
Zapdos may be number two in name, but it's numero uno when it comes to combat ability. It even creates thunder with the flap of its wings and powers up even more when struck by natural lightning. This Legendary Bird’s design is the sharp, jagged representation of lightning. Zapdos First Appearance: Pokemon Red Version and Green Version, 1995 (JPN release) If the sound of thunder suddenly fills a cloudy sky, it just might be a Zapdos.
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In the movie Arceus and the Jewel of Life this spiky behemoth was called into action to stop a raging Arceus, which it was happy to do because rebelling against god is, after all, totally metal.Ĩ. In the TCG, Dialga’s ability to manipulate time allows it to do downright unfair things like wind back the clock to devolve your opponent’s Pokemon or take two turns in a row. In battle, Dialga has a lot going for it: it’s incredibly bulky, has powerful attacks, and being the only Steel/Dragon-type in the game gives it an impressive nine resistances and one immunity, plus, unlike most Dragons, it’s not weak to Dragon- and Ice-type moves. It’s a massive dinosaur wearing armor that uses the diamond on its chest to control time itself. Dialga First Appearance: Pokemon Diamond, 2006 (JPN release) If there’s one Legendary Pokemon on this list that could be described as “totally metal,” then it would be Dialga. Xerneas also has the power to make forests flourish and restore people to life who have been turned to stone by its Dark-type, Yveltal, which is a rare and miraculous ability even among Legendaries. It may have a cute fluffy tail but those rainbow horns are all business, giving it a beautiful yet intimidating presence. Seeing Xerneas in a top-finishing team has become a common sight since its debut, showing just how big of an impact this Legendary has had on the metagame. It not only ended the reign of overpowered Dragon-types but proved to be a force to be reckoned with thanks to its stat-boosting signature move, Geomancy. Xerneas First Appearance: Pokemon X, 2013 When Fairy-types were introduced in Gen VI, no Pokemon showed what they were capable of better than Xerneas. It’s important to point out that Mythical Pokemon like Mew, Arceus, and Darkrai won’t be appearing on list this because, even though they are rare and powerful like Legendary Pokemon, they’re considered to be a distinct, separate grouping.ġ0. We vetted these Pokemon not only based on their appearances in the core games but various spin-offs, the Trading Card Game, and the anime and movies to decide the best Legendaries overall. And we took into account the Pokemon’s lore and how it affects the greater world of Pokemon.

We also analyzed each Pokemon based on how well they were designed - how cool they look and how their appearance reflects their powers and personality.

Now, this is not a list of Legendary Pokemon ranked by power alone, although being a strong battler in the game and how they made a mark on the competitive scene was a key factor in our criteria. Dozens have debuted over the many generations of the franchise, but IGN’s biggest Pokemon fans got in a room and battled it out to decide which were the best of the best. The world of Pokemon features a class of Pokemon so rare and powerful they’re in a category all their own called Legendary Pokemon.
