Best 58 Legendary Pokémon

By YPB TeamOct 31

Box-art mascots share space with mythical oddities only event codes could unlock. Nine generations of trainers have opinions about these.

1
Mewtwo
The genetically engineered Psychic-type clone of Mew and the iconic final challenge of the original games.
1000pts
2
Xerneas
The Fairy-type life Pokémon of Kalos that shares eternal life with others.
965pts
3
Deoxys
The Mythical Psychic-type alien Pokémon born from a mutated space virus, able to change forms.
882pts
4
Moltres
The Fire- and Flying-type legendary bird of Kanto, said to herald the coming of spring.
841pts
5
Latios
The intelligent Dragon- and Psychic-type eon Pokémon that flies faster than a jet.
794pts
6
Hoopa
The Mythical Psychic- and Ghost-type mischief Pokémon that summons things through its rings.
741pts
7
Rayquaza
The Dragon- and Flying-type sky high Pokémon that calms the clash between Kyogre and Groudon.
741pts
8
Landorus
The Ground- and Flying-type forces of nature Pokémon that blesses fields with abundant harvests.
741pts
9
Zygarde
The Dragon- and Ground-type order Pokémon that watches over the Kalos ecosystem.
741pts
10
Groudon
The Ground-type continent Pokémon of Hoenn that raised land masses with drought.
681pts
11
Victini
The Mythical Psychic- and Fire-type victory Pokémon that grants endless energy to its trainer.
680pts
12
Shaymin
The Mythical Grass-type gratitude Pokémon that turns barren land into flower fields.
680pts
13
Volcanion
The Mythical Fire- and Water-type steam Pokémon that blasts scalding steam from its arms.
680pts
14
Giratina
The Ghost- and Dragon-type renegade Pokémon banished to the Distortion World.
680pts
15
Miraidon
The Electric- and Dragon-type paradox Pokémon and ride partner of Pokémon Violet.
611pts
16
Solgaleo
The Psychic- and Steel-type sunne Pokémon and mascot of Pokémon Sun.
611pts
17
Keldeo
The Mythical Water- and Fighting-type colt Pokémon that trained with the Swords of Justice.
611pts
18
Mew
The playful Mythical Psychic-type said to carry the genetic code of every Pokémon.
611pts
19
Necrozma
The Psychic-type prism Pokémon that devours light and becomes Ultra Necrozma.
611pts
20
Tapu Koko
The Electric- and Fairy-type guardian deity of Melemele Island in Alola.
529pts
21
Celebi
The Mythical Psychic- and Grass-type that travels through time to protect forests.
529pts
22
Kyogre
The Water-type sea basin Pokémon of Hoenn that expanded the oceans with heavy rain.
529pts
23
Zekrom
The Dragon- and Electric-type deep black Pokémon of Unova that embodies ideals.
529pts
24
Articuno
The Ice- and Flying-type legendary bird of Kanto, one of the original three legendary Pokémon.
529pts
25
Reshiram
The Dragon- and Fire-type vast white Pokémon of Unova that embodies truth.
529pts
26
Genesect
The Mythical Bug- and Steel-type ancient Pokémon rebuilt by Team Plasma with a cannon on its back.
529pts
27
Diancie
The Mythical Rock- and Fairy-type jewel Pokémon that creates diamonds from thin air.
529pts
28
Calyrex
The Psychic- and Grass-type king Pokémon of the Crown Tundra that rides Glastrier or Spectrier.
529pts
29
Ogerpon
The Grass-type masked Pokémon of Kitakami that changes type with its masks.
433pts
30
Magearna
The Mythical Steel- and Fairy-type artificial Pokémon built 500 years ago around a Soul-Heart.
433pts
31
Zapdos
The Electric- and Flying-type legendary bird of Kanto, long a competitive favourite.
433pts
32
Lugia
The Psychic- and Flying-type guardian of the seas and mascot of Pokémon SoulSilver.
433pts
33
Cobalion
The Steel- and Fighting-type leader of the Swords of Justice who protects Pokémon from humans.
433pts
34
Kyurem
The Dragon- and Ice-type boundary Pokémon that can fuse with Reshiram or Zekrom.
433pts
35
Raikou
The Electric-type legendary beast of Johto that roams the land as fast as lightning.
433pts
36
Suicune
The graceful Water-type legendary beast that purifies water, star of Pokémon Crystal.
433pts
37
Lunala
The Psychic- and Ghost-type moone Pokémon and mascot of Pokémon Moon.
433pts
38
Eternatus
The Poison- and Dragon-type gigantic Pokémon behind the Darkest Day in Galar.
433pts
39
Koraidon
The Fighting- and Dragon-type paradox Pokémon and ride partner of Pokémon Scarlet.
433pts
40
Zamazenta
The Fighting-type warrior Pokémon of Galar that bears a legendary shield, mascot of Pokémon Shield.
433pts
41
Urshifu
The Fighting-type wushu Pokémon trained in the Towers of Two Fists on the Isle of Armor.
317pts
42
Regigigas
The colossal Normal-type legendary said to have towed continents into place, leader of the Regis.
317pts
43
Cresselia
The Psychic-type lunar Pokémon whose feathers bring joyful dreams.
317pts
44
Dialga
The Steel- and Dragon-type temporal Pokémon of Sinnoh said to control time.
317pts
45
Palkia
The Water- and Dragon-type spatial Pokémon of Sinnoh said to control space.
317pts
46
Darkrai
The Mythical Dark-type pitch-black Pokémon that traps people in nightmares.
317pts
47
Arceus
The Mythical Normal-type Alpha Pokémon said to have shaped the Pokémon universe.
317pts
48
Marshadow
The Mythical Fighting- and Ghost-type gloomdweller that hides in shadows.
317pts
49
Zeraora
The Mythical Electric-type thunderclap Pokémon that strikes with lightning-fast claws.
317pts
50
Terapagos
The Normal-type tera Pokémon at the heart of Area Zero and the source of Terastallization.
317pts
51
Ho-Oh
The rainbow-winged Fire- and Flying-type phoenix that revived the legendary beasts.
0pts
52
Heatran
The Fire- and Steel-type lava dome Pokémon that dwells in volcanic caves and dominated competitive play.
0pts
53
Entei
The Fire-type legendary beast of Johto, born from a volcanic eruption.
0pts
54
Latias
The gentle Dragon- and Psychic-type eon Pokémon that can turn invisible by refracting light.
0pts
55
Jirachi
The Mythical Steel- and Psychic-type wish maker that wakes once every thousand years.
0pts
56
Terrakion
The Rock- and Fighting-type Sword of Justice and a fearsome competitive attacker.
0pts
57
Yveltal
The Dark- and Flying-type destruction Pokémon of Kalos that absorbs life energy.
0pts
58
Zacian
The Fairy-type warrior Pokémon of Galar that wields a legendary sword, mascot of Pokémon Sword.
0pts