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The '''weather trio''' is, for lack of a better defining characteristic of the three, the name of the [[legendary trio]] made up of {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. They are referred to in the games as the '''super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''超古代ポケモン''' ''super-ancient Pokémon''), although the Japanese anime has applied this term to [[Fossil]] Pokémon as well. | The '''weather trio''' is, for lack of a better defining characteristic of the three, the name of the [[legendary trio]] made up of {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. They are referred to in the games as the '''super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''超古代ポケモン''' ''super-ancient Pokémon''), although the Japanese anime has applied this term to [[Fossil]] Pokémon as well. | ||
Although several non-legendary Pokémon, such as {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Abomasnow}}, have [[abilities]] that can alter the [[weather conditions]], and the {{p|Golduck}} family is capable of having an ability that can stop them altogether, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza's abilities were the first sight of these {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing ones}} in the games. This makes them the only legendary trio not | Although several non-legendary Pokémon, such as {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Abomasnow}}, have [[abilities]] that can alter the [[weather conditions]], and the {{p|Golduck}} family is capable of having an ability that can stop them altogether, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza's abilities were the first sight of these {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing ones}} in the games. This makes them the only legendary trio to not share one universal ability. | ||
Unlike Pokémon with moves like {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, where the weather changes to another for only five turns, the abilities of the legendary trio cause their weather effect for the remainder of the battle, or until the weather is changed again in some way. Rayquaza's, however, only lasts as long as it remains active, and removes the battle effects of any weather on the field, leaving it to just be a pretty-looking environmental effect. | Unlike Pokémon with moves like {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, where the weather changes to another for only five turns, the abilities of the legendary trio cause their weather effect for the remainder of the battle, or until the weather is changed again in some way. Rayquaza's, however, only lasts as long as it remains active, and removes the battle effects of any weather on the field, leaving it to just be a pretty-looking environmental effect. | ||
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==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
===Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire=== | ===Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire=== | ||
In the [[Generation III]] Hoenn games, Kyogre and Groudon both appear in the [[Cave of Origin]], while Rayquaza appears after the defeat of the [[Elite Four]] | In the [[Generation III]] Hoenn games, Kyogre and Groudon both appear in the [[Cave of Origin]], while Rayquaza appears, after the defeat of the [[Elite Four]] in the [[Sky Pillar]]. | ||
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===Pokémon Emerald=== | ===Pokémon Emerald=== | ||
In the third version to Ruby and Sapphire, Kyogre and Groudon both appear after beating the [[Elite Four]] in [[Marine Cave|Marine]] and [[Terra Cave|Terra]] Caves, respectively. Rayquaza appears before the [[Elite Four]], but can | In the third version to Ruby and Sapphire, Kyogre and Groudon both appear after beating the [[Elite Four]] in [[Marine Cave|Marine]] and [[Terra Cave|Terra]] Caves, respectively. Rayquaza appears before the [[Elite Four]], but only can be captured after it. | ||
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===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver=== | ===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver=== | ||
All members of the weather trio can be obtained in the [[Hidden Tower]] after beating the [[Elite Four]]. Kyogre is obtainable in HeartGold | All members of the weather trio can be obtained in the [[Hidden Tower]] after beating the [[Elite Four]]. Kyogre is obtainable in HeartGold and Groudon is obtainable in SoulSilver. Once both Kyogre and Groudon are both in one game, the {{player}} gets an opportunity to catch Rayquaza. | ||
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* In all other trios, all members are either single-typed or dual-typed Pokémon. The weather trio is the only trio whose members do not all fall into the same category (Groudon and Kyogre are single-type, Rayquaza is dual). | * In all other trios, all members are either single-typed or dual-typed Pokémon. The weather trio is the only trio whose members do not all fall into the same category (Groudon and Kyogre are single-type, Rayquaza is dual). | ||
* Rayquaza is the only member not to learn an [[OHKO]] move naturally. | * Rayquaza is the only member not to learn an [[OHKO]] move naturally. | ||
* Kyogre is the only member of this trio to be encountered after the main | * Kyogre is the only member of this trio to be encountered after the main story line of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 1|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. | ||
{{Legendary trios}} | {{Legendary trios}} | ||
[[Category:Legendary trios]] | [[Category:Legendary trios]] | ||
[[ja:超古代ポケモン]] | [[ja:超古代ポケモン]] | ||
Revision as of 02:18, 30 October 2009
The weather trio is, for lack of a better defining characteristic of the three, the name of the legendary trio made up of Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza. They are referred to in the games as the super-ancient Pokémon (Japanese: 超古代ポケモン super-ancient Pokémon), although the Japanese anime has applied this term to Fossil Pokémon as well.
Although several non-legendary Pokémon, such as Tyranitar and Abomasnow, have abilities that can alter the weather conditions, and the Golduck family is capable of having an ability that can stop them altogether, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza's abilities were the first sight of these weather-changing ones in the games. This makes them the only legendary trio to not share one universal ability.
Unlike Pokémon with moves like Sunny Day and Rain Dance, where the weather changes to another for only five turns, the abilities of the legendary trio cause their weather effect for the remainder of the battle, or until the weather is changed again in some way. Rayquaza's, however, only lasts as long as it remains active, and removes the battle effects of any weather on the field, leaving it to just be a pretty-looking environmental effect.
They do not appear to have a master, though Rayquaza seems to serve as the leader of the three internally. It was shown quelling a violent confrontation between the other two Pokémon during the events of Pokémon Emerald.
Strangely, this is the only legendary trio whose members do not all have the same base stat total; Groudon and Kyogre share a total of 670, while Rayquaza's is 680. This fits with its role as a mediator between Groudon and Kyogre.
Similar movesets
| Lv. |  Kyogre Water |
 Groudon Ground |
 Rayquaza Dragon Flying |
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| Start | Water Pulse | Mud Shot | Twister |
| 5 | Scary Face | ||
| 15 | AncientPower | ||
| 20 | Body Slam | Slash | Dragon Claw |
| 30 | Calm Mind | Bulk Up | Dragon Dance |
| 35 | Ice Beam | Earthquake | Crunch |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | Fire Blast | Fly |
| 50 | Rest | ||
| 60 | Sheer Cold | Fissure | ExtremeSpeed |
| 65 | Double-Edge | SolarBeam | Hyper Beam |
| 75 | Aqua Tail | Earth Power | Dragon Pulse |
| 80 | Water Spout | Eruption | Outrage |
| Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage. | |||
Base stat comparison
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| Total | 670 | 670 | 680 |
In the games
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
In the Generation III Hoenn games, Kyogre and Groudon both appear in the Cave of Origin, while Rayquaza appears, after the defeat of the Elite Four in the Sky Pillar.
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Kyogre
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Groudon
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Rayquaza
Pokémon Emerald
In the third version to Ruby and Sapphire, Kyogre and Groudon both appear after beating the Elite Four in Marine and Terra Caves, respectively. Rayquaza appears before the Elite Four, but only can be captured after it.
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Kyogre
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Groudon
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Rayquaza
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
All members of the weather trio can be obtained in the Hidden Tower after beating the Elite Four. Kyogre is obtainable in HeartGold and Groudon is obtainable in SoulSilver. Once both Kyogre and Groudon are both in one game, the player gets an opportunity to catch Rayquaza.
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Kyogre
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Groudon
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Rayquaza
Trivia
- The colors of the three members of weather trio are the additive primary colors of light.
- Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza could be references to the Biblical Leviathan, a sea monster; Behemoth, a land beast; and Ziz, a giant bird, respectively.
- Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza could be references to the elemental spheres; Kyogre being the hydrosphere, Groudon being the lithosphere, and Rayquaza being the atmosphere.
- The trio may also be a reference to the Japanese movie Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.
- No member of the weather trio has a signature move. They do, however, have "signature abilities".
- In all other trios, all members are either single-typed or dual-typed Pokémon. The weather trio is the only trio whose members do not all fall into the same category (Groudon and Kyogre are single-type, Rayquaza is dual).
- Rayquaza is the only member not to learn an OHKO move naturally.
- Kyogre is the only member of this trio to be encountered after the main story line of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
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