Top 10 Strongest Legendary Pokemon

Legendary Pokémon have always stood at the top of the Pokémon world. Known for their immense power, unique abilities, and deep ties to the lore of their respective regions, these rare creatures are often central to the stories of the Pokémon games, appearing as one-of-a-kind beings that shape the world around them.

Unlike regular Pokémon, they typically cannot be bred, are found in specific locations, and are tied to myths or historical events within their universes. Legendary Pokémon are rare, usually single-instance Pokémon found in the main series games. They often have base stats that outclass most other Pokémon, are featured in major battles, and sometimes even have the ability to control time, space, weather, or other forces of nature.

Note: This list does not include Mythical Pokémon. Pokémon like Mew, Celebi, or Arceus are considered Mythical because they are typically obtained through special events rather than being encountered in the main storyline. While Mythical Pokémon are often just as strong, this ranking focuses strictly on Legendary Pokémon that are traditionally caught in-game.

1. Mewtwo

   

   Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon. Designed by Ken Sugimori, it first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue in 1996.

   Created by Dr. Fuji through gene splicing to clone Mew, Mewtwo is known in game lore as one of the most powerful Pokémon. In later games, it can undergo Mega Evolution into... read more

   In the actual games, yes, Mewtwo is probably stronger. In the anime, no. But since I value the games more strongly than the anime, Mewtwo, I choose you!

   Also, if Mewtwo has the power to control minds, couldn't it just control Arceus's mind and make it lose? All these facts combined prove that Mewtwo is actually stronger than Arceus. Plus, Mewtwo can Mega Evolve, and both of those Mega Evolutions could easily wreck Arceus in an instant.

   Even if Arceus became Dark type via the plates, Mewtwo could just control its mind. Plus, it has survived being stabbed through the chest by Deoxys, which makes it pretty hardy. It can wield a giant spoon, which, in addition to being just plain awesome (and a ripoff of Kadabra, admittedly), it has killed Deoxys with it and also Shadow (see DEATH BATTLE: MEWTWO VS SHADOW), which also makes it very strong. All this leads up to Mewtwo being stronger than Arceus.

2. Rayquaza

   

   Rayquaza (pronounced "ray-quay-zah") is a Dragon/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. It serves as the mascot for the game Pokémon Emerald. Rayquaza can Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza if it knows the move Dragon Ascent and is not holding a Z-Crystal. According... read more

   Rayquaza is awesome alone, but Mega Evolved, he is just an absolute destroyer. He looks the coolest too. He has the highest stats and should be number 1! He has been my favorite since I started playing Pokémon and still is.

   Arceus is not superior to Rayquaza. Arceus is important, but so are the other legendary Pokémon like Dialga and Palkia with space and time, and Groudon with expanding the land. Arceus couldn't make the universe on his own! If you agree, please vote for Ray because Ray should be first.

   This thing is a beast. Let me explain why with logical evidence.

   1. It doesn't need a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve. This is probably the main reason it's overpowered. Now, you can run a Focus Sash on Rayquaza so it can survive a hit and take out its main threats, use a Lum Berry to remedy an otherwise crippling status effect, or equip a Life Orb to boost its already powerful attacks. Speaking of which...

   2. Rayquaza's movepool This thing's movepool is absolutely ridiculous. After just one turn of setup with Dragon Dance, it can nuke almost anything with Dragon Ascent, including most legendaries. If you do run into an issue somehow, you can run a Rayquaza set with Earthquake or V-Create. Additionally, it can finish off many fast threats with Extreme Speed.

   3. Its ability This is another major reason why it was banned. Before ORAS, Rayquaza had a 2x weakness to Rock and a 4x weakness to Ice. Because of its new ability, Delta Stream, it no longer has a weakness to Rock and now only has a 2x weakness to Ice.

   4. Its stats Mega Rayquaza has a base 180 Attack and Special Attack. Its base 115 Speed is nothing to laugh at, especially when combined with Dragon Dance. Need I say more?

   Even Smogon, the unofficial premier authority on Singles Battles, has removed Rayquaza from its Ubers tier, which is meant for Pokémon that are too powerful for normal play, citing it as too powerful. On Battle Spot Singles, you can expect to see, as Dorkly puts it, "a festival of unbeatable steroid-jacked dragons repeatedly eating Leftovers."

3. Dialga

   

   Dialga, known in Japan by the same name, is a Legendary Pokémon species introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, released in 2006. It represents time and is part of the creation trio alongside Palkia and Giratina. Dialga plays a central role in the lore of the Sinnoh region.

   I really like Dialga. Its design is the best of all legendary Pokemon! Its stats are also "unbelievable." When I say "UNBELIEVABLE," I mean it.

   This is my favorite designed Pokemon.

   Dialga is SO awesome. He wrecked Palkia and is the strongest dragon-type (even stronger than Kyurem. I tested it), and his Roar of Time wrecks everything in Diamond.

   If this guy was legit, then he could just freeze time whenever he wanted, teleport his enemies seconds before an apocalypse, or just zap himself to when his opponents were weak and powerless. Unfortunately, you can't do that in the game, but he's a good Pokémon with good TM possibilities and stats.

4. Reshiram

   

   Reshiram, known in Japan by the same name, is a Dragon and Fire-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It first appeared in Pokémon Black and White, released in 2010. Reshiram is part of the Tao Trio, along with Zekrom and Kyurem.

   This Pokémon is beautiful and has such a unique design. What really confuses me is that it represents Pokémon BLACK when it itself is WHITE. I guess they wanted to mix it up a bit, but I don't like it that much. It doesn't make sense to me. Maybe they could add some black details to Reshiram and white details to Zekrom? I don't know. It'd just make more sense to me.

   Reshiram could beat an Ice type like Lugia with its powerful moves. Yes, Lugia would freeze Reshiram in a battle, but Reshiram could escape it. If Reshiram burned Lugia, it could not get out of it. Also, it would be a powerful hit.

5. Lugia

   

   Lugia, known in Japan as Rugia, is a Legendary Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It serves as the mascot for Pokémon Silver and is considered the master of the three Legendary Birds. Lugia resides deep in the sea and is known to calm storms.... read more

   Lugia is a tank Pokémon that can be used by professional players to gain control of the battle. It can learn many types of moves, which makes the situation even better. It can also learn Recover and Roost to avoid fainting in battle if it manages to strengthen its stats.

   Gaining an advantage with this Pokémon is for the professionals, not for the beginners who want to go all-out attacking. Having high speed makes it even faster to power up before getting hit. Its secret ability, Multiscale, gives it the advantage of strengthening its stats in the beginning and when it recovers to full health. With all these reasons, Lugia is the best Pokémon for professional players.

6. Zekrom

   

   Zekrom, known in Japan by the same name, is a Dragon and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It first appeared in Pokémon Black and White as the mascot of Pokémon White. Zekrom is part of the Tao Trio along with Reshiram and Kyurem.

   Zekrom is just an absolute beast as he has two of the sickest types: dragon and electric. If I was going to catch a legendary, I would use the move he knows, Thunder Wave.

   Zekrom is very great! I like him very much.

   Zekrom should be the best Electric-type Pokémon!

7. Giratina

   

   Giratina is a Legendary Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It became the mascot of Pokémon Platinum, where it plays a central role in the game's story. Giratina is associated with the Distortion World and represents antimatter in the Pokémon lore.

   In terms of lore, Giratina should be second only to Arceus.

   The anime does a terrible job of getting Giratina right. Am I the only one bothered by the fact he doesn't use Shadow Force more than twice in all the anime?

   The manga (Pokémon Adventures) nails Giratina! The game's Giratina is really good, maybe not the best, but definitely better than it's given credit for.

   I have a level 100 Giratina in X and Y with max IVs. It has never lost in combat once and can single-handedly destroy the entire Elite Four and has destroyed Arceus in battle. Plus, the move Shadow Force to me is the most overpowered move in the game. It can break any sort of protect move and can't be hit the turn before. I know Pokémon lore and how Arceus is supposed to be the strongest, but in my mind, Giratina deserves the top spot.

8. Palkia

   

   Palkia, known in Japan by the same name, is a Legendary Pokémon species that debuted in the 2006 games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It represents space and serves as the mascot for Pokémon Pearl. Palkia is part of the creation trio with Dialga and Giratina and is associated with spatial manipulation.

   Palkia is great, and his Spacial Rend is so strong. This guy also learns the very rare Hydro Pump, so he deserves to be the strongest. Plus, in the game, Arceus's plates only turn him into that type. He does not get protected by them like in the movie. So, Palkia can still destroy Arceus because Hydro Pump is stronger than Judgment (which is Arceus's signature).

   Palkia can take any damage. Dialga used Roar of Time on Palkia, and he survived. Plus, it's 150 damage, and it's a Dragon type, so it's super effective on Palkia. His special move can be used any time, faster than Roar of Time, with no need to wait an extra round to use again. He is faster than Dialga.

9. Kyurem

   

   Kyurem, known in Japan by the same name, is a Legendary Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Black and White. It is a member of the Tao Trio along with Reshiram and Zekrom. Kyurem can transform into either Black Kyurem or White Kyurem using DNA Splicers with Zekrom or Reshiram, respectively.

   This Ice/Dragon type is a part of the Unova Tao Trio. The Boundary Pokémon looks like a flying T-Rex, with elongated legs, short arms, and a massive set of icy wings. Kyurem is pretty powerful in its own right, with a 660 base stat, the Pressure ability, and some decent Ice-type moves, including Blizzard. It features nice offense with 130 Attack and Sp. Attack.

   The real bread and butter is that Kyurem has two other (stronger) forms. By using a DNA splicer, players can choose to fuse Kyurem with either Reshiram or Zekrom. The end result will transform this ice-imbued dragon into White Kyurem or Black Kyurem. Each choice comes with its own unique ability, moves, and bumps Kyurem's stats up to a massive 700 base total.

10. Yveltal

    

    Yveltal is a fictional creature in the Pokémon franchise. Introduced in the sixth generation, Yveltal is a legendary Dark and Flying-type Pokémon and the mascot of Pokémon Y. It is known as the Destruction Pokémon.

    Yveltal can absorb life energy, and when it reaches the end of its life, it draws... read more

    This Pokemon can literally absorb life. You can't get much more powerful than that. In theory, this is one of the strongest Pokemon, only beaten by gods.

    Yveltal should be much higher. It's miles better than Palkia, Zekrom, Lugia, and Reshiram. Master of Destruction and Damage.

    You do know that if this guy dies, he absorbs absolutely everything in the universe just to stay alive. If he dies, we die.

The Newcomers
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    Necrozma

    

    Necrozma is pretty powerful, so I think it deserves to be in the top 10. It's your choice, but I still think Necrozma is stronger than Giratina.

    I also think it should rank higher than Dialga.

The Contenders

13. Groudon

    

    Groudon is a Legendary Pokémon species introduced in Generation III. It serves as the mascot for the game Pokémon Ruby. Groudon is known for its ability to expand continents and is part of the Weather Trio alongside Kyogre and Rayquaza.

    Groudon should not be this low. I will go as far as to say the same about Kyogre. In its Primal form, this Pokémon has the 3rd or 4th highest base stats in the series, racking up to an outstanding 770 total in stats, bypassing Kyurem, Arceus, Hoopa, and Ho-Oh.

    Along with its Primal form, it gains the type of Fire to go along with its Ground type, meaning that its weaknesses (Ice, Grass) are neutralized. Oh wait, its ability negates water attacks, meaning its only weakness is Ground.

    Groudon's move pool is awesome, being able to learn moves like Earthquake, Precipice Blades, Hammer Arm, and Eruption. It can also learn a plethora of Fire-type attacks, and with its Fire and Ground typing, it gets a STAB in both categories of moves. 24th place really... This thing should at least be in the top 5.

14. Thundurus

    

    Thundurus, known in Japan as Voltolos, is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is an Electric and Flying-type and part of the Forces of Nature trio with Tornadus and Landorus.

    Thundurus debuted in Pokémon Black and White. It has both Incarnate and Therian Formes, each offering unique... read more

15. Xerneas

    

    Xerneas is a legendary Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. It is the mascot of Pokémon X and is classified as the Life Pokémon.

    Xerneas can share eternal life, a power it uses when the horns on its head shine in seven colors. When its life comes to an end, it releases life energy to... read more

    Xerneas can easily crush Yveltal and other previous legendaries if you train it correctly. Even though Arceus may have the highest base stats, better training makes Xerneas overall stronger.

    Technically, Xerneas is the strongest legendary since he is the "Life Pokemon" and can bring anything turned into stone by Yveltal back to life.

    I've beaten a team of level 100s, including a Lugia, with just Xerneas. No questions asked, this Pokemon is overpowered and stylish.

16. Solgaleo

    

    Solgaleo is a dual Psychic and Steel-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It evolves from Cosmoem when leveled up in Pokémon Sun starting at level 53. Solgaleo is one of the final forms of Cosmog, the other being Lunala.... read more

    Probably one of the most competitive Legendary Pokemon of all time. It has great coverage and attack and doesn't have very many weaknesses. Better than Lunala competitive-wise!

    Solgaleo is the best! It's so strong and looks so awesome using its Z-Move!

    Come on, Solgaleo should be in the top ten. It is way better than Metapod, you people.

17. Entei

    

    Entei is a Legendary Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is part of the Legendary Beasts trio, which also includes Raikou and Suicune. Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano appears.

    It has a lion-like appearance and powerful fire-based attacks. Entei plays a central role... read more

    I love Entei. Here's a little story. I was playing Project: Pokemon on ROBLOX. Back then, I hadn't even beaten the first gym, and somehow, I found an Entei out of nowhere! That's why I love Entei.

    Entei is by far the strongest Pokemon, with its speed and being the strongest fire-type Pokemon.

    I bet Entei can defeat most legendaries with Fire Blast, Flamethrower, or Eruption.

18. Ho-Oh

    

    Ho-Oh, known in Japan as Houou, is a Legendary Pokémon species introduced in Generation II. It is the mascot of Pokémon Gold and is notable for its majestic, phoenix-like appearance. Ho-Oh plays a major role in Pokémon mythology and was the first Legendary Pokémon shown in the animated series, appearing... read more

    Ho-Oh is so powerful! I think if it learns some very good moves, then it could beat anyone, even Arceus.

19. Kyogre

    

    Kyogre, known in Japan by the same name, is a Legendary Pokémon species. It first appeared in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, released in 2002. Kyogre is associated with rain and the sea, and it is part of the weather trio along with Groudon and Rayquaza.

    Problem: This list says Kyogre is not as powerful as Bidoof, Victini, Groudon, etc. The Primal form has a base stat total of 770 and is immune to fire-type attacks.

    People don't know what they're talking about! He should be number 1!

    Come on! Give Kyogre (normal, not Primal Kyogre) a break!

20. Lunala

    

    Lunala is a Legendary Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is classified as the Moon Pokémon and appears as the mascot for Pokémon Moon. Lunala plays a central role in the game's storyline and evolves from Cosmoem, which evolves from Cosmog.

    Much better than Solgaleo. I mean, it's a giant bat! You have to agree with me this time.

21. Landorus

    

    Landorus, known in Japan as Landlos, is a Legendary Pokémon species introduced in Generation V. It is part of the Forces of Nature trio along with Tornadus and Thundurus. Landorus is a Ground/Flying-type Pokémon and has two different forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme.

22. Zygarde

    

    Zygarde, known in Japan by the same name, is a Legendary Pokémon species. Introduced in Generation VI, it is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon. Zygarde has multiple forms, including 10% Forme, 50% Forme, and Complete Forme, which it uses to monitor and maintain the balance of the ecosystem.

    Zygarde's 100% form is stronger than Mewtwo, and its health is just amazing. I'm sure Zygarde could at least be the second strongest Pokemon after Mewtwo. I could prove it by looking up their stats.

    Zygarde is the Order Pokemon and has a very unclear story. However, with its 100% form, it is true perfection, deserving at least a top 5 position.

    Zygarde is so powerful it should be number 1. If not, it's definitely number 2. Who puts it at number 30!

23. Zapdos

    

    Zapdos, known in Japan as Thunder, is a Legendary Electric and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is one of the three Legendary Birds from the Kanto region, alongside Articuno and Moltres. Zapdos is associated with thunderstorms and has the ability to control lightning.... read more

24. Suicune

    

    Suicune is a pure Water-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II with the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver. It serves as the version mascot for Pokémon Crystal. According to the Pokédex, Suicune has the power to purify dirty water wherever it travels.... read more

    Suicune is an amazing legendary. It looks feminine, and I love the way it looks. It's fierce. It's definitely part of the stronger half of the legendaries.

    Suicune is the best Pokemon ever, and I rarely lose battles with it.

    I think Suicune is just the best out of the beast trio.

25. Latios

    

    Latios, known in Japan by the same name, is a Legendary Pokémon species introduced in Generation III. It is the male counterpart to Latias and also debuted in the 2002 games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Latios is admired for its intelligence, speed, and the ability to communicate telepathically.

    He can beat Latias in a sec with Surf, Waterfall, and Dragon Breath because he is a beast and can beat all the Ultra Beasts.

26. Registeel

    

27. Tornadus

    

    Tornadus, known in Japan as Tornelos, is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is a pure Flying-type and one of the three Forces of Nature, along with Thundurus and Landorus.

    Tornadus was first introduced in Pokémon Black and White. It has two distinct forms called Incarnate Forme... read more