Legendary Pokemon - Pokemon X and Y Guide - IGN (2024)

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Legendary Pokemon are special, one of a kind Pokemon that can be found in the Pokemon series. Most of the time you'll hear the non-playable characters in the game telling stories about these Pokemon. The stories and their rarity is what makes them the stuff of Legends.

These Pokemon are usually very strong and extremely hard to catch. If you have trouble catching a Legendary Pokemon, view our How To Guides for a few extra tips.

Xerneas

Xerneas (ZURR-nee-us) is known as the Life Pokemon. It's of the Fairy-type, and knows the Fairy Aura Ability, which strengthens Fairy-type moves of all Pokemon in battle. This Pokemon weighs 474.0 pounds (215.0 kilograms) and is 9'10" (3.0 meters) tall.

You can find this Pokemon in Team Flare Secret HQ, but only on Pokemon X.

Yveltal

Yveltal (ee-VELL-tawl) is known as the Destruction Pokemon. It's of the Dark/Flying-types, and knows the Dark Aura Ability, which boosts the power of all Dark-type moves in battle. This Pokemon weighs 447.5 pounds (203.0 kilograms) and is 19'00" (5.8 meters) tall.

You can find this Pokemon in Team Flare Secret HQ, but only on Pokemon Y.

Zygarde

Zygarde is known as the Order Pokemon. It's of the Dragon/Ground-types, and knows the Aura Break Ability, which reverses the effects of the other Aura Abilities in battle. This Pokemon weighs 672.4 pounds (304.9 kilograms) and is 16'05" tall (4.8 meters) tall.

You can find this Pokemon in Terminus Cave after becoming the Pokemon League Champion.

Mewtwo

Mewtwo returns in Pokemon X and Y as a Legendary Pokemon. The only reason known for its return at this time is to showcase the new Mega Evolutions. Unlike most Mega Pokemon, Mewtwo can either turn into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y depending on the Mega Stone that is given to it.

Video: How to Catch Mewtwo

Mewtwo is located inside the Unknown Dungeon at the Pokemon Village, but you can only access this cave after becoming Pokemon League Champion. After its capture you will receive Mewtwonite X or Y depending on the version you are playing. Mega Mewtwo X becomes a Psychic/Fighting Pokemon with an increased Attack stat. Mega Mewtwo Y stays Psychic with an increased Special Attack Stat.

Legendary Birds

The three legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres can also be found in Pokemon X and Y. The legendary bird you can catch is based on which Pokemon you chose as your starter. Articuno will appear if you chose Chespin, Zapdos if you chose Fennekin, and Moltres if you chose Froakie

• Articuno can be found roaming in the wild. After the first encounter, the Pokedex map can be used to locate it. Articuno has been spotted in the following Routes after becoming the Pokemon League Champion: Route 19, Route 15, Route 7, Route 4.
• Zapdos can be found roaming in the wild. After the first encounter, the Pokedex map can be used to locate it. Zapdos has been spotted in the following Routes after becoming the Pokemon League Champion: Route 22, Route 18, Route 7.
• Moltres can be found roaming in the wild. After the first encounter, the Pokedex map can be used to locate it. Moltres has been spotted in the following Routes after becoming the Pokemon League Champion: Route 18, Route 4, Route 5/

How to Catch Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres

Once you Encounter them, they will instantly flee, not giving you a chance to fight. You must track them down an additional nine times to progress. After the ten encounters, they will be at the Sea Spirit's Den, where you can battle and capture them. They will be level 70.

An easy way to encounter them the necessary ten times is to stock up on max repels and have a Pokemon under level 65. Fly to Santalune City and use the max repel. Next, head over to Route 4 and run in the grass. You will either find no Pokemon or you will run into one of the legendary birds. If you do not run into one of them, go back into Santalune City and then immediately back into Route 4. This will cause the Pokemon to switch between the route it was previously at and go into a new random route. Continue this process until you run into the Pokemon enough times. Remember to have a Pokemon under level 65 at the front of your party to encounter one of the Legendary Birds without encountering other random Pokemon.