard
15 Ice Shard Hypnosis Pluck Wing Attack
20 Agility
25 Ancient Power
30 Tailwind Charge Brick Break Incinerate Sucker Punch
35 Freeze-Dry Psycho Cut Drill Peck Air Slash
40 Roost Recover Roost Quick Guard Roost After You
45 Ice Beam Freezing Glare Discharge Thunderous Kick Heat Wave Fiery Wrath
50 Snowscape Dream Eater Rain Dance Bulk Up Sunny Day Nasty Plot
55 Hurricane Thunder Counter Hurricane
60 Haze Double Team Detect Endure
65 Blizzard Future Sight Magnetic Flux Close Combat Overheat Memento
70 Sheer Cold Trick Room Zap Cannon Reversal Sky Attack
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage.


Base stat comparison

Pokémon 144Articuno.png
Articuno
145Zapdos.png
Zapdos
146Moltres.png
Moltres
HP
90
90
90
Attack
85
90
100
Defense
100
85
90
Sp. Atk
95
125
125
Sp. Def
125
90
85
Speed
85
100
90
Total 580 580 580


Galarian forms

Pokémon 144Articuno-Galar.png
Articuno
145Zapdos-Galar.png
Zapdos
146Moltres-Galar.png
Moltres
HP
90
90
90
Attack
85
125
85
Defense
85
90
90
Sp. Atk
125
85
100
Sp. Def
100
90
125
Speed
95
100
90
Total 580 580 580


In the core series games

Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow

In Generation I, the legendary birds are scattered around the Kanto region in different locations according to their type. Articuno is deep within the Seafoam Islands, Zapdos is in the abandoned Power Plant on Route 10, and Moltres is in Victory Road.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

In FireRed and LeafGreen, the legendary birds retain their placement from Generation I, with the exception of Moltres, which has been moved to Mt. Ember in the Sevii Islands from Victory Road.

Pokémon Emerald

While it is impossible to capture any of the birds in Pokémon Emerald, if one challenges Brandon for the Gold Brave Symbol, he has them in his possession.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Greevil's team includes Shadow versions of all three birds.

Pokémon Platinum

While it is impossible to capture the legendary birds in Diamond and Pearl, they can be found roaming the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Platinum. The player may encounter them after visiting Pal Park and then speaking to Professor Oak in Eterna City.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

The legendary birds appear once more in HeartGold and SoulSilver in the same locations as before, except for Moltres, who has moved to Mt. Silver Cave. Due to the Power Plant no longer being abandoned, Zapdos is found outside the Power Plant and will only appear once all 16 Badges are acquired.

Pokémon X and Y

In Pokémon X and Y, one bird roams around Kalos while the rest are absent. The bird that appears depends on what first partner Pokémon is chosen at the beginning of the game: Articuno will roam if players choose Chespin, Zapdos will roam if Fennekin is chosen, and Moltres will roam if Froakie is chosen. It appears on random routes after the player beats the Pokémon League and cannot be battled, but once it is found ten times, it retreats to the Sea Spirit's Den where it can be battled.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, all three birds can be found in the Ultra Space Wilds by following a red Ultra Wormhole to the Cliff World during the Ultra Warp Ride minigame.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the three legendary birds appear in the same capacity they do in the Generation I games. Unlike most Pokémon in the game, the player must defeat them in a timed battle before getting the chance to catch them.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Encountering the Galarian legendary birds

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the three legendary birds found in the Crown Tundra all have Galarian forms with different types and different Abilities. Articuno is a Psychic-type instead of an Ice-type with the Ability Competitive, Zapdos is a Fighting-type instead of an Electric-type with the Ability Defiant, and Moltres is a Dark-type instead of a Fire-type with the Ability Berserk. Unlike their Kantonian equivalents, each one also has a signature move, and each of these signature moves has a name that evokes their Kantonian counterparts' types.

The Kantonian counterparts of the legendary birds can also be encountered and captured in Dynamax Adventures. The Galarian legendary birds can be encountered at Dyna Tree Hill. After a cutscene occurs and A Legendary Tree of a Legendary Three! starts, the birds will scatter all across Galar. Galarian Articuno can be encountered in Crown Tundra and will battle the player after testing them with an illusion. Galarian Zapdos can be found in the Wild Area where the player must catch up to Zapdos. Finally, Galarian Moltres can be found at the Isle of Armor where the player needs to stand in front of Moltres while it circles around the area in order to battle it.

The Shiny forms of all three have similar coloring to the standard coloring of their Kantonian forms.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In Pokémon Shining Pearl, the Kantonian legendary birds can be encountered at Ramanas Park. They are located in the Kanto Room which is unlocked after capturing the legendary giants. 3 Kanto Slates are needed to unlock them as only one legendary bird can be encountered at a time. Catching all three birds is required to obtain the Squall Slate and catch Lugia; this is the first time that the trio is linked to Lugia within the core series.

The legendary birds are unobtainable in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and must be traded or transferred to the game in order to complete the National Pokédex. Their Galarian forms can't be transferred to either version.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

In The Indigo Disk DLC, the legendary birds can be obtained via snacks from Snacksworth. Their Galarian forms are unobtainable, but present, and can be transferred to these games.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team/Rescue Team DX

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team and their remake, Rescue Team DX, each of them guard a dungeon: Zapdos has Mt. Thunder, Moltres has Mt. Blaze, and Articuno has Frosty Forest. Each appear on the last floor of their respective upper dungeon sections as bosses, and cannot be recruited until the credits roll. Once all three have been recruited, and Pitfall Valley and Stormy Sea have been cleared, they can talk to Alakazam and go to their Friend Area, Legendary Island, which will unlock access to Silver Trench, the domain of Lugia, who is often viewed as the leader of the legendary birds .

Pokémon Rumble

In Pokémon Rumble, each bird serves as the S-rank boss of a specific stage in Normal Mode: Articuno has Rocky Cave, Moltres has Fiery Furnace, and Zapdos has Eternal Tower.

Pokémon Battle Trozei

All three birds have a chance to appear on Stage 5 of the Mountain of Order. Only Articuno is initially available as a boss; however, if the player manages to defeat it in one attack, they then get the chance to fight Zapdos. This also applies to beating Zapdos flawlessly, where Moltres can be fought immediately afterward.

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

The legendary birds can be obtained after reaching Platinum Rank in Super Mystery Dungeon, and are challenged consecutively—once one dungeon is beat and the player has connected with the Legendary, they get access to the next, and so on. Articuno is encountered at Blue Point on the Grass Continent, while Moltres is battled at Red Point and Zapdos at Yellow Point, both on the Air Continent. Lugia, often viewed as their leader, is again fought after the legendary birds, in Sea Shrine.

Pokémon Masters EX

Both the Kantonian and Galarian legendary birds are obtainable through Master Fair sync pair scouts, forming sync pairs with the Neo Champions of Kanto and Galar respectively.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#119 VSMarnie Champion Masters.png Champion
Marnie
#146G MastersIcon146G.png Moltres Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Galarian Form
Dark
DarkIC Masters.png
Fairy
FairyIC Masters.png
Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#141 VSHop Champion Masters.png Champion
Hop
#145G MastersIcon145G.png Zapdos Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Galarian Form
Fighting
FightingIC Masters.png
Psychic
PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#149 VSBede Champion Masters.png Champion
Bede
#144G MastersIcon144G.png Articuno Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Galarian Form
Psychic
PsychicIC Masters.png
Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Champion Masters.png Champion
Red
#1441 MastersIcon144.png Articuno Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Ice
IceIC Masters.png
Rock
RockIC Masters.png
Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#076 VSLeaf Champion Masters.png Champion
Leaf
#1461 MastersIcon146.png Moltres Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Fire
FireIC Masters.png
Water
WaterIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#065 VSBlue Champion Masters.png Champion
Blue
#1451 MastersIcon145.png Zapdos Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Ice
IceIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout

In the anime

Main series

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The legendary birds in the anime

The legendary birds appeared in The Power of One, where they were central to the movie's plot. In it, they were described as the titans of fire, ice, and lightning, guardians over Fire, Ice, and Lightning Islands. They were sought after by a collector, Lawrence III, who intended to use them to draw out Lugia.

Lawrence III succeeded in capturing Moltres first, using strange, electrified rings to contain it, rather than a Poké Ball. He then subsequently kept it on his ship as he hunted out Zapdos, who used Moltres's absence from Fire Island as a signal that it would be able to expand its territory. Shortly after, Ash and his friends discovered this to be the case. Lawrence III captures Zapdos as well, drawing the group in as well, due to their boat's similar size to the birds. The group escaped, and, using their Pokémon, managed to free Zapdos and Moltres. The legendary birds have been infuriated, however, and began fighting, destroying Lawrence III's airship just as he attempted to capture Articuno. The three continued their fight outside, and finally, Lugia revealed itself.

Galarian Moltres in the anime

The three birds teamed up to take Lugia down, but it recovered and retured to the surface. As Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres continued to fight, Ash was tasked to bring the treasures from their respective islands to Shamouti Island's shrine in order to help Lugia to quell the fighting and prevent the destruction of the world. Though he almost didn't make it, Ash managed to do so, and the birds made peace, returning to their islands.

Another set of legendary birds appeared in An Electrifying Rage! in a fantasy.

In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Goh battled in Raid Battle with all Kantonian's three legendary birds. In A Crackling Raid Battle!, Goh battled Zapdos, with the help of Ash and Team Rocket, in Advice to Goh!, Ash, Gary, and Goh encountered a Moltres whilst searching for Ash's Infernape. And finally, in Battling in the Freezing Raid!, Ash, Goh, Gary, and Horace faced an Articuno in a Raid Battle at the Seafoam Islands.

A Galarian Moltres belonging to Lucius appeared in Charge! Galar Mine!.

Pokémon Origins

The legendary birds appeared in File 4: Charizard, where Red caught them with Ultra Balls.

In the manga

Magical Pokémon Journey

Only Articuno has appeared in Magical Pokémon Journey, specifically in The Legendary Articuno!.

Movie adaptations

The legendary birds appeared in Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: legendary birds (Adventures)
The legendary birds in Pokémon Adventures
The Galarian legendary birds in Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

The legendary birds were sought by Team Rocket, following their failure to control Mewtwo. Articuno was caught at Seafoam Islands, Zapdos was caught at the Power Plant, and Moltres was caught at Indigo Plateau. They were then placed under the control of Team Rocket's three Commanders; Koga, Lt. Surge, and Sabrina, respectively, who used them against Red, Blue, and Green at Silph Co., using the power of their respective Gym Badges to force them to do their bidding. During the battle, they were accidentally fused together into a single being called the Thu-Fi-Zer. The combination Pokémon was defeated by the Pokédex holders' first partner Pokémon, causing it to split up again and freeing the legendary birds.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

During the years following their escape, Green caught the legendary birds in order to help her overcome her fear of birds. She used them during the climax of the arc to fight against Lugia and Ho-Oh at Ilex Forest while they were under the Masked Man's control. Following this chapter, it's unknown whether she released them or put them in her Box.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

In this arc, Green revealed that she had first visited the Sevii Islands years before Red and Blue in order to catch Moltres on Mt. Ember.

Sword & Shield arc

A Galarian Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres appeared in PASS36.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Kanto Nankai used the legendary birds during his match against Ryū Tendō in ABM01.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Articuno appeared in Will You Risk Your Life To Play The Magic Game?!. It was caught by Red using a Master Ball in The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!.

Zapdos appeared in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!. Another one appeared in PMDP11.

Moltres appeared in The Legendary Moltres Appears!!.

All of the legendary birds appeared in Get Lugia!.

Pokémon Zensho

All of the legendary birds appeared as a silhouette in Saffron City.

In Cinnabar Island, Satoshi helped Blaine to catch Articuno at Seafoam Islands.

Trivia

  • In the localized versions of Generation I games, a Bird Keeper in Route 14 states: "The 3 legendary Pokémon are all birds of prey." However, in the Japanese dialogue, he simply says that they are three birds.
  • In Generation I, the legendary birds all had different base stat totals—Articuno's was 485, Zapdos's was 490, and Moltres's was 495. Since Generation II, when the Special split occurred, all three legendary birds have had an equal base stat total of 580.
  • In the English dub of The Power of One, these Pokémon are referred to as "titans".
  • Although legends are said to be incapable of breeding, Pokémon Snap shows all three birds being born from eggs, which means they were bred in some way.
  • The last part of each of the members' names is a number in the Spanish language—one (Articuno), two (Zapdos), and three (Moltres)—and it reflects their National Pokédex order.
  • Starting with Pokémon Platinum, they are the only Legendary trio to be both fully stationary and roaming as wild Pokémon in the various games they appear in. In comparison, the lake guardians have one of their trio who roams, while Suicune of the Legendary beasts roams in Pokémon Gold and Silver, but is stationary in Pokémon Crystal, as well as in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
  • Since there were only four tracks of battle music in the Generation I games (wild, Trainer, Gym Leader/Elite Four, and Champion), normal wild battle music is played when the legendary birds and Mewtwo are encountered. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a special remix of the normal wild battle theme is used for the legendary birds, Mewtwo, and the Legendary beasts when encountered. However, the legendary birds have never had a battle theme composed specifically for them, unlike other Legendary trios.
  • The Shiny Colorations of the legendary birds in their regional forms are colored to match the normal coloration of the Kantonian ones.
  • All of the legendary birds are capable of learning Agility naturally; however, from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, they were able to learn this move at different levels.
  • Excluding roaming, Moltres is the only one of the trio to change location, and it does so twice.
  • The legendary birds can be caught in the most games of all Legendary Pokémon, as they can be caught in thirteen core series games in Japan (twelve internationally, seven in Korea).
  • Kantonian Zapdos is the only one of the trio not to have a double weakness to Rock (or, for that matter, any double weakness).
    • Kantonian Zapdos is also the only one of the trio to have a weakness to Ice, though Moltres was weak to Ice as well in Generation I.
    • Galarian Zapdos is the only one of the trio not to have a weakness to Rock.
  • The legendary birds are the only Legendary Pokémon to have regional forms.

In other languages

Legendary birds

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 傳說的鳥寶可夢 Chyùhnsyut-dīk Níuh Pokémon
Mandarin 傳說的鳥寶可夢 / 传说的鸟宝可梦 Chuánshuō-de Niǎo Pokémon
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Legendární ptáci
France Flag.png French Pokémon oiseaux légendaires
Germany Flag.png German Legendären Vogel-Pokémon
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Legendás madár
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon leggendari alati
South Korea Flag.png Korean 전설의 새포켓몬 Jeonseol-ui Sae Pokémon
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pássaros Lendários
Spain Flag.png Spanish Aves legendarias

Winged mirage

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 幻之翼 Waahn-jī Yihk
Mandarin 幻之翼 Huàn-zhī Yì *
梦幻之翼 Mènghuàn-zhī Yì *
France Flag.png French Mirages ailés
Germany Flag.png German Mythischen Schwingen
Italy Flag.png Italian Miraggi alati
South Korea Flag.png Korean 환상의 날개 Hwansang-ui Nalgae
Spain Flag.png Spanish Seres alados

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Peony: "Looks like you've reported all there is to report on Legendary Clue 3 and the legendary birds!" (Pokémon Sword and Shield)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Battle CD 42: "Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres Side A | The dream team of the legendary birds!" (Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Legendary Clue 3: "When the sun reaches its zenith, it shines directly down upon a great tree with leaves that seem to burn. It is there that the legendary wings come to roost." (Pokémon Sword and Shield)
  4. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex entries:
    • Articuno: "Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice."
    • Zapdos: "Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity."
    • Moltres: "Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire."
  5. Moltres Pokédex entry: "Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames." (Pokémon Red)
  6. Moltres Pokédex entry: "It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames." (Pokémon LeafGreen and X)
  7. Professor Oak: "I've heard that there have been sightings of very rare Pokémon. The legendary bird Pokémon: ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS, and MOLTRES!" (Pokémon Platinum)
  8. Bird Keeper Vance (Route 44): "ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS, and MOLTRES are the three legendary bird Pokémon. I heard there are other legendary birds, though." (Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver)
  9. Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex p. 82 — "Many more Pokémon are unavailable in Pokémon Gold and Silver, including the one-of-a-kind Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres."
  10. "There's an e-mail message. … … … There are three legendary bird POKéMON. They are ARTICUNO, ZAPDOS, and MOLTRES. Their whereabouts are unknown. We plan to explore the cavern close to CERULEAN. From: POKéMON RESEARCH TEAM…" (Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen)


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