
They are then revealed to players months or years after the debut of their respective generation. They typically receive minimal exposure during normal gameplay, usually alluded to in vague hints. Some are seemingly unknown to most people, while others are thought of as stuff of legends. Mythical Pokémon are regarded as among the rarest in Pokémon world mythology. In promotional material for The Crown Tundra expansion of Pokémon Sword and Shield, it was advertised that after its release, all Legendary Pokémon could be obtained in Sword and Shield. In pre-release material for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it was advertised that all Legendary Pokémon could be obtained between Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. The first time a group of Mythical Pokémon was consistently distinguished from Legendary Pokémon in non-Japanese media was in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, where they were referred to as Rare Pokémon.įor 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. In non-Japanese media prior to Generation V, Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon were both considered to be Legendary Pokémon (and the term Mythical Pokémon was unused) since Generation V, the two groups are presented as distinct groups in all official media. In Japanese media, Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon have always been presented as distinct groups.


Terminology Main article: Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
