Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon
The elite group of non-legendary Pokemon with 600 base stat totals. These powerful Pokemon require significant training but rival legendaries in battle.
Generation 1 - Kanto
Evolution: Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite
Generation 2 - Johto
Evolution: Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar
Generation 3 - Hoenn
Evolution: Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence | Beldum → Metang → Metagross
Generation 4 - Sinnoh
Evolution: Gible → Gabite → Garchomp
Generation 5 - Unova
Evolution: Deino → Zweilous → Hydreigon
Generation 6 - Kalos
Evolution: Goomy → Sliggoo → Goodra
Generation 7 - Alola
Evolution: Jangmo-o → Hakamo-o → Kommo-o
Generation 8 - Galar
Evolution: Dreepy → Drakloak → Dragapult
Generation 9 - Paldea
Evolution: Frigibax → Arctibax → Baxcalibur
About Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon
Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon are a special category of non-legendary Pokemon that have a base stat total of exactly 600. They evolve twice and typically require extensive training to reach their final form.
Definition: To be considered a pseudo-legendary, a Pokemon must have: 600 base stat total, three-stage evolution line, and slow experience growth rate (typically Level 50+ for final evolution).
Competitive Dominance: Pseudo-legendaries are staples in competitive battles. Pokemon like Garchomp, Salamence, and Dragapult frequently top usage statistics in official tournaments.
Dragon Bias: Notably, 8 out of 10 pseudo-legendaries are Dragon type, reflecting the type's association with power and rarity in the Pokemon universe.