# 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?

*By YPB Team · Published June 27, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/the-20-best-legendary-pokemon-of-all-time*

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## Current results (3 votes)

1. **Zapdos** — 33.33% (1 votes · score 1000/1000)
   A legendary Electric/Flying-type bird that lives within thunderclouds and absorbs lightning bolts to recharge its power.
2. **Mewtwo** — 33.33% (1 votes · score 1000/1000)
   A Psychic-type created through genetic engineering, Mewtwo is the most powerful Pokémon from Generation I and the franchise's ultimate villain.
3. **Suicune** — 33.33% (1 votes · score 930/1000)
   A legendary Water-type beast that purifies polluted water with its north wind and can freeze rain with a touch.
4. **Mew** — 0% (0 votes · score 891/1000)
   A mythical Psychic-type that contains the genes of all Pokémon and is rumored to be the ancestor of the entire species.
5. **Rayquaza** — 0% (0 votes · score 891/1000)
   A Dragon/Flying-type that dwells in the ozone layer and has the power to stop disasters caused by Kyogre and Groudon.
6. **Lunala** — 0% (0 votes · score 818/1000)
   A Psychic/Ghost-type moon deity from the Alola region that absorbs light and draws power from the moon.
7. **Xerneas** — 0% (0 votes · score 734/1000)
   A Fairy-type deity of life that can share eternal life with others and is the counterpart to Yveltal.
8. **Groudon** — 0% (0 votes · score 636/1000)
   A Ground-type super-ancient Pokémon that can expand the landmass and evaporate oceans with intense heat.
9. **Koraidon** — 0% (0 votes · score 636/1000)
   A paradox Dragon/Fighting-type legendary from ancient Paldea that serves as the player's companion in Pokémon Scarlet.
10. **Reshiram** — 0% (0 votes · score 636/1000)
   A Dragon/Fire-type legendary representing truth, capable of scorching the world, and the mascot of Pokémon White.
11. **Dialga** — 0% (0 votes · score 520/1000)
   A Steel/Dragon-type deity that controls the flow of time itself and is worshipped in the Sinnoh region.
12. **Ho-Oh** — 0% (0 votes · score 520/1000)
   A Fire/Flying-type phoenix legendary that can resurrect the dead and is said to appear only to those with pure hearts.
13. **Miraidon** — 0% (0 votes · score 382/1000)
   A paradox Electric/Dragon-type legendary from the far future of Paldea and the companion Pokémon in Pokémon Violet.
14. **Lugia** — 0% (0 votes · score 382/1000)
   A Psychic/Flying-type guardian of the seas, known for its majestic silver wings and starring role in Pokémon: The Movie 2000.
15. **Kyogre** — 0% (0 votes · score 382/1000)
   A Water-type super-ancient Pokémon that can expand the seas and cause torrential downpours across entire continents.
16. **Articuno** — 0% (0 votes · score 382/1000)
   A legendary Ice/Flying-type bird that rules over frozen mountain ranges and can freeze moisture in the air.
17. **Arceus** — 0% (0 votes · score 382/1000)
   The Normal-type 'God Pokémon' said to have created the entire Pokémon universe with its thousand arms.
18. **Palkia** — 0% (0 votes · score 382/1000)
   A Water/Dragon-type deity that rules over space and dimensions, counterpart to Dialga and protector of parallel worlds.
19. **Zekrom** — 0% (0 votes · score 212/1000)
   A Dragon/Electric-type legendary that represents ideals, can generate massive electricity, and serves as the mascot of Pokémon Black.
20. **Solgaleo** — 0% (0 votes · score 212/1000)
   A Psychic/Steel-type sun deity from the Alola region that acts as a guardian of Ultra Space portals.

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