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'''Pseudo-legendary''' is a fan term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage [[evolution]] line, two [[Elemental type|type]]s, as well as a [[base stats|base stat total]] of 600. The term originates from the Greek prefix ''pseudo-'', which means "false". Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than other non-legendary Pokémon, possibly due to their high [[base stat]]s. All pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} as their highest stat.
[[File:Gen VII Pseudo Legendary Artwork.png|thumb|300px|Artwork from the Late Bloomers collection, depicting several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions]]
'''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' is a [[Appendix:Fan terminology|fan term]] referring to a group of Pokémon that meet the following criteria:
*The Pokémon is the final stage of a three-stage [[evolution]] line.
*The Pokémon has a [[base stats|base stat]] total of exactly {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 600|600}} (before [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]).
*The Pokémon [[level]]s up at a [[Experience#Slow|slow rate]] (requiring 1,250,000 [[Experience|experience points]] to reach level 100).
 
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] due to their high base stats. Due to their slow leveling rates and their relatively high [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolution levels]], they also tend to be difficult to raise.
 
The pseudo-legendary Pokémon were featured in the "[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2430759250584323 Late Bloomers]" (Japanese: '''大器晩成''' ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208020557/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191011_p02.html Taiki-Bansei]'') collection of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise.
 
In Japanese fan communities, especially in the competitive scene, the similar term {{ja|600族|'''600{{ruby|族|ぞく}}''' ''600 club''}} refers to all Pokémon that have a base stat total of 600 that are not Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Mega Evolutions. This classification includes all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but it also includes {{p|Archaludon}}, which is excluded from the definition of pseudo-legendary Pokémon among western fans.


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


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<div>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}'''</div>
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{{PokeSum|0149|Dragonite|Dragon|Flying}}
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{{PokeSum|0148|Dragonair|Dragon}}
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{{PokeSum|0147|Dratini|Dragon}}
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| {{MSP|148|Dragonair}}
| {{pcolor|Dragonair|{{kanto color dark}}}}
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|147|Dratini}}
| {{pcolor|Dratini|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}             
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|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
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! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:248.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Tyranitar|{{johto color dark}}}}'''<br>
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
|-  align="center" style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|247|Pupitar}}
| {{pcolor|Pupitar|{{johto color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|246|Larvitar}}
| {{pcolor|Larvitar|{{johto color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}         
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|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:373.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Salamence|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:376.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Metagross|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Flying (type)|Flying}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|372|Shelgon}}
| {{pcolor|Shelgon|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|375|Metang}}
| {{pcolor|Metang|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|371|Bagon}}
| {{pcolor|Bagon|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|374|Beldum}}
| {{pcolor|Beldum|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:445.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Garchomp|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}'''<br>
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|-  align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|444|Gabite}}
| {{pcolor|Gabite|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|443|Gible}}
| {{pcolor|Gible|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}             
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:635.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Hydreigon|{{unova color dark}}}}'''<br>
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{Dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|-  align="center" style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|634|Zweilous}}
| {{pcolor|Zweilous|{{unova color dark}}}}
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| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{Dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|633|Deino}}
| {{pcolor|Deino|{{unova color dark}}}}
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| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}             
|}
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==Characteristics==
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With the exception of the {{p|Garchomp}} and {{p|Hydreigon}} evolutionary lines, pseudo-legendary Pokémon are usually situated adjacent to the [[legendary trio]]s in the [[Pokédex]]es of their respective [[Generation]]s. In both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]], the evolutionary lines of {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} are located just after the [[legendary trio]] of their respective Generation (they are located next to each other in the Johto Pokédex). Similarly, the {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Metagross}} lines are located next to each other right before the [[legendary golems]] in both the National Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]]. Oddly, this tradition was not upheld in [[Generation IV]], as the {{p|Garchomp}} [[evolution]] line is situated next to no notable Pokémon. In [[Generation V]], the {{p|Hydreigon}} line is located next to the {{p|Volcarona}} line, who are adjacent to the legendary Pokémon.
<div>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0248|Tyranitar|Rock|Dark}}
{{PokeSum|0247|Pupitar|Rock|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0246|Larvitar|Rock|Ground}}
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===Individual Characteristics===
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====Dragonite====
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
Aside from being the first pseudo-legendary in [[National Pokédex]] order, Dragonite has the highest Special Defense tied with Tyranitar.
{{PokeSum|0373|Salamence|Dragon|Flying}}
{{PokeSum|0372|Shelgon|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0371|Bagon|Dragon}}
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====Tyranitar====
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Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that can neither fly nor levitate, as well as the slowest of the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. When a {{weather|sandstorm}} is raging, Tyranitar's {{stat|Special Defense}} becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
<div>'''{{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0376|Metagross|Steel|Psychic}}
{{PokeSum|0375|Metang|Steel|Psychic}}
{{PokeSum|0374|Beldum|Steel|Psychic}}
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====Salamence====
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Physically, Salamence is the shortest pseudo-legendary. Salamence has the lowest defenses of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon. However, it has the highest Attack (tied with Metagross).
<div>'''{{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0445|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0444|Gabite|Dragon|Ground}}
{{PokeSum|0443|Gible|Dragon|Ground}}
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====Metagross====
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Metagross shares a large number of different characteristics from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This is likely due to how it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not appear to be based on a reptile; rather, it is a robotic life form. This is likely why Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon not to be used by [[Lance]] in any game (aside from Hydreigon, as Lance has not yet appeared in a game since its introduction), as he prefers {{type2|Dragon}} and draconic Pokémon.
<div>'''{{color2|{{unova color}}|Generation V}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0635|Hydreigon|Dark|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0634|Zweilous|Dark|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0633|Deino|Dark|Dragon}}
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Metagross is the only genderless pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first stage of evolution, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from [[Steven Stone]] instead). Metagross and its pre-evolutions have a [[catch rate]] of 3 (all the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon families have a catch rate of 45), and it has the highest base Defense of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
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<div>'''{{color2|{{kalos color}}|Generation VI}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}}
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====Garchomp====
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Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]], as well as having the fewest resistances. It is the fastest with a base {{stat|Speed}} stat of 102 and has the highest base {{stat|HP}}, with 108. It is also the lightest pseudo-legendary.
<div>'''{{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0784|Kommo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{PokeSum|0783|Hakamo-o|Dragon|Fighting}}
{{PokeSum|0782|Jangmo-o|Dragon}}
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====Hydreigon====
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Due to being the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a higher {{stat|Special Attack}} stat than {{stat|Attack}}, Hydreigon's stats give it a number of unique characteristics from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Consequently, it has the highest base Special Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and likewise, the lowest base Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Similarly, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat over 125, but it is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat under 90. It is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon of the {{t|Dragon}} type for which Dragon is its secondary type rather than it's primary type.
<div>'''{{color2|{{galar color}}|Generation VIII}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0887|Dragapult|Dragon|Ghost}}
{{PokeSum|0886|Drakloak|Dragon|Ghost}}
{{PokeSum|0885|Dreepy|Dragon|Ghost}}
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Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with multiple elemental immunities (however its immunity to {{t|Ground}} is due to its ability, {{a|Levitate}}). Of the {{type2|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, it is the only one not to have a 4× weaknesses to {{type2|Ice}} attacks and as of {{v2|Black and White|s}}, the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have never been used by a {{pkmn|Champion}}. However, it is used by [[Ghetsis]], the last trainer the player battles in the main storyline in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White]].
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<div>'''{{color2|{{hisui color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}'''</div>
{{PokeSum|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0705|Sliggoo|form=-Hisui|formname=Hisuian|Steel|Dragon}}
{{PokeSum|0704|Goomy|Dragon}}
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====Other====
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* Tyranitar and Hydreigon are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
<div>'''{{color2|{{paldea color}}|Generation IX}}'''</div>
* {{p|Metagross}} and Hydreigon are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have any 4× weaknesses.
{{PokeSum|0998|Baxcalibur|Dragon|Ice}}
* Salamence and Metagross have the highest {{stat|Attack}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a base 135 stat.
{{PokeSum|0997|Arctibax|Dragon|Ice}}
* Tyranitar and Metagross are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that are not Dragon-type.
{{PokeSum|0996|Frigibax|Dragon|Ice}}
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==In the games==
==In the games==
These Pokémon are used in-game often by the members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s. {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]] and {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Generation II]] and {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Lance uses a {{p|Dragonite}}, but when he is battled again, he replaces two of his three Dragonite with the two other {{type2|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Garchomp}}. {{p|Tyranitar}} is also used by Lance in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in FireRed and LeafGreen. {{p|Salamence}} is used by {{EF|Drake}}, the final Elite Four member in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Ruby and Sapphire, and ex-Champion in {{v2|Emerald}}. {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. {{p|Hydreigon}} is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have not been used by a {{pkmn|Champion}}; however, it is used by [[Ghetsis]], who serves as the final boss in the Unova games.
===Base stat comparison===
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{{groupstats/11|Pokemon|149|Dragonite|dragon|91|134|95|100|100|80|248|Tyranitar|rock|100|134|110|95|100|61|373|Salamence|flying|95|135|80|110|80|100|376|Metagross|steel|80|135|130|95|90|70|445|Garchomp|ground|108|130|95|80|85|102|635|Hydreigon|dark|92|105|90|125|90|98|706|Goodra|dragon|90|100|70|110|150|80|706|Goodra|form8=-Hisui|steel|80|100|100|110|150|60|784|Kommo-o|fighting|75|110|125|100|105|85|887|Dragapult|ghost|88|120|75|100|75|142|998|Baxcalibur|ice|115|145|92|75|86|87}}
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====Base stat comparison when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
{{quartetstats|Pokemon|248|Tyranitar|form1=-Mega|rock|100|164|150|95|120|71|373|Salamence|form2=-Mega|flying|95|145|130|120|90|120|376|Metagross|form3=-Mega|steel|80|145|150|105|110|110|445|Garchomp|form4=-Mega|ground|108|170|115|120|95|92}}


Although pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s, there are three minor exceptions in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: [[Ace Trainer]] Felix on {{rt|229|Sinnoh}} uses {{p|Salamence}}, and [[Ace Trainer]] Jamie on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} has {{p|Metagross}}, serving as cameo appearances for the movie characters [[Butler]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, who used these pseudo-legendary Pokémon in their respective {{pkmn|movie}}s. [[Dragon Tamer]] Darien, who is located outside of [[Stark Mountain]], uses a Dragonite, but is not related to any movies.
===Statistical averages===
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=Pokemon
|HP=92.2
|Attack=122.5
|Defense=96.5
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=101
|Speed=87.7}}
====Statistical averages when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=Pokemon
|HP=95.75
|Attack=156
|Defense=136.25
|SpAtk=110
|SpDef=103.75
|Speed=98.25}}


Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are obtainable in the wild strictly in their first form for the first two games of their Generation. However, {{p|Dragonair}} is obtainable in the wild in most games where {{p|Dratini}} is (all but {{3v2|Red|Green|Blue}}). Likewise, {{p|Pupitar}} is available in the wild in {{v2|Crystal}} and {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. {{p|Gabite}} is also found in {{si|Victory Road}} in {{v2|Platinum}}. {{p|Metang}} and {{p|Shelgon}} can also be found in the {{jo|Safari Zone}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Shelgon}}, {{p|Salamence}}, the entire {{p|Garchomp}} line, {{p|Zweilous}} and {{p|Hydreigon}} are the only stages that cannot be caught in the wild. For the first time, final stages of pseudo-legendary Pokémon can be caught in the wild.
===Users===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, often being used by [[Elite Four]] members and {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
* {{p|Dragonite}} is used by:
** [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member or Champion of the [[Indigo League]] in [[Kanto]].
** Lance's cousin, [[Clair]], in her {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} rematch and [[Dragon's Den]] [[Multi Battle]], as well as in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}.
** [[Ryuki]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] battles, as well as in the [[Kantonian Gym]] in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.
** [[Hassel]], the final Elite Four member in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** [[Drayton]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}.
** [[Kieran]], the [[BB League]] Champion.
* {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by:
** Lance in {{g|Stadium 2}} (both Round 1 and 2).
** {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, when rematching him in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and in the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver as the [[Viridian City]] [[Gym Leader]].  
** [[Roark]] in rematches in {{game|Platinum}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
** [[Grimsley]], an Elite Four member, in his [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematch in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Gordie]] in the [[Champion Cup]] and [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* {{p|Salamence}} is used by:
** [[Drake]], the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]].
** Lance and Clair in rematches in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the former also using one in his Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver rematch.
** [[Drayden]] in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, in her [[Key System|Challenge Mode]] rematches.
* {{p|Metagross}} is used by:
** [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, and ex-Champion in Pokémon Emerald.
** [[Caitlin]], a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, during her rematches, as well as in her initial battle in Challenge Mode in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Sabrina]] and [[Jasmine]] in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Molayne]] in Title Defense battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon and as a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
** [[Amarys]], a member of the BB League Elite Four.
* {{p|Garchomp}} is used by:
** [[Cynthia]], the Champion of the [[Sinnoh League]].
** Lance in rematches in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Giovanni]] and Clair in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.
** [[Volo]] in the final battle against him in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} is used by:
** [[Ghetsis]], the final boss in Pokémon Black and White; he also uses it in Pokémon Black 2, White 2, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
** [[Iris]], the Champion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
** Lance and Drayden in the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* {{p|Goodra}} is used by:
** [[Diantha]], the Champion in {{g|X and Y}}.
** [[Raihan]] in the Champion Cup and Galarian Star Tournament in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
** [[Nemona]], a Champion-rank Trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her final battle in the Victory Road story, as well as in [[Area Zero]] (as the player's [[Multi Battle]] partner) and in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].
** {{tc|Instructor}} [[Saguaro]] in the Academy Ace Tournament.
* {{p|Kommo-o}} is used by:
** Ryuki in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Title Defense battles, as well as in the Kantonian Gym in the latter games after the player becomes Champion.
** [[Mustard]], a former Champion, in Pokémon Sword and Shield in the final battle against him in the [[Master Dojo]] and in the Galarian Star Tournament.
** Nemona in her [[League Club Room]] battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
* {{p|Dragapult}} is used by:
** [[Leon]], the Champion in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
** [[Geeta]], the Top Champion in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, in her League Club Room battle.  
* {{p|Baxcalibur}} is used by:
** Hassel, the final Elite Four member in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.


===[[Pokémon Colosseum]]===
===As Shadow Pokémon===
In story mode, {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by [[Evice]]; it is notable that the two [[Cipher]] leaders have positions comparable to those of the final [[Elite Four]] member and {{pkmn|Champion}}, respectively. {{Pokémon XD}} complemented the list of pseudo-legendaries as of [[Generation III]] by featuring Shadow {{p|Salamence}} (used by [[Eldes]]) and Shadow {{p|Dragonite}} (used by [[Miror B.]]). Another commonality is that all four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their Shadow moves.
All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed in [[Generation III]] are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in either [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (Tyranitar and Metagross) or [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] (Dragonite and Salamence).
 
In the story mode of Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Metagross is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow Tyranitar is used by [[Evice]]. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Salamence is used by [[Eldes]] and Shadow Dragonite is used by [[Miror B.]]. All four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their [[Shadow move]]s.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[Image:Cynthia Garchomp.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Cynthia's Garchomp]] in the anime]]
===Main series===
All pseudo-legendary Pokémon except {{p|Hydreigon}} have appeared in the anime.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared many times in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** Dragonite has also appeared {{TP|Drake|belonging to Drake|Dragonite}} and {{TP|Lance|to Lance|Dragonite}}, who are both regional {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
** [[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] of the [[Orange League]] was revealed to own a {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
** {{p|Dratini}} debuted in ''[[EP035|Legend of Dratini]]'', along with {{p|Dragonair}}.
** A {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Lance}}.
* {{TP|Vicious|Tyranitar}} debuted in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
** {{an|Professor Oak}} was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
* {{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
** {{an|Iris}} caught a {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]'', making it the first fully evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon to be owned by a main character in the anime.
* {{p|Metagross}} debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
** [[Clair]] of the [[Blackthorn Gym]] was revealed to own a Dragonite in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', but debuted in ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]''.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', belonging to [[Cynthia]].
** {{Ash}} caught a newly-evolved {{AP|Dragonite}} in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]''.
** Cynthia's Garchomp also appeared in the opening of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', meaning that all pseudo-legendary Pokémon except Hydreigon have also appeared in a movie.
* {{p|Tyranitar}} debuted in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''.
** [[Alain]] was revealed to own a Tyranitar in ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]''.
** {{Gary}} was revealed to own a Tyranitar in ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]''.
** A Mega Tyranitar appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.
* {{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons be Bagons]]''.
** A Salamence made its physical debut in ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}.
** [[Drake]] of the {{DL|Elite Four|Hoenn Elite Four}} was revealed to own a Salamence in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]''.
** A {{TP|J|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'' under the ownership of [[J]].
** [[Sawyer]] owns a Salamence after his {{p|Shelgon}} evolved.
** A Mega Salamence appeared in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* {{p|Metagross}} debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and made its TV episode debut in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' under the ownership of {{ho|Tyson}}.
** Alain owns a Metagross that evolved from his {{p|Metang}}.
** [[Paul]] was revealed to own a Metagross in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
** [[Orla]] has a Metagross, which debuted in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''.
** A Mega Metagross appeared in ''Mega Evolution Special II''.
** A {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{an|Steven Stone}} in ''Mega Evolution Special II''. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Metagross.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', it was revealed that Cynthia's Garchomp was able to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.
** A {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Garchomp.
** A Garchomp appeared in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', under the ownership of [[Remo]] which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.
** Paul was revealed to own a {{p|Garchomp}} in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]; it was a Shiny Pokémon in the former. It made its TV episode debut in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]''.
** {{un|Cameron}} was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]''.
** Lance was revealed to own a Hydreigon in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]''.
* {{p|Goodra}} debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' after Ash's {{AP|Sliggoo|Goodra}} evolved.
** [[Raihan]] of [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] was revealed to own a Goodra in ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]''.
** [[Diantha]] was revealed to own a Goodra in ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]''.
* {{p|Kommo-o}} debuted in ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'' as a [[Totem Pokémon]], where it battled {{an|Lillie}}, [[Snowy]], {{an|Gladion}}, and his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}.
** A Kommo-o appeared in ''[[JN076|All Out, All of the Time!]]'', it was used by the [[All-Out Brothers]].
** Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''.
* {{p|Dragapult}} debuted in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Leon}}.
 
<gallery>
Ash Dragonite.png|Dragonite in the anime
Gary Tyranitar.png|Tyranitar in the anime
Mega Tyranitar anime.png|Mega Tyranitar in the anime
Sawyer Salamence.png|Salamence in the anime
Mega Evolution Pokédex Salamence.png|Mega Salamence in the anime
Paul Metagross.png|Metagross in the anime
Steven Shiny Metagross.png|Shiny Metagross in the anime
Mega Evolution Pokédex Metagross.png|Mega Metagross in the anime
Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime
Cynthia Garchomp.png|Garchomp in the anime
Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|Mega Garchomp in the anime
Lance Hydreigon.png|Hydreigon in the anime
Carlita Hydreigon White.png|Shiny Hydreigon in the anime
Ash Goodra.png|Goodra in the anime
Phil Kommo-o.png|Kommo-o in the anime
Leon Dragapult.png|Dragapult in the anime
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Origins===
* Only Dragonite has appeared in [[Pokémon Origins]]. It appeared in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' under the ownership of {{TP|Lance|Lance|Dragonite}}.
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite PO.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Origins
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Generations===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in [[Pokémon Generations]].
* {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared under the ownership of [[Lance]] in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.
* A soldier's {{p|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]''.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} appeared under the ownership of [[Cynthia]] in ''[[PG11|The New World]]''.
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite PG.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Generations
Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|Salamence in Pokémon Generations
Cynthia Garchomp PG.png|Garchomp in Pokémon Generations
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
* Only Metagross appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}.
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Team Plasma Klinklang Metagross B2W2 Trailer.png|Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
* Mega Salamence and Mega Metagross, under the ownership of Steven, appeared in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]].
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Mega Salamence ORAS Trailer.png|Mega Salamence in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
File:Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|Mega Metagross in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]].
* {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared under the ownership of [[Lance]].
* {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{Steven}}.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} appeared under the ownership of [[Cynthia]].
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite PMT.png|Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Steven Metagross PMT.png|Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Cynthia Garchomp PMT.png|Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]].
* Goodra has appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'' under the ownership of [[Raihan]].
* Dragapult has appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'' under the ownership of [[Leon]].
 
<gallery>
Raihan Goodra TW.png|Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Leon Dragapult TW.png|Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
Some pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
* Dragonite has appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'' under the ownership of [[Palmer]].
* Tyranitar briefly appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' overlooking [[Ecruteak City]].
* Salamence has appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'' under the ownership of [[Zinnia]]. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Salamence.
 
<gallery>
Palmer Dragonite Evolutions.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions
Tyranitar Evolutions.png|Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions
Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon: Hisuian Snow===
In ''[[HIS03|Two Hues]]'', an Alpha {{p|Garchomp}} attacked [[Alec]] and the [[Galaxy Team]], but it was driven away by a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}} that Alec had befriended in his youth as a {{p|Zorua}}.
 
===GOTCHA!===
Multiple pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in the [[GOTCHA!]].
* {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} appeared under the ownership of [[Lance]].
* {{p|Tyranitar}} appeared under the ownership of {{ga|Ethan}}.
* {{p|Salamence}} appeared under the ownership of [[Drake]].
* {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared under the ownership of {{Steven}}.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} appeared under the ownership of [[Cynthia]]
* {{p|Dragapult}} appeared under the ownership of [[Leon]].
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
* Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a {{p|Tyranitar}}.
** {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} debuted in the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to [[Zinnia]] in the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} and had the ability to Mega Evolve.
*** [[Tucker]] was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}.
** {{Steven}} has a {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} which debuted in the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter. It was given the ability to Mega Evolve in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter.
** [[Cynthia]] was shown to have a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.
** [[Ghetsis]] was shown to have a {{p|Hydreigon}} in which he used it in his battle against {{adv|Black}} in the {{MangaArc|Black & White}}.
** Zinnia was also seen with a {{p|Goodra}} which appeared in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter.
** [[Ryuki]] has a {{p|Kommo-o}} that appeared as part of his team in the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}.
** [[Leon]] has a [[Dragapult]] which appeared in the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}.
<gallery>
Lance Dragonite Adventures.png|Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
Thorton Tyranitar Adventures.png|Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures
Tucker Salamence Adventures.png|Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Zinnia Mega Salamence Adventures.png|Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Emerald Metagross Adventures.png|Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Cynthia Garchomp Adventures.png|Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Garchomp Adventures.png|Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Ghetsis Hydreigon Adventures.png|Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures
Zinnia Goodra Adventures.png|Goodra in Pokémon Adventures
Ryuki Kommo-o Adventures.png|Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures
Leon Dragapult Adventures.png|Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation so far to have introduced more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon.  
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon share the same base number of [[Egg cycle]]s, 40, which is the highest number of Egg cycles for any Pokémon (excluding Pokémon in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}).
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed at the time were available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in either [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (Tyranitar and Metagross) or {{Pokémon XD}} (Dragonite and Salamence).
* [[Generation II]] is the only generation to not introduce a {{type|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendaries are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Haxorus}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendaries.
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation to introduce more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as it introduced both Salamence and Metagross.
** {{p|Slaking}}, though not a pseudo-legendary, has the highest base stats of all non-legendary Pokémon and one immunity, to the Ghost-type. However, it lacks some factors: a base-stat total of 600 and a secondary type. Slaking is also hindered by its ability, {{a|Truant}}, which is likely the reason for its high stats.
** However, in [[Generation VIII]], a new [[regional form]] for Goodra was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], alongside Dragapult's introduction in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* Ash is the first main character in the anime to own [[Ash's Gible|a member]] of a pseudo-legendary family; however, it could be considered his second if {{AP|Larvitar}} is counted, but he only owned it temporarily.
* The unevolved forms of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* In Generation IV, the first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon are available in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Haxorus}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Archaludon}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria to be classified as pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* {{p|Metagross}} is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} moves.
 
* All of the pseudo-legendary Pokémon are at least partly blue in one or more of their forms.
===Individual characteristics===
* Metagross is also the only Pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn Flamethrower via TM35 or learn Flamethrower at all for that matter.
====Dragonite====
* Dragonite was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
 
====Tyranitar====
* Mega Tyranitar has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150.
* During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that has a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
 
====Salamence====
* Salamence is the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).
 
====Metagross====
* Metagross is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
* Metagross has the highest base Defense of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 130.
* Metagross is the only [[gender unknown]] pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first evolutionary stage, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] in its debut [[generation]] (one is [[Gift Pokémon|received]] from [[Steven Stone]] instead).
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English and Japanese names are the same.
* Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} [[move]]s.
 
====Garchomp====
* Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 170.
* Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
 
====Hydreigon====
* Hydreigon has the highest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 125.
* Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat lower than 90.
* Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary family that do not have a [[Hidden Ability]] in any of their forms.
* Hydreigon evolves from its pre-evolved form starting at the highest [[level]] of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at level 64.
 
====Goodra====
* Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not dual-type.
* Tied with its [[regional form]], Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Goodra has the lowest base Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 70.
* Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have an [[evolution]] method requiring more than just leveling up.
 
=====Hisuian Goodra=====
* Tied with its original form, Hisuian Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 100.
* Hisuian Goodra has the lowest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 60.
 
====Kommo-o====
* Kommo-o has the lowest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Kommo-o is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with an [[Signature move|exclusive]] [[Z-Move]], {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}.
 
====Dragapult====
* Dragapult is the tallest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 9'10" (3.0 m).
* Dragapult is the lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg).
* Dragapult has the lowest base Special Defense of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Dragapult has the highest base Speed of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 142.
 
====Baxcalibur====
* Baxcalibur has the highest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 115.
* Baxcalibur has the highest base Attack of all non-Mega Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 145.
* Baxcalibur has the lowest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 75.
* Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose evolutionary family has different [[catch rate]]s for each Pokémon (excluding {{p|Dragonite}} in {{game|Yellow}}).
* As of [[Generation IX]], Baxcalibur is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a [[signature Ability]], namely {{a|Thermal Exchange}}. However, {{a|Sand Stream}} and {{a|Gooey}} were formerly the signature Abilities of Tyranitar and Goodra respectively.
 
====Other characteristics====
* Metagross and Hisuian Goodra resist the most types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with nine.
* Garchomp and Baxcalibur resist the fewest types of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with only three.
* Goodra (in its original form), Kommo-o, and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default. However, these three all have some immunities via other means:
** Goodra has access to {{a|Sap Sipper}}, which provides an immunity to {{type|Grass}} moves.
** Kommo-o has immunities to [[:Category:Moves by usage method|certain groups of moves]] through all three of its Abilities (specifically [[:Category:Ball and bomb moves|ball and bomb moves]] with {{a|Bulletproof}}, [[:Category:Sound-based moves|sound-based moves]] with {{a|Soundproof}}, and [[:Category:Powder and spore moves|powder and spore moves]] with {{a|Overcoat}}).
** Baxcalibur is immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}} due to being {{type|Ice}}.{{a|Thermal Exchange}} grants it an immunity to {{m|Will-o-Wisp}}.
* Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a [[catch rate]] of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.


==In other languages==
==References==
*'''German:''' ''Pseudo-Legendäre''
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*'''Japanese:''' {{tt|擬似伝説|ぎじでんせつ}}


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The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.
Artwork from the Late Bloomers collection, depicting several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions

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

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

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

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

List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon

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

In the games

Base stat comparison

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

Base stat comparison when Mega Evolved

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


Statistical averages

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


Statistical averages when Mega Evolved

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


Users

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

As Shadow Pokémon

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

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

In the anime

Main series

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

  • Dragonite in the anime

    Dragonite in the anime

  • Tyranitar in the anime

    Tyranitar in the anime

  • Mega Tyranitar in the anime

    Mega Tyranitar in the anime

  • Salamence in the anime

    Salamence in the anime

  • Mega Salamence in the anime

    Mega Salamence in the anime

  • Metagross in the anime

    Metagross in the anime

  • Shiny Metagross in the anime

    Shiny Metagross in the anime

  • Mega Metagross in the anime

    Mega Metagross in the anime

  • Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime

    Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime

  • Garchomp in the anime

    Garchomp in the anime

  • Mega Garchomp in the anime

    Mega Garchomp in the anime

  • Hydreigon in the anime

    Hydreigon in the anime

  • Shiny Hydreigon in the anime

    Shiny Hydreigon in the anime

  • Goodra in the anime

    Goodra in the anime

  • Kommo-o in the anime

    Kommo-o in the anime

  • Dragapult in the anime

    Dragapult in the anime

Pokémon Origins

  • Dragonite in Pokémon Origins

    Dragonite in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Generations

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

Gallery

  • Dragonite in Pokémon Generations

    Dragonite in Pokémon Generations

  • Salamence in Pokémon Generations

    Salamence in Pokémon Generations

  • Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

    Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Gallery

  • Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

    Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Gallery

  • Mega Salamence in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

    Mega Salamence in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

  • Mega Metagross in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

    Mega Metagross in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

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

Gallery

  • Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

    Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

  • Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

    Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

  • Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

    Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

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

  • Goodra has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Raihan.
  • Dragapult has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Leon.
  • Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

    Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

  • Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

    Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pokémon Evolutions

Some pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon Evolutions.

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

    Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions

  • Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions

    Tyranitar in Pokémon Evolutions

  • Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions

    Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

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

GOTCHA!

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

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

  • Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

    Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

  • Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures

    Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures

  • Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

    Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

  • Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

    Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

  • Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

    Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

  • Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

    Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

  • Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

    Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

  • Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

    Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

  • Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures

    Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures

  • Goodra in Pokémon Adventures

    Goodra in Pokémon Adventures

  • Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures

    Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures

  • Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures

    Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures

Trivia

Individual characteristics

Dragonite

  • Dragonite was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Tyranitar

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

Salamence

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

Metagross

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

Garchomp

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

Hydreigon

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

Goodra

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

Kommo-o

Dragapult

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

Baxcalibur

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

Other characteristics

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

References


Pseudo-legendary Pokémon
Dragonite
Tyranitar
Salamence
Metagross
Garchomp
Hydreigon
Goodra
Kommo-o
Dragapult
Goodra
Baxcalibur


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