Which Pokemon Game Has The Most Legendary Pokemon

Which Pokemon Game Has the Most Legendary Pokemon?

Okay, fellow Pokemon trainers, let’s dive deep into the world of legendary Pokemon! We all love those super-powerful, one-of-a-kind creatures, right? They’re like the rock stars of the Pokemon universe, and every game seems to introduce new ones to catch. But which game really packs the most legendary punch? It’s a question that has probably puzzled every Pokemon enthusiast at some point. It’s not always straightforward, as some games have more that are only available through special events, and some games introduce new versions of old legendaries, making counting them complicated. So, let’s explore, compare, and try to find out which Pokemon game has truly gathered the most legendary Pokemon.

Defining Legendary Pokemon

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the games, let’s define what we mean by “legendary Pokemon.” These aren’t your everyday Pidgeys or Rattatas. Legendary Pokemon are usually very rare, have unique backstories and abilities, and often play a big role in the game’s story. They usually can’t breed, and you’ll only get one of each in a single play through of a game. Many players consider mythical Pokémon as a subtype of legendary Pokemon, but they are technically different; mythical Pokemon often are not found in the game itself and were only available through special events that are no longer available. But for this discussion, let’s generally count them all together when we count legendaries and mythical pokémon.

The Contenders: Examining Each Generation

Now, let’s take a look at each generation of Pokemon games and see how many legendaries they brought to the table. We will not include remakes in our list, so we only take the primary version of a game of the generation.

Generation I: Kanto (Red, Blue, Green & Yellow)

The very first generation laid the foundation for all that followed. In Kanto, legendary Pokemon were pretty sparse. We had the trio of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres and the very powerful Mewtwo. Mew was also present, but it was only available through very special events. This makes for a total of 5 to 6 legendary/mythical pokemon, depending on if you count Mew.

• Articuno
• Zapdos
• Moltres
• Mewtwo
• Mew

Generation II: Johto (Gold, Silver & Crystal)

Johto expanded the world with more awesome legendary Pokémon. We got the majestic trio of Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, which roam the map freely. Also, the box legendaries Lugia and Ho-Oh, and a mythical Pokemon named Celebi. That puts us at 6 to 7, depending on if you count Celebi.

• Raikou
• Entei
• Suicune
• Lugia
• Ho-Oh
• Celebi

Generation III: Hoenn (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald)

Hoenn brought a new style of legendaries with the powerful Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, plus Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. Then there’s Latias, Latios, and finally, the mythical Pokemon Jirachi and Deoxys, bringing the total up to 10 to 11, depending on whether you count Deoxys and Jirachi.

• Groudon
• Kyogre
• Rayquaza
• Regirock
• Regice
• Registeel
• Latias
• Latios
• Jirachi
• Deoxys

Generation IV: Sinnoh (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum)

Sinnoh was a turning point, adding a bunch of legendaries. You have the powerful trio of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, the Lake trio of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. There’s also Heatran, Regigigas, Cresselia, Manaphy, Phione, Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus, bringing us to 12 to 13 without Phione, or 14 if you count Phione as a legendary/mythical.

• Dialga
• Palkia
• Giratina
• Uxie
• Mesprit
• Azelf
• Heatran
• Regigigas
• Cresselia
• Manaphy
• Phione
• Darkrai
• Shaymin
• Arceus

Generation V: Unova (Black & White and Black 2 & White 2)

Unova was another big generation for legendaries. There were the big dragons of Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem, the Swords of Justice of Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo, and then the Forces of Nature trio of Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, and then Genesect, Meloetta and Victini. That puts this at 13, with no debate on counting mythical pokémon.

• Reshiram
• Zekrom
• Kyurem
• Cobalion
• Terrakion
• Virizion
• Keldeo
• Tornadus
• Thundurus
• Landorus
• Genesect
• Meloetta
• Victini

Generation VI: Kalos (X & Y)

Kalos has fewer legendaries compared to other regions. You have Xerneas and Yveltal, plus Zygarde. Then there is Diancie, Hoopa, and Volcanion for mythicals. This takes us to 6.

• Xerneas
• Yveltal
• Zygarde
• Diancie
• Hoopa
• Volcanion

Generation VII: Alola (Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon)

Alola added a new layer of legendaries. There were the guardian deities of Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini. Then we have Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, and the Ultra Beasts (Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon, even though they are not true legendaries but act as such), and then the mythicals Magearna, Marshadow, and Zeraora. The Ultra Beasts and their evolutions bring this generation’s total number to an impressive 22 to 23, again depending on how strictly you define legendary.

• Tapu Koko
• Tapu Lele
• Tapu Bulu
• Tapu Fini
• Solgaleo
• Lunala
• Necrozma
• Nihilego
• Buzzwole
• Pheromosa
• Xurkitree
• Celesteela
• Kartana
• Guzzlord
• Poipole
• Naganadel
• Stakataka
• Blacephalon
• Magearna
• Marshadow
• Zeraora

Generation VIII: Galar (Sword & Shield)

Galar has the box legendaries of Zacian and Zamazenta, and Eternatus. Then there are the legendary titans of Regieleki and Regidrago, and the legendary birds in their Galarian forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, and finally the mythical Pokémon Zarude and Kubfu (and its evolutions Urshifu). This makes a total of 10.

• Zacian
• Zamazenta
• Eternatus
• Regieleki
• Regidrago
• Galarian Articuno
• Galarian Zapdos
• Galarian Moltres
• Zarude
• Kubfu/Urshifu

Generation IX: Paldea (Scarlet & Violet)

Paldea has the box legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon, plus the four Treasures of Ruin (Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu), as well as the mythical pokémon, Koraidon and Miraidon. That makes a total of 7.

• Koraidon
• Miraidon
• Wo-Chien
• Chien-Pao
• Ting-Lu
• Chi-Yu
• Pecharunt

The Clear Winner (and the Runner-Up)

So, after this lengthy analysis, it’s clear that Alola from Generation VII takes the crown for the most legendary Pokemon available. The sheer volume of Ultra Beasts, in addition to the typical legendaries and mythical pokémon, give Alola a clear lead over other regions. Sinnoh and Unova are close contenders, packed with various trios, powerful dragons and mythical creatures. But Alola stands as a high point of legendary Pokemon collecting. It is the Pokemon game that has the highest number of legendary Pokemon.

Why Does This Matter?

Why does it matter which game has the most legendaries? Well, for some players, it is all about the thrill of the hunt and capturing those really hard-to-catch Pokemon. The legendary pokemon also play a large part of the storyline of the Pokemon games, so some fans like the story and depth that the legendaries bring to the table. Every legendary Pokemon has a special lore or story that enriches the universe, and makes it all that more interesting and captivating.

Ultimately, while Alola might have the highest quantity of legendaries, each generation of Pokémon game offers unique experiences and a whole range of different pokemon to catch, each generation is a special experience of it’s own.