Mythical Pokémon
- If you were looking for the group of Legendary Pokémon also collectively referred to as "mythical Pokémon", seePokémon of myth.

Mythical Pokémon (Japanese:幻のポケモンMaboroshi no Pokemon, "Illusory Pokémon") are a group of rarePokémon obtained through special means.[1] Mythical Pokémon are related toLegendary Pokémon but are a distinct group.
Traditionally, in thecore series Pokémon games, Mythical Pokémon were exclusively available viaevent distributions. However, starting withGeneration VI, several Mythical Pokémon can also be obtained during normal gameplay, or from event distributions that are available indefinitely. As ofPokémon Legends: Z-A, the only Mythical Pokémon that cannot be obtained in the core series games outside of limited-time events areVictini, the Original Color form ofMagearna, and both forms ofZarude.
As ofGeneration IX, there are currently 23 Mythical Pokémon.
Terminology
- Main article:Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
In Japanese media, Mythical Pokémon andLegendary Pokémon have always been presented as distinct groups. In non-Japanese media prior toGeneration V, Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon were both considered to be Legendary Pokémon, and the term Mythical Pokémon was unused. The first time a group of Mythical Pokémon was consistently distinguished from Legendary Pokémon in non-Japanese media was inPokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, where they were referred to asRare Pokémon.
Since Generation V, Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are presented as two distinct groups in all official media. For example, several games have promoted that every Legendary Pokémon can be obtained in a particular set of games, even though not all Mythical Pokémon can be.[2][3]
List of Mythical Pokémon
Of the 1025 Pokémon species, 23 are Mythical Pokémon (2.24%). Each releasedgeneration has introduced at least one Mythical Pokémon.
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Generation I
Only one Mythical Pokémon was introduced inGeneration I.
Mew
Mew is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theKanto region. It is believed to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon in its DNA.Mewtwo was created after a series of experiments based on Mew, which resulted in a mutated clone of it.
Mew's base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 to each stat created a trend followed by several Mythical Pokémon released later in the series, includingCelebi,Jirachi,Manaphy,Land FormeShaymin, andVictini.
Generation II
One Mythical Pokémon was introduced inGeneration II.
Celebi
Celebi is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theJohto region. It is referred to as the guardian of forests, protecting and nourishing them as ittravels through time. Celebi shares a special connection with theIlex Forest inJohto and theAgate Village'sRelic Forest inOrre, having theIlex Forest shrine and theRelic Stone as monuments to honor it in those respective areas.
AShinyCelebi plays a major role inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, andSky, serving as a friend and ally toGrovyle.
- Celebi sitting on theIlex Forest shrine
Generation III
Two Mythical Pokémon were introduced inGeneration III.
Jirachi
Jirachi is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theHoenn region. It is said to be able to grant any wishes written on the tags on its head when it wakes up, which it only does for seven days once every thousand years. If in danger, however, it can fight without waking up.
Deoxys
Deoxys is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theHoenn region. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam. It is able to change itsform, altering its appearance and traits. The crystal on its chest acts as its brain, as well as a defense mechanism.
Although it retained a base stat total of 600, Deoxys was the first Mythical Pokémon to have a base stat distribution other than 100 in every stat.
While Deoxys originally had little impact on the story ofGeneration III,Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire introduced theDelta Episode, a mission following theplayer's first completion of theHoenn League in which the player must stop a meteor from hitting the planet by destroying it with a befriendedRayquaza, revealing a Deoxys within. This marked the first time a Mythical Pokémon was available in-game without the need to attend an event or use a download code.
Generation IV
Five Mythical Pokémon were introduced inGeneration IV.
Manaphy and Phione
- Main article:Sea guardians
The sea guardians—Manaphy andPhione—are a duo of Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theSinnoh region. Manaphy are born on cold seafloors, also swimming great distances to return to their birthplace, and are born with a wondrous power to bond with any kind of Pokémon. Phione live in warm seas, using the inflation sac on their heads to search for food and to drift in packs, always returning to the place of their birth.
Manaphy and Phione have the unique ability among Mythical Pokémon tobreed withDitto in captivity to produce Phione. Phione cannot, however,evolve into Manaphy.Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only game in which Phione can be caught; in all other games, the only legitimate way to obtain one in-game is to breed a Manaphy or another Phione.
Darkrai
Darkrai is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theSinnoh region. It chases people and Pokémon away from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. However, it is merely protecting itself and means no harm. It is particularly active on moonless nights.
In theMega Dimension DLC forPokémon Legends: Z-A, Darkrai has gained the ability toMega Evolve through the use of itsMega Stone, theDarkranite.
Shaymin
Shaymin is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theSinnoh region. Shaymin live in flower patches and avoid detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant. Shaymin are able to dissolve toxins in the air to transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. When sensing gratitude, the flowers all over its body burst into bloom. When exposed to the bloomingGracidea flower during the daytime, Shaymin becomesSky Forme Shaymin. Shaymin will revert to its Land Forme at night, whilefrozen or, beforeGeneration VII, when deposited into thePokémon Storage System.
- Shaymin on theSeabreak Path
- Land and Sky Forme Shaymin in theFlower Paradise
Arceus
Arceus is aNormal-type Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theSinnoh region. According to mythology, Arceus emerged from an Egg before the universe even existed and then shaped the world with its 1,000 arms. Arceus'ssignature Ability,Multitype, allows it tochange its form andtype depending on which Plate itholds. This will also change the type of itssignature move,Judgment.
As the creator of thelake guardians and the threePokémon of myth, it is often viewed by fans as theleader of both trios. It is unique in this regard, as it is the only Mythical Pokémon to be considered the master of a Legendary trio, and the only Pokémon to be considered the master of two.
Generation V
Four Mythical Pokémon were introduced inGeneration V.
Victini
Victini is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theUnova region. It is said that this Pokémon brings victory. It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it.
Victini is notable for appearing before the first partner Pokémon of itsdebut generation, giving it theUnova Pokédex number #000, a first in the Pokémon series.
Keldeo
Keldeo is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theUnova region. Keldeo is also the fourth member of theSwords of Justice. InPokémon Black 2 and White 2, Keldeo gained asecond form, its Resolute Form. After triggering an event in thePledge Grove, the other Swords of Justice—Cobalion,Virizion, andTerrakion—will teach KeldeoSecret Sword. It will remain in its Resolute Form as long as it knows Secret Sword.
Meloetta
Meloetta is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theUnova region. Meloetta has two differentFormes: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. Legend says that it once played a song and danced so lightly, it filled people's hearts with joy. However, when sorrow darkened the world, it lost the melody. UsingRelic Song changes its form.
Genesect
Genesect is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theUnova region. Originally an ancient insect Pokémon who was feared as the strongest of hunters more than 300 million years ago, Team Plasma revived it from aFossil in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence. However, after learning of the project,N had it canceled along withP2 Laboratory shut down because he felt that Pokémon, who he thought to be perfect beings, would lose their beauty if modified by science. AScientist named Dudley secretly kept working on it, angry that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and installed the cannon on its back. Genesect uses specialDrives to make variations to its signature move,Techno Blast.
- Genesect usingTechno Blast
Generation VI
Three Mythical Pokémon were introduced inGeneration VI.
Diancie
Diancie is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theKalos region. While never shown in the games, it is said to be the result of aCarbink that underwent a mutation. It can create diamonds to protect itself. It's implied that Diancie is somehow related toMega Crystals, theAnistar CitySundial, and by extension,Mega Stones.
InPokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Diancie gained the ability toMega Evolve through the use of itsMega Stone, theDiancite.
Hoopa
Hoopa is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theKalos region. InPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Hoopa gained twoFormes: Confined Form and Unbound Form. It is said to be able to use its gold rings to openHyperspace Holes to warp space and take things it likes and carry them away into otherDimensions.
Long ago, Hoopa had its power sealed in thePrison Bottle, Hoopa Unbound became Hoopa Confined, using it again allows Hoopa to regain its Unbound Form and remain in it for three days, after which it transforms back to Hoopa Confined. It will also transform back if deposited in the PC.
Volcanion
Volcanion is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theKalos region. It uses steam from arms on its back to disappear in fog and blow away mountains. It lives in mountains uninhabited by humans. According to the editor of theLumiose Press, Volcanion may have an organ unique to it inside its body that is hot enough to instantly vaporize water into steam to use in attacks. There is also a report that suggests that Volcanion may have used its power to destroy a mountain range where Kalos was founded. Volcanion is also worshiped in several regions, as a "nation-building Pokémon" due to its ability to alter the landscape for people to live on.
- Volcanion fromSteam Siege
Generation VII
Five Mythical Pokémon were introduced inGeneration VII.
Magearna
Magearna is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theAlola region. It is anartificially made Pokémon created by a scientist for a king's daughter 500 years ago. Its body contains tricky machinery and acts as a vessel for the secret hidden inside its chest. Its core, known as aSoul-Heart, is its true body, an artificial soul. Magearna has the ability to understand emotions and feelings with people. Magearna has asecond form known as its Original Color form, which is purely cosmetic. This form is stated to be its original appearance, before its paint decomposed overtime.
In theMega Dimension DLC forPokémon Legends: Z-A, Magearna has gained the ability toMega Evolve through the use of itsMega Stone, theMagearnite. This Mega Stone can trigger a mechanism that has lain secretly within Magerna to remove its limitations, activating a previously hidden mode which hides away the emotions Magearna had begun to feel.
- Magearna serving tea, drawn byMegumi Mizutani
Marshadow
Marshadow is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theAlola region. Its very existence is the stuff of myth, as very few people have ever seen it. Marshadow is known to travel through the shadows of humans and Pokémon in order to become stronger by copying the power of movements within said shadows. It has asecond form known as Zenith Marshadow, which is triggered when its fighting spirit starts burning.
Zeraora
Zeraora is anElectric-type Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theAlola region. Zeraora was first introduced inPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Zeraora can channel a powerful magnetic field through the electric currents located in its paw-pads. The magnetic field allows it to levitate and fly through the sky and travel as fast as a lightning strike.
In theMega Dimension DLC forPokémon Legends: Z-A, Zeraora has gained the ability toMega Evolve through the use of itsMega Stone, theZeraorite. Mega Evolution removes an internal limiter within Zeraora's body that contains the electricity in its body, allowing Mega Zeraora to accumulate and store electric energy equivalent to 10 bolts of lightning, allowing Its stored energy to be potent enough for it to easily fell multiple nearby opponents in a single strike.
- Zeraora usingPlasma Fists
Meltan and Melmetal
Meltan and its evolved formMelmetal are a pair of Mythical Pokémon. The pair were introduced in the core series inPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, although it first appeared inPokémon GO, by way of large numbers ofDitto disguised as Meltan. Later, it was revealed that Meltan canevolve intoMelmetal.
Meltan is known to be curious and expressive. It is instinctively drawn to metal that it could dissolve and absorb, including other Meltan. This behavior allows them to combine and evolve into Melmetal. Melmetal was worshiped in ancient times for creating metal. After its lifespan reached its end 3,000 years ago, it turned into several Meltan, however its worshipers stored the Meltan in Mystery Boxes where they can be kept safe until they can fuse into a Melmetal once again.
InPokémon Sword and Shield, Melmetal gained the ability toGigantamax. In a distant land, legends tell about a cyclopean giant, which was, In fact, a Melmetal that was flooded withGigantamax energy.
Generation VIII
One Mythical Pokémon was introduced inGeneration VIII. Unlike previous generations, there were no new Mythical Pokémon in the game data or code ofPokémon Sword and Shield when the games were released. However, a new Mythical Pokémon was added to the game in update 1.2.0.
Zarude
Zarude is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered in theGalar region. It can use the vines from its body for a variety of purposes, such as healing. It is known to live in packs, residing in dense forests. Zarude has a quick wit which it uses in battle along with its claws and other means of attacking.
- Zarude stretching its vines
Generation IX
One Mythical Pokémon was introduced inGeneration IX. Like the previous generation, there were no new Mythical Pokémon in the game data or code ofPokémon Scarlet and Violet when the games were released. However, a new Mythical Pokémon was added to the game in update 3.0.0 and was officially released inThe Hidden Treasure of Area ZeroEpilogue: Mochi Mayhem.
Pecharunt
Pecharunt is a Mythical Pokémonfirst discovered inKitakami. It producesBinding mochi, which it feeds to other Pokémon and humans. The mochi draws out one's desires and potential abilities, but those who taste it become chained to Pecharunt's will.
Pecharunt is the master of theLoyal Three; it metOkidogi,Munkidori, andFezandipiti on separate occasions, using its Binding Mochi andToxic Chains to not only tame them, but also transform them into theLegendary Pokémon known in the present day, granting them their wishes; strength, cleverness, and beauty respectively, and turning them into its retainers. It led the trio to Kitakami to stealOgerpon's masks for its caretakers back home. After heavily injuring Ogerpon's partner and stealing three of their masks, Ogerpon became enraged and engaged the trio in combat, defeating and slaying them. Unable to defend itself, Ogerpon defeated Pecharunt as well, but it managed to survive by retreating into its shell, rolling deep into the forest.
- Pecharunt with its caretakers in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
In the core series games
Mythical Pokémon are regarded as among the rarest inPokémon worldmythology. Some are seemingly unknown to most people, while others are worshiped as deities. They typically receive minimal exposure during normal gameplay, usually alluded to in vague hints. They are then revealed to players months or years after the debut of their respectivegeneration. Upon being revealed, they are celebrated across the numerous media, often starring inmovies and being featured prominently inmerchandise.
Mythical Pokémon can typically only be obtained byMystery Gift, either directly, or through use of anevent item. Mystery Gift distributions of Mythical Pokémon are often held on special occasions, such as screenings of Pokémon movies, events in retail stores, online distributions, etc. Some Mythical Pokémon can be obtained viaspin-off games that feature special connectivity.
All Mythical Pokémon aregender unknown. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannotevolve, with the sole exception ofMeltan. Almost all Mythical Pokémon cannotbreed, except forManaphy andPhione, which can breed withDitto to produce PhioneEggs. Some Mythical Pokémon are part of agroup of Legendary Pokémon.
Much like howfirst partner Pokémon appear at the beginning of eachregional Pokédex and their generation's portion of theNational Pokédex, Mythical Pokémon typically appear at the very end, and Legendary Pokémon immediately before them. The Mythical PokémonVictini is the only exception, which appears at the start of theUnova Pokédex as #000, coming before the region's first partner Pokémon.
Mythical Pokémon are not required to complete thePokédex for rewards such as thediploma, except forDeoxys inPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire andArceus inPokémon Legends: Arceus, which are available as part of the story.
Availability
Originally, Mythical Pokémon were exclusivelyavailable via event distributions, or other special means such as spin-off games. Over time, however, most Mythical Pokémon have become available within the core series games themselves during the course of regular gameplay. InGeneration VIII, several Mythical Pokémon are obtainable in-game by having save files from other Pokémon games on theNintendo Switch.
Victini andZarude remain exclusive to limited time events in the core series.Celebi andDeoxys can be caught only onNintendo 3DS, and the Nintendo eShop's closure has limited the ability to transfer them, as well as obtain them, in the case of Celebi.
The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained in the core series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:
- Mew, inPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (if save data fromPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is detected)
- Celebi, in theVirtual Console release ofPokémon Crystal, which is no longer available for purchase (can beShiny)
- Jirachi, inPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (if save data fromPokémon Sword and Shield is detected)
- Deoxys, inPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
- Phione andManaphy inPokémon Legends: Arceus
- Darkrai:
- InPokémon Legends: Arceus (if save data fromPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is detected)
- InPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension
- Shaymin, inPokémon Legends: Arceus (if save data fromPokémon Sword and Shield is detected)
- Arceus:
- InPokémon Legends: Arceus
- InPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (if save data fromPokémon Legends: Arceus that has completed all 27Missions is detected in patch 1.3.0 or later; can beShiny)
- Keldeo:
- InPokémon Sword and Shield'sThe Crown TundraExpansion Pass
- InPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension
- FromPokémon HOME if the player transferred one of each species from thePokémon Sword and Shield Pokédex (always shiny)
- Meloetta:
- InPokémon Scarlet and Violet:The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2,The Indigo Disk
- InPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension
- FromPokémon HOME if the player transferred one of each species from thePokémon Scarlet and Violet Pokédex (always shiny)
- Genesect, inPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension
- Diancie, inPokémon Legends: Z-A (requiresMystery Giftdistribution with undefined end date)
- Hoopa, inPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension
- Volcanion, inPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension
- Magearna:
- Marshadow, inPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension
- Zeraora, inPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension (requiresEX1 andEX2Mystery Gift distributions with undefined end dates)
- Meltan andMelmetal, inPokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension. A shiny Meltan can be obtained from Pokémon HOME by completing the Pokédex with Pokémon from Let's Go: Eevee and Let's Go: Pikachu.
- Pecharunt, inPokémon Scarlet and Violet:The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue,Mochi Mayhem (requires theMythical Pecha Berry, thedistribution for which doesn't have a set end date)
The following Mythical Pokémon can be obtained from side-series games, without requiring access to a limited time event:
- Mew viaHayley's trades inMy Pokémon Ranch after storing 999 Pokémon in the Ranch and trading her an Egg
- Celebi via the JapanesePokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc
- Jirachi (can beShiny), via the AmericanPokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc, or the European versions ofPokémon Channel, which can be transferred toPokémon Ruby and Sapphire
- Manaphy (can beShiny if traded and hatched in a game other than the original recipient's game) via theRanger Net menu inPokémon Ranger,Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, andPokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs by entering a password, completing a Mission, and transferring theEgg to anyGeneration IV game. Since this data can't be erased, transferring another Manaphy from the same copy of a Pokémon Ranger game is impossible. Also, the Wii U'sVirtual Console version can't transfer Manaphy at all.
- Phione (can beShiny), viabreeding Manaphy obtained from Pokémon Ranger
- Original ColorMagearna, fromPokémon HOME as agift obtained upon completing theNational Pokédex up toEternatus (though this includes event-exclusive Mythical Pokémon)
- Meltan (can beShiny during certain events), fromPokémon GO via theMystery Box
- Melmetal:
- By evolving Meltan in GO
- Melmetal with theGigantamax Factor: from Pokémon HOME as a gift obtained upon transferring a Pokémon from GO to HOME for the first time using theGO Transporter
History
Despite the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, being added to the original games right before release, the concept of "illusory monsters" (Mythical Monsters) already existed inSatoshi Tajiri's pitch forCapsule Monsters. They were said to be hard to encounter, hard to catch, or be impossible to catch if the player missed their chance. For example, there would be a "Green Dragon" that could only be found rarely in a specific area of a dungeon, and it would have taken around two hours to find and catch.[4]
Statistical average
Considering alternateforms andMega Evolutions as separate Pokémon, but only countingArceus once.
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Multiple Mythical Pokémon
- Main article:Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Theplayer is able to acquire multiple Mythical Pokémon of the same species by trading or transferring them from multiple games, or by using multiple events. There are also some instances of multiple Mythical Pokémon of the same species.
In the spin-off games
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Pokémon Pinball
InPokémon Pinball, it is possible to catchMew.
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Pokémon Party mini
InPokémon Party mini, aCelebi is seen in the Celebi's Clock feature.

Snap series
Pokémon Snap
InPokémon Snap, Mew can be found in theRainbow Cloud.
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New Pokémon Snap
InNew Pokémon Snap, it is possible to find Mew, Celebi, Jirachi,Manaphy,Shaymin,Diancie andZeraora.
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Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros.
InSuper Smash Bros., Mew can be summoned from aPoké Ball.

Super Smash Bros. Melee
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee, Mew and Celebi can be summoned from a Poké Ball. They also appear as trophies.
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, Mew, Celebi, Jirachi,Deoxys (Attack Forme) and Manaphy can be summoned from Poké Balls. All of them can be obtained as stickers and as trophies. Additionally,Darkrai can also be obtained as a trophy.
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Super Smash Bros. 3DS / Wii U
InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Mew, Deoxys (Attack Forme), Darkrai,Arceus,Victini,Keldeo (Resolute Form),Meloetta (Aria Forme) andGenesect can be summoned from Poké Balls andMaster Balls. They can all be obtained as trophies in both versions of the game. Additionally, Celebi and Shaymin can appear as a trophy in the 3DS version while Jirachi and Manaphy appear as trophies in the Wii U version.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mew, Deoxys (Attack Forme), Darkrai, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo (Resolute Form), Meloetta (Aria Forme), Genesect andMarshadow can be summoned from Poké Balls.
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Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys (Normal Forme), Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin (Land Forme), Shaymin (Sky Forme), Arceus, Victini, Keldeo (Ordinary Form), Keldeo (Resolute Form), Meloetta (Aria Forme), Genesect, Diancie, Mega Diancie,Hoopa Confined, Hoopa Unbound,Volcanion andMagearna appear as Spirits.
Additionally, Manaphy, Shaymin (Land Forme) and Shaymin (Sky Forme) return as background characters in their respective stages from the previous version of the game.
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Mystery Dungeon series
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
InPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration III can be recruited:
- InBuried Relic it is possible to randomly find and recruit Mew while possessing the Music Box.
- Celebi awaits the player at the end ofPurity Forest.
- Jirachi and Deoxys serve as bosses ofWish Cave andMeteor Cave, respectively. After defeating them, they might ask to join the player's team.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
InPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration IV can be recruited, except for Shaymin and Arceus, which weren't officially revealed at the time:
- Mew serves as boss ofMystery Jungle, a dungeon only available via specially distributedWonder Mail code and after clearingCrevice Cave. After defeating it, it might ask to join the player's team.
- Certain Mythical Pokémon can be found roaming certain dungeons' specific floor as a non-boss enemy:
- Jirachi appears inFinal Maze after unlockingMarine Resort
- Celebi appears inMystifying Forest if the player has unlocked Marine Resort and their Treasure Bag containsSecret Slab orMystery Part. Celebi is initially only available in Explorers of Time; however, a special Wonder Mail event mission would allow it to appear in Explorers of Darkness as well.
- Deoxys appears inShimmer Hill if the player's Treasure Bag contains Secret Slab or Mystery Part.
- Darkrai appears in Mystifying Forest, Lower Crevice Cave,Miracle Sea,Mt. Travail andSpacial Rift if the player has unlocked Marine Resort and their Treasure Bag contains Secret Slab orMystery Part
- Phione awaits the player at the end ofMiracle Sea upon second visit.
- Manaphy is part of one of the post-game's story arcs and will automatically join the player's team few days after clearingDark Crater.
Additionally, a Shiny Celebi is present in the game as a plot-relevant character.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
InPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration IV can be recruited, except for Arceus, due to being officially revealed only weeks before the game's release. However, a statue of Arceus appears at the very end ofDestiny Tower.
Shaymin is part of the newly added post-game story arc involvingSky Peak, and will join the player's team by climbing to its summit for a second time.
Other Mythical Pokémon are found the same way as in Explorers of Time and Darkness, except for the following:
- Mystery Jungle can now be unlocked via a randomly generated mission, that can be received inSpinda's Café after clearingCrevice Cave.
- Jirachi is now a boss of a newly added dungeon,Star Cave, which is the central location ofSpecial Episode 1,Bidoof's Wish, and can be unlocked in the main game by accepting Jirachi's Challenge Letter that can be randomly received during the main game in Spinda's Café after clearing Crevice Cave and clearing that Special Episode. Defeating it in the main game causes it to join the player's team.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)
All Mythical Pokémon up to Generation IV can be recruited in thePokémon Mystery Dungeon games released for the WiiWare.
- Celebi appears as a boss of Go For It! Light Adventure Squad'sMystery Meadow dungeon.
- Three Mythical Pokémon were available as part of the now officially shut-down WiiConnect24 service. Connection with the service would cause one of them to spawn in one of the dungeons in each game, rotating in and out a monthly basis (with remaining months being filled out by Palkia):
- Mew would appear inChocolate Mountain,Chocolate Island andChocolate Field in April, August, and December.
- Jirachi would appear inSecret Archipelago,Secret Highland andSecret Rockmountain in February, June and October.
- Darkrai would appear inPath to Treasure Valley,Path to Treasure Mountain andPath to Treasure Island in January, May and September.
- Three Mythical Pokémon will show up in certain dungeons if the player has achieved maximum Rank and their Bag contains a Secret Slab or Enigma Part:
- Deoxys and Phione appear in Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!'sMystery Marsh andStorm Island, respectively.
- Shaymin appears in Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!'s Mystery Meadow.
- Manaphy is not found anywhere in the games themselves and has to be received by inputting a Pal Password in the game.
- Arceus would appear inFinal Mountain,Final Island andFinal Cave after obtaining its Challenge Letter via Wonder Mail W, which was available through the now officially shut-down Wii's Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
InPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, the only Mythical Pokémon that appear are Victini, Keldeo, and Meloetta.
- Victini appears as an NPC that runs the V-Wheel and V-Forecast services. It cannot join the player's team.
- Keldeo appears as a plot-relevant character that joins the player's team after epilogue is completed.
- Meloetta appears in Pokémon Paradise once epilogue is completed. It joins the player's team after fulfilling its request of building Music Paradise.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
InPokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, every Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration VI can be recruited, including a shiny Celebi, except for Volcanion, which wasn't officially revealed at the time.
- Mew joins the upon reaching the end ofMystery Jungle.
- Regular Celebi and Jirachi are plot relevant characters which permanently join the player's team after credits roll.
- Shiny Celebi, Manaphy, Phione, Keldeo, Diancie and Arceus join the player's team upon completingConnection Orb missions involving them.
- Deoxys, Darkrai and Genesect serve as the boss ofMeteorite Crater,Distress Mountain andMysterious Geoglyph, respectively, joining the player's team after defeating them.
- Victini and Shaymin can be found inSerene Village andBaram Town, respectively; talking to them will make them join the player's team.
- Meloetta joins the player's team after interacting with Ludicolo in Serene Village'sCafé Connection.
- Interacting theDjinn's Bottle inSahra Town will allow the player to use it in a dungeon, which temporarily summons Hoopa to aid the player's team. This does not permanently recruit Hoopa; the player has to use the bottle every time they wish to use to Hoopa.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
InPokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX, the same Mythical Pokémon can be found as in Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, on top of the addition of a Shiny Celebi, which can randomly be found inWestern Cave'sMystery House after clearing Purity Forest.
Trozei series
Pokémon Trozei!
InPokémon Trozei!, all Mythical Pokémon up to Generation III can be obtained.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
InPokémon Battle Trozei, all Mythical Pokémon up to Generation V can be obtained.
Ranger series
Pokémon Ranger
InPokémon Ranger, it is possible to catch Mew, Celebi and Jirachi through special missions. AManaphy Egg can also be obtained which can later be transferred to theGeneration IV core series games.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
InPokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Celebi, Darkrai and Shaymin can be caught. For a limited time, a Manaphy Egg could also be obtained which can later be transferred to theGeneration IV core series games.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
InPokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, it is possible to catch Mew, Celebi and Phione through normal gameplay. Deoxys, the Manaphy Egg, Shaymin and Arceus can be caught through special missions that could be obtained through Wi-Fi Connection during a limited time (all of them but Arceus could be transferred to the Generation IV core series games).
PokéPark series
PokéPark Wii
InPokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Manaphy, Darkrai and Shaymin can be obtained.
PokéPark 2
InPokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, the only Mythical Pokémon that appear are Darkrai and Victini.
Rumble series
Pokémon Rumble
InPokémon Rumble, Mew, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai and Shaymin can be obtained.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
InPokémon Rumble Blast, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration V can be obtained, except for Keldeo, Meloetta and Genesect.
Pokémon Rumble U
InPokémon Rumble U, all Mythical Pokémon up to Generation V can be obtained.
Pokémon Rumble World
InPokémon Rumble World, all Mythical Pokémon up to Generation VI can be obtained, except for Hoopa and Volcanion.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
InPokémon Rumble Rush, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration VII can be obtained (including the multiple forms of Arceus), except for Hoopa, Volcanion,Meltan andMelmetal. Volcanion was only available in the Torchic Cup.
Pokémon Shuffle


InPokémon Shuffle, it is possible to catch all Mythical Pokémon, including alternate forms, up toGeneration VII, except forOriginal Color Magearna, ZenithMarshadow, Zeraora, Meltan, Melmetal, and any alternate form of Arceus other than the Normal-Type. While only the standard form ofGenesect is obtainable, it is possible to catch ashiny Genesect too. Other alternate versions of Mythical Pokémon that can be obtained are Winking Phione, Winking Manaphy and shiny Diancie. Both Diancie and shiny Diancie canMega Evolve.
| Dex# | NDex | Icon | Pokémon | Type | Attack Power | Max | Initial Skill | Skill(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 1 | Max | ||||||||
| #159 | #0151 | Mew | Psychic | 50 | 130 | 20 | Power of 5 | Block Smash+ Eject+ Barrier Bash+ Power of 4+ | |
| #232 | #0251 | Celebi | Psychic | 50 | 100 | 5 | Stabilize | Cheer | |
| #273 | #0385 | Jirachi | Steel | 70 | 110 | 5 | Mega Boost+ | N/A | |
| #355 | #0386 | Deoxys Normal Forme | Psychic | 80 | 115 | 5 | Swap+ | Shot Out | |
| #355 | #0386 | Deoxys Attack Forme | Psychic | 80 | 115 | 5 | Psychic Combo | Typeless Combo | |
| #355 | #0386 | Deoxys Defense Forme | Psychic | 80 | 135 | 15 | Counterattack+ | Barrier Shot | |
| #355 | #0386 | Deoxys Speed Forme | Psychic | 80 | 115 | 5 | Three Force | Lightning | |
| #256 | #0489 | Phione | Water | 60 | 105 | 5 | Crowd Control | N/A | |
| #256 | #0489 | Phione Winking | Water | 60 | 105 | 5 | Mega Boost++ | N/A | |
| #257 | #0490 | Manaphy | Water | 70 | 110 | 5 | Swap+ | Eject++ | |
| #257 | #0490 | Manaphy Winking | Water | 70 | 110 | 5 | Rock Break++ | N/A | |
| #303 | #0491 | Darkrai | Dark | 80 | 145 | 20 | Sleep Charm | Spookify+ | |
| #244 | #0492 | Shaymin Land Forme | Grass | 70 | 110 | 5 | Sleep Charm | N/A | |
| #244 | #0492 | Shaymin Sky Forme | Flying | 70 | 110 | 5 | Power of 4+ | Block Shot | |
| #274 | #0493 | Arceus | Normal | 90 | 150 | 20 | Double Normal | N/A | |
| #245 | #0494 | Victini | Psychic | 80 | 145 | 20 | Hitting Streak | Last-Ditch Effort | |
| #168 | #0647 | Keldeo Ordinary Form | Water | 60 | 105 | 5 | Block Smash | Flash Mob | |
| #168 | #0647 | Keldeo Resolute Form | Fighting | 60 | 135 | 20 | Power of 4+ | Cross Attack+ | |
| #646 | #0648 | Meloetta Aria Forme | Psychic | 80 | 130 | 10 | Mega Boost++ | Quirky++ | |
| #646 | #0648 | Meloetta Pirouette Forme | Fighting | 80 | 130 | 10 | Nosedive | N/A | |
| #226 | #0649 | Genesect | Bug | 80 | 145 | 20 | Crowd Control | 4 Up Vitality Drain | |
| #226 | #0649 | Genesect Shiny | Bug | 80 | 115 | 5 | Last-Ditch Effort | N/A | |
| #307 | #0719 | Diancie | Fairy | 70 | 130 | 15 | Barrier Bash+ | Mega Boost+ | |
| #307 | #0719 | Diancie Shiny | Fairy | 70 | 130 | 15 | Block Shot | N/A | |
| #608 | #0720 | Hoopa Hoopa Confined | Ghost | 70 | 140 | 20 | Barrier Bash+ | Shadow Shock | |
| #608 | #0720 | Hoopa Hoopa Unbound | Dark | 90 | 120 | 5 | Risk-Taker | Typeless Combo | |
| #684 | #0721 | Volcanion | Water | 80 | 130 | 10 | Risk-Taker | N/A | |
| #735 | #0801 | Magearna | Fairy | 80 | 130 | 10 | Calm Down | N/A | |
| #802 | #0802 | Marshadow | Ghost | 80 | 145 | 20 | Hide and Seek | N/A | |
Pokémon GO
InPokémon GO, several Mythical Pokémon have been obtainable throughout the years, including some of their shiny variants:
- Mew: obtained through the "A Mythical Discovery" special research (March 30, 2018)
- Shiny Mew obtained through the "All-in-One 151" Masterwork research (February 20, 2021)
- Celebi: obtained through the "A Ripple in Time" special research (August 20, 2018)
- Shiny Celebi obtained through a special paid research in 2020, then available through the "Distracted by Something Shiny" special research (December 14, 2020) and the "Whispers in the Woods" masterwork research (June 28 - July 3, 2024)
- Jirachi: obtained through the "A Thousand-Year Slumber" special research (August 20, 2019)
- Shiny Jirachi: obtained at the GO Tour Las Vegas and later through the paid "Wish Granted" masterwork research (February 18 - 26, 2023)
- Deoxys: has appeared as araid boss multiple times, having a focused Deoxys Raid Day on September 11, 2022. Its shiny variant has been available since 2022.
- Darkrai: has appeared as a raid boss multiple times since 2019. Shiny Darkrai has been available since 2021.
- Shaymin: available during GO Fest 2022, and later through the "Grass and Gratitude" special research (April 20, 2023)
- Shiny Shaymin can be obtained through the "Glitters of Gratitude" masterwork research (February 17 - 26, 2024)
- Sky Forme Shaymin could be caught by completing the "A Radiant Reunion" special research which was available for purchase during the GO Fest 2022 Finale
- Victini: was first available during GO Fest 2020. Then it was obtainable through the "Investigate a Mysterious Energy" special research (September 30, 2020). It was also obtainable by purchasing the Tour Pass Deluxe from February 24 - March 02, 2025.
- Keldeo: Ordinary Form Keldeo was available through the "Something Extraordinary" special research (December 10-11, 2022)
- Meloetta: Aria Forme Meloetta was available through the "Finding Your Voice" special research (September 21, 2021)
- Shiny Meloetta: Shiny Aria Forme Meloetta was available through the "A Dazzling Aria Global" masterwork research (February 24 - March 2, 2025)
- Genesect: It was first obtained through the "A Drive to Investigate" special research (March 20-26, 2020). Genesect and its various formes have since been available as raid bosses multiple times, including the possibility to get their shiny variants. Any forme of Genesect that gets transferred toPokémon HOME will transform into the standard forme.
- Diancie: It was obtained through the "GO Fest 2023: Fascinating Facets" special research (August 26-27, 2023) and later through the "Glitz and Glam" special research (May 1, 2024). Its Mega Evolution is also available.
- Hoopa: Hoopa Confined was obtained by completing the "Misunderstood Mischief" special research (September 1, 2021)
- Hoopa Unbound has been available as a raid boss, first on December 10, 2022 through Elite Raids and later on during the Hoopa Unbound Raid Day on February 15, 2025
- Volcanion: It was obtained at the in-person events for the GO Fest 2025 and then it was available for all players with a ticket through the "GO Fest 2025: Full Steam Ahead!" special research (June 28-29, 2025)
- Marshadow: It was available through several in-person special researches obtained during GO Fest 2024. It was later available through the "A Striking Shadow" special research (March 9, 2025)
- Meltan: Meltan can be caught in Pokémon GO by using the Mystery Box, which activates when the game connects to eitherPokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! or Pokémon HOME. It was also obtained through the "Professor's Research" special research (July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023)
- Shiny Meltan has been available during limited time events: the Lunar New Year and the Shiny Meltan Repeat events in 2019, the Pokémon HOME event in 2020, the 5th Anniversary event in 2021, the Pokémon TCG Crossover event in 2022, the Let's GO! event in 2023, and the 8th Anniversary Party event in 2024
- Melmetal: It can be obtained by evolving Meltan.
- Shiny Melmetal can be obtained by evolving a Shiny Meltan
- Zarude: It was available through the "Search for Zarude" special research (October 1 - October 10, 2021) and later through the "Rogue of the Jungle" special research (March 25-21, 2024)
Pokkén series
Pokkén Tournament
InPokkén Tournament, there are some sets ofSupport Pokémon that include Mythical Pokémon:
| Support Pokémon | Effect |
|---|---|
Jirachi andWhimsicott |
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Dragonite andVictini |
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Pokkén Tournament DX
InPokkén Tournament DX, besides the sets of Support Pokémon from the previous entry, there's also Mew & Celebi. Additionally, Darkrai is available as a playable character.
| Battle Pokémon | Stats |
|---|---|
Darkrai |
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| Support Pokémon | Effect |
|---|---|
Mew andCelebi |
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Pokémon Smile
InPokémon Smile, Mew and Celebi can be caught.
| # | Pokémon | Type 1 | Type 2 | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Mew | Psychic | Field | ||
| 251 | Celebi | Psychic | Grass | Forest | |
Pokémon Masters EX
InPokémon Masters EX, there are several Trainers that formsync pairs with Mythical Pokémon:
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #082 | Professor Oak | #0151 | Mew | Psychic | Bug | ★★★☆☆☆EX | Log-in from February 14 to March 16, 2020 and from August 28, 2020 indefinitely | ||||
| #066 | Sygna Suit Lyra | #0251 | Celebi | Grass | Bug | ★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #024 | Summer 2023 Tate | #0385 | Jirachi | Steel | Ground | ★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #081 | Sygna Suit Steven | #0386 | Deoxys All Formes | Psychic | Dark | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #100 | Sygna Suit Cyrus | #0491 | Darkrai | Dark | Fairy | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #038 | Palentine's 2025 Marley | #0492 | Shaymin Land Forme | Grass | Fire | ★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #039 | Special Costume Rosa | #0492 | Shaymin Sky Forme | Grass | Poison | ★★★★★☆EX | Costume Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #068 | Sygna Suit Hilda | #0494 | Victini | Fire | Dark | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #120 | Special Costume Diantha | #0647 | Keldeo Resolute Form | Fighting | Grass | ★★★★★☆EX | Costume Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #039 | Champion Rosa | #0648 | Meloetta Aria Forme ↔ Pirouette Forme | Psychic | Bug | ★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #067 | Sygna Suit Hilbert | #0649 | Genesect | Bug | Fire | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #068 | Special Costume Hilda | #0719 | Diancie | Rock | Steel | ★★★★★☆EX | Costume Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #120 | Sygna Suit Diantha | #0719 | Diancie | Rock | Steel | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #136 | Lear | #0720 | Hoopa Hoopa Confined | Psychic | Dark | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #115 | Sygna Suit Lysandre | #0721 | Volcanion | Water | Rock | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #102 | Sygna Suit Gladion | #0801 | Magearna | Fairy | Fire | ★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #049 | Sygna Suit Korrina | #0802 | Marshadow | Ghost | Fairy | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
| #233 | Sygna Suit Carmine | #1025 | Pecharunt | Poison | Psychic | ★★★★★☆EX | EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
Pokémon Café ReMix
InPokémon Café ReMix it is possible to recruit the following Mythical Pokémon:
| Pokémon | Icon | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
Mew | All Specialties | |
Mew Camping | Entrées | |
Mew Fresh | All Specialties | |
Mew Little star | Entrées | |
Celebi | Drinks | |
Celebi Forest bounty | Sweets | |
Celebi Little star | Drinks | |
Celebi | Entrées | |
Celebi Forest bounty | Sweets | |
Celebi Little star | Drinks | |
Jirachi | Small plates | |
Jirachi Wishing star | Entrées | |
Shaymin (Land Forme) | Drinks | |
Shaymin (Land Forme) Tranquil tea house | Entrées | |
Shaymin (Sky Forme) | Small plates | |
Victini | Drinks | |
Victini Searing chef | Small plates | |
Victini King cook | Entrées | |
Victini Festive ceremony | Sweets | |
Keldeo (Ordinary Form) | Sweets | |
Diancie | Drinks | |
Diancie Shooting star | Entrées | |
Hoopa (Confined) | Drinks | |
Zeraora | Small plates |
Pokémon HOME
InPokémon HOME, various Mythical Pokémon can be obtained as a gift through event distributions or after completing certain milestones:
| Pokémon | Origin mark | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
Original Color Magearna | Obtained by completing the National Pokédex fromBulbasaur toEternatus starting on February 14, 2020. | |
ShinyZeraora | It was available from June 30, 2020 - July 6, 2020 after players beat 1 million ZeraoraMax Raid battles inPokémon Sword and Shield. | |
Melmetal | Melmetal with theGigantamax Factor can be obtained after the first Pokémon fromPokémon GO is sent to Pokémon HOME starting on November 10, 2020. | |
ShinyMeloetta | It can be obtained by completing the in-HOMEPaldea,Kitakami andBlueberry Academy pokédexes starting on October 16, 2024. | |
ShinyManaphy | It can be obtained by completing the in-HOMESinnoh Pokédex starting on January 28, 2025. | |
ShinyMeltan | It can be obtained by completing the in-HOMEKanto Pokédex starting on February 12, 2025. | |
ShinyOrdinary Form Keldeo | It can be obtained by completing the in-HOMEGalar,Isle of Armor andCrown Tundra pokédexes starting on February 12, 2025. |
Pokémon UNITE
InPokémon UNITE, Mew, Darkrai, Hoopa (Confined and Unbound) and Zeraora appear as playable characters.
| Pokémon | License Card |
|---|---|
Mew | |
Darkrai | |
Hoopa | |
Zeraora |
Puck series
Pokémon Tretta
InPokémon Tretta, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration VI can be obtained except forManaphy,Phione,Shaymin andVolcanion.
Pokémon Ga-Olé
InPokémon Ga-Olé, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration VII can be obtained except forPhione andShaymin.
Pokémon Mezastar
InPokémon Mezastar, all Mythical Pokémon up toGeneration VIII can be obtained except forManaphy,Phione,Victini,Meloetta,Genesect,Volcanion andMagearna.
Pokémon Friends
InPokémon Friends, several Mythical Pokémon plushes can be made:
| Pokémon | Size | Yarn | Plush Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
Mew | S | Fantasy Yarn (Puzzle On! Pack 1) |
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Jirachi | S | Hardy Yarn (Puzzle On! Pack 1) |
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Shaymin (Land Forme) | L | Grassy Yarn (Puzzle On! Pack 1) |
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Zeraora | L | Sparky Yarn |
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In animation
Pokémon the Series
Mythical Pokémon typically make their debut in amovie, rather than first appearing in ananimated series episode. Most are held in very high regard in all forms ofcanon, though their status varies between thegames and animated series-related media.
In the animated series and related media, they are often only seen by specialTrainers, such asAsh Ketchum and people who have a special connection to them. Ill-intentioned people often seek to possess them, due to their power and rarity. The firstTrainer seen owning a Mythical Pokémon in an animated series-related release was theIron-Masked Marauder, the antagonist ofCelebi: The Voice of the Forest, who managed to catch the titularCelebi with aDark Ball, until it was later freed from his control. In the TV series,Tobias holds the distinction of being the first person seen to own a Mythical Pokémon, using aDarkrai to easily defeat most of his opponents in theLily of the Valley Conference, with Ash being the only Trainer in the tournament to have succeeded in defeating it.Dia, an inhabitant of theUltra Ruin, befriended the Mythical PokémonZeraora with a bond so close that it allowed him to command it in battle. Ash owns a Mythical Pokémon,Melmetal, which hecaught as aMeltan in thePokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episodeGot Meltan? after it befriended hisRowlet.
Trivia
- In theAlola Pokédex, Mythical Pokémon and otherSpecial Pokémon are marked by a special golden background in theirPokédex page instead of a regular blue one.
- Meltan is the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable ofEvolution.
- Melmetal is the only Mythical Pokémon that has aGigantamax form.
- Not countingMega Evolutions and Gigantamax forms,Fairy-typeArceus is the onlyform of a Mythical Pokémon that was introduced in a later generation than the Pokémon itself, as it was introduced inGeneration VI. However,Magearna's Original Color form, despite being present inGeneration VII, was not obtainable untilGeneration VIII.
- ExcludingArceus's alternate forms, there are noGround-,Ice-, orDragon-type Mythical Pokémon.
- Psychic is the most common type among Mythical Pokémon, with seven of them being either pure or part Psychic type.
- All Mythical Pokémon only have one possible Ability in each form.
- Pecharunt is the only Mythical Pokémon to have never been made available in aCherish Ball.
- Pokédex entries forDratini state that it was believed to be a Mythical Pokémon until it was caught by afisherman.
- InPokémon FireRed, LeafGreen,Emerald,Diamond, Pearl, andPlatinum,Lugia andHo-Oh are treated similarly to Mythical Pokémon. They cannot be obtained through normal gameplay in these games (except in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum bytrading with the later-releasedPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver), and they are not required for Pokédex completion.
- The core series Pokémon game with the most Mythical Pokémon obtainable without limited-time events isPokémon Legends: Z-A, with twelve Mythical Pokémon being obtainable.
- ThePokémon Mystery Dungeon series does not follow Mythical Pokémon being gender unknown. Several Mythical Pokémon are referred to with gendered pronouns, such asCelebi inExplorers of Time and Darkness being called female, andKeldeo andVictini inGates to Infinity being called males.
- In the internal data ofPokémon Scarlet and Violet,Shiinotic is defined as a Mythical Pokémon instead ofMarshadow. This is likely due to a typo between their internal names, with 「マシェード」Mashēdo (Shiinotic) being mistaken for 「マーシャドー」Māshadō (Marshadow).[5]
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 幻のポケモンIllusory Pokémon | |
| Catalan | Pokémon singular | |
| Chinese | Cantonese | 幻之寶可夢Waahn jī Pokémon* 夢幻小精靈Muhngwaahn Síujīnglìhng* 夢幻的寵物小精靈Muhngwaahn dīk Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng* 夢幻之寵物小精靈Muhngwaahn jī Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng* 幻之寵物小精靈Waahn jī Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng* 傳說小精靈Chyùhnsyut Síujīnglìhng* |
| Mandarin | 幻之寶可夢 / 幻之宝可梦Huàn zhī Pokémon* 夢幻神奇寶貝Mènghuàn Shénqíbǎobèi* 夢幻的神奇寶貝 / 梦幻的神奇宝贝Mènghuàn de Shénqíbǎobèi* 夢幻之神奇寶貝Mènghuàn zhī Shénqíbǎobèi* 幻影般的神奇寶貝Huànyǐngbān de Shénqíbǎobèii* 梦幻宝可梦Mènghuàn Pokémon* 梦幻的精灵宝可梦Mènghuàn de jīnglíng Pokémon* | |
| Czech | Mýtický Pokémon | |
| Danish | Mytisk Pokémon | |
| Dutch | Mythische Pokémon | |
| Finnish | Myyttinen Pokémon | |
| French | Pokémon fabuleux | |
| German | Mysteriöse Pokémon | |
| Greek | Μυθικό PokémonMythikó Pokémon | |
| Hindi | रहस्यमय पोकेमोनRahasyamey Pokémon* फंतासी पोकेमोनFantasy Pokémon* | |
| Hungarian | Mítikus Pokémon | |
| Indonesian | Pokémon Mitos | |
| Italian | Pokémon misterioso | |
| Korean | 환상의 포켓몬Hwansang-ui Pokémon | |
| Malaysian | Pokémon Mistikal | |
| Norwegian | Mytisk Pokémon | |
| Polish | Mityczny Pokémon | |
| Portuguese | Pokémon mítico | |
| Russian | Мифический ПокемонMificheskiy Pokémon | |
| Spanish | Latin America | Pokémon mítico |
| Spain | Pokémon singular Pokémon mítico[6] | |
| Swedish | Mytisk Pokémon | |
| Thai | โปเกมอนมายาPokémon maya | |
| Turkish | Mitolojik Pokémon | |
| Vietnamese | Pokémon huyền ảo | |
Rare Pokémon
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | まぼろしのポケモンIllusory Pokémon | |
| French | Pokémon rare | |
| German | Illusion-Pokémon | |
| Italian | Pokémon raro | |
| Spanish | Pokémon poco común | |
References
- ↑もらえるプレゼントを詳しく紹介|ポケモンスクラップ オメガルビー・アルファサファイア 幻のポケモンたちをもらおう! キャンペーン (Japanese, archive)
- ↑November 2014 CoroCoro Comic (Bulbanews)
- ↑New features to spice up your adventure | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
- ↑GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Early Concept Art
- ↑https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1613414136079323137
- ↑Pokémon GO Kanto Tour Contest Rules
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