Special Legendaries
Certain Legendaries and Mythical Pokemon can only be found at unique structures scattered throughout the world. Some require crafting a special Radar to locate, while others need unique items to encounter.
Each guide below will walk you through the materials needed and steps to find these rare Pokemon. The journey often requires preparation and a strong team.
Available Guides
Articuno
ice
flyingThe legendary bird of ice, Articuno resides atop a frozen tower in the coldest reaches of the world.
Galarian Birds
psychicflying
fighting
darkThe Galarian form of the three legendary birds can spawn near the Dyna Tree. There is currently no way to force them to spawn, just like the legendary beasts you must wait for them to spawn near their structures. Poke snacks will help a great deal here.
Zapdos
electricflyingThe legendary bird of thunder, Zapdos dwells within a tower crackling with electrical energy.
Moltres
fireflyingThe legendary bird of fire, Moltres makes its home in a tower engulfed in eternal flames.
Mewtwo
psychicThe legendary psychic Pokemon created through genetic engineering. Mewtwo is obtained through the cloning process using a Restoration Tank, Fossil Analyser, and Data Monitor setup. You can also obtain an Armored variant using Rocket Armor, or a Shiny variant using the Radiant Cloning Catalyst.
Mew
psychicThe mythical ancestor Pokemon. Mew can be encountered at its temple using a special Origin Fossil.
Eon Duo
dragonpsychicThe Eon Duo can be summoned at the Secret Garden, floating in the sky. This can be found floating over Ocean biomes.
Legendary Beasts
electricfire
waterThe legendary beasts Entei, Raikou, and Suicune can all be found at the Burned Tower. These three Pokemon were resurrected by Ho-Oh after perishing in the fire that destroyed the tower. Each beast roams a different floor of the tower ruins.
Ho-Oh
fireflyingHo-oh can be spawned at the Bell Tower using an item found in the [Burned Tower](/legendaries/legendary-beasts)
Celebi
psychic
grassCelebi can be spawned at a Celebi Shrine.
Regirock
rockRegirock can be found at Regisrock's Temple. To summon him you will first need a Pebble Relic.
Regice
iceRegice can be found at Regice's Temple. To summon it you will first need a Cryo Relic.
Registeel
steelRegisteel can be found at Registeel Temple. To summon it you will first need a Metal Relic.
Kyogre
waterKyogre spawns in his own exclusive structure in the Deep Cold Oean biome.
Groudon
groundGroudon spawns in his own exclusive structure in the Warm Ocean biome. He can die shortly after spawning so you need to be prepared and quick. Bring fire resistance potions just in case. Expose the details below for more info.
Rayquaza
dragonflyingThe legendary sky dragon in its Mega form. Found atop the Sky Pillar after a challenging climb involving trainer battles and puzzle solving. When you catch it, since the only requirement for rayquaza to be in Mega form is to know Dragon Ascent, you can able to switch between the Mega and non-Mega form of Rayquaza
Jirachi
steelpsychicJirachi spawns in its own exclusive structure in the Blooming Plateau biome.
Deoxys
psychicDeoxys spawns in its own exclusive structure in the End.
Necrozma Dawn Wings
psychic
ghostThis variant of Necrozma can be found in the End in the Dusk Tower.
Necrozma Dusk Mane
psychicsteelThis variant of Necrozma can be found in the End in the Dusk Tower.
Calyrex Ice Rider
psychiciceBoth Calyrex and Glastrier can be found here. There is no other way to spawn Glastrier. The only other way to spawn Calyrex is at the [Crown Cemetery](/legendaries/calyrex-shadow-rider).
Calyrex Shadow Rider
psychicghostBoth Calyrex and Spectrier can be found here. There is no other way to spawn Spectrier. The only other way to spawn Calyrex is at the [Crown Spire](/legendaries/calyrex-ice-rider).