How many Legendary/Novelty Pokmon are there in total?
With respect to Legendary Pokmon, there are 39 in total, every single one from all four generations of Pokmon games, as well as the alternate forms for Giratina and Shaymin introduced in Pokmon Platinum. Arceus’ alternate forms are not available. There is a much larger number, however, of Novelties, and we are constantly adding new ones as well for various occasions and different site features.