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Pokémon: Legendary or Mythical?

Legendary 13

  • Mewtwo Right Wrong

    Created by rearranging Mew's genes, Mewtwo is a first-generation Legendary Pokémon. The Pokédex describes it as the most savage of Pokémon. It is Legendary, whereas its genetic model is not.

  • Moltres Right Wrong

    Moltres is one of the three Legendary birds of the first generation, with Articuno and Zapdos. According to the Pokédex, its arrival heralds spring and a shower of flames falls with each flap of its wings.

  • Entei Right Wrong

    A member of Johto's trio of Legendary beasts, Entei embodies the fury of magma. The Pokédex says a volcano erupts somewhere each time it roars. Nothing Mythical here, despite that power.

  • Suicune Right Wrong

    Suicune is one of the three Legendary beasts of the second generation. It roams the world purifying polluted water and is said, according to the Pokédex, to be the reincarnation of the north wind.

  • Ho-Oh Right Wrong

    This second-generation Legendary has feathers in the seven colours of the rainbow. The Pokédex says it only appears to a Trainer with a pure heart and that seeing it brings eternal happiness.

  • Kyogre Right Wrong

    Kyogre is a third-generation Legendary Pokémon. The sworn enemy of Groudon, it is said to have raised the waters and expanded the seas by causing floods and tidal waves, as the Pokédex legend goes.

  • Rayquaza Right Wrong

    Rayquaza lives in the ozone layer, above the clouds, so it was only spotted very recently, the Pokédex says. This third-generation Legendary can't be seen from the ground. Being rare doesn't make it Mythical.

  • Dialga Right Wrong

    Dialga is a fourth-generation Legendary Pokémon linked to time. The myths of Sinnoh describe it as an ancient deity and the Pokédex says time flows to the rhythm of its heartbeat.

  • Giratina Right Wrong

    Banished for its violence, Giratina watches humans in silence from the Distortion World, the Pokédex says. In the fourth generation, it completes Sinnoh's Legendary trio with Dialga and Palkia.

  • Cresselia Right Wrong

    Cresselia, a fourth-generation Legendary, is said to symbolise the crescent moon. Sleeping with one of its feathers brings sweet dreams, according to the Pokédex. The trap: its rival Darkrai is Mythical.

  • Zekrom Right Wrong

    Zekrom is a fifth-generation Legendary dragon that appears in the legends of Unova. It supports those who pursue their ideals and generates electricity in its tail, hidden inside a cloud of lightning.

  • Xerneas Right Wrong

    Xerneas is the sixth-generation Legendary said to share eternal life when its antlers shine in seven colours. According to the Pokédex, it was revived after 1,000 years spent in the form of a tree.

  • Zacian Right Wrong

    Called a "legendary hero" by the Pokédex, Zacian absorbs metal and turns it into a weapon to fight. This eighth-generation Pokémon is seen as both the sibling figure and the rival of Zamazenta.

Mythical 12

  • Mew Right Wrong

    Mew is the first Mythical Pokémon in the history of the series. Many scientists see it as the ancestor of all Pokémon, as its DNA holds the genetic codes of all the others, according to the Pokédex.

  • Celebi Right Wrong

    Celebi is the Mythical Pokémon of the second generation. It travels through time and the forests where it appears become lush with life. The Pokédex adds that it only shows itself in times of peace.

  • Jirachi Right Wrong

    Jirachi is a third-generation Mythical Pokémon. The Pokédex says that once every 1,000 years, it grants for one week the wishes written on the paper tags on its head. Talk about patience!

  • Deoxys Right Wrong

    Deoxys comes from an alien virus that arrived on a meteorite, then mutated into a Pokémon after exposure to a laser beam. This third-generation Mythical Pokémon appears near the northern lights.

  • Darkrai Right Wrong

    Darkrai is one of the traps in this quiz: despite looking like a boss, it is a fourth-generation Mythical Pokémon. It gives people and Pokémon nightmares to drive them out of its territory, the Pokédex says.

  • Shaymin Right Wrong

    Small and covered in flowers, Shaymin is a fourth-generation Mythical Pokémon. Its flowers bloom when it senses gratitude and it can turn a desert into a field of flowers by dissolving toxins in the air.

  • Arceus Right Wrong

    This creator of the world being Mythical surprises many people. Sinnoh mythology says Arceus emerged from an Egg and shaped everything. Being a deity doesn't make it a Legendary.

  • Victini Right Wrong

    Victini is a fifth-generation Mythical Pokémon. The Pokédex calls it the Pokémon that brings victory: its body produces limitless energy and Trainers who own it are said to be able to win any battle.

  • Genesect Right Wrong

    Genesect, a fifth-generation Mythical Pokémon, was a feared predator 300 million years ago. Team Plasma then altered it and gave it a powerful cannon on its back, the Pokédex explains.

  • Hoopa Right Wrong

    Hoopa is a sixth-generation Mythical Pokémon, described as a troublemaker. Its rings warp space and let it send anything it likes to a hiding place that only it knows about.

  • Marshadow Right Wrong

    Marshadow is a seventh-generation Mythical Pokémon. It slips into its opponent's shadow to copy their moves and strength. According to the Pokédex, its existence may be nothing more than a tale.

  • Meltan Right Wrong

    Discovered through Pokémon GO in 2018, Meltan is a small Mythical Pokémon made of molten steel. It feeds on metal and when it is time to evolve, the strongest of the group absorbs the others, the Pokédex says.

In the world of Pokémon, not all rare creatures are equal. Legendary Pokémon are tied to the great myths of each region and often sit at the heart of the adventure. Mythical Pokémon are more secretive still, and are usually kept for special events and distributions. Can you tell the two groups apart? All that counts here is the franchise's official classification, not how powerful a Pokémon is or how famous it is among fans. This is a fan-made quiz. It is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Legendary and Mythical Pokémon?

Legendary Pokémon are generally met during the story of the games or in their main content. Mythical Pokémon are usually handed out through events or promotions, sometimes for a limited time. This difference in access has seen a few exceptions over the generations.

Is Mythical an official term?

Yes. "Mythical Pokémon" is the official English name for this group, just as "Legendary Pokémon" is for the other one. The two words sound almost interchangeable in everyday language, which explains why they are so often confused.

Can a Legendary Pokémon evolve?

It is rare, but yes. Cosmog, classed as a Legendary, evolves into Cosmoem and then into Solgaleo or Lunala. Most of these Pokémon have no evolution at all, which adds to their special status in the games.

Are Ultra Beasts and Paradox Pokémon Legendary?

No, these groups are separate categories. Though very powerful and tied to the story of their games, they are not officially classed as either Legendary or Mythical. That is why they have no place in this duel.

Photo credits

Mewtwo : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Moltres : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Entei : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Suicune : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Ho-Oh : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Kyogre : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Rayquaza : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Dialga : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Giratina : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Cresselia : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Zekrom : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Xerneas : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Zacian : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Mew : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Celebi : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Jirachi : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Deoxys : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Darkrai : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Shaymin : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Arceus : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Victini : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Genesect : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Hoopa : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Marshadow : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Meltan : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK