The 20 Best Legendary Pokémon of All Time

From the genetically engineered Mewtwo to the time-traveling Celebi and paradox legendaries of Paldea, the Pokémon franchise has introduced dozens of awe-inspiring legendary creatures. Which legendary Pokémon reigns supreme?

1

Zapdos

A legendary Electric/Flying-type bird that lives within thunderclouds and absorbs lightning bolts to recharge its power.

1000pts

2

Mewtwo

A Psychic-type created through genetic engineering, Mewtwo is the most powerful Pokémon from Generation I and the franchise's ultimate villain.

999pts

3

Suicune

A legendary Water-type beast that purifies polluted water with its north wind and can freeze rain with a touch.

957pts

4

Mew

A mythical Psychic-type that contains the genes of all Pokémon and is rumored to be the ancestor of the entire species.

933pts

5

Rayquaza

A Dragon/Flying-type that dwells in the ozone layer and has the power to stop disasters caused by Kyogre and Groudon.

933pts

6

Lunala

A Psychic/Ghost-type moon deity from the Alola region that absorbs light and draws power from the moon.

888pts

7

Xerneas

A Fairy-type deity of life that can share eternal life with others and is the counterpart to Yveltal.

837pts

8

Groudon

A Ground-type super-ancient Pokémon that can expand the landmass and evaporate oceans with intense heat.

777pts

9

Koraidon

A paradox Dragon/Fighting-type legendary from ancient Paldea that serves as the player's companion in Pokémon Scarlet.

777pts

10

Reshiram

A Dragon/Fire-type legendary representing truth, capable of scorching the world, and the mascot of Pokémon White.

777pts

11

Dialga

A Steel/Dragon-type deity that controls the flow of time itself and is worshipped in the Sinnoh region.

706pts

12

Ho-Oh

A Fire/Flying-type phoenix legendary that can resurrect the dead and is said to appear only to those with pure hearts.

706pts

13

Miraidon

A paradox Electric/Dragon-type legendary from the far future of Paldea and the companion Pokémon in Pokémon Violet.

621pts

14

Lugia

A Psychic/Flying-type guardian of the seas, known for its majestic silver wings and starring role in Pokémon: The Movie 2000.

621pts

15

Kyogre

A Water-type super-ancient Pokémon that can expand the seas and cause torrential downpours across entire continents.

621pts

16

Articuno

A legendary Ice/Flying-type bird that rules over frozen mountain ranges and can freeze moisture in the air.

621pts

17

Arceus

The Normal-type 'God Pokémon' said to have created the entire Pokémon universe with its thousand arms.

621pts

18

Palkia

A Water/Dragon-type deity that rules over space and dimensions, counterpart to Dialga and protector of parallel worlds.

621pts

19

Zekrom

A Dragon/Electric-type legendary that represents ideals, can generate massive electricity, and serves as the mascot of Pokémon Black.

518pts

20

Solgaleo

A Psychic/Steel-type sun deity from the Alola region that acts as a guardian of Ultra Space portals.

518pts