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Artwork from the Late Bloomers collection, depicting several pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutionsPseudo-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) and "Powerhouse Pokémon" collections 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
Base stat comparison when Mega Evolved
Statistical averages
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Users
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, often being used by Elite Four members and Champions.
- Dragonite is used by:
- Tyranitar is used by:
- Salamence is used by:
- 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.
- 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 Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
- Hydreigon is used by:
- Goodra is used by:
- 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.
- Dragapult is used by:
- Baxcalibur is used by:
- Hassel, the final Elite Four member in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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
Tyranitar in the anime
Mega Tyranitar in the anime
Salamence in the anime
Mega Salamence in the anime
Metagross in the anime
Shiny Metagross in the anime
Mega Metagross in the anime
Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime
Garchomp in the anime
Mega Garchomp in the anime
Hydreigon in the anime
Shiny Hydreigon in the anime
Goodra in the anime
Kommo-o in the anime
Dragapult in the anime
Baxcalibur in the anime
Pokémon Origins
Dragonite in Pokémon Origins
Pokémon Generations
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Generations.
Gallery
Dragonite in Pokémon Generations
Salamence 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
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Gallery
Mega Salamence 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
Metagross 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
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
Tyranitar 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
- Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures
Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures
Goodra in Pokémon Adventures
Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures
Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures
Trivia
- All pseudo-legendary Pokémon share the same base number of Egg cycles, 40, which is the highest number of Egg cycles for any Pokémon (excluding Pokémon in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group).
- Generation II is the only generation to not introduce a Dragon-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Generation III is the only generation to introduce more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as it introduced both Salamence and Metagross.
- The unevolved forms of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the Johto Safari Zone.
- Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are Slaking, Aggron, Flygon, Haxorus, Volcarona, and Archaludon. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria to be classified as pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
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
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