* Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
* Pseudo-legendary Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a Tyranitar.
** [[Lance]] has both a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and a Tyranitar.
** Salamence debuted in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to [[Zinnia]] in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} and had the ability to Mega Evolve.
** {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} debuted in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} where it went on a rampage. This Salamence was revealed to have belonged to [[Zinnia]] in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} and had the ability to Mega Evolve.
*** [[Tucker]] was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the {{chap|Emerald}}.
*** [[Tucker]] was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the {{chap|Emerald}}.
** {{Steven}} has a {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} which debuted in the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter. It was given the ability to Mega Evolve in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter.
** {{Steven}} has a {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} which debuted in the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter. It was given the ability to Mega Evolve in the ''Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire'' chapter.
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The subject of this article has no official name. The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.
Artwork of the pre-Generation VIII pseudo-legendary Pokémon and their pre-evolutions
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon (Japanese: 600族600 club) is a fan term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage evolution line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600 (before Mega Evolving). Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than many other non-Legendary Pokémon due to their high base stats.
Some fans omit the need to have 1,250,000 experience at level 100 from their definition, although this has no effect on the Pokémon that are in the group.
There are nine Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendary Pokémon. The following shows the pseudo-legendary Pokémon by the generation of their introduction, as well as their types, and the Pokémon they evolve from.
Being the first pseudo-legendary, Dragonite has straightforward and well-rounded stats. It has a traditionally high Attack and above average stats otherwise.
Tyranitar
With a focus on power and durability, Tyranitar sacrifices Speed to have tremendous bulk and skill. It has the Sand Stream Ability to always conjure up a sandstorm, which takes advantage of its Rock typing to further increase its high Special Defense.
Mega Tyranitar has the highest base Defense, with 150.
Lowest base Speed (when not Mega Evolved), with 61.
When a sandstorm is raging, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not the main Pokémon of a major boss at the end of the game it was introduced in. However, Tyranitar was used by Blue in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions, but only in his rematch.
Salamence
Due to having the same typing as Dragonite, Salamence differs itself by being entirely focused on attacking prowess. Its stats are high in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed, while comparatively low in both Defense stats.
Shortest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 4'11" (1.5 m).
Metagross
Metagross has a large number of characteristics which are different from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This is possibly due to how it does not appear to be based on an animal; rather, it is a robotic life form. In fact, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any Dragon-type moves.
Stats wise, like Tyranitar, Metagross focuses on power and durability, utilizing the most defensive type, Steel, to complement its very high attack, high defenses, and relatively low speed.
Only genderless pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first stage of evolution, Beldum, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from Steven Stone instead).
Heaviest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
Highest base Defense, at 130.
Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not share at least one type with another pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have a weakness to Fairy-type moves.
Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose English name is the same as its Japanese name.
Metagross and its pre-evolutions have a catch rate of 3 whereas all the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon families have a catch rate of 45.
Garchomp
Focusing on versatility, Garchomp has high speed, high HP, and high attack with a versatile selection of moves to use. It complements these attributes with its Ground typing, which is among the best offensive types in the game.
Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack, with 170.
Lowest base Special Attack (when not Mega Evolved), with 80.
Hydreigon
Hydreigon's stats give it a number of unique characteristics from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. It has the highest base Special Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Similarly, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat over 125, but it is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat under 90.
Its well rounded stats mirror Dragonite with Hydreigon also having a high attacking stat (Special Attack in this case), and above average stats in other categories.
Only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with multiple elemental immunities (however its immunity to Ground is due to its Ability, Levitate).
Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon line that do not have a Hidden Ability in any of their forms.
Goodra
Unlike the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Goodra is mainly defensive, and its Attack and Special Attack are very similar. It has the lowest base Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Dragapult is more offensive than defensive, boasting extremely high Speed as well as high Attack and Special Attack, but sacrifices defense, having lower Defense and Special Defense than other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. It focuses distinctly on the ability to move quickly, thanks to its exceptional Speed stat.
Tallest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 9'10" (3.0 m).
Lightest pseudo-legendary Pokémon, at 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg).
Tyranitar and Kommo-o are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have a unique type combination.
Goodra and Kommo-o are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default.
Salamence and Metagross have the highest base Attack of all non-Mega-Evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with 135.
Garchomp, Kommo-o, and Dragapult and their evolutionary relatives are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon lines that do not have a base friendship of 35.
Users
These Pokémon are often used in-game by the members of the Elite Four and Champions.
Tyranitar is also used by Lance in Pokémon Stadium 2 (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by Blue, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in FireRed and LeafGreen and in the Fighting Dojo in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Salamence is used by Drake, the final Elite Four member in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver and in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Iris, the Champion in Black 2 and White 2, uses Salamence in her Challenge Mode rematches.
Garchomp is used by Cynthia, the Champion in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum; she also uses it in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Lance uses one in rematches in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Tucker was in possession of another Salamence which appeared in the Emerald arc.
Steven has a Metagross which debuted in the Ruby & Sapphire chapter. It was given the ability to Mega Evolve in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter.
Generation III is the only generation so far to have introduced more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed at the time were available as Shadow Pokémon in either Pokémon Colosseum (Tyranitar and Metagross) or Pokémon XD (Dragonite and Salamence).
Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendary Pokémon are Slaking, Flygon, Aggron, Volcarona, and Haxorus. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
The first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon (that existed at the time) are available in the Johto Safari Zone.
Dragonite in the anime
Tyranitar in the anime
Mega Tyranitar in the anime
Salamence in the anime
Mega Salamence in the anime
Metagross in the anime
Mega Metagross in the anime
Garchomp in the anime
Mega Garchomp in the anime
Hydreigon in the anime
Goodra in the anime
Kommo-o in the anime
Dragapult in the anime
Dragonite in Pokémon Origins
Dragonite in Pokémon Generations
Salamence in Pokémon Generations
Garchomp in Pokémon Generations
Metagross in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Mega Salamence in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Metagross in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Metagross in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Garchomp in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Goodra in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Dragapult in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures
Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures
Goodra in Pokémon Adventures
Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures
