Legendary Pokémon
All legendary and mythical Pokémon available in Unbound. Most require post-game access or specific mission completion. Hoopa plays a central role in the story.
Story Encounters
Zapdos
Encountered during story when Aklove forces Hoopa to summon it
Hoopa
Joins party after climax battle at Crystal Peak against Hoopa Unbound + Mega Rayquaza
Zygarde
Collect 100 cells via The Powerhouse of the Cell mission. 10%/50%/Complete forms available.
Post-Game Encounters POST-GAME
Articuno
Story EventStolen by Shadows during early story; recoverable post-game via Portal Purge portals
Moltres
Post-Game PortalFound through one of Hoopa's portals scattered across Borrius
Groudon
Post-GameObtain Red Orb from Vega at his Gym (talk to him in Magnolia Town on Thursday night first)
Kyogre
Post-GameObtain Blue Orb from Vega at his Gym (talk to him in Magnolia Town on Thursday night first)
Rayquaza
Crystal PeakObtain Jade Orb by completing Blazing Emeralds mission. Teach Dragon Descent at Battle Frontier for Mega.
Ho-Oh
Story Event / Post-GameSummoned by Hoopa during Ruins of Void confrontation; catchable post-game
Lugia
Story Event / Post-GameSummoned by Hoopa during Ruins of Void confrontation; catchable post-game
Latias
Roaming / Pokémon LeagueMale players: roams after 45 missions. Female: at Pokémon League after No Survivors mission
Latios
Roaming / Pokémon LeagueFemale players: roams after 45 missions. Male: at Pokémon League after No Survivors mission
Regigigas
Icy Hole (beneath Bellin Town)Catch all three Regis first (from Statue of Regi mission), place them in party in order
Regirock
Desert RuinsUnlocked after starting Statue of Regi mission
Regice
Frozen TombUnlocked after starting Statue of Regi mission
Registeel
Island CaveUnlocked after starting Statue of Regi mission
Darkrai
Post-GameEncountered via The Endless Nightmare mission
Jirachi
Post-GameSpecial encounter; catch rate increased to 50% with Timer Ball after 10 turns
Keldeo
Post-GameSpecial encounter; catch rate increased to 50% with Timer Ball after 10 turns
Volcanion
Post-GameSpecial encounter; catch rate 50% with Dusk Ball
Deoxys
Deoxys CraterPost-game special encounter at the crater
Heatran
Post-GameRequires Magma Stone
Landorus
Post-GameRoaming; catch rate 50% with Timer Ball after 10 turns or Fast Ball
Magearna
Post-GameEncountered via post-game mission/event
Currently Unobtainable (v2.1.1.1)
Catching Tips
Avoid Ultra Balls for powerful Pokémon. Instead: Heavy Ball for heavy targets, Timer Ball after 10+ turns, Fast Ball for Speed 100+, Dusk Ball at night for slow ones.
Roaming legendaries retain damage, status, and shininess between encounters. Use Mean Look or Shadow Tag to prevent fleeing.
If you accidentally KO a legendary during a story event, some (like Rayquaza during the Hoopa battle) will not respawn on higher difficulties.