Legendary Pokémon facts for kids

Legendary Pokémon are super rare and powerful Pokémon in the Pokémon world. People in the games often say that very few trainers have ever seen them! They are much harder to catch than regular Pokémon and have special powers.

In the Pokémon games, some Legendary Pokémon wander around different areas, while others stay in one special spot. If you accidentally defeat a Legendary Pokémon in battle, it usually won't appear again, because there's only one of them! Because of this, players often save their game right before trying to catch one.

To catch them, trainers often use a Master Ball (which catches any Pokémon instantly) or an Ultra Ball. But you can even catch a Legendary Pokémon with a normal Poké Ball if you're lucky! A Quick Ball is also a good choice at the very start of a battle, as it has a higher chance of working then. There are about 1,013 different Pokémon in total, and only a small number of them are Legendary.

Kanto Region Legends

These amazing Pokémon can be found in the Kanto region, which you explore in games like Pokémon Red and Blue.

• Articuno (フリーザー, Furīzā) - This is an Ice and Flying-type Pokémon. It's the first of the three "Legendary Birds." You can find Articuno in the Seafoam Islands in Kanto. It also appears in other games, sometimes flying around different regions! In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Articuno can use a Blizzard attack to freeze opponents.
• Zapdos (サンダー, Sandā) - An Electric and Flying-type Pokémon. This is the second Legendary Bird. Zapdos hangs out at the Power Plant in Kanto. Like Articuno, it can also be found in other regions. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Zapdos uses a strong Thunder Shock attack.
• Moltres (ファイヤー, Faiyā) - A Fire and Flying-type Pokémon. This is the third Legendary Bird. In early games, Moltres was in Victory Road. Later, in FireRed and LeafGreen, it moved to Mount Ember. It also appears in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver on Mt. Silver. In Super Smash Bros. Melee or Brawl, Moltres flaps its wings to burn players before flying away.
• Mewtwo (ミュウツー, Myūtsū) - A super powerful Psychic-type Pokémon. You can find Mewtwo in the Cerulean Cave in Kanto after you defeat the Elite Four. It also appears in the Unknown Dungeon in the Kalos region. Mewtwo is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. 4. In Pokémon X and Y, Mewtwo can even Mega Evolve into two different forms: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y!

Johto Region Legends

These Legendary Pokémon are from the Johto region, featured in games like Pokémon Gold and Silver.

• Raikou (ライコウ, Raikou) - An Electric-type Pokémon. Raikou is one of the three "Legendary Beasts" that roam around the Johto region after you meet them in Ecruteak City's Burned Tower. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Raikou uses a powerful Spark attack.
• Entei (エンテイ, Entei) - A Fire-type Pokémon. Entei is another of the Legendary Beasts that roams Johto. In Super Smash Bros. Melee or Brawl, Entei unleashes a fiery Fire Spin attack.
• Suicune (スイクン, Suikun) - A Water-type Pokémon. Suicune is the third Legendary Beast. In Pokémon Crystal, Suicune goes to the Tin Tower instead of roaming. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Suicune uses an Icy Wind attack. It returns in Brawl with an Aurora Beam attack.
• Lugia - This is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon. Lugia is the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon Silver. It also appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Wii U from a Poké Ball.
• Ho-Oh - A Fire and Flying-type Pokémon. Ho-Oh is said to grant wishes to people it flies over! It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon Gold and even appeared in the very first episode of the Pokémon anime.

Hoenn Region Legends

You'll find these Legendary Pokémon in the Hoenn region, which is where Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire take place.

• Regirock - A Rock-type Pokémon.
• Regice - An Ice-type Pokémon.
• Registeel - A Steel-type Pokémon.
• Latias - A Dragon and Psychic-type Pokémon. Latias is often a roaming Pokémon in games like Sapphire and Emerald. It has higher defense stats than its counterpart, Latios. Latias also gained a Mega Evolution in X and Y.
• Latios - A Dragon and Psychic-type Pokémon. Latios is often a roaming Pokémon in games like Ruby and Emerald. It has higher attack stats than Latias. Latios also gained a Mega Evolution in X and Y.
• Kyogre (カイオーガ, Kyogre) - A powerful Water-type Pokémon. You can find Kyogre in the Cave of Origin in Pokémon Sapphire and Marine Cave in Pokémon Emerald. In Pokémon HeartGold, it's at the Hidden Tower. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Kyogre squirts a stream of water that knocks characters back.
• Groudon (グラードン, Groudon) - A mighty Ground-type Pokémon. Groudon is in the Cave of Origin in Pokémon Ruby and Terra Cave in Pokémon Emerald. In Pokémon SoulSilver, it's at the Hidden Tower. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Groudon uses Overheat, setting players on fire.
• Rayquaza (レックウザ, Rayquaza) - A Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Rayquaza is found in Sky Pillar. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, it's at the Hidden Tower. Rayquaza also appears as a boss in Super Smash Bros. Brawl!

Sinnoh Region Legends

These Legendary Pokémon live in the Sinnoh region, which you can explore in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

• Uxie
• Mesprit
• Azelf
• Dialga (ディアルガ) - A Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon. Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It can slow down time and even attack players!
• Palkia (パルキア) - A Water and Dragon-type Pokémon. Palkia also appears as a stage Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It uses its powers to twist and turn the stage, making things tricky for players.
• Heatran
• Regigigas
• Giratina - A Ghost and Dragon-type Pokémon. Giratina has two forms: an Altered Form (its usual look) and an Origin Form (when it's in the Distortion World or holding a special item).
• Cresselia
• Phione
• Manaphy
• Darkrai - A Dark-type Pokémon. Its name might mean "dark dark" or "dark cry," which sounds a bit spooky!
• Shaymin
• Arceus - Known as the "God of Pokémon." Arceus has the highest base stats of all non-Mega Evolved Pokémon! In some games, you could only meet Arceus through special events.

Unova Region Legends

These Legendary Pokémon are from the Unova region, which you can visit in Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

• Victini - The first Fire and Psychic-type Pokémon, known as the Victory Pokémon. It's a small, V-shaped Pokémon. You could get Victini through a Wi-Fi event when the games first came out.
• Cobalion (コバルオン, Kobaruon, Cobalon) - A Steel and Fighting-type Pokémon, known as the Iron Will Pokémon. It looks a bit like a markhor. After finding Cobalion, you can then find Terrakion and Virizion.
• Terrakion (テラキオン, Terakion) - A Rock and Fighting-type Pokémon, known as the Cavern Pokémon. It looks like an ox. You'll find it at Victory Road after battling Cobalion.
• Virizion (ビリジオン, Birijion) - A Grass and Fighting-type Pokémon, known as the Grassland Pokémon. It looks like an antelope. You'll find it at Pinwheel Forest after battling Cobalion.
• Tornadus (トルネロス, Torunerosu, Tornelos) - A Flying-type Pokémon, known as the Whirlwind Pokémon. It's based on Fūjin, the god of wind. Tornadus is only found in Pokémon Black.
• Thundurus (ボルトロス, Borutorosu, Voltolos) - An Electric and Flying-type Pokémon, known as the Lightning Strike Pokémon. It's based on Raijin, the god of thunder and lightning. Thundurus is only found in Pokémon White.
• Reshiram (レシラム, Reshiramu) - A Dragon and Fire-type Pokémon, known as the Vast White Pokémon. It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon Black. Reshiram looks like a white dragon with wing-shaped arms.
• Zekrom (ゼクロム, Zekuromu) - A Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon, known as the Deep Black Pokémon. It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon White. Zekrom looks like a black dragon.
• Landorus (ランドロス, Randorosu, Landlos) - A Ground and Flying-type Pokémon, known as the Abundance Pokémon. It's based on Inari, a god of fertility. You can find Landorus at the Abundant Shrine if you have both Tornadus and Thundurus in your team.
• Kyurem (キュレム, Kyuremu) - A Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon, known as the Boundary Pokémon. It looks like a large, gray dragon with icy parts. Kyurem has two other forms: Black Kyurem and White Kyurem!
• Keldeo - A Water and Fighting-type Pokémon.
• Meloetta - A Normal and Psychic-type Pokémon, known as the Melody Pokémon. Meloetta can change into a Pirouette form.
• Genesect - A Bug and Steel-type Pokémon. You could get Genesect through a Wi-Fi event.

Kalos Region Legends

These Legendary Pokémon are from the Kalos region, which you can explore in Pokémon X and Y.

• Xerneas (ゼルネアス, Zeruneasu) - A Fairy-type Pokémon, known as the Life Pokémon. It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon X. Xerneas looks like a deer with X-shaped eyes and jewels on its antlers.
• Yveltal (イベルタル, Iberutaru) - A Dark and Flying-type Pokémon, known as the Destruction Pokémon. It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon Y. Yveltal looks like the letter Y.
• Zygarde (ジガルデ, Jigarude) - A Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon, known as the Order Pokémon. Its body looks like the letter Z.
• Diancie - A Rock and Fairy-type Pokémon, known as the Jewel Pokémon.
• Hoopa - A Ghost and Psychic-type Pokémon, known as the Mischief Pokémon.
• Volcanion - A Fire and Water-type Pokémon, known as the Steam Pokémon.

Alola Region Legends

You'll find these Legendary Pokémon in the Alola region, which appears in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

• Tapu Koko
• Tapu Lele
• Tapu Bulu
• Tapu Fini
• Cosmog (コスモッグ Causesmog) - A Psychic-Type Pokémon, known as the Nebula Pokémon. Cosmog is a small Pokémon with a gassy body. It evolves into Cosmoem at level 43.
• Cosmoem (コスモウム Causemoem) - A Psychic-Type Pokémon. Cosmoem is shaped like a dark blue orb with a star pattern. It evolves from Cosmog at level 43 and then into either Solgaleo or Lunala at level 53, depending on your game.
• Solgaleo (ソルガレオ, sulgaileo) - A Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon, known as the Sunne Pokémon. It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun. Solgaleo is a large, white lion-like Pokémon. It evolves from Cosmoem in Pokémon Sun.
• Lunala (ルナアーラ, Lunnala) - A Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon, known as the Moone Pokémon. It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon. Lunala looks like a large, skeletal bat. It evolves from Cosmoem in Pokémon Moon.
• Necrozma - A Psychic-Type Pokémon, known as the Prism Pokémon. It's the main Pokémon on the cover of Pokémon Ultra Sun (with Solgaleo) and Ultra Moon (with Lunala). Necrozma's body looks like it's made of black crystals. It has three other forms!
• Dusk Mane Necrozma - A Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon. This is a special form when Necrozma joins with Solgaleo.
• Dawn Wings Necrozma - A Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon. This is a special form when Necrozma joins with Lunala.
• Ultra Necrozma - A Psychic and Dragon-type Pokémon. This is Necrozma's most powerful form.
• Magearna
• Marshadow
• Zeraora

Galar Region Legends

These Legendary Pokémon are found in the Galar region, which is where Sword and Shield take place.

• Hero of Many Battles Zacian - A Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon. You can catch it in Sword after the main story.
• Crowned Sword Zacian - A Steel and Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon. This is Zacian's stronger form, seen in both Sword and Shield.
• Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta - A Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon. You can catch it in Shield after the main story.
• Crowned Shield Zamazenta - A Steel and Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon. This is Zamazenta's stronger form, seen in both Sword and Shield.
• Eternatus - A Dragon and Poison-type Legendary Pokémon. You catch this one during the main story of Sword and Shield!
• Eternamax Eternatus - A super powerful Dragon and Poison-type Legendary Pokémon. You battle this form during the main story of Sword and Shield.
• Calyrex - A Psychic and Grass-type Legendary Pokémon. You meet Calyrex at the start of a special quest called 'The Sacred Bonds of the Sovereign and Steed!'.
• Ice Rider Calyrex - A Psychic and Ice-type Legendary Pokémon. You can catch this form by helping Calyrex reunite with Glastrier.
• Shadow Rider Calyrex - A Psychic and Ghost-type Legendary Pokémon. You can catch this form by helping Calyrex reunite with Spectrier.
• Glastrier - An Ice-type Legendary Pokémon. You find Glastrier during the 'Sacred Bonds' quest if you plant carrot seeds in the ice field.
• Spectrier - A Ghost-type Legendary Pokémon. You find Spectrier during the 'Sacred Bonds' quest if you plant carrot seeds in the cemetery field.
• Regieleki - An Electric-type Legendary Pokémon. You can get it during 'The Terrible Titans... Lurking Locked Away!' quest.
• Regidrago - A Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon. You can get it during 'The Terrible Titans... Lurking Locked Away!' quest.
• Zarude - A Grass and Dark-type Mythical Pokémon.
• Galarian Moltres - A Dark and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon. You find it during 'A Legendary Tree of a Legendary Three' quest.
• Galarian Zapdos - A Fighting and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon. You find it during 'A Legendary Tree of a Legendary Three' quest.
• Galarian Articuno - A Psychic and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon. You find it during 'A Legendary Tree of a Legendary Three' quest.
• Kubfu - A Fighting-type Pokémon. You get Kubfu by completing trials at the Master Dojo.
• Single Strike Urshifu - A Fighting and Dark-type Pokémon. It evolves from Kubfu after reading the Scroll of Darkness.
• Rapid Strike Urshifu - A Fighting and Water-type Pokémon. It evolves from Kubfu after reading the Scroll of Waters.
• Enamorus - A Flying and Fairy-type Pokémon. It's the fourth Pokémon in the "Forces of Nature" group.

Paldea Region Legends

These Legendary Pokémon are from the Paldea region, which is featured in Scarlet and Violet.

• Koraidon - A Fighting and Dragon-type Pokémon. You get Koraidon at the start of Scarlet, but you can't use it in battle until you finish the main story.
• Miraidon - An Electric and Dragon-type Pokémon. You get Miraidon at the start of Violet, but you can't use it in battle until you finish the main story.
• Walking Wake - A Water and Dragon-type Pokémon. This Pokémon was available for a limited time during a special event in Scarlet.
• Iron Leaves - A Grass and Psychic-type Pokémon. This Pokémon was available for a limited time during a special event in Violet.
• Chi-Yu - A Fire and Dark-type Legendary Pokémon. You can find Chi-Yu in Scarlet and Violet after pulling out eight special Blue Ominous Stakes from the ground and visiting Firescourge Shrine.
• Wo-Chien - A Grass and Dark-type Legendary Pokémon. You can find Wo-Chien in Scarlet and Violet after pulling out eight special Purple Ominous Stakes from the ground and visiting Grasswither Shrine.
• Ting-Lu - A Ground and Dark-type Legendary Pokémon. You can find Ting-Lu in Scarlet and Violet after pulling out eight special Green Ominous Stakes from the ground and visiting Groundblight Shrine.
• Chien-Pao - An Ice and Dark-type Legendary Pokémon. You can find Chien-Pao in Scarlet and Violet after pulling out eight special Orange Ominous Stakes from the ground and visiting Icerend Shrine.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Pokémon para niños