Legendary Pokémon are one of the coolest elements of the Pokémon series. They often have interesting backstories and play pivotal roles in the various Pokémon media. As of Generation 9, nearly 7% of all Pokémon are classified as legendary.
Let’s look at some of the best legendary Pokémon of all time. For this list, we’ll be including legendary, sub-legendary, and mythical Pokémon. It will not include Ultra Beasts.
MEWTWO IS THE OG
No list of the best legendary Pokémon is complete without Mewtwo. Essentially the first legendary to be put into the spotlight, Mewtwo was born from a failed experiment of trying to clone the legendary Pokémon Mew.
SUICUNE
Suicune is one of the three roaming legendary Pokémon from the 2nd generation of games, the generation that first introduced the concept. It runs across the land with the power to purify any water it touches.
RESHIRAM
The Pokédex entry from Pokémon Shield for Reshiram states: “According to myth, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down.”
RAYQUAZA
Imagine looking up and seeing a 23ft green serpent soaring through the sky. This green snake may look threatening, but it helped prevent the world’s end.