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All Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon, Listed

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This guides goes over everything you need to know about pseudo-legendary Pokemon and their evolutionary lines.

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List of Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon

The following is a list of all pseudo-legendary Pokemon (in National Pokedex order), as well as their typing and possible Abilities:

Pseudo-Legendary PokemonType 1Type 2Abilities
DragoniteDragonFlyingInner Focus
Hidden Ability:
TyranitarRockDarkSand Stream
Hidden Ability: Unnerve
SalamenceDragonFlyingIntimidate
Hidden Ability: Moxie
MetagrossSteelPsychicClear Body
Hidden Ability: Light Metal
GarchompDragonGroundSand Veil
Hidden Ability: Rough Skin
HydreigonDarkDragonLevitate
GoodraDragonSap Sipper
Hydration
Hidden Ability: Gooey
Hisuian GoodraSteelDragonSap Sipper
Shell Armor
Hidden Ability: Gooey
Kommo-oDragonFightingBulletproof
Soundproof
Hidden Ability: Overcoat
DragapultDragonGhostClear Body
Infiltrator
Hidden Ability: Cursed Body
BaxcaliburDragonIceThermal Exchange
Hidden Ability: Ice Body
List of all pseudo-legendary Pokemon and their Types and Abilities

List of Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon Evolutionary Lines

The following table lists every pseudo-legendary Pokemon’s evolutionary line, how to evolve each Pokemon in the line, as well as if the pseudo-legendary Pokemon has a Mega Evolution:

Basic PokemonHow to Evolve ItStage 1 PokemonHow to Evolve ItPseudo-Legendary PokemonDoes it Have a Mega Evolution?
Dratini
(Dragon)
Level 30Dragonair
(Dragon)
Level 55Dragonite
(Dragon/Flying)
No
Larvitar
(Rock/Ground)
Level 30Pupitar
(Rock/Ground)
Level 55Tyranitar
(Rock/Dark)
Yes
Bagon
(Dragon)
Level 30Shelgon
(Dragon)
Level 50Salamence
(Dragon/Flying)
Yes
Beldum
(Steel/Psychic)
Level 20Metang
(Steel/Psychic)
Level 45MetagrossYes
Gible
(Dragon/Ground)
Level 24Gabite
(Dragon/Ground)
Level 48Garchomp
(Dragon/Ground)
Yes
Deino
(Dark/Dragon)
Level 50Zewilous
(Dark/Dragon)
Level 64Hydreigon
(Dark/Dragon)
No
GoomyLevel 40Sliggoo
(Dragon)
Level 50 and it is raining or foggy on the overworldGoodra
(Dragon)
No
GoomyLevel 40
(In Hisui)
Hisuian Sliggoo
(Steel/Dragon)
Level 50 and it is raining or foggy on the overworldHisuian Goodra
(Steel/Dragon)
No
Jangmo-o
(Dragon)
Level 35Hakamo-o
(Dragon/Fighting)
Level 45Kommo-o
(Dragon/Fighting)
No
Dreepy
(Dragon/Ghost)
Level 50Drakloak
(Dragon/Ghost)
Level 60Dragapult
(Dragon/Ghost)
No
Frigibax
(Dragon/Ice)
Level 35Arctibax
(Dragon/Ice)
Level 54Baxcalibur
(Dragon/Ice)
No
List of all pseudo-legendary Pokemon and their evolutionary lines

What Makes a Pokemon a Pseudo-Legendary?

“Pseudo-Legendary” is a fan-made term. This may make it seem as though the criteria to be a part of the group is arbitrary. However, these qualities have been consistent throughout the games, as each generation has introduced at least one new pseudo-legendary Pokemon. For a Pokemon to be considered a pseudo-legendary, it must:

  • Be the final evolution in a three-stage evolutionary line,
  • Have a base stat total of 600 points,
  • And must acquire a total of 1,250,000 experience points to reach Level 100.

If a Pokemon is missing even one of these criteria, it isn’t considered a pseudo-legendary Pokemon. For example, Volcarona requires 1,250,000 experience points to get to Level 100, but its evolutionary line only consists of two Pokemon, and its base stat total is 550 rather than 600. It’s still a very powerful Pokemon, but it isn’t specifically a pseudo-legendary.

Is There an Official Term for Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon?

While there’s no official name for pseudo-legendary Pokemon, it’s safe to say Pokemon are being intentionally designed with these criteria in mind. As evidence, the Pokemon Center merchandise stores in Japan released a “Late Bloomers” set of goods featuring pseudo-legendary Pokemon and their pre-evolutions, as seen in the image above. This is likely in reference to the fact that pseudo-legendary Pokemon evolve at high levels and, because of their experience gain grouping, require more experience to reach those levels for evolution. “Late Bloomers” is the closest to an official term that has ever been used for these Pokemon, but it has thus far not been used outside of the merchandise line.

In addition, the pseudo-legendary title is not used amongst Japanese players. Instead, the term “600 Club” is used to describe all Pokemon with a base stat total of 600, which is then further categorized into legendary Pokemon, Mythical Pokemon, and regular Pokemon. This includes pseudo-legendaries, Mega Evolutions, and Archaludon, who has a base stat total of 600 but doesn’t meet the other criteria to be considered a pseudo-legendary.


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