Updated: Sep 12, 2020
We polled over 250 Pokemon enthusiasts to determine, once and for all, who is the cutest legendary Pokemon!
Yes, many of the finalists are "mythical" Pokemon which is slightly different than "legendary", but it's a nuance that we've thrown out the window because we just want pictures of cuties!
Type: Psychic / Fire
Region: Unova
When Victini shares the infinite energy it creates with someone, that being's entire body will be overflowing with power. This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter.
Type: Rock / Fairy
Region: Kalos
Diancie can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands. A sudden transformation of Carbink, its pink, glimmering body is said to be the loveliest sight in the whole world.
Type: Psychic
Region: Alola
At one time, Cosmog was known only by the kings of Alola and their heirs, and it was called the child of the stars.
Cosmog is very curious and shows no fear of people or Pokémon. If you treat it with any consideration at all, it will take an immediate liking to you. This personality trait often leads it into danger.
Type: Water
Region: Sinnoh
Born on a cold seafloor, Manaphy will swim great distances to return to its birthplace.
Water makes up 80% of its body. This Pokémon is easily affected by its environment.
It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
Type: Water / Fighting
Region: Unova
By blasting water from its hooves, Keldeo can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling. It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
They say that Keldeo must survive harsh battles and fully develop the horn on its forehead before this Pokémon’s true power will awaken.
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Type: Psychic / Grass
Region: Johto
Celebi wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared. It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times. It is thought that so long as Celebi appears, a bright and shining future awaits us.
Type: Dragon / Psychic
Region: Hoenn
Latias is highly intelligent and capable of understanding human speech, communicating with psychic telepathy. It is covered with glass-like down feathers which it uses to refract light to alter its appearance or become invisible.
Type: Steel / Psychic
Region: Hoenn
A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening.
Type: Grass (Land Form) or Grass / Flying (Sky form)
Region: Sinnoh
Shaymin can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. The blooming of Gracidea flowers gives it the power of flight. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Type: Psychic
Region: Kanto
Mew's amazing DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of moves. Many scientists believe it is the ancestor of all Pokemon.
It's so rare that many experts believe Mew to be a mirage. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people or other Pokemon.