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The '''[[Swords of Justice]]''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|聖剣士|せいけんし}}''' ''Sacred Swordsmen'') are a group of [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] consisting of {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Keldeo}} in the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga.

==Cobalion==
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'''Cobalion''' (Japanese: '''コバルオン''' ''Cobalon'') was the third of the Swords of Justice to appear and is the leader of the group. 

===History===
[[File:PS515.png|thumb|200px|left|Cobalion congratulating Keldeo on mastering the sword]]
Prior to the start of the {{chap|Black & White}}, Cobalion, alongside {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Virizion}}, protected {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} during the war between humans and Pokémon. Once the three starting fighting, they quickly ended the war.

Cobalion first appeared in ''[[PS507|A Misunderstanding]]'', in [[Mistralton Cave]], stopping {{tc|The Riches|Trish}}'s {{p|Heatmor}} from attacking Terrakion and Virizion, causing Trish to drop her torch. The torch soon set the cave on fire, trapping one of [[Shoko]]'s {{p|Patrat}}. While {{adv|Black}} and [[Costa]] attempt to put out the fire, Virizion jumps up to protect Patrat, while Terrakion makes an escape route. Cobalion puts out the fire by smashing a boulder over top it and the three make their escape with Patrat. After Shoko and Trish attempt to get Partrat back, the Swords of Justice capture the rest of their Pokémon and escape. After being tracked down by Black, he pleads with them that the [[Trainers]] are not bad people and asks them to consider their Pokémon's feelings. Once thinking it over they return the Pokémon. The Swords of Justice quickly depart to join [[Keldemaru|Keldeo]].

In ''[[PS515|The Shadow Triad]]'', the three continue to make their way to Keldeo, communicating through telepathy, discussing Black's courage and selflessness. Colbalion then notices the presence of the [[Shadow Triad]] and destroys the boulder they are hiding behind. While Terrakion and Virizion prepare their swords, Colbalion tells them to wait and uses Metal Burst. The Swords of Justice then make their escape, as Colbalion sees humans who wish to exploit their powers as unworthy of their swords. The three soon meet with their {{p|Keldeo|student}}, who is pleased of their arrival. Keldeo then begins its final test and creates a {{m|Sacred Sword|sword}} of energy that emerges from its horn and attacks the stone. Right before the sword can make contact, Keldeo loses its focus, and the sword disappears. Terrakion and Virizion laugh at the embarrassed Keldeo, and Terrakion states that Keldeo is very close to mastering the move, and promises to help it finish the final steps. Soon after, Keldeo perfects the move and receives praise from its three mentors. Cobalion wastes no time afterward, immediately having the group set off to find the Shadow Triad, not wanting to remain ignorant of their evil deeds.

The Swords of Justice [[PS519|soon]] locate the Shadow Triad, watching them battle against [[Cilan]], [[Cress]], and [[Chili]]. Keldeo quickly jumps in to help the [[Striaton]] [[Gym Leader]]s and is given permission by its mentors to battle. Cobalion watches the fight as Keldeo takes control of the battle. After the Colt Pokémon believes it has won the fight, it lets its guard down and the three jump in to protect it. Cobalion praises Keldeo's use of the sword, and informs it that it needs resolution in order to obtain the other sword. The three then quickly overwhelm the Shadow Triad. Having defeated the Shadow Triad, they begin to leave the area. Not wanting such rare Pokémon to escape, the Shadow Triad release their {{p|Genesect|secret weapon}}, which attacks the Swords of Justice with a powerful beam. Cobalion, along with Terrakion and Virizion, jump in front of the beam to protect Keldeo and are immediately frozen, sending them sinking to the waters below.

===Personality and characteristics===
Cobalion is a strong willed and solemn {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, serving as the leader to the [[Swords of Justice]]. It takes its duty as leader seriously, making decision it believes benefits all of the group. Cobalion has a strong relationship with [[Keldemaru|Keldeo]], having taught it how to keep a strong heart and to never flinch from an opponent. Cobalion feels hostility and distrust from humans and finds it as no surprise that humans wish to exploit it for its strength. It also sees humans as neither good or evil, just as things that will strike down others with different thoughts. Despite this, it is willing to lend strength to humans who show strong bonds with their Pokemon, even if it is not willing to cooperate with them. Cobalion is a powerful Pokémon, being sought out by many for its strength and making {{adv|Black}} afraid to move from its presence alone.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|Steel|Fighting|Cobalion Metal Burst Adventures.png|Using Metal Burst}}
{{anmov|Steel|Metal Burst|PS515|The Shadow Triad}}
{{anmov/f|Fighting}}

==Terrakion==
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'''Terrakion''' (Japanese: '''テラキオン''' ''Terrakion'') was the second of the Swords of Justice to appear.

===History===
Prior to the start of the {{chap|Black & White}}, Terrakion, alongside {{p|Cobalion}} and {{p|Virizion}}, protected {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} during the war between humans and Pokémon. Once the three starting fighting, they quickly ended the war.

Terrakion first appeared in ''[[PS506|Old Wounds]]'', where it came to meet up with Cobalion at [[Mistralton Cave]]. It and Virizion were later attacked by {{tc|The Riches|Trish}} and her {{p|Heatmor}}. Soon after the battle starts {{adv|Black}} enters the cave, having previously been looking for the [[Swords of Justice]] to capture them to help in his battle against [[Team Plasma]]. Black steps in to save Trish and sends out [[Bo]] to battle Virizion. Once Bo is about to land an attack on the Grassland Pokémon, Terrakion blocks the blow. The two then fire a simultaneous attack of {{m|Magical Leaf}} and Stone Edge at Trish and she is saved by Bo at the last second. Terrakion then charges at the Mega Fire Pig Pokémon, breaking a hole in the cave. Cobalion [[PS507|soon]] appears, stopping Trish's Heatmor from attacking, causing Trish to drop her torch. The torch soon set the cave on fire, trapping one of [[Shoko]]'s {{p|Patrat}}. While Black and [[Costa]] attempt to put out the fire, Virizion jumps up to protect Patrat, while Terrakion makes an escape route. Cobalion puts out the fire by smashing a boulder over top it and the three make their escape with Patrat. After Shoko and Trish attempt to get Partrat back, the Swords of Justice capture the rest of their Pokémon and escape. After being tracked down by Black, he pleads with them that the [[Trainers]] are not bad people and asks them to consider their Pokémon's feelings. Once thinking it over they return the Pokémon. The Swords of Justice quickly depart to join [[Keldemaru|Keldeo]].

In ''[[PS515|The Shadow Triad]]'', the three continue to make their way to Keldeo, communicating through telepathy, discussing Black's courage and selflessness. Colbalion then notices the presence of the [[Shadow Triad]] and destroys the boulder they are hiding behind. While Terrakion and Virizion prepare their swords, Colbalion tells them to wait and uses {{m|Metal Burst}}. The Swords of Justice then make their escape, as Colbalion sees humans who wish to exploit their powers as unworthy of their swords. The three soon meet with their {{p|Keldeo|student}}, who is pleased of their arrival. Keldeo then begins its final test and creates a {{m|Sacred Sword|sword}} of energy that emerges from its horn and attacks the stone. Right before the sword can make contact, Keldeo loses its focus, and the sword disappears. Terrakion and Virizion laugh at the embarrassed Keldeo, and Terrakion states that Keldeo is very close to mastering the move, and promises to help it finish the final steps. Soon after, Keldeo perfects the move and receives praise from its three mentors. Cobalion wastes no time afterward, immediately having the group set off to find the Shadow Triad, not wanting to remain ignorant of their evil deeds.

The Swords of Justice [[PS519|soon]] locate the Shadow Triad, watching them battle against [[Cilan]], [[Cress]], and [[Chili]]. Keldeo quickly jumps in to help the [[Striaton]] [[Gym Leader]]s and is given permission by its mentors to battle. Terrakion watches the fight as Keldeo takes control of the battle. After the Colt Pokémon believes it has won the fight, it lets its guard down and the three jump in to protect it. Terrakion congratulates Keldeo for its use with the sword, and the three quickly overwhelm the Shadow Triad. Having defeated the Shadow Triad, they begin to leave the area. Not wanting such rare Pokémon to escape, the Shadow Triad release their {{p|Genesect|secret weapon}}, which attacks the Swords of Justice with a powerful beam. Terrakion, along with Cobalion and Virizion, jump in front of the beam to protect Keldeo and are immediately frozen, sending them sinking to the waters below.

===Personality and characteristics===
Terrakion is a stern and forbidding {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, easily intimidating others with its tough demeanor. Despite this, Terrakion is often seen as kind and laid back when not in hostile situations, often seen smiling and joking with others, especially [[Keldemaru|Keldeo]]. Terrakion feels hostility and distrust from humans due to their past actions but is able to acknowledge certain humans who show more positive traits. Terrakion is also a powerful battler, displaying massive raw strength, such as easily breaking holes in [[Mistralton Cave]]. Terrakion displays good teamwork with the other [[Swords of Justice]] and is very protective over them.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|Rock|Fighting|Terrakion Stone Edge Adventures.png|Using Stone Edge}}
{{anmov|Rock|Stone Edge|PS506|Old Wounds}}
{{anmov/f|Fighting}}

==Virizion==
{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
ball=None |
nickname=Virizion |
jnickname=ビリジオン |
tmnickname=Virizion |
image=[[File:Virizion Adventures.png|250px]] |
caption=Virizion in Pokémon Adventures |
media=special |
gender=Genderless |
ability={{a|Justified}} |
caught=no |
type1=Grass |
type2=Fighting |
epnum=PS476 |
pokemonname=Virizion |
epname=A Direct Attack and a Daunting Defense |
prevonum=640 |
noevo=incap |
current=[[P2 Laboratory]] |
va=no |
}}

'''Virizion''' (Japanese: '''ビリジオン''' ''Virizion'') was the first of the Swords of Justice to appear.

===History===
Prior to the start of the {{chap|Black & White}}, Virizion, alongside Cobalion and Terrakion, protected {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} during the war between humans and Pokémon. Once the three starting fighting, they quickly ended the war.

Virizion first appeared in ''[[PS476|A Direct Attack and a Daunting Defense]]'', watching {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} as they cross through [[Pinwheel Forest]]. As they reach the end of the forest Virizion attacks the two with a whirlwind of leaves, shredding their clothes in the process. Afterwards it runs away with Black catching just a blur of the Grassland Pokémon.

Virizion appeared again in ''[[PS506|Old Wounds]]'', where it came to meet up with Cobalion at [[Mistralton Cave]]. It and Terrakion were later attacked by {{tc|The Riches|Trish}} and her {{p|Heatmor}}. Soon after the battle starts Black enters the cave, having previously been looking for the [[Swords of Justice]] to capture them to help in his battle against [[Team Plasma]]. Black steps in to save Trish and sends out [[Bo]] to battle Virizion, attacking with a {{m|Flamethrower}}. Virizion cuts through the attack with Magical Leaf and easily dances around Bo with its speed. Once Bo is about to land an attack on the Grassland Pokémon, Terrakion blocks the blow. The two then fire a simultaneous attack of Magical Leaf and {{m|Stone Edge}} at Trish and she is saved by Bo at the last second. Cobalion [[PS507|soon]] appears, stopping Trish's Heatmor from attacking, causing Trish to drop her torch. The torch soon set the cave on fire, trapping one of [[Shoko]]'s {{p|Patrat}}. While Black and [[Costa]] attempt to put out the fire, Virizion jumps up to protect Patrat, while Terrakion makes an escape route. Cobalion puts out the fire by smashing a boulder over top it and the three make their escape with Patrat. After Shoko and Trish attempt to get Partrat back, the Swords of Justice capture the rest of their Pokémon and escape. After being tracked down by Black, he pleads with them that the [[Trainers]] are not bad people and asks them to consider their Pokémon's feelings. Once thinking it over they return the Pokémon. The Swords of Justice quickly depart to join [[Keldemaru|Keldeo]].

In ''[[PS515|The Shadow Triad]]'', the three continue to make their way to Keldeo, communicating through telepathy, discussing Black's courage and selflessness. Colbalion then notices the presence of the [[Shadow Triad]] and destroys the boulder they are hiding behind. While Terrakion and Virizion prepare their swords, Colbalion tells them to wait and uses {{m|Metal Burst}}. The Swords of Justice then make their escape, as Colbalion sees humans who wish to exploit their powers as unworthy of their swords. The three soon meet with their {{p|Keldeo|student}}, who is pleased of their arrival. Keldeo then begins its final test and creates a {{m|Sacred Sword|sword}} of energy that emerges from its horn and attacks the stone. Right before the sword can make contact, Keldeo loses its focus, and the sword disappears. Terrakion and Virizion laugh at the embarrassed Keldeo, and Terrakion states that Keldeo is very close to mastering the move, and promises to help it finish the final steps. Soon after, Keldeo perfects the move and receives praise from its three mentors. Cobalion wastes no time afterward, immediately having the group set off to find the Shadow Triad, not wanting to remain ignorant of their evil deeds.

The Swords of Justice [[PS519|soon]] locate the Shadow Triad, watching them battle against [[Cilan]], [[Cress]], and [[Chili]]. Keldeo quickly jumps in to help the [[Striaton]] [[Gym Leader]]s and is given permission by its mentors to battle. Virizion watches the fight as Keldeo takes control of the battle. After the Colt Pokémon believes it has won the fight, it lets its guard down and the three jump in to protect it. Virizion congratulates Keldeo for its use with the sword, and the three quickly overwhelm the Shadow Triad. Having defeated the Shadow Triad, they begin to leave the area. Not wanting such rare Pokémon to escape, the Shadow Triad release their {{p|Genesect|secret weapon}}, which attacks the Swords of Justice with a powerful beam. Virizion, along with Cobalion and Terrakion, jump in front of the beam to protect Keldeo and are immediately frozen, sending them sinking to the waters below.

===Personality and characteristics===
Virizion is a very calm and kind {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, often seen praising those who display courage or strength. Virizion feels hostility and distrust from humans due to their past actions but is able to acknowledge certain humans who show more positive traits. Virizion has high trust in its teammates, quickly accepting {{p|Cobalion}}'s choices and believing that [[Keldemaru|Keldeo]] can handle fights on its own. Virizion is also a powerful battler, using its speed to easily run circles around its opponents. It can use its horn shpaed blades to cut through almost anything. 

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|Grass|Fighting|Virizion Magical Leaf Adventures.png|Using Magical Leaf}}
{{anmov|Grass|Magical Leaf|PS506|Old Wounds}}
{{anmov/f|Fighting}}

==Keldeo==
[[File:PS519.png|thumb|200px|Keldeo in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Keldemaru}}
'''Keldeo''' (Japanese: '''ケルディオ''' ''Keldeo'') was the last of the Swords of Justice to appear who was later caught by {{adv|Blake}}.
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==Related articles==
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Keldeo}}.
* [[Swords of Justice]]
* [[Keldemaru]]

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