Among the rarest Pokemon in the series, there are different subcategories that define what “Legendary” Pokemon are. To some fans, these categories mean that they aren’t considered “Legendary,” but something else entirely - notably “Mythical” Pokemon being similar but unique entities. For the sake of this list, all the creatures that can only be caught once - even through events - will be counted. They’ll be judged on their stats and what types they’re weak against among all 18 types, as well as how they compare to the other creatures they’re paired with in their respective games.
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S Tier
The Pokemon in this tier offer great stats with vital coverage over their weaker stats, along great protection against plenty of types. Even if there are some notable weaknesses with these creatures, they have more advantages than weaknesses, and their stats in general make up for what they lack.
Cobalion Heatran Mewtwo Mega Mewtwo X and Y Ho-oh Primal Kyogre Celesteela Moltres Rayquaza Dialga (Note: Origin Forme doesn’t have many notable differences) Giratina Origin Forme Zekrom Primal Groudon Eternamax Eternatus White Kyurem and Black Kyurem Zygarde Complete Forme Solgaleo Zacian Crowned Sword Forme Zamazenta Crowned Shield Forme Arceus Genesect Zapdos Magearna Melmetal
A Tier
The creatures found in this tier either have good stats but several weaknesses, or vice versa. They’re still powerful in their own right, but not as great as the Pokemon found in S Tier. Some of them might not have either benefit, rather an ability of some kind that makes for a good, versatile strategy with the right team.
Zygarde 50 Percent Forme Groudon Zeraora Urshifu (Note: Rapid Strike Style Urshifu is stronger against more types than Single Strike Style) Palkia Giratina Altered Forme Reshiram Kyogre Tornadus Therian Forme Suicune Kyurem Xerneas Yveltal Registeel Lunala Ultra Necrozma Galarian Moltres Eternatus Jirachi Deoxys Speed Forme Tapu Bulu
B Tier
Pokemon ranked in B Tier either have relatively lower stats or are held down by their weaknesses. These creatures might be good for fans who wish to support what they lack with other team members, but otherwise they can’t stack up to the Pocket Monsters in higher tiers.
Thundurus Therian Forme Volcanion Lugia Marshadow Regigigas Necrozma Galarian Zapdos Dusk Mane Necrozma Raikou Zacian Hero of Many Battles Forme Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles Forme Stakataka Kubfu Tornadus Incarnate Forme Mew Regieleki Deoxys Normal Forme Palkia Origin Forme Enamorous Therian Forme Deoxys Defense Forme Regidraco Cresselia Thundurus Incarnate Forme Mega Latios Mega Latias Manaphy Tapu Koko Tapu Fini Tapu Lele Darkrai Landorus (Note: The stats between both forms don’t make much of a difference. )
C Tier
C-Tier Legendary Pokemon may look like they would stand up to the others, but they’re either tied down by their type weaknesses or have questionable stats. These creatures may benefit from being on a team designed around them, but it would take some serious work to get around their flaws.
Latias Latios Victini Keldeo (Note: Both forms have the same type match ups and stats) Meloetta Aria Forme Mega Diancie Hoopa (Note: Hoopa’s Unbound form has only weaknesses and no advantages, whereas Hoopa Confined has more protection against type match ups) Articuno Regirock Nihilego Galarian Articuno Meltan Dawn Wings Necrozma Entei Zarude Buzzwole Pheromosa Celebi Deoxys Attack Forme Blacephalon Spectrider Shaymin Gratitude Forme Virizion
D Tier
These creatures not only suffer from a fair amount of type disadvantages, but also confusing or low stats that make them a poor choice for player’s teams when stacked against the other Legendaries. While those who adore these Pokemon are free to still use them, they may be bested easily.
Victini Enamorous Incarnate Forme Kartana Meloetta Pirouette Forme Guzzlord Diancie Shaymin Sky Forme Type: Null Sivally Uxie Azelf Mespirit Glastrier Zygarde 10 Percent Forme Poipole Naganadel Calyrex Calyrex Ice Rider Calyrex Shadow Rider Phione Cosmog Cosmoem Regice Xurkitree
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