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'''Roaming Pokémon''' is a feature first introduced in [[Generation II]]. Roaming Pokémon are [[Legendary Pokémon]] that appear randomly across a certain region and do not remain stationary unlike most other Legendary Pokémon. When encountered, they will attempt to flee in every turn of the battle unless [[Mean Look]], [[Block]], or [[Spider Web]] is used before they flee, or if the player's lead Pokémon has a trapping ability such as [[Shadow Tag]] or [[Arena Trap]], preventing their escape.
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Roaming Pokemon are Legendary Pokemon that fly across their home region. When you encounter them, they will flee, unless you use Mean Look before they do, then they will be unable to flee. Roaming Pokemon can be found in Pearl, Platinum and Diamond with your Marking Map Poketch App. However, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, You have to pause the game and look at your Map a bunch of times to see where the Roaming Pokemon are. They are a pain to catch, because if you encounter them, and they flee, then they will go to a different area, and some roaming pokemon will automaticly go to a different area when you get real close to them after an encounter.
  
   
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When they are encountered and escape, they will go to a different route. Some roaming Pokémon will automatically go to a different area when other Pokémon are encountered when the player is close to them. Any damage from previous encounters carries over the next battle, including statuses.
   
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In Generation II and [[Generation III|III]] games, the player can track their ever-changing locations by checking their location in the [[Pokédex]]. In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]], Roaming Pokémon can be tracked using the Marking Map [[Pokétch]] App. In [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold and SoulSilver]], they can be tracked using the same method as in Generation II and III games. In [[Generation V]] games, Roaming Pokémon can be tracked by checking the Bulletin Boards for strange weather.
   
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In Pokémon Platinum and on, if the Roaming Pokémon is defeated, the player can respawn the Pokémon by defeating the [[Elite Four]] again and triggering any events that were required to start the roaming.
   
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==Capture methods==
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The most efficient way to catch a roaming Pokémon is to simply use a [[Master Ball]] the moment it is encountered, as they are by far the most difficult legendary Pokémon to capture given the frustration and tedious process of even encountering it in the first place. Aside from the Master Ball, it is recommended to have a ''fast'', high-Level Pokémon with a trapping move or Ability such as [[Mean Look]], as well as the usual [[False Swipe]] and non-damaging status move. One example of a Pokémon that can obtain all of these is [[Smeargle]].
   
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Upon encountering a roaming Pokémon, you must use your trapping move ''immediately'' to prevent them from fleeing, and only then beginning the usual process of reducing their HP to nearly zero, afflicting them with with the relevant status condition, and throwing many Poké Balls ([[Dusk Ball]]s at night are generally recommended).
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*[[Cresselia]] and [[Mesprit]] Roam in Diamond/Pearl.
  
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*Cresselia, Mesprit, [[Zapdos]], [[Articuno]], and [[Moltres]] Roam in Platinum.
  
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The fact that damage and status carry over between encounters can be used to the player's advantage to make the [[Quick Ball]] uniquely effective, as it is the only situation where the low-HP, status, ''and'' massive Quick Ball catch rate boost can all be used at once. To do this, allow the roaming Pokémon to flee after reducing their HP and inflicting status, then encounter them again and throw a Quick Ball on the first turn. Note that the roaming Pokémon will flee right after this, unless your lead Pokémon happens to have a trapping Ability such as [[Shadow Tag]].
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*[[Entei]], [[Raikou]], and either [[Latias]] or [[Latios]] roam in HeartGold and Soulsilver.
  
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==Pokémon==
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===Generation II===
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====Gold, Silver, and Crystal====
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:90%"
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!Pokémon
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!Method for encounter
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!Level
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!Game
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|-
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|[[File:243.png]]<br />[[Raikou]] || Encountered at [[Burned Tower]] || 40 || [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver]] and [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]
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|-
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|[[File:244.png]]<br />[[Entei]] || Encountered at [[Burned Tower]] || 40 || [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver]] and [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]
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|-
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|[[File:245.png]]<br />[[Suicune]] || Encountered at [[Burned Tower]] || 40 || [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold and Silver]]
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|}
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===Generation III===
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====Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald====
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:90%"
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!Pokémon
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!Method for encounter
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!Level
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!Game
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|-
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|[[File:380.png]]<br />[[Latias]] || Defeat the Elite Four || 40 || [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]
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|-
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|[[File:381.png]]<br />[[Latios]] || Defeat the Elite Four || 40 || [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby]] and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]
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|}
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====FireRed and LeafGreen====
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:90%"
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!Pokémon
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!Method for encounter
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!Level
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!Game
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!Conditions
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|-
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|[[File:243.png]]<br />[[Raikou]] || Actives after Lorelei returns to the Elite Four || 50 || [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen]] || Squirtle as a starter
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|[[File:244.png]]<br />[[Entei]] || Actives after Lorelei returns to the Elite Four || 50 || [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen]] || Bulbasaur as a starter
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|[[File:245.png]]<br />[[Suicune]] || Actives after Lorelei returns to the Elite Four || 50 || [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen]] || Charmander as a starter
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|}
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===Generation IV===
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====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:90%"
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!Pokémon
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!Method for encounter
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!Level
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!Game
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|-
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|[[File:144.png]]<br />[[Articuno]] || Talk to Professor Oak in Eterna City || 60 || [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]
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|-
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|[[File:145.png]]<br />[[Zapdos]] || Talk to Professor Oak in Eterna City || 60 || [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]
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|-
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|[[File:146.png]]<br />[[Moltres]] || Talk to Professor Oak in Eterna City || 60 || [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]
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|-
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|[[File:481.png]]<br />[[Mesprit]] || Encounter at [[Lake Verity]] || 50 || [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]
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|[[File:488.png]]<br />[[Cresselia]] || Encounter at [[Fullmoon Island]] || 50 || [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]
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|}
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====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:90%"
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!Pokémon
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!Method for encounter
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!Level
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!Game
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|-
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|[[File:243.png]]<br />[[Raikou]] || Encounter at [[Burned Tower]] || 40 || [[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Version|HeartGold &amp; SoulSilver]]
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|-
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|[[File:244.png]]<br />[[Entei]] || Encounter at [[Burned Tower]] || 40 || [[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Version|HeartGold &amp; SoulSilver]]
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|-
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|[[File:380.png]]<br />[[Latias]] || Deliver Copycat's doll || 35 || [[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Version|HeartGold]]
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|-
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|[[File:381.png]]<br />[[Latios]] || Deliver Copycat's doll || 35 || [[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Version|SoulSilver]]
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|}
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===Generation V===
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====Black and White====
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:90%"
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!Pokémon
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!Method for encounter
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!Level
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!Game
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|-
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|[[File:641.png]]<br />[[Tornadus]] || Obtain the Legend Badge and go through the Route 10 gate || 40 || [[Pokémon Black and White (game)|Black]]
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|[[File:642.png]]<br />[[Thundurus]] || Obtain the Legend Badge and go through the Route 10 gate || 40 || [[Pokémon Black and White (game)|White]]
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|}
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===Generation VI===
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====X and Y====
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:90%"
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!Pokémon
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!Method for encounter
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!Level
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!Game
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|-
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|[[File:144.png]]<br />[[Articuno]] || Defeat the Pokémon League, depending on the starter Pokémon || 70 || [[Pokémon X & Y|X &amp; Y]]
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|-
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|[[File:145.png]]<br />[[Zapdos]] || Defeat the Pokémon League, depending on the starter Pokémon || 70 || [[Pokémon X & Y|X &amp; Y]]
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|-
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|[[File:146.png]]<br />[[Moltres]] || Defeat the Pokémon League, depending on the starter Pokémon || 70 || [[Pokémon X & Y|X &amp; Y]]
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|}
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[[Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon|*]]
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[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Revision as of 04:12, 14 April 2016

Roaming Pokémon is a feature first introduced in Generation II. Roaming Pokémon are Legendary Pokémon that appear randomly across a certain region and do not remain stationary unlike most other Legendary Pokémon. When encountered, they will attempt to flee in every turn of the battle unless Mean Look, Block, or Spider Web is used before they flee, or if the player's lead Pokémon has a trapping ability such as Shadow Tag or Arena Trap, preventing their escape.

When they are encountered and escape, they will go to a different route. Some roaming Pokémon will automatically go to a different area when other Pokémon are encountered when the player is close to them. Any damage from previous encounters carries over the next battle, including statuses.

In Generation II and III games, the player can track their ever-changing locations by checking their location in the Pokédex. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Roaming Pokémon can be tracked using the Marking Map Pokétch App. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, they can be tracked using the same method as in Generation II and III games. In Generation V games, Roaming Pokémon can be tracked by checking the Bulletin Boards for strange weather.

In Pokémon Platinum and on, if the Roaming Pokémon is defeated, the player can respawn the Pokémon by defeating the Elite Four again and triggering any events that were required to start the roaming.

Capture methods

The most efficient way to catch a roaming Pokémon is to simply use a Master Ball the moment it is encountered, as they are by far the most difficult legendary Pokémon to capture given the frustration and tedious process of even encountering it in the first place. Aside from the Master Ball, it is recommended to have a fast, high-Level Pokémon with a trapping move or Ability such as Mean Look, as well as the usual False Swipe and non-damaging status move. One example of a Pokémon that can obtain all of these is Smeargle.

Upon encountering a roaming Pokémon, you must use your trapping move immediately to prevent them from fleeing, and only then beginning the usual process of reducing their HP to nearly zero, afflicting them with with the relevant status condition, and throwing many Poké Balls (Dusk Balls at night are generally recommended).

The fact that damage and status carry over between encounters can be used to the player's advantage to make the Quick Ball uniquely effective, as it is the only situation where the low-HP, status, and massive Quick Ball catch rate boost can all be used at once. To do this, allow the roaming Pokémon to flee after reducing their HP and inflicting status, then encounter them again and throw a Quick Ball on the first turn. Note that the roaming Pokémon will flee right after this, unless your lead Pokémon happens to have a trapping Ability such as Shadow Tag.

Pokémon

Generation II

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Pokémon Method for encounter Level Game
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Raikou		 Encountered at Burned Tower 40 Gold, Silver and Crystal
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Entei		 Encountered at Burned Tower 40 Gold, Silver and Crystal
245
Suicune		 Encountered at Burned Tower 40 Gold and Silver

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Pokémon Method for encounter Level Game
380
Latias		 Defeat the Elite Four 40 Sapphire and Emerald
381
Latios		 Defeat the Elite Four 40 Ruby and Emerald

FireRed and LeafGreen

Pokémon Method for encounter Level Game Conditions
243
Raikou		 Actives after Lorelei returns to the Elite Four 50 FireRed and LeafGreen Squirtle as a starter
244
Entei		 Actives after Lorelei returns to the Elite Four 50 FireRed and LeafGreen Bulbasaur as a starter
245
Suicune		 Actives after Lorelei returns to the Elite Four 50 FireRed and LeafGreen Charmander as a starter

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Pokémon Method for encounter Level Game
144
Articuno		 Talk to Professor Oak in Eterna City 60 Platinum
145
Zapdos		 Talk to Professor Oak in Eterna City 60 Platinum
146
Moltres		 Talk to Professor Oak in Eterna City 60 Platinum
481
Mesprit		 Encounter at Lake Verity 50 Diamond, Pearl and Platinum
488
Cresselia		 Encounter at Fullmoon Island 50 Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Pokémon Method for encounter Level Game
243
Raikou		 Encounter at Burned Tower 40 HeartGold & SoulSilver
244
Entei		 Encounter at Burned Tower 40 HeartGold & SoulSilver
380
Latias		 Deliver Copycat's doll 35 HeartGold
381
Latios		 Deliver Copycat's doll 35 SoulSilver

Generation V

Black and White

Pokémon Method for encounter Level Game
641
Tornadus		 Obtain the Legend Badge and go through the Route 10 gate 40 Black
642
Thundurus		 Obtain the Legend Badge and go through the Route 10 gate 40 White

Generation VI

X and Y

Pokémon Method for encounter Level Game
144
Articuno		 Defeat the Pokémon League, depending on the starter Pokémon 70 X & Y
145
Zapdos		 Defeat the Pokémon League, depending on the starter Pokémon 70 X & Y
146
Moltres		 Defeat the Pokémon League, depending on the starter Pokémon 70 X & Y
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