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If you were looking for the group of Legendary Pokémon also collectively referred to as "mythical Pokémon", see Pokémon of Myth.

Mythical Pokémon (Japanese: 幻のポケモン Illusory Pokémon) are a group of rare Pokémon obtained through special means.^[1] Mythical Pokémon are related to Legendary Pokémon but are a distinct group.

Traditionally, in the core series Pokémon games, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively available via event distributions. However, starting with Generation VI, several Mythical Pokémon can also be obtained during normal gameplay.

As of Generation IX, there are currently 23 Mythical Pokémon.

Terminology

Main article: Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

In Japanese media, Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon have always been presented as distinct groups. In non-Japanese media prior to Generation V, Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon were both considered to be Legendary Pokémon, and the term Mythical Pokémon was unused. The first time a group of Mythical Pokémon was consistently distinguished from Legendary Pokémon in non-Japanese media was in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, where they were referred to as Rare Pokémon.

Since Generation V, Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are presented as two distinct groups in all official media. For example, several games have promoted that every Legendary Pokémon can be obtained in a particular set of games, even though not all Mythical Pokémon can be^[2]^[3]

List of Mythical Pokémon

Of the 1025 Pokémon species, 23 are Mythical Pokémon (2.24%). Each released generation has introduced at least one Mythical Pokémon.

Mythical Pokémon
I Mew II Celebi III Jirachi III Deoxys IV Manaphy and Phione IV Darkrai IV Shaymin IV Arceus V Victini V Keldeo V Meloetta V Genesect VI Diancie VI Hoopa VI Volcanion VII Magearna VII Marshadow VII Zeraora VII Meltan and Melmetal VIII Zarude IX Pecharunt

Generation I

Only one Mythical Pokémon was introduced in Generation I.

Mew

Mew is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region. It is believed to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon in its DNA. Mewtwo was created after a series of experiments based on Mew, which resulted a mutated clone of it.

Mew's base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 to each stat created a trend followed by several Mythical Pokémon released later in the series, including Celebi, Jirachi, Manaphy, Land Forme Shaymin, and Victini.

May encountering Mew on Faraway Island

Generation II

One Mythical Pokémon was introduced in Generation II.

Celebi

Celebi is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Johto region. It is referred to as the guardian of forests, protecting and nourishing them as it travels through time. Celebi shares a special connection with the Ilex Forest in Johto and the Agate Village's Relic Forest in Orre, having the Ilex Forest shrine and the Relic Stone as monuments to honor it in those respective areas.

A Shiny Celebi plays a major role in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, serving as a friend and ally to Grovyle.

Celebi sitting on the Ilex Forest shrine

Generation III

Two Mythical Pokémon were introduced in Generation III.

Jirachi

Jirachi is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Hoenn region. It is said to able to grant any wishes written on the tags on its head when it wakes up, which it only does for seven days once every thousand years. If in danger, however, it can fight without waking up.

May and Wally encountering Jirachi

Deoxys

Deoxys is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Hoenn region. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam. It is able to change its form, altering its appearance and traits. The crystal on its chest acts as its brain, as well as a defense mechanism.

Although it retained a base stat total of 600, Deoxys was the first Mythical Pokémon to have a base stat distribution other than 100 in every stat.

While Deoxys originally had little impact on the story of Generation III, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire introduced the Delta Episode, a mission following the player's first completion of the Hoenn League in which the player must stop a meteor from hitting the planet by destroying it with a befriended Rayquaza, revealing a Deoxys within. This marked the first time a Mythical Pokémon was available in-game without the need to attend an event or use a download code.

Attack Form Deoxys surrounded by Pokémon Rangers

Generation IV

Five Mythical Pokémon were introduced in Generation IV.

Manaphy and Phione

Main article: Sea guardians

The sea guardians-Manaphy and Phione-are a duo of Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. Manaphy are born on cold seafloors, also swimming great distances to return to their birthplace, and are born with a wondrous power to bond with any kind of Pokémon. Phione live in warm seas, using the inflation sac on their heads to search for food and to drift in packs, always returning to the place of their birth.

Manaphy and Phione have the unique ability among Mythical Pokémon to breed with Ditto in captivity to produce Phione. Phione cannot, however, evolve into Manaphy. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only game in which Phione can be caught; in all other games, the only legitimate way to obtain one in-game is to breed a Manaphy or another Phione.

A Manaphy and three Phione in Seaside Hollow

Darkrai

Darkrai is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. It chases people and Pokémon away from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. However, it is merely protecting itself and means no harm. It is particularly active on moonless nights.

Darkrai using Dark Void on Newmoon Island

Shaymin

Shaymin is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. Shaymin live in flower patches and avoid detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant. Shaymin are able to dissolve toxins in the air to transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. When sensing gratitude, the flowers all over its body burst into bloom. When exposed to the blooming Gracidea flower during the daytime, Shaymin becomes Sky Forme Shaymin. Shaymin will revert to its Land Forme at night, while frozen or, before Generation VII, when deposited into the Pokémon Storage System.

Land and Sky Form Shaymin in the Flower Paradise

Arceus

Arceus is a Normal-type Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region. According to mythology, Arceus emerged from an Egg before the universe even existed and then shaped the world with its 1,000 arms. Arceus's signature Ability, Multitype, allows it to change its form and type depending on which Plate it holds. This will also change the type of its signature move, Judgment.

As the creator of the lake guardians and the Pokémon of Myth, it is often viewed by fans as the leader of both trios. It is unique in this regard, as it is the only Mythical Pokémon to be considered the master of a Legendary trio, and the only Pokémon to be considered the master of two.

Arceus in the Arceus Arc of Pokémon Masters EX

Generation V

Four Mythical Pokémon were introduced in Generation V.

Victini

Victini is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. It is said that this Pokémon brings victory. It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it.

Victini is notable for appearing before the first partner Pokémon of its debut generation, giving it the Unova Pokédex number #000, a first in the Pokémon series.

Victini on Liberty Garden

Keldeo

Keldeo is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. Keldeo is also the fourth member of the Swords of Justice. In Black 2 and White 2, Keldeo gained a second form, its Resolute Form. After triggering an event in the Pledge Grove, the other Swords of Justice—Cobalion, Virizion, and Terrakion—will teach Keldeo Secret Sword. It will remain in its Resolute Form as long as it knows Secret Sword.

Ordinary Form Keldeo using Sacred Sword
Resolute Form Keldeo in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Meloetta

Meloetta is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. Meloetta has two different Formes: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. Legend says that it once played a song and danced so lightly, it filled people's hearts with joy. However, when sorrow darkened the world, it lost the melody. Using Relic Song changes its form.

Meloetta's Aria Form in TCG, drawn by nagimiso
Meloetta's Pirouette Form in TCG, drawn by Mizue

Genesect

Genesect is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. Originally an ancient insect Pokémon who was feared as the strongest of hunters more than 300 million years ago, Team Plasma revived it from a Fossil in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence. However, after learning of the project, N had it canceled along with P2 Laboratory shut down because he felt that Pokémon, who he thought to be perfect beings, would lose their beauty if modified by science. A Scientist named Dudley secretly kept working on it, angry that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and installed the cannon on its back. Genesect uses special Drives to make variations to its signature move, Techno Blast.

Genesect from Plasma Blast

Generation VI

Three Mythical Pokémon were introduced in Generation VI.

Diancie

Diancie is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Kalos region. While never shown in the games, it is said to be the result of a Carbink that underwent a mutation. It can create diamonds to protect itself.

It is the only Mythical and Generation VI Pokémon with the ability to Mega Evolve, which allows it to transform into Mega Diancie.

Diancie from Pokémon GO Fest 2023, drawn by Taiga Kasai
Mega Diancie

Hoopa

Hoopa is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Kalos region. Hoopa has two Formes: Confined Form and Unbound Form. It is said to be able to use its gold rings to warp space in order to take things it likes and carry them away into alternate dimensions. Using an item known as a Prison Bottle, Hoopa Confined can transform into Hoopa Unbound and remain so for three days, after which it transforms back to Hoopa Confined. It will also transform back if deposited in the PC.

Confined Form Hoopa in Pokémon UNITE
Unbound Form Hoopa from Ancient Origins

Volcanion

Volcanion is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Kalos region. It uses steam from arms on its back to disappear in fog and blow away mountains. It lives in mountains uninhabited by humans. According to the editor of the Lumiose Press, Volcanion may have an organ unique to it inside its body that is hot enough to instantly vaporize water into steam to use in attacks. There is also a report that suggests that Volcanion may have used its power to destroy a mountain range where Kalos was founded.

Volcanion from Steam Siege

Generation VII

Five Mythical Pokémon were introduced in Generation VII.

Magearna

Magearna is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Alola region. It is an artificially made Pokémon created by a scientist for a king's daughter 500 years ago. Its body contains tricky machinery and acts as a vessel for the secret hidden inside its chest. Its core, known as a Soul-Heart, is its true body, an artificial soul. Magearna has the ability to understand emotions and feelings with people. Magearna has a second form known as its Original Color form, which is purely cosmetic. This form is stated to be its original appearance when it was presented to the king's daughter.

Magearna serving tea, drawn by Megumi Mizutani

Marshadow

Marshadow is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Alola region. Its very existence is the stuff of myth, as very few people have ever seen it. Marshadow is known to travel through the shadows of humans and Pokémon in order to become stronger by copying the power of movements within said shadows. It has a second form known as Zenith Marshadow, which is triggered when its fighting spirit starts burning.

Zenith Marshadow using its exclusive Z-Move, Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike

Zeraora

Zeraora is an Electric-type Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Alola region. Zeraora was first introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Zeraora can channel a powerful magnetic field trough the electric currents located in its paw-pads. The magnetic field allows it to levitate and fly through the sky and travel as fast as a lightning strike.

Zeraora using Plasma Fists

Meltan and Melmetal

Meltan and its evolved form Melmetal are a pair of Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region. the pair were introduced in the core series in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, although it first appeared in Pokémon GO, by way of large numbers of Ditto disguised as Meltan. Later, it was revealed that Meltan can evolve into Melmetal.

Meltan is known to be curious and expressive. It is instinctively drawn to metal that it could dissolve and absorb, including other Meltan. This behavior allows them to combine and evolve into Melmetal. Melmetal was worshiped in ancient times for creating metal. After it lifespan reached its end 3000 years ago, it turned into several Meltan, however its worshipers stored the Meltan in Mystery Boxes where they can be kept safe until they can fuse into a Melmetal once again.

Melmetal and multiple Meltan

Generation VIII

One Mythical Pokémon was introduced in Generation VIII. Unlike previous generations, there were no new Mythical Pokémon in the game data or code of Pokémon Sword and Shield when the games were released. However, a new Mythical Pokémon was added to the game in update 1.2.0.

Zarude

Zarude is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region. It can use the vines from its body for a variety of purposes, such as healing. It is known to live in packs, residing in dense forests. Zarude has a quick wit which it uses in battle along with its claws and other means of attacking.

Zarude stretching its vines

Generation IX

One Mythical Pokémon was introduced in Generation IX. Like the previous generation, there were no new Mythical Pokémon in the game data or code of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet when the games were released. However, a new Mythical Pokémon was added to the game in update 3.0.0 and was officially released in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem.

Pecharunt

Pecharunt is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in Kitakami. It produces Binding mochi, which it feeds to other Pokémon and humans. The mochi draws out one's desires and potential abilities, but those who taste it become chained to Pecharunt's will.

Pecharunt is the master of the Loyal Three; it met Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti on separate occasions, using its Binding Mochi and Toxic Chains to not only tame them, but also transform them into the Legendary Pokémon known in the present day, granting them their wishes; strength, cleverness, and beauty respectively, and turning them into its retainers. It led the trio to Kitakami to steal Ogerpon's masks for its caretakers back home. After heavily injuring Ogerpon's partner and stealing three of their masks, Ogerpon became enraged and engaged the trio in combat, defeating and slaying them. Unable to defend itself, Ogerpon defeated Pecharunt as well, but it managed to survive by retreating into its shell, rolling deep into the forest.

Pecharunt with its caretakers in The Untold Story of Pecharunt

In the core series games

Mythical Pokémon are regarded as among the rarest in Pokémon world mythology. Some are seemingly unknown to most people, while others are worshiped as deities. They typically receive minimal exposure during normal gameplay, usually alluded to in vague hints. They are then revealed to players months or years after the debut of their respective generation. Upon being revealed, they are celebrated across the numerous media, often starring in movies and being featured prominently in merchandise.

Mythical Pokémon can typically only be obtained by Mystery Gift, either directly, or through use of an event item. Mystery Gift distributions of Mythical Pokémon are often held on special occasions, such as screenings of Pokémon movies, events in retail stores, online distributions, etc. Some Mythical Pokémon can be obtained via spin-off games that feature special connectivity.

All Mythical Pokémon are gender unknown. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannot evolve, with the sole exception of Meltan. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannot breed, except Manaphy and Phione, who can be bred with Ditto to produce Phione Eggs. Some Mythical Pokémon are part of a group of Legendary Pokémon.

Much like how first partner Pokémon appear at the beginning of each regional Pokédex and their generation's portion of the National Pokédex, Mythical Pokémon typically appear at the very end, and Legendary Pokémon immediately before them. The Mythical Pokémon Victini is the only exception, which appears at the start of the Unova Pokédex as #000, coming before the region's first partner Pokémon.

Mythical Pokémon are not required to complete the Pokédex for rewards such as the diploma, except Deoxys in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and Arceus in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which are available as part of the story.

Availability

Originally, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively available via event distributions, or other special means such as spin-off games. Over time, however, several Mythical Pokémon have become available within the core series games themselves during the course of regular gameplay. In Generation VIII, several Mythical Pokémon are obtainable in-game by having save files from other Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch.

The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained in the core series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:

Deoxys, in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Celebi (can be Shiny), in the Virtual Console release of Pokémon Crystal, which is no longer available for purchase
Magearna, in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Keldeo, in Pokémon Sword and Shield's The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass
Mew, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (if save data from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is detected)
Jirachi, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (if save data from Pokémon Sword and Shield is detected)
Arceus (can be Shiny), in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (if save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus that has completed all 27 Missions is detected in patch 1.3.0 or later)
Arceus in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Phione and Manaphy in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shaymin, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus (if save data from Pokémon Sword and Shield is detected)
Darkrai, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus (if save data from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is detected)
Meloetta, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2, The Indigo Disk
Pecharunt, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue, Mochi Mayhem

The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained from side-series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:

Mew via Hayley's trades in My Pokémon Ranch after storing 999 Pokémon in the Ranch and trading her an Egg
Celebi via the Japanese Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc
Jirachi (can be Shiny), via the American Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc, or the European versions of Pokémon Channel, which can be transferred to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Manaphy (can be Shiny if traded and hatched in a game other than the original recipient's game) via the Ranger Net menu in Pokémon Ranger, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs by entering a password, completing a Mission, and transferring the Egg to any Generation IV game. Since this data can't be erased, transferring another Manaphy from the same copy of a Pokémon Ranger game is impossible. Also, the Wii U's Virtual Console version can't transfer Manaphy at all.
Phione (can be Shiny), via breeding Manaphy obtained from Pokémon Ranger
Meltan (can be Shiny during certain events), from Pokémon GO via the Mystery Box
Melmetal, by evolving Meltan in GO
Original Color Magearna, from Pokémon HOME as a gift obtained upon completing the National Pokédex up to Eternatus (though this includes event-exclusive Mythical Pokémon)
Melmetal with the Gigantamax Factor, from Pokémon HOME as a gift obtained upon transferring a Pokémon from GO to HOME for the first time using the GO Transporter

History

Despite the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, being added to the original games right before release, the concept of "illusory monsters" (Mythical Monsters) already existed in Satoshi Tajiri's pitch for Capsule Monsters. They were said to be hard to encounter, hard to catch, or be impossible to catch if the player missed their chance. For example, there would be a "Green Dragon" that could only be found rarely in a specific area of a dungeon, and it would have taken around two hours to find and catch.^[4]

Statistical average

Considering alternate forms and Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon, but only counting Arceus once.

Stat

HP:	81.39

Attack:	109.78

Defense:	92.91

Sp.Atk:	118.00

Sp.Def:	99.35

Speed:	105.52

Total:	606.96

Multiple Mythical Pokémon

Main article: Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

The player is able to acquire multiple Mythical Pokémon of the same species by trading or transferring them from multiple games, or by using multiple events. There are also some instances of multiple Mythical Pokémon of the same species.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Mythical Pokémon typically make their debut in a movie, rather than first appearing in an animated series episode. Most are held in very high regard in all forms of canon, though their status varies between the games and animated series-related media.

In the animated series and related media, they are often only seen by special Trainers, such as Ash Ketchum and people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity. The first Trainer seen owning a Mythical Pokémon in an animated series-related release was the Iron-Masked Marauder, the antagonist of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, who managed to catch the titular Celebi with a Dark Ball, until it was later freed from his control. In the TV series, Tobias holds the distinction of being the first person seen to own a Mythical Pokémon, using a Darkrai to easily defeat most of his opponents in the Lily of the Valley Conference, with Ash being the only Trainer in the tournament to have succeeded in defeating it. Dia, an inhabitant of the Ultra Ruin, befriended the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora with a bond so close that it allowed him to command it in battle. Ash owns a Mythical Pokémon, Melmetal, which he caught as a Meltan in the Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episode Got Meltan? after it befriended his Rowlet.

Trivia

In the Alola Pokédex, Mythical Pokémon and other Special Pokémon are marked by a special golden background in their Pokédex page instead of a regular blue one.
Meltan is the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable of evolution.
Melmetal is the only Mythical Pokémon that has a Gigantamax form.
Diancie is the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable of Mega Evolution.
Fairy-type Arceus and Original Color Magearna are the only forms of Mythical Pokémon that were made obtainable in later generations than the Pokémon themselves.
- Fairy-type Arceus is the only Mythical Pokémon form introduced in a later generation than the Pokémon itself, as Magearna's Original Color form was present in Generation VII but was unobtainable.
Excluding Arceus's alternate forms, there are no Ground-, Ice-, or Dragon-type Mythical Pokémon.
Psychic is the most common type among Mythical Pokémon, with seven of them being either pure or part Psychic type.
All Mythical Pokémon only have one possible Ability in each form.
Pecharunt is the only Mythical Pokémon to have never been made available in a Cherish Ball.
Pokédex entries for Dratini state that it was believed to be a Mythical Pokémon until it was caught by a fisherman.
Lugia and Ho-Oh were treated similarly to Mythical Pokémon in the core series Generation III games and Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. They cannot be obtained through normal gameplay in these games, nor are they required to complete any Pokédex. Lugia and Ho-Oh have been treated the same as other Legendary Pokémon in all games starting with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
The core series Pokémon game with the most Mythical Pokémon obtainable without events is Pokémon Legends: Arceus, with five unique Mythical Pokémon species and the ability to catch indefinite Phione.
The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series does not follow Mythical Pokémon being gender unknown. Several Mythical Pokémon are referred to by gender pronouns, such as Celebi in Explorers of Time and Darkness being called female, and Keldeo and Victini in Gates to Infinity being called males.
In the internal data of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Shiinotic is defined as a Mythical Pokémon instead of Marshadow. This is likely due to a typo between their internal names, with 「マシェード」 Mashēdo (Shiinotic) being mistaken for 「マーシャドー」 Māshadō (Marshadow).^[5]

In other languages

Language		Title
Japanese		幻のポケモン Illusory Pokémon
Chinese	Cantonese	幻之寶可夢 Waahn-jī Pokémon * 夢幻小精靈 Muhngwaahn Síujīnglìhng * 夢幻的寵物小精靈 Muhngwaahn-dīk Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng * 夢幻之寵物小精靈 Muhngwaahn-jī Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng * 幻之寵物小精靈 Waahn-jī Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng * 傳說小精靈 Chyùhnsyut Síujīnglìhng *
Chinese	Mandarin	幻之寶可夢 / 幻之宝可梦 Huàn-zhī Pokémon * 夢幻神奇寶貝 Mènghuàn Shénqíbǎobèi * 夢幻的神奇寶貝 / 梦幻的神奇宝贝 Mènghuàn-de Shénqíbǎobèi * 夢幻之神奇寶貝 Mènghuàn-zhī Shénqíbǎobèi * 幻影般的神奇寶貝 Huànyǐngbān-de Shénqíbǎobèii * 梦幻宝可梦 Mènghuàn Pokémon * 梦幻的精灵宝可梦 Mènghuàn de jīnglíng Pokémon *
Czech		Mýtický Pokémon
Danish		Mytisk Pokémon
Dutch		Mythische Pokémon
Finnish		Myyttinen Pokémon
French		Pokémon fabuleux
German		Mysteriöse Pokémon
Greek		Μυθικό Pokémon Mythikó Pokémon
Hindi		रहस्यमय पोकेमोन Rahasyamey Pokémon * फंतासी पोकेमोन Fantasy Pokémon *
Hungarian		Mítikus Pokémon
Italian		Pokémon misterioso
Korean		환상의 포켓몬 Hwansang-ui Pokémon
Malaysian		Pokémon Mistikal
Norwegian		Mytisk Pokémon
Polish		Mityczny Pokémon
Portuguese		Pokémon mítico
Russian		Мифический Покемон Mificheskiy Pokémon
Spanish	Latin America	Pokémon mítico
Spanish	Spain	Pokémon singular Pokémon mítico ^[6]
Swedish		Mytisk Pokémon
Thai		โปเกมอนมายา Pokémon maya
Turkish		Mitolojik Pokémon
Vietnamese		Pokémon huyền ảo

Rare Pokémon

Language		Title
Japanese		まぼろしのポケモン Illusory Pokémon
French		Pokémon rare
German		Illusion-Pokémon
Italian		Pokémon raro
Spanish		Pokémon poco común

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+[[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|350px|Artwork depicting various Mythical Pokémon]]
+'''Mythical Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|幻|まぼろし}}のポケモン''' ''Illusory Pokémon'') are a group of rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} obtained through special means.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141019114239/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokescrap2014/pokemon もらえるプレゼントを詳しく紹介｜ポケモンスクラップ　オメガルビー・アルファサファイア　幻のポケモンたちをもらおう！　キャンペーン] (Japanese, archive)</ref> Mythical Pokémon are related to [[Legendary Pokémon]] but are a distinct group.
-Historically, in the core series Pokémon games, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively available via {{pkmn2|event|event distributions}}; in the modern day, several Mythical Pokémon can also be obtained during normal gameplay.
+Traditionally, in the core series Pokémon games, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively available via {{pkmn2|event|event distributions}}. However, starting with [[Generation VI]], several Mythical Pokémon can also be obtained during normal gameplay.
+As of [[Generation IX]], there are currently 23 Mythical Pokémon.
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-In Japanese media, Mythical Pokémon and [[Legendary Pokémon]] have always been presented as distinct groups. In non-Japanese media prior to [[Generation V]], Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon were both considered to be Legendary Pokémon (and the term Mythical Pokémon was unused); since Generation V, the two groups are presented as distinct groups in all official media.
+In Japanese media, Mythical Pokémon and [[Legendary Pokémon]] have always been presented as distinct groups. In non-Japanese media prior to [[Generation V]], Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon were both considered to be Legendary Pokémon, and the term Mythical Pokémon was unused. The first time a group of Mythical Pokémon was consistently distinguished from Legendary Pokémon in non-Japanese media was in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, where they were referred to as '''Rare Pokémon'''.
-The first time a group of Mythical Pokémon was consistently distinguished from Legendary Pokémon in non-Japanese media was in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, where they were referred to as '''Rare Pokémon'''.
+Since Generation V, Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are presented as two distinct groups in all official media. For example, several games have promoted that every Legendary Pokémon can be obtained in a particular set of games, even though not all Mythical Pokémon can be<ref>[[Media:CoroCoro November 2014 Mythical Places.jpg|November 2014 CoroCoro Comic]] ([[n:Mega Beedrill, Mega Pidgeot revealed|Bulbanews]])</ref><ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/features/#legendary-pokemon | New features added in The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra | Pokémon Sword and Shield Official Website]</ref>
-For example, several games have promoted that every Legendary Pokémon can be obtained in a particular set of games, even though not all Mythical Pokémon can be. In pre-release material for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it was advertised that all Legendary Pokémon could be obtained between {{pkmn|X and Y|Pokémon X, Y}}, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.<ref>[[Media:CoroCoro November 2014 Mythical Places.jpg|November 2014 CoroCoro Comic]] ([[n:Mega Beedrill, Mega Pidgeot revealed|Bulbanews]])</ref> In promotional material for [[The Crown Tundra]] expansion of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, it was advertised that after its release, all Legendary Pokémon could be obtained in Sword and Shield.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/features/#legendary-pokemon | New features added in The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra | Pokémon Sword and Shield Official Website]</ref>
+==List of Mythical Pokémon==
+Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 23 are Mythical Pokémon ({{#expr:(23/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}%). Each released [[generation]] has introduced at least one Mythical Pokémon.
-==Overview==
+{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; background-color: #{{bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{bulba color dark}}"
-===In the core series===
+! style="background-color: #{{bulba color light}}" | Mythical Pokémon
-Mythical Pokémon are regarded as among the rarest in [[Pokémon world]] [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|mythology]]. Some are seemingly unknown to most people, while others are thought of as stuff of legends. They typically receive minimal exposure during normal gameplay, usually alluded to in vague hints. They are then revealed to players months or years after the debut of their respective [[generation]]. Upon being revealed, they are celebrated across the numerous media, often starring in {{pkmn|movie}}s and being featured prominently in {{pkmn|merchandise}}.
+|-
+| style="background-color: #{{bulba color}}; padding:5px" |
-When they are first revealed, Mythical Pokémon cannot be obtained in the [[core series]] games in the course of normal gameplay. They can typically only be obtained by [[Mystery Gift]] (either directly, or through use of an [[event item]]). Mystery Gift distributions of Mythical Pokémon are often held on special occasions, such as screenings of Pokémon movies, events in retail stores, online distributions, etc. Some Mythical Pokémon can be obtained via [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]] that feature special connectivity.
+<div style="clear: both; display: flex; gap: 2px; max-width: {{#expr: 8*91-2}}px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center">
-All Mythical Pokémon are [[gender unknown]]. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], with the sole exception of {{p|Meltan}}. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannot {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}, except {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}, who can be bred with {{p|Ditto}} to produce Phione {{pkmn|Egg}}s.
-Much like how [[starter Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], Mythical Pokémon typically appear at the very end, and Legendary Pokémon immediately before them. The Mythical Pokémon {{p|Victini}} is the only exception, which appears at the start of the [[Unova Pokédex]] as #000, coming before the region's starter Pokémon.
-Mythical Pokémon are not required to complete the [[Pokédex]] for rewards such as the [[diploma]], except {{p|Deoxys}} in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{p|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, which are available as part of the story.
-====Availability====
-Originally, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively [[Pokémon availability|available]] via event distributions, or other special means such as spin-off games. Over time, however, several Mythical Pokémon have become available within the core series games themselves during the course of regular gameplay. In [[Generation VIII]], several Mythical Pokémon are obtainable in-game by having save files from other Pokémon games on the [[Nintendo Switch]].
-The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained in the core series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:
-* {{p|Deoxys}}, in {{game|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}}
-* {{p|Celebi}} (can be {{Shiny}}), in the [[Virtual Console]] release of {{game|Crystal}}, which is no longer available for purchase
-* {{p|Magearna}}, in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
-* {{p|Keldeo}}, in {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s [[The Crown Tundra]] {{pkmn|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass}}
-* {{p|Mew}}, in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (if save data from {{LGPE}} is detected)
-* {{p|Jirachi}}, in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (if save data from {{g|Sword and Shield}} is detected)
-* {{p|Arceus}} (can be {{Shiny}}), in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (if save data from {{g|Legends: Arceus}} that has completed all 27 {{DL|Task|Mission}}s is detected in patch 1.3.0 or later)
-* {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, and {{p|Arceus}}, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
-* {{p|Shaymin}}, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} (if save data from {{g|Sword and Shield}} is detected)
-* {{p|Darkrai}}, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} (if save data from {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} is detected)
-The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained from side-series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:
-* {{p|Mew}} via [[Hayley's trades]] in [[My Pokémon Ranch]] after storing 999 Pokémon in the Ranch and trading her an Egg.
-* {{p|Celebi}} via the Japanese {{g|Colosseum Bonus Disc}}
-* {{p|Jirachi}} (can be {{Shiny}}), via the American {{g|Colosseum Bonus Disc}}, or the European versions of {{g|Channel}}, which can be transferred to {{g|Ruby and Sapphire}}
-* {{p|Manaphy}} (can be {{Shiny}} if traded and hatched in a game other than the original recipient's game) via {{g|Ranger}}'s [[Ranger_Net#Passwords|Ranger Net]] menu (in non-Japanese copies of the game), by entering a password, completing a Mission, and transferring the [[Egg]] to any [[Generation IV]] game
-* {{p|Phione}} (can be {{Shiny}}), via [[breeding]] Manaphy obtained from Pokémon Ranger
-* {{p|Meltan}} (can be {{Shiny}} during certain events), from {{g|GO}}, via the [[Mystery Box]]
-* {{p|Melmetal}}, by evolving Meltan in GO
-* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}, and [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|Original Color]] {{p|Magearna}}, from [[Pokémon HOME]], as {{pkmn2|gift}}s when transferring a Pokémon from GO to HOME for the first time, and as a reward for completing the National Pokédex (up to {{p|Eternatus}}, including Mythicals), respectively
-Note that [[Pokémon Bank]] can no longer be downloaded from the [[Nintendo eShop]], and without it, there is no legitimate way to transfer some of these Pokémon to [[Pokémon HOME]].
-====History====
-Despite the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, being added to the original games right before release, the concept of "illusory monsters" (Mythical Monsters) already existed in [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s pitch for [[Capsule Monsters]]. They were said to be hard to encounter, hard to catch, or be impossible to catch if the player missed their chance. For example, there would be a "Green Dragon" that could only be found rarely in a specific area of a dungeon, and it would have taken around two hours to find and catch.<ref name="ref1">[http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/early-concept-art/2/ GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Early Concept Art]</ref>
-====Statistical average====
-Considering [[List of Pokémon with form differences|alternate forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s as separate Pokémon, but only counting {{p|Arceus}} once.
-{{BaseStatNoCat|
-type=Pokemon|
-HP=81.39 |
-Attack=109.78 |
-Defense=92.91 |
-SpAtk=118.00 |
-SpDef=99.35 |
-Speed=105.52 |
-Total=606.96 }}
-{{-}}
-====Multiple Mythical Pokémon====
-Sometimes, the {{player}} is able to acquire multiple Mythical Pokémon of the same species by trading or transferring them from multiple games, or by attending multiple real-life distributions. There are other instances of multiple Mythical Pokémon:
-* It is possible to acquire multiple {{p|Phione}} {{pkmn|Egg}}s by {{pkmn|breeding}} {{p|Manaphy}} with {{p|Ditto}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, three Phione are found in [[Seaside Hollow]].
-* The Pokédex states that {{p|Meltan}} live in groups, and that at the end of {{p|Melmetal}}'s lifespan, its small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan. Additionally, multiple Meltan are seen together in promotional videos.
-* {{p|Zarude}} lives deep within dense forests in a pack with others of its kind.
-===In the anime===
-Mythical Pokémon typically make their {{pkmn|anime}} debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in a normal episode. Most are held in very high regard in all forms of canon, though their status varies between the {{pkmn|games}} and anime.
-In the anime, they are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, such as [[Ash Ketchum]] and people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity. The first {{pkmn|Trainer}} seen owning a Mythical Pokémon in the anime was the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], the antagonist of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', who managed to catch the titular {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} with a [[Dark Ball]], until it was later freed from his control. In the main series anime, {{si|Tobias}} holds the distinction of being the first person seen to own a Mythical Pokémon, using a {{p|Darkrai}} to easily defeat most of his opponents in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], with Ash being the only Trainer in the tournament to have succeeded in defeating it. {{al|Dia}}, an inhabitant of the [[Ultra Ruin]], has befriended the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Zeraora}} to the point where it allows him to command it in battle. Ash owns a Mythical Pokémon, {{AP|Melmetal}}, which he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Meltan}} in ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'' after it befriended his {{AP|Rowlet}}.
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Kanto color}}; border: #{{Kanto color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation I|I}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0151Mew.png|60px|link=Mew (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Mew|Mew]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Johto color}}; border: #{{Johto color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation II|II}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0251Celebi.png|60px|link=Celebi (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Celebi|Celebi]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Hoenn color}}; border: #{{Hoenn color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation III|III}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0385Jirachi.png|60px|link=Jirachi (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Jirachi|Jirachi]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Hoenn color}}; border: #{{Hoenn color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation III|III}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0386Deoxys.png|60px|link=Deoxys (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Deoxys|Deoxys]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: {{#expr: 2*91-6}}px; background-color: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: #{{Sinnoh color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation IV|IV}}
+<div style="clear: both; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">
+<div style="width: 70px;">[[File:0490Manaphy.png|60px|link=Manaphy (Pokémon)]]</div>
+<div style="width: 70px;">[[File:0489Phione.png|60px|link=Phione (Pokémon)]]</div>[[Mythical Pokémon#Manaphy and Phione|Manaphy and Phione]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: #{{Sinnoh color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation IV|IV}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0491Darkrai.png|60px|link=Darkrai (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Darkrai|Darkrai]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: #{{Sinnoh color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation IV|IV}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0492Shaymin.png|60px|link=Shaymin (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Shaymin|Shaymin]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: #{{Sinnoh color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation IV|IV}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0493Arceus.png|60px|link=Arceus (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Arceus|Arceus]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Unova color}}; border: #{{Unova color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation V|V}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0494Victini.png|60px|link=Victini (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Victini|Victini]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Unova color}}; border: #{{Unova color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation V|V}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0647Keldeo.png|60px|link=Keldeo (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Keldeo|Keldeo]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Unova color}}; border: #{{Unova color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation V|V}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0648Meloetta.png|60px|link=Meloetta (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Meloetta|Meloetta]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Unova color}}; border: #{{Unova color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation V|V}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0649Genesect.png|60px|link=Genesect (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Genesect|Genesect]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Kalos color}}; border: #{{Kalos color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VI|VI}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0719Diancie.png|60px|link=Diancie (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Diancie|Diancie]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Kalos color}}; border: #{{Kalos color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VI|VI}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0720Hoopa.png|60px|link=Hoopa (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Hoopa|Hoopa]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Kalos color}}; border: #{{Kalos color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VI|VI}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0721Volcanion.png|60px|link=Volcanion (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Volcanion|Volcanion]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Alola color}}; border: #{{Alola color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VII|VII}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0801Magearna.png|60px|link=Magearna (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Magearna|Magearna]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Alola color}}; border: #{{Alola color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VII|VII}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0802Marshadow.png|60px|link=Marshadow (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Marshadow|Marshadow]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Alola color}}; border: #{{Alola color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VII|VII}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0807Zeraora.png|60px|link=Zeraora (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Zeraora|Zeraora]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: {{#expr: 2*91-6}}px; background-color: #{{Alola color}}; border: #{{Alola color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VII|VII}}
+<div style="clear: both; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">
+<div style="width: 70px;">[[File:0808Meltan.png|60px|link=Meltan (Pokémon)]]</div>
+<div style="width: 70px;">[[File:0809Melmetal.png|60px|link=Melmetal (Pokémon)]]</div>[[Mythical Pokémon#Meltan and Melmetal|Meltan and Melmetal]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Galar color}}; border: #{{Galar color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation VIII|VIII}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:0893Zarude.png|60px|link=Zarude (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Zarude|Zarude]]
+</div></div>
+<div style="text-align: center; width: 85px; background-color: #{{Paldea color}}; border: #{{Paldea color dark}} solid 2px; overflow: hidden; {{roundy|5px}}"
+>{{color2|FFF|Generation IX|IX}}<div style="background: #FFF; padding-top: 2px;">[[File:1025Pecharunt.png|60px|link=Pecharunt (Pokémon)]]<br>[[Mythical Pokémon#Pecharunt|Pecharunt]]
+</div></div>
-==List of Mythical Pokémon==
+</div>
-Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 22 are Mythical Pokémon ({{#expr:(22/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}%). Each [[generation]] has introduced at least one Mythical Pokémon, besides the new [[Generation IX]] which has yet to do so.
+|}
 ===Generation I===
-One Mythical Pokémon was introduced in [[Generation I]].
+Only one Mythical Pokémon was introduced in [[Generation I]].
 ====Mew====
-[[File:Faraway Island Mew.png|thumb|300px|{{ga|May}} encountering {{p|Mew}} on [[Faraway Island]]]]
+{{p|Mew}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kanto]] region. It is believed to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon in its DNA. {{p|Mewtwo}} was created after a series of experiments based on Mew, which resulted a mutated clone of it.
-{{p|Mew}} is a {{type|Psychic}} Mythical Pokémon. It is believed to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon in its DNA. Initially thought to be extinct, a {{ka|Pokémon Mansion|scientific team}} has reported sightings of it in [[Guyana]]. {{p|Mewtwo}} was created after a series of experiments based on Mew.
-Mew established the convention of Mythical Pokémon with its release in {{game|Red and Green|s}}. Its base stat total of 600 and the stat distribution of 100 to each stat also created a trend followed by several Mythical Pokémon released later in the series. Pokémon following this trend include {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{form|Shaymin|Land Forme}} {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}.
-Designed by [[Shigeki Morimoto]], it was initially unavailable and unknown to players, before being revealed by [[Satoshi Tajiri]] in the spring of 1996 in an issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Initially, a lottery was held to distribute the Pokémon experimentally to a limited number of players, and a {{OBP|Mew|Wizards Promo 47|promotional card}} was included in the January issue of CoroCoro. Supposed {{DL|Easter egg|Truck|methods}} of obtaining Mew, passed on through word-of-mouth, contributed to the success of the Pokémon series. Its success was mirrored in the west with the eventual release of {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, making Mew a prominent character of the first generation, co-starring in the first animated movie, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
-In {{game|Emerald}}, with the [[Old Sea Map]] [[event item]], the player can travel to [[Faraway Island]], where they can encounter a wild Mew, after they complete a game of hide-and-seek with it. This is the only time Mew has appeared in the wild (excluding [[glitch]]es).
-In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, it can use a unique [[Z-Crystal]] known as the [[Mewnium Z]], which allows it to perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Genesis Supernova}}. In Sun and Moon, the Mewnium Z was only available through a {{g|Bank}} promotion, but it is available in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} by showing a Mew to a man in the [[Tide Song Hotel]] in [[Heahea City]].
+Mew's base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 to each stat created a trend followed by several Mythical Pokémon released later in the series, including {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{form|Shaymin|Land Forme}} {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}.
-In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Mew is given to the player by an NPC if save data for {{LGPE}} is found on the Nintendo Switch, making it the fourth or fifth (tied with Jirachi) Mythical Pokémon available in regular gameplay without an event.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Faraway Island Mew.png|{{ga|May}} encountering {{p|Mew}} on [[Faraway Island]]
+</gallery>
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 ====Celebi====
-[[File:Celebi Shrine.png|thumb|left|140px|{{p|Celebi}} sitting on the [[Ilex Forest shrine]]]]
+{{p|Celebi}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Johto]] region. It is referred to as the guardian of forests, protecting and nourishing them as it [[Time travel|travels through time]]. Celebi shares a special connection with the [[Ilex Forest]] in [[Johto]] and the [[Agate Village]]'s {{DL|Agate Village|Relic Forest}} in [[Orre]], having the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] and the [[Relic Stone]] as monuments to honor it in those respective areas.
-{{p|Celebi}} is a {{2t|Psychic|Grass}}-type Mythical Pokémon. It is referred to as the guardian of forests, protecting and nourishing them as it [[Time travel|travels through time]].
-Celebi shares a special connection with the [[Ilex Forest]] in [[Johto]] and the [[Agate Village]]'s {{DL|Agate Village|Relic Forest}} in [[Orre]], having the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] and the [[Relic Stone]] as monuments to honor it in those areas.
+A {{Shiny}} {{mdc|Celebi|2}} plays a major role in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], serving as a friend and ally to {{mdc|Grovyle|2}}.
-Introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Celebi was the second Mythical Pokémon to be released. Created by [[Ken Sugimori]], it was dubbed the "New Mew" soon after being revealed because of its similar size and stats with Mew, as well as the status of being the last in the Pokédex as of its generation and being unobtainable through normal gameplay. It first became available in [[Nintendo Space World]] 2000 in Japan, with numerous other events coming in the following years worldwide.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Celebi Shrine.png|{{p|Celebi}} sitting on the [[Ilex Forest shrine]]
-In {{game|Crystal}}, if the player has the [[GS Ball]] [[Key Item]], they can encounter a wild Celebi in [[Ilex Forest]]. In the original [[Game Boy Color]] release of Pokémon Crystal, this item was distributed via [[Mobile System GB]] in Japan (it was not available outside of Japan). In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release, the player can obtain the GS Ball in normal gameplay in [[Goldenrod City]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], making this the second time a Mythical Pokémon can be encountered in normal gameplay (after {{p|Deoxys}} in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}). The Celebi can be {{Shiny}}, but the Virtual Console release is no longer available since the 3DS Nintendo eShop was discontinued in March 2023.
+</gallery>
-In {{g|Colosseum}}, Celebi appears if the player uses a [[Time Flute]] at the [[Relic Stone]], descending from above and then flying around a [[Shadow Pokémon]] to instantly [[purification|purify]] it. In the Japanese version of the [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]], the player can obtain Celebi after purifying all 48 Shadow Pokémon in the game.
-It starred in the fourth Pokémon movie, ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. A Celebi also had a central role in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. A {{Shiny}} Celebi appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.
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 ====Jirachi====
-[[File:Jirachi Encounter.png|thumb|240px|Encountering {{p|Jirachi}}]]
+{{p|Jirachi}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hoenn]] region. It is said to able to grant any wishes written on the tags on its head when it wakes up, which it only does for seven days once every thousand years. If in danger, however, it can fight without waking up.
-{{p|Jirachi}} is a {{2t|Steel|Psychic}}-type Mythical Pokémon. It is said to able to grant any wishes written on the tags on its head once awake. It only wakes up for seven days once every thousand years. If in danger, it will fight without waking up.
-Jirachi was introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and it, like Mew and Celebi, is a {{type|Psychic}} Mythical Pokémon with 100 for each [[base stat]]. It was revealed in 2003 in the context of the sixth movie, ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', in which it starred. It first became available in Japan to players who pre-ordered tickets to the movie, with other limited distribution events following throughout the year. Its distribution in the west was altered, as it was included in the [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] in the United States and in {{g|Channel}} in Europe and Australia. Unlike its predecessors, Jirachi does not have an extensive story or event in the core games, with its lore limited to a few indirect [[Mossdeep City|references]].
-Jirachi is heavily connected to the real-world Japanese festival of {{wp|Tanabata}}, with several [[List of Tanabata event Pokémon|distributions]] occurring in celebration of the event.
-In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Jirachi is given to the player by an NPC if save data for {{g|Sword and Shield}} is found on the Nintendo Switch, making it the fourth or fifth (tied with Mew) Mythical Pokémon available in regular gameplay without an event.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
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+Jirachi Encounter.png|{{ga|May}} and [[Wally]] encountering {{p|Jirachi}}
+</gallery>
 ====Deoxys====
-[[File:Ranger 3 Deoxys mission art.png|thumb|240px|left|{{p|Deoxys}} surrounded by {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s]]
+{{p|Deoxys}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Hoenn]] region. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam. It is able to change its {{form|Deoxys|form}}, altering its appearance and traits. The crystal on its chest acts as its brain, as well as a defense mechanism.
-{{p|Deoxys}} is a {{type|Psychic}} Mythical Pokémon. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam. It is able to change its {{form|Deoxys|form}}, altering its appearance and traits. The crystal on its chest acts as its brain, as well as a defense mechanism.
-Although it retained a base stat total of 600, Deoxys was the first Mythical Pokémon to have a base stat distribution other than 100 in every stat. Additionally, Deoxys introduced the concept of [[List of Pokémon with form differences|Formes]] which altered the distribution of stats.
-In spite of being included in the preceding games, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Deoxys was first made available in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. Officially revealed in late 2003 as a leading character in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', players were first able to capture Deoxys by use of the [[AuroraTicket]], which provided access to Birth Island, where it appears in-game.
+Although it retained a base stat total of 600, Deoxys was the first Mythical Pokémon to have a base stat distribution other than 100 in every stat.
 While Deoxys originally had little impact on the story of [[Generation III]], {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} introduced the [[Delta Episode]], a mission following the {{player}}'s first completion of the [[Hoenn League]] in which the player must stop a meteor from hitting the planet by destroying it with a befriended {{p|Rayquaza}}, revealing a Deoxys within. This marked the first time a Mythical Pokémon was available in-game without the need to attend an event or use a download code.
-Contrary to its classification in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/info/Pokemon_Characters PokémonCenter.com] as well as the [[Scholastic]] book ''[[Official Guide to Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]'' call Deoxys a Legendary Pokémon rather than a Mythical Pokémon.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+File:Ranger 3 Deoxys mission art.png|{{Form|Deoxys|Attack Form}} {{p|Deoxys}} surrounded by {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s
+</gallery>
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 ====Manaphy and Phione====
 {{main|Sea guardians}}
-[[File:Manaphyphione.png|thumb|200px|right|Artwork of {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}} from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
+The sea guardians-{{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}-are a duo of Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Manaphy are born on cold seafloors, also swimming great distances to return to their birthplace, and are born with a wondrous power to bond with any kind of Pokémon. Phione live in warm seas, using the inflation sac on their heads to search for food and to drift in packs, always returning to the place of their birth.
-{{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}} are {{type|Water}} Mythical Pokémon. Manaphy are born on cold seafloors, also swimming great distances to return to their birthplace, and are born with a wondrous power to bond with any kind of Pokémon. Phione live in warm seas, using the inflation sac on their heads to search for food and to drift in packs, always returning to the place of their birth. Together, these two Pokémon species make up a [[Legendary duo|Mythical duo]] of a parent and child.
-Manaphy and Phione have the unique ability among Mythical Pokémon to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with {{p|Ditto}} in captivity to produce Phione. Phione cannot, however, [[evolution|evolve]] into Manaphy. {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is the only game in which Phione can be caught; in all other games, the only legitimate way to obtain one in-game is to breed a Manaphy or another Phione. Phione is the weaker of the two Pokémon, having 80 distributed into each stat instead of 100. It is impossible to get a Manaphy Egg through this method.
-Manaphy was first made available to those who pre-ordered tickets for ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' in Japan. Anyone who pre-ordered tickets received a voucher which could be redeemed from June 17 to August 31, 2006, to access {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}'s [[Ranger Net]] mission, "Recover the Precious Egg!". Once completed, a Manaphy Egg could be transferred to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and hatched. Pokémon Ranger's sequel games, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} have similar downloadable missions where Manaphy Eggs can be transferred to not only Diamond and Pearl but {{g|Platinum}} and {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} as well. Manaphy has since been released through distribution as most other Mythical Pokémon.
+Manaphy and Phione have the unique ability among Mythical Pokémon to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with {{p|Ditto}} in captivity to produce Phione. Phione cannot, however, [[evolution|evolve]] into Manaphy. {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is the only game in which Phione can be caught; in all other games, the only legitimate way to obtain one in-game is to breed a Manaphy or another Phione.
-Manaphy and three Phione are available in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} from {{DL|Task|Requests|request}} 66 "The Sea's Legend". Manaphy is unique, but after the request is completed, there is a small chance for more Phione to appear. Of the Mythical Pokémon to be available within a game without an event, they are the only ones to be available before the [[credits]] without the need of another Pokémon game, although in order to find them, the player is expected to use {{DL|Sinnoh myths|The Sea's Legend|information}} from {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
-{{-}}
+Phione Legends Arceus.png|A {{p|Manaphy}} and three {{p|Phione}} in [[Seaside Hollow]]
+</gallery>
 ====Darkrai====
-[[File:Darkrai Newmoon Island.png|thumb|240px|left|{{p|Darkrai}} on [[Newmoon Island]]]]
+{{p|Darkrai}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. It chases people and Pokémon away from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. However, it is merely protecting itself and means no harm. It is particularly active on moonless nights.
-{{p|Darkrai}} is a {{type|Dark}} Mythical Pokémon. It chases people and Pokémon away from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. However, it is merely protecting itself and means no harm. It is particularly active on moonless nights.
-Darkrai is heavily connected with the {{status|sleep}} [[status condition]], as reflected by its [[signature Ability]], {{a|Bad Dreams}}, and its [[signature move]], {{m|Dark Void}}. It also learns related moves, such as {{m|Nightmare}}. From [[Generation VII]] onward, Dark Void fails if used by any other Pokémon.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Darkrai Newmoon Island.png|{{p|Darkrai}} using {{m|Dark Void}} on [[Newmoon Island]]
-Darkrai has appeared with an antagonistic role in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}, specifically as an enemy of the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Cresselia}}. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player must also cure {{tc|Sailor}} [[Eldritch]]'s son of a nightmare using a [[Lunar Feather|Lunar Wing]] from Cresselia. The two Pokémon's relationship is further cemented in the anime episode ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]'', in which Cresselia is revealed to actively drive Darkrai away from [[Canalave City]]. Collectively, the two Pokémon are known by a fan designator, the [[lunar duo]].
+</gallery>
-Darkrai was officially revealed in February 2007, and was first made available to those who owned Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and watched ''[[M10|Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai]]'' in Japan from release to September 9, 2007. Other distributions were made available afterward. Notably, in {{game|Platinum}}, an event gave the [[Member Card]] to players over [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], activating an in-game event which allowed for capture of Darkrai on [[Newmoon Island]].
-Darkrai is available in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} from {{DL|Task|Requests|request}} 93 "The Darksome Nightmare", if the player has a save file from {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
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 ====Shaymin====
-[[File:Shaymin Gracideas.png|thumb|240px|{{p|Shaymin}} in a field of [[Gracidea]] flowers]]
+{{p|Shaymin}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Shaymin live in flower patches and avoid detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant. Shaymin are able to dissolve toxins in the air to transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. When sensing gratitude, the flowers all over its body burst into bloom. When exposed to the blooming [[Gracidea|Gracidea flower]] during the daytime, Shaymin becomes {{form|Shaymin|Sky Forme}} Shaymin. Shaymin will revert to its Land Forme at night, while {{status|frozen}} or, before [[Generation VII]], when deposited into the [[Pokémon Storage System]].
-{{p|Shaymin}} is a {{type|Grass}} Mythical Pokémon. Shaymin live in flower patches and avoid detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant. Shaymin are able to dissolve toxins in the air to transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. When sensing gratitude, the flowers all over its body burst into bloom.
-When exposed to the blooming [[Gracidea|Gracidea flower]] during the daytime, Shaymin becomes {{form|Shaymin|Sky Forme}} Shaymin. Sky Forme has altered stats from its original Land Forme and takes on the {{t|Flying}} type as a secondary type. Shaymin will revert to its Land Forme at night, while {{status|frozen}} or, before [[Generation VII]], when deposited into the [[Pokémon Storage System]].
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+File:Platinum Flower Paradise-1.jpg|{{Form|Shaymin|Land and Sky Form}} {{p|Shaymin}} in the [[Flower Paradise]]
-Shaymin was officially revealed in February 2008 as a star of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', and in early June 2008, its Sky Forme was revealed. Shaymin was first made available to owners of Pokémon {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} during the theatrical showing of the movie in Japan from July 19 to September 30, 2008. Other distributions were later made available, but a notable distribution occurred for North American and PAL players from September 28 to November 8, 2009, through the distribution of the {{gdis|List of Key Items|IV|Key Item}} [[Oak's Letter]]. This item allowed players to access [[Seabreak Path]] and capture a Shaymin in [[Flower Paradise]]. In the remakes, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Oak's Letter was distributed from February 27 to March 27, 2022.
+</gallery>
-Shaymin is available in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} from {{DL|Task|Requests|request}} 92 "A Token of Gratitude", if the player has a save file from {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
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 ====Arceus====
-[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|left|240px|{{p|Arceus}} at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]]]
+{{p|Arceus}} is a {{type|Normal}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region. According to mythology, Arceus emerged from an Egg before the universe even existed and then shaped the world with its 1,000 arms. Arceus's [[signature Ability]], {{a|Multitype}}, allows it to {{form|Arceus|change its form}} and [[type]] depending on which Plate it [[held item|holds]]. This will also change the type of its [[signature move]], {{m|Judgment}}.
-{{p|Arceus}} is a {{type|Normal}} Mythical Pokémon. According to mythology, Arceus emerged from an Egg before the universe even existed and then shaped the world with its 1,000 arms.
-Arceus is said to have created the regions of [[Sinnoh]] and [[Ransei]] and may have created the entire [[Pokémon universe]]. According to legend, Arceus also created two [[Legendary trio]]s. First, it created the [[Pokémon of Myth]]: Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, to balance time, space, and antimatter. Then, it created the [[lake guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, and created spirit, and has since been residing in the [[Hall of Origin]], which will connect to [[Spear Pillar]] when the Azure Flute is played there. As their creator, it is viewed by fans as both trios' [[trio master]]. It is unique in this regard, as it is the only Mythical Pokémon to be considered the master of a Legendary trio, and the only Pokémon to be considered the master of two.
+As the creator of the [[lake guardians]] and the [[Pokémon of Myth]], it is often viewed by fans as the [[Legendary leader|leader]] of both trios. It is unique in this regard, as it is the only Mythical Pokémon to be considered the master of a Legendary trio, and the only Pokémon to be considered the master of two.
-Arceus is often referenced in [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh's mythology]] as the "Original One". Both [[Canalave City]]'s [[Canalave Library|library]] and the [[Plate]]s scattered across Sinnoh describe Arceus's creation of the universe. It receives more exposure in-game than Mythical Pokémon traditionally find. It is the titular character of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, and a major focus of the [[Generation V]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off game]] {{g|Conquest}}.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+File:Masters Arceus Arc Arceus.png|{{p|Arceus}} in the [[Arceus Arc]] of {{g|Masters EX}}
-Arceus's [[signature Ability]], {{a|Multitype}}, allows it to {{form|Arceus|change its form}} and [[type]] depending on which Plate it [[held item|holds]]. This will also change the type of its [[signature move]], {{m|Judgment}}.
+</gallery>
-Arceus was officially revealed on February 14, 2009, and first made available to players on July 18 of that year, the day when ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' premiered in Japan. Arceus was revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.
-Arceus is obtained in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} during the final {{DL|Task|Missions|mission}} of the game, mission 28, "The Deified Pokémon". Doing so also unlocks a [[save data bonus]] allowing the player to battle and catch another Arceus in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, which can be {{Shiny}}.
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 ====Victini====
-[[File:Victini-Liberty Garden Island.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Victini}} on [[Liberty Garden]]]]
+{{p|Victini}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. It is said that this Pokémon brings victory. It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it.
-{{p|Victini}} is a {{2t|Psychic|Fire}}-type Mythical Pokémon. It is said that this Pokémon brings victory and that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter. It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it. When it shares the energy it creates, that being's entire body will be overflowing with power.
-Victini is notable for appearing before the starter Pokémon of its [[Generation V|debut generation]], giving it the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex number]] #000, a first in the Pokémon series.
+Victini is notable for appearing before the first partner Pokémon of its [[Generation V|debut generation]], giving it the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex number]] #000, a first in the Pokémon series.
-Victini was revealed in a preview for [[M14|the fourteenth Pokémon movie]] which was shown at the end of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. It was made available in-game by use of the [[Liberty Pass]], an [[event item]] which was distributed across varying time periods worldwide. The Liberty Pass allowed players to travel to [[Liberty Garden]]. Once there, the player would be challenged by members of [[Team Plasma]] and could find Victini in the basement of the lighthouse.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
-{{-}}
+Victini-Liberty Garden Island.png|{{p|Victini}} on [[Liberty Garden]]
+</gallery>
 ====Keldeo====
-[[File:Keldeo event art.png|thumb|200px|left|Artwork of {{p|Keldeo}}'s Ordinary Form]]
+{{p|Keldeo}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. Keldeo is also the fourth member of the [[Swords of Justice]]. In Black 2 and White 2, Keldeo gained a {{form|Keldeo|second form}}, its Resolute Form. After triggering an event in the [[Pledge Grove]], the other Swords of Justice—{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Terrakion}}—will teach Keldeo {{m|Secret Sword}}. It will remain in its Resolute Form as long as it knows Secret Sword.
-{{p|Keldeo}} is a {{2t|Water|Fighting}}-type Mythical Pokémon and the fourth member of the [[Swords of Justice]]. Its initial appearance in {{game|Black and White|s}} as well as the default in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}} is its Ordinary Form. In Black 2 and White 2, Keldeo has a {{form|Keldeo|second form}}, its Resolute Form. After triggering an event in the [[Pledge Grove]], the other Swords of Justice—{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Terrakion}}—will teach Keldeo {{m|Secret Sword}}. It will remain in its Resolute Form as long as it knows Secret Sword.
-In [[The Crown Tundra]], Keldeo can be found in [[Ballimere Lake]] after completing [[Sonia]]'s sidequest to catch the other three Swords of Justice. Placing the other Swords of Justice in the player's party and cooking [[curry]] on the small island in the middle of the lake with the cooking pot on it will cause a wild Keldeo to appear, making it the third Mythical Pokémon available in regular gameplay without an event.
-Keldeo debuted in the fifteenth Pokémon film ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', along with the other Swords of Justice.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
-{{-}}
+File:Keldeo event art.png|{{Form|Keldeo|Ordinary Form}} {{p|Keldeo}} using {{m|Sacred Sword}}
+File:Keldeo M15 Resolute.png|{{Form|Keldeo|Resolute Form}} Keldeo in [[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']]
+</gallery>
 ====Meloetta====
-[[File:Meloetta formes.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Meloetta}}'s two Formes]]
+{{p|Meloetta}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. Meloetta has two different {{form|Meloetta|Formes}}: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. Legend says that it once played a song and danced so lightly, it filled people's hearts with joy. However, when sorrow darkened the world, it lost the melody. Using {{m|Relic Song}} changes its form.
-{{p|Meloetta}} is a Mythical Pokémon with two different {{form|Meloetta|Formes}}: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. Aria Forme is {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type while Pirouette Forme is {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type. Legend says that it once played a song and danced so lightly, it filled people's hearts with joy. However, when sorrow darkened the world, it lost the melody. At the same time, its red shoes were lost somewhere. Using {{m|Relic Song}} changes its form.
-Upon entering the café in [[Castelia City]] in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}, a guitarist, who knows of the story, remembers Meloetta's melody. Upon playing it, Meloetta remembers the song that it had danced to.
-Meloetta made its anime debut in [[PK23]]. It debuted on TV in its Aria Forme in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'' and its Pirouette Forme debuted in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]''.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
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+File:Meloetta TCG Art Life.png|{{p|Meloetta}}'s {{Form|Meloetta|Aria Form}} in TCG, drawn by [[nagimiso]]
+File:Meloetta Pirouette TCG Art Life.png|{{p|Meloetta}}'s {{Form|Meloetta|Pirouette Form}} in TCG, drawn by [[Mizue]]
+</gallery>
 ====Genesect====
-[[File:Genesect promotional art.png|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Genesect}} using {{m|Techno Blast}}]]
+{{p|Genesect}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Unova]] region. Originally an ancient insect Pokémon who was feared as the strongest of hunters more than 300 million years ago, Team Plasma revived it from a [[Fossil]] in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence. However, after learning of the project, [[N]] had it canceled along with [[P2 Laboratory]] shut down because he felt that Pokémon, who he thought to be perfect beings, would lose their beauty if modified by science. A {{tc|Scientist}} named Dudley secretly kept working on it, angry that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and installed the cannon on its back. Genesect uses special [[Drive]]s to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.
-{{p|Genesect}} is a {{2t|Bug|Steel}}-type Mythical Pokémon. Originally an ancient insect Pokémon who was feared as the strongest of hunters more than 300 million years ago, Team Plasma revived it from a [[Fossil]] and altered it with cybernetic upgrades in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence. It uses special [[Drive]]s to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.
-Genesect had its anime debut in a group called the [[Genesect Army]] that had escaped from Team Plasma's [[P2 Laboratory]]. They were first seen in {{an|N}}'s visions in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]'', and later on starred in the sixteenth Pokémon movie ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', in which they battled Mewtwo in [[New Tork City]].
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Genesect Plasma Blast.jpg|{{p|Genesect}} from [[Plasma Blast]]
+</gallery>
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 ====Diancie====
-[[File:Diancie movie artwork.png|thumb|240px|{{p|Diancie}} running from thieves]]
+{{p|Diancie}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kalos]] region. While never shown in the games, it is said to be the result of a {{p|Carbink}} that underwent a mutation. It can create diamonds to protect itself.
-{{p|Diancie}} is a {{2t|Rock|Fairy}}-type Mythical Pokémon. While never shown in the games, it is said to be the result of a {{p|Carbink}} that underwent a mutation. It can create diamonds to protect itself.
-Diancie appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', where it is the princess of the [[Diamond Domain]]. It is given the objective to create a new Heart Diamond for the domain, as the current one is faltering, and seeks Xerneas and its Fairy Aura to gain the power to do so. It is sought after by multiple thieves who desire its diamonds and ultimately gains the power to make a Heart Diamond in an attempt to protect its friends from Yveltal. It appears with three [[Carbink servants]] and an elder Carbink named Dace.
+It is the only Mythical and Generation VI Pokémon with the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], which allows it to transform into Mega Diancie.
-It is the only Mythical Pokémon with the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], which allows it to transform into Mega Diancie.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
-{{-}}
+File:GO Fest 2023 Sticker Diancie.png|{{p|Diancie}} from [[Pokémon GO]] Fest 2023, drawn by [[Taiga Kasai]]
+File:Diancie Mega Evolution.png|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Diancie}}
+</gallery>
 ====Hoopa====
-[[File:M18 Hoopa distribution artwork.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Obtaining {{p|Hoopa}} on a [[New Nintendo 3DS]] via [[Mystery Gift]]]]
+{{p|Hoopa}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kalos]] region. Hoopa has two {{form|Hoopa|Formes}}: Confined Form and Unbound Form. It is said to be able to use its gold rings to warp space in order to take things it likes and carry them away into alternate dimensions. Using an item known as a [[Prison Bottle]], Hoopa Confined can transform into Hoopa Unbound and remain so for three days, after which it transforms back to Hoopa Confined. It will also transform back if deposited in the PC.
-{{p|Hoopa}} is a Mythical Pokémon that has two {{form|Hoopa|Formes}}. Hoopa Confined, the Mischief Pokémon, is a {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}-type Pokémon, while Hoopa Unbound, the Djinn Pokémon, is a {{2t|Psychic|Dark}}-type Pokémon. It is said to be able to be able to use its gold rings to warp space in order to take things it likes and carry them away into alternate dimensions. It is also said to have carried away an entire castle in an attempt to steal all of its treasure according to some legends. Using an item known as a [[Prison Bottle]], Hoopa Confined can transform into Hoopa Unbound and remain so for three days, after which it transforms back to Hoopa Confined. It will also transform back if deposited in the PC. Hoopa Unbound was first introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} fails if used by any Pokémon other than Hoopa Unbound, such as if used by Hoopa Confined.
-Hoopa appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' in both its Confined and Unbound forms.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
-{{-}}
+File:UNITE Hoopa.png|{{Form|Hoopa|Confined Form}} {{p|Hoopa}} in [[Pokémon UNITE]]
+File:XY7 Booster Hoopa Full Art.png|{{Form|Hoopa|Unbound Form}} {{p|Hoopa}} from [[Ancient Origins]]
+</gallery>
 ====Volcanion====
-[[File:Volcanion movie artwork.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Volcanion}}]]
+{{p|Volcanion}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kalos]] region. It uses steam from arms on its back to disappear in fog and blow away mountains. It lives in mountains uninhabited by humans. According to the editor of the {{DL|Estival Avenue|Lumiose Press}}, Volcanion may have an organ unique to it inside its body that is hot enough to instantly vaporize water into steam to use in attacks. There is also a report that suggests that Volcanion may have used its power to destroy a mountain range where Kalos was founded.
-{{p|Volcanion}} is a {{2t|Fire|Water}}-type Mythical Pokémon. It uses steam from arms on its back to disappear in fog and blow away mountains. It lives in mountains uninhabited by humans. According to the editor of the {{DL|Estival Avenue|Lumiose Press}}, Volcanion may have an organ unique to it inside its body that is hot enough to instantly vaporize water into steam to use in attacks. There is also a report that suggests that Volcanion may have used its power to destroy a mountain range where Kalos was founded.
-It made its anime debut in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', in which it went on a mission to rescue {{p|Magearna}} from a power-hungry man named [[Alva]]. It initially did not trust humans, but it changed its mind after seeing how Ash was determined to protect Magearna.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+XY11 Booster Volcanion Art.png|{{p|Volcanion}} from [[Steam Siege]]
+</gallery>
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 ====Magearna====
-[[File:Magearna Fleur Cannon.png|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Magearna}} using {{m|Fleur Cannon}} in the anime]]
+{{p|Magearna}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. It is an [[Artificial Pokémon|artificially made Pokémon]] created by a scientist for a king's daughter 500 years ago. Its body contains tricky machinery and acts as a vessel for the secret hidden inside its chest. Its core, known as a {{A|Soul-Heart}}, is its true body, an artificial soul. Magearna has the ability to understand emotions and feelings with people. Magearna has a {{form|Magearna|second form}} known as its Original Color form, which is purely cosmetic. This form is stated to be its original appearance when it was presented to the king's daughter.
-{{p|Magearna}} is a {{2t|Steel|Fairy}}-type Mythical Pokémon. It was made by humans 500 years ago. Its body is entirely metallic and contains tricky machinery and a secret hidden inside. Its core, known as a Soul-Heart, is its true body.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Art Life 20230828 Magearna.jpg|{{p|Magearna}} serving tea, drawn by [[Megumi Mizutani]]
+</gallery>
+====Marshadow====
+{{p|Marshadow}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. Its very existence is the stuff of myth, as very few people have ever seen it. Marshadow is known to travel through the shadows of humans and Pokémon in order to become stronger by copying the power of movements within said shadows. It has a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Form-like transformations|second form]] known as Zenith Marshadow, which is triggered when its fighting spirit starts burning.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Marshadow Z Move artwork.png|Zenith {{p|Marshadow}} using its exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike}}
+</gallery>
+====Zeraora====
+{{p|Zeraora}} is an {{type|Electric}} Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Alola]] region. Zeraora was first introduced in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Zeraora can channel a powerful magnetic field trough the electric currents located in its paw-pads. The magnetic field allows it to levitate and fly through the sky and travel as fast as a lightning strike.
-It was first revealed in the March 2016 issue of CoroCoro. It is available via a {{DL|List of in-game event Pokémon (Sun and Moon)|Magearna QR Code|QR Code event in Sun, Moon}}, {{DL|List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|Magearna QR Code|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, making it the only Mythical Pokémon available through an indefinitely active event.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Fula City Zeraora.png|{{p|Zeraora}} using {{m|Plasma Fists}}
+</gallery>
-Magearna has a {{form|Magearna|second form}} known as its Original Color form. The difference in this form is purely cosmetic; it is gold and red. This form existed in the Generation VII games but was not distributed until [[Generation VIII]], where it can be received as a reward for completing the [[National Pokédex]] in {{g|HOME}}.
-It acted as one of the main stars of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. In the film, it is said to have been created by a brilliant scientist named [[Nikola]] five centuries ago. In the present day, it was kidnapped by [[Alva]], a corrupt minister of the [[Azoth Kingdom]] who sought to use Magearna's powers for his own selfish purposes.
+====Meltan and Melmetal====
-{{-}}
+{{p|Meltan}} and its evolved form {{p|Melmetal}} are a pair of Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Kanto]] region. the pair were introduced in the core series in {{LGPE}}, although it first appeared in {{g|GO}}, by way of large numbers of {{p|Ditto}} disguised as Meltan. Later, it was revealed that Meltan can [[evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Melmetal}}.
+Meltan is known to be curious and expressive. It is instinctively drawn to metal that it could dissolve and absorb, including other Meltan. This behavior allows them to combine and evolve into Melmetal. Melmetal was worshiped in ancient times for creating metal. After it lifespan reached its end 3000 years ago, it turned into several Meltan, however its worshipers stored the Meltan in Mystery Boxes where they can be kept safe until they can fuse into a Melmetal once again.
-====Marshadow====
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
-[[File:Marshadow Z Move artwork.png|thumb|right|200px|{{p|Marshadow}} using its exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike}}]]
+Melmetal and Meltan.png|{{p|Melmetal}} and multiple {{p|Meltan}}
-{{p|Marshadow}} is a {{2t|Fighting|Ghost}}-type Mythical Pokémon. Its very existence is the stuff of legends, as very few people have ever seen it. Marshadow is known to travel through the shadows of humans and Pokémon in order to become stronger by copying the power of movements within said shadows. It has a form-like transformation known as Zenith Marshadow which is triggered when its fighting spirit starts burning.
+</gallery>
-It can utilize a unique Z-Crystal, the [[Marshadium Z]], which allows it to use the exclusive Z-Move [[Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike]]. This Z-Crystal came with a promotional Marshadow in {{g|Sun and Moon}} but is also available in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} by showing Marshadow to a man in the [[Tide Song Hotel]] in [[Heahea City]].
+===Generation VIII===
+One Mythical Pokémon was introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. Unlike previous generations, there were no new Mythical Pokémon in the game data or code of {{g|Sword and Shield}} when the games were released. However, a new Mythical Pokémon was added to the game in update 1.2.0.
-Marshadow was officially revealed on April 7, 2017.
+====Zarude====
+{{p|Zarude}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in the [[Galar]] region. It can use the vines from its body for a variety of purposes, such as healing. It is known to live in packs, residing in dense forests. Zarude has a quick wit which it uses in battle along with its claws and other means of attacking.
-Marshadow appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' where it acted as a guide to Ash and his friends.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|{{p|Zarude}} stretching its vines
+</gallery>
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-====Zeraora====
+===Generation IX===
-[[File:Fula City Zeraora.png|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Zeraora}} using {{m|Plasma Fists}}]]
+One Mythical Pokémon was introduced in [[Generation IX]]. Like the previous generation, there were no new Mythical Pokémon in the game data or code of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} when the games were released. However, a new Mythical Pokémon was added to the game in update 3.0.0 and was officially released in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[Mochi Mayhem|Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem]].
-{{p|Zeraora}} is an {{type|Electric}} Mythical Pokémon introduced in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Zeraora can channel a powerful magnetic field trough the electric currents located in its paw-pads. The magnetic field allows it to levitate and fly through the sky and travel as fast as a lightning strike.
+====Pecharunt====
+{{p|Pecharunt}} is a Mythical Pokémon {{pkmn|discovery|first discovered}} in [[Kitakami]]. It produces [[Mochi|Binding mochi]], which it feeds to other Pokémon and humans. The mochi draws out one's desires and potential abilities, but those who taste it become chained to Pecharunt's will.
-It was revealed on April 8, 2018.
+Pecharunt is the master of the [[Loyal Three]]; it met {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}} on separate occasions, using its Binding Mochi and {{a|Toxic Chain}}s to not only tame them, but also transform them into the [[Legendary Pokémon]] known in the present day, granting them their wishes; strength, cleverness, and beauty respectively, and turning them into its retainers. It led the trio to Kitakami to steal {{ga|Ogerpon}}'s masks for its caretakers back home. After heavily injuring Ogerpon's partner and stealing three of their masks, Ogerpon became enraged and engaged the trio in combat, defeating and slaying them. Unable to defend itself, Ogerpon defeated Pecharunt as well, but it managed to survive by retreating into its shell, rolling deep into the forest.
-Zeraora was again made available for a limited time to celebrate the release of [[The Isle of Armor]] {{pkmn|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass}} for {{g|Sword and Shield}}. If one million players defeated Zeraora in [[Max Raid Battle]]s on the [[Isle of Armor]], players would get a commemorative {{Shiny}} Zeraora in {{g|HOME}}.
+<gallery class="c" heights="200" widths="200">
+Pecharunt TUSPt.png|{{p|Pecharunt}} with its caretakers in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
+</gallery>
-Zeraora appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
+==In the core series games==
-{{-}}
+Mythical Pokémon are regarded as among the rarest in [[Pokémon world]] [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|mythology]]. Some are seemingly unknown to most people, while others are worshiped as deities. They typically receive minimal exposure during normal gameplay, usually alluded to in vague hints. They are then revealed to players months or years after the debut of their respective [[generation]]. Upon being revealed, they are celebrated across the numerous media, often starring in {{pkmn|movie}}s and being featured prominently in {{pkmn|merchandise}}.
-====Meltan and Melmetal====
+Mythical Pokémon can typically only be obtained by [[Mystery Gift]], either directly, or through use of an [[event item]]. Mystery Gift distributions of Mythical Pokémon are often held on special occasions, such as screenings of Pokémon movies, events in retail stores, online distributions, etc. Some Mythical Pokémon can be obtained via {{spin-off games}} that feature special connectivity.
-[[File:Melmetal and Meltan.png|thumb|right|200px|{{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}]]
-{{p|Meltan}} is a {{type|Steel}} Mythical Pokémon introduced in the core series in {{LGPE}}, although it first appeared in {{g|GO}} on September 21, 2018, by way of large numbers of {{p|Ditto}} disguised as Meltan. Meltan's identity was revealed on September 25, 2018. On October 24, 2018, it was revealed that Meltan can [[evolution|evolve]] into another Steel-type Mythical Pokémon, {{p|Melmetal}}.
-Meltan is known to be curious and expressive. It is instinctively drawn to metal that it could absorb, as well as other Meltan, in order to combine and form Melmetal. Melmetal was worshiped in ancient times for creating metal.
+All Mythical Pokémon are [[gender unknown]]. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], with the sole exception of {{p|Meltan}}. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannot {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}, except {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}, who can be bred with {{p|Ditto}} to produce Phione {{pkmn|Egg}}s. Some Mythical Pokémon are part of a [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary Pokémon]].
-Meltan can be caught when opening the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which causes many Meltan to spawn around the player for a limited time. Meltan can only evolve into Melmetal in Pokémon GO, requiring 400 Meltan Candies.
+Much like how [[first partner Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], Mythical Pokémon typically appear at the very end, and Legendary Pokémon immediately before them. The Mythical Pokémon {{p|Victini}} is the only exception, which appears at the start of the [[Unova Pokédex]] as #000, coming before the region's first partner Pokémon.
-Meltan is the only Pokémon, and by extension the only Mythical Pokémon, that is only obtainable in Pokémon GO. Melmetal was once the same, but has since been distributed as a gift in {{g|HOME}} given for transferring Pokémon from GO using the [[GO Transporter]], this gift is a special Melmetal capable of Gigantamaxing in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
+Mythical Pokémon are not required to complete the [[Pokédex]] for rewards such as the [[diploma]], except {{p|Deoxys}} in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{p|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, which are available as part of the story.
-A group of {{OBP|Meltan|recurring}} first appeared in ''[[SM106|Evolving Research!]]''. In ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'', one of them was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}}. In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', Ash's Meltan evolved into {{AP|Melmetal}} by combining with the other Meltan.
+===Availability===
-{{-}}
+Originally, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively [[Pokémon availability|available]] via event distributions, or other special means such as spin-off games. Over time, however, several Mythical Pokémon have become available within the core series games themselves during the course of regular gameplay. In [[Generation VIII]], several Mythical Pokémon are obtainable in-game by having save files from other Pokémon games on the [[Nintendo Switch]].
-===Generation VIII===
+The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained in the core series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:
-Unlike previous generations, there were no new Mythical Pokémon in the game data or code of {{g|Sword and Shield}} when the games were released. However, a new Mythical Pokémon was added to the game in update 1.2.0.
+* {{p|Deoxys}}, in {{game|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}}
+* {{p|Celebi}} (can be {{Shiny}}), in the [[Virtual Console]] release of {{game|Crystal}}, which is no longer available for purchase
+* {{p|Magearna}}, in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
+* {{p|Keldeo}}, in {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s [[The Crown Tundra]] {{pkmn|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass}}
+* {{p|Mew}}, in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (if save data from {{LGPE}} is detected)
+* {{p|Jirachi}}, in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (if save data from {{g|Sword and Shield}} is detected)
+* {{p|Arceus}} (can be {{Shiny}}), in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (if save data from {{g|Legends: Arceus}} that has completed all 27 {{DL|Task|Mission}}s is detected in patch 1.3.0 or later)
+* {{p|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
+* {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
+* {{p|Shaymin}}, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} (if save data from {{g|Sword and Shield}} is detected)
+* {{p|Darkrai}}, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} (if save data from {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} is detected)
+* {{p|Meloetta}}, in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] Part 2, [[The Indigo Disk]]
+* {{p|Pecharunt}}, in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] Epilogue, [[Mochi Mayhem]]
-====Zarude====
+The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained from side-series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:
-[[File:Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|thumb|left|200px|{{p|Zarude}}]]
+* {{p|Mew}} via [[Hayley's trades]] in [[My Pokémon Ranch]] after storing 999 Pokémon in the Ranch and trading her an Egg
-{{p|Zarude}} is a {{2t|Dark|Grass}}-type Mythical Pokémon. It can use the vines from its body for a variety of purposes such as healing. It is known to live in packs, residing in dense forests. Zarude has a quick wit which it uses in battle along with its claws and other means of attacking.
+* {{p|Celebi}} via the Japanese {{g|Colosseum Bonus Disc}}
+* {{p|Jirachi}} (can be {{Shiny}}), via the American {{g|Colosseum Bonus Disc}}, or the European versions of {{g|Channel}}, which can be transferred to {{g|Ruby and Sapphire}}
+* {{p|Manaphy}} (can be {{Shiny}} if traded and hatched in a game other than the original recipient's game) via the {{DL|Ranger Net|Passwords|Ranger Net}} menu in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} by entering a password, completing a Mission, and transferring the [[Egg]] to any [[Generation IV]] game. Since this data can't be erased, transferring another Manaphy from the same copy of a Pokémon Ranger game is impossible. Also, the Wii U's [[Virtual Console]] version can't transfer Manaphy at all.
+* {{p|Phione}} (can be {{Shiny}}), via [[breeding]] Manaphy obtained from Pokémon Ranger
+* {{p|Meltan}} (can be {{Shiny}} during certain events), from {{g|GO}} via the [[Mystery Box]]
+* {{p|Melmetal}}, by evolving Meltan in GO
+* [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|Original Color]] {{p|Magearna}}, from [[Pokémon HOME]] as a {{pkmn2|gift}} obtained upon completing the [[National Pokédex]] up to {{p|Eternatus}} (though this includes event-exclusive Mythical Pokémon)
+* Melmetal with the [[Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor]], from Pokémon HOME as a gift obtained upon transferring a Pokémon from GO to HOME for the first time using the [[GO Transporter]]
-{{p|Zarude}} was officially revealed on [[Pokémon Day]] 2020. Its silhouette was officially teased by [[The Pokémon Company International]] and [[CoroCoro]].
+===History===
+Despite the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, being added to the original games right before release, the concept of "illusory monsters" (Mythical Monsters) already existed in [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s pitch for [[Capsule Monsters]]. They were said to be hard to encounter, hard to catch, or be impossible to catch if the player missed their chance. For example, there would be a "Green Dragon" that could only be found rarely in a specific area of a dungeon, and it would have taken around two hours to find and catch.<ref name="ref1">[http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/early-concept-art/2/ GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Early Concept Art]</ref>
-Zarude was heavily featured in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.
+===Statistical average===
+Considering alternate [[form]]s and [[Mega Evolution]]s as separate Pokémon, but only counting {{p|Arceus}} once.
+{{BaseStatNoCat|
+type=Pokemon|
+HP=81.39 |
+Attack=109.78 |
+Defense=92.91 |
+SpAtk=118.00 |
+SpDef=99.35 |
+Speed=105.52 |
+Total=606.96 }}
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+===Multiple Mythical Pokémon===
+{{main|Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon}}
+The {{player}} is able to acquire multiple Mythical Pokémon of the same species by trading or transferring them from multiple games, or by using multiple events. There are also some instances of multiple Mythical Pokémon of the same species.
+==In animation==
+===''Pokémon the Series''===
+Mythical Pokémon typically make their debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in an {{pkmn|animated series}} episode. Most are held in very high regard in all forms of [[canon]], though their status varies between the {{pkmn|games}} and animated series-related media.
+In the animated series and related media, they are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, such as [[Ash Ketchum]] and people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity. The first {{pkmn|Trainer}} seen owning a Mythical Pokémon in an animated series-related release was the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], the antagonist of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', who managed to catch the titular {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} with a [[Dark Ball]], until it was later freed from his control. In the TV series, {{si|Tobias}} holds the distinction of being the first person seen to own a Mythical Pokémon, using a {{p|Darkrai}} to easily defeat most of his opponents in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], with Ash being the only Trainer in the tournament to have succeeded in defeating it. {{al|Dia}}, an inhabitant of the [[Ultra Ruin]], befriended the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Zeraora}} with a bond so close that it allowed him to command it in battle. Ash owns a Mythical Pokémon, {{AP|Melmetal}}, which he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Meltan}} in the {{aniseries|SM}} episode ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'' after it befriended his {{AP|Rowlet}}.
 ==Trivia==
-* In the {{OBP|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Alola Pokédex}}, Mythical Pokémon and other [[Special Pokémon]] are marked by a special golden background in their [[Pokédex]] page instead of a regular blue one.
+*In the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Alola Pokédex]], Mythical Pokémon and other [[Special Pokémon]] are marked by a special golden background in their [[Pokédex]] page instead of a regular blue one.
-* {{p|Meltan}} is the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable of [[evolution]].
+*{{p|Meltan}} is the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable of [[evolution]].
-* {{p|Melmetal}} is the only Mythical Pokémon that has a [[Gigantamax]] form.
+*{{p|Melmetal}} is the only Mythical Pokémon that has a [[Gigantamax]] form.
-* {{p|Diancie}} is the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable of [[Mega Evolution]].
+*{{p|Diancie}} is the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable of [[Mega Evolution]].
-* {{type|Fairy}} {{p|Arceus}} and Original Color {{p|Magearna}} are the only [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]] of Mythical Pokémon that were distributed to the players in later generations than the Pokémon themselves.
+*{{type|Fairy}} {{p|Arceus}} and Original Color {{p|Magearna}} are the only [[form]]s of Mythical Pokémon that were made obtainable in later generations than the Pokémon themselves.
-** Fairy-type Arceus is the only Mythical Pokémon form introduced in the data of later generation games than the Pokémon itself (due to the fact that Magearna had its Original Color form introduced in the same generation as itself, but it was not accessible to the players).
+**Fairy-type Arceus is the only Mythical Pokémon form introduced in a later generation than the Pokémon itself, as Magearna's Original Color form was present in [[Generation VII]] but was unobtainable.
-* Excluding {{p|Arceus}}'s alternate forms, there are no {{t|Ground}}-, {{t|Ice}}-, {{t|Poison}}-, or {{t|Dragon}}-type Mythical Pokémon.
+*Excluding {{p|Arceus}}'s alternate forms, there are no {{t|Ground}}-, {{t|Ice}}-, or {{t|Dragon}}-type Mythical Pokémon.
-* All Mythical Pokémon only have one possible Ability in each form.
+*{{t|Psychic}} is the most common type among Mythical Pokémon, with seven of them being either pure or part Psychic type.
-* [[Pokédex]] entries for {{p|Dratini}} state that it was believed to be a Mythical Pokémon until it was caught by a {{tc|fisher|fisherman}}.
+*All Mythical Pokémon only have one possible Ability in each form.
-* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} were treated similarly to Mythical Pokémon in the core [[Generation III]] games and {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They cannot be obtained through normal gameplay in these games, nor are they required to complete any Pokédex. Lugia and Ho-Oh have been treated the same as other [[Legendary Pokémon]] in all games starting with {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
+*{{p|Pecharunt}} is the only Mythical Pokémon to have never been made available in a [[Cherish Ball]].
-* The core series Pokémon game with the most obtainable, non-event, Mythical Pokémon is {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, with (initially) a total of seven catchable Mythical Pokémon (with [[Phione]] being endlessly catchable) and five unique Mythical Pokémon species.
+*[[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] for {{p|Dratini}} state that it was believed to be a Mythical Pokémon until it was caught by a {{tc|fisher|fisherman}}.
-* In the internal data of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, {{p|Shiinotic}} is defined as a Mythical Pokémon instead of {{p|Marshadow}}. This is likely due to a typo between their internal names, with 「マシェード」 ''Mashēdo'' (Shiinotic) being mistaken for 「マーシャドー」 ''Māshadō'' (Marshadow).<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1613414136079323137</ref>
+*{{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} were treated similarly to Mythical Pokémon in the core series [[Generation III]] games and {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They cannot be obtained through normal gameplay in these games, nor are they required to complete any Pokédex. Lugia and Ho-Oh have been treated the same as other [[Legendary Pokémon]] in all games starting with {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
+*The core series Pokémon game with the most Mythical Pokémon obtainable without events is {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, with five unique Mythical Pokémon species and the ability to catch indefinite {{p|Phione}}.
+*The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]] does not follow Mythical Pokémon being gender unknown. Several Mythical Pokémon are referred to by gender pronouns, such as [[Celebi (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Celebi]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time and Darkness]] being called female, and [[Keldeo (Gates to Infinity)|Keldeo]] and [[Victini (Gates to Infinity)|Victini]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Gates to Infinity]] being called males.
+*In the internal data of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, {{p|Shiinotic}} is defined as a Mythical Pokémon instead of {{p|Marshadow}}. This is likely due to a typo between their internal names, with 「マシェード」 ''Mashēdo'' (Shiinotic) being mistaken for 「マーシャドー」 ''Māshadō'' (Marshadow).<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1613414136079323137</ref>
-==In other languages==
+== In other languages==
 {{langtable|color={{Pokémon color light}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color}}
 |ja=幻のポケモン ''Illusory Pokémon''
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 |de=Mysteriöse Pokémon
 |el=Μυθικό Pokémon ''Mythikó Pokémon''
+|tr=Mitolojik Pokémon
 |hi=रहस्यमय पोकेमोन {{tt|''Rahasyamey Pokémon''|Mysterious Pokémon}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}<br>फंतासी पोकेमोन ''Fantasy Pokémon'' {{tt|*|M01 (Hungama dub)}}
 |hu=Mítikus Pokémon
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 |es=Pokémon poco común
 }}
-==See also==
-* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
-* [[Event Pokémon]]
-* [[History of the Pokémon world]]
-* [[Sinnoh myths]]
-* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
-* [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
-* {{cat|Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears}}
-* {{cat|Trainers with Mythical Pokémon}}
 ==References==
 {{reflist}}
-{{-}}
+==Related articles==
+*[[Legendary Pokémon]]
+*[[Event Pokémon]]
+*[[History of the Pokémon world]]
+*[[Sinnoh myths]]
+*[[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
+*[[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
+*{{cat|Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears}}
+*{{cat|Trainers with Mythical Pokémon}}
+*[[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
 {{Mythical Pokémon}}
+{{Legendary groups}}
 [[Category:Lists of Pokémon]]
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 [[Category:Terminology]]
 [[Category:Mythical Pokémon|*]]
+[[Category:Pokémon groupings]]
 [[de:Mysteriöse Pokémon]]