Keldeo (Japanese: ケルディオ, Hepburn: Kerudio) (KELL-dee-oh[1]) is a Water/Fighting-type Mythical Pokémon[1] introduced in Generation V. Keldeo is a member of the Swords of Justice, along with Virizion, Cobalion, and Terrakion.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
In Ordinary Form, Keldeo resembles a foal or small unicorn referring to the horn on its head. It is mainly pale yellow in color with light blue fur covering its neck and the back of its head. Its tail is also light blue in color. It has long, dark blue eyebrows and a red mane. Its body is somewhat slender and it has a rather fat yet well-toned rump. On the ends of its legs are dark blue hooves.
In Resolute Form, Keldeo's dark blue eyebrows turn into smaller light blue eyebrows, and its horn is now bigger and dark blue. On its mane it now has three feathers, matching the colors for the others in the trio, green, orange, and blue.
Behavior[]
Keldeo tends to cross the world and often appears at beautiful watersides. Keldeo also travels in order to further improve itself through training.
Natural abilities[]
Keldeo can shoot water from its hooves to propel itself; it uses this technique to “run” across bodies of water and jump high distances.
It is thought that when Keldeo becomes resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. The horn on its forehead is filled with hidden power. The horn can change into a sword that can cut through anything.
History[]
Long ago, a fire started in the Moor of Icirrus because of a war among people. In this fire Keldeo was separated from its parents, but together Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion took care of it. They acted as its parents and taught it knowledge and moves for survival. Keldeo eventually grew and even surpassed the three Pokémon. One day, Keldeo took off from the forest with no one knowing why.
Evolution[]
Keldeo doesn't evolve.
Game data[]
Forms[]
Keldeo needs to learn Secret Sword to turn into Resolute Form. Secret Sword must be forgotten to change back.
Pokédex Entries[]
- Black
By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling.
- White
It crosses the entire world, running over the surface of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
- Black 2
When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
- White 2
When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
- X
It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
- Y
When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
- Omega Ruby
It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
- Alpha Sapphire
When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
- Sword
Ordinary: Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion taught this Pokémon how to fight. It dashes across the world, seeking more opportunities to further its training.
Resolute: Keldeo has strengthened its resolve for battle, filling its body with power and changing its form. - Shield
Ordinary: They say that Keldeo must survive harsh battles and fully develop the horn on its forehead before this Pokémon's true power will awaken.
Resolute: The power that lay hidden in its body now covers its horn, turning it into a sword that can slice through anything.
Locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Black and White | Moor Of Icirrus | Event |
| Black 2 and White 2 | Oath Woods | Event |
| X and Y | Transfer | None |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
| Sun and Moon | Transfer | None |
| Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Transfer | None |
| Sword and Shield | Trade | None |
| SWSH The Crown Tundra |
Ballimere Lake | One |
Stats[]
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 580
|
Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| 1 | Aqua Jet | 40 | 100% | 20 |  Water
|
Physical | |||
| 1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 |  Normal
|
Status | |||
| 1 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 |  Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 1 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Special | |||
| 7 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 13 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Special | |||
| 19 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 25 | Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 31 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 37 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water
|
Physical | |||
| 43 | Sacred Sword | 90 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 49 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 55 | Quick Guard | — | —% | 15 | Fighting
|
Status | |||
| 61 | Work Up | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 67 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water
|
Special | |||
| 73 | Close Combat | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| 1 | Aqua Jet | 40 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Physical | 
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| 7 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| 13 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Special | 
|
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| 19 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | 
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 25 | Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | 
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 31 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 37 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 43 | Sacred Sword | 90 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 49 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 55 | Quick Guard | — | —% | 15 | Fighting
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 61 | Work Up | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 67 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 73 | Close Combat | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| 1 | Aqua Jet | 40 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Physical | |||
| 1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 7 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 13 | BubbleBeam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Special | |||
| 19 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 25 | Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 31 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 37 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water
|
Physical | |||
| 43 | Sacred Sword | 90 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 49 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 55 | Quick Guard | — | —% | 15 | Fighting
|
Status | |||
| 61 | Work Up | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 67 | Hydro Pump | 120 | 80% | 5 | Water
|
Special | |||
| 73 | Close Combat | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
TM/HM[]
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM01 | Work Up | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 |  Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM05 | Roar | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 |  Poison
|
Status | |||
| TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 |  Ice
|
Status | |||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM12 | Taunt | — | 100% | 20 |  Dark
|
Status | |||
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status | |||
| TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | 60 | —% | 20 |  Flying
|
Physical | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | Fighting
|
Special | |||
| TM54 | False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special | |||
| TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM71 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 |  Rock
|
Physical | |||
| TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM81 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100% | 15 |  Bug
|
Physical | |||
| TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Poison
|
Physical | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special | |||
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM05 | Roar | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM12 | Taunt | — | 100% | 20 | Dark
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | 
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | 60 | —% | 20 | Flying
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | Fighting
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM54 | False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM67 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Rock
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100% | 15 | Bug
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Poison
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM94 | Rock SmashXY | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| HM01 | Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| HM03 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| HM06 | Rock SmashORAS | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM05 | Roar | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison
|
Status | |||
| TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice
|
Status | |||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM12 | Taunt | — | 100% | 20 | Dark
|
Status | |||
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status | |||
| TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | 60 | —% | 20 | Flying
|
Physical | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | Fighting
|
Special | |||
| TM54 | False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special | |||
| TM67 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM71 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Rock
|
Physical | |||
| TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM81 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100% | 15 | Bug
|
Physical | |||
| TM83 | Work Up | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Poison
|
Physical | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM94 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| HM01 | Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special | |||
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Breeding[]
| Keldeo learns no moves via breeding. |
|---|
Tutoring[]
| Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
| Aqua Tail USUM | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water
|
Physical | ||||
| Bounce USUM | 85 | 85% | 5 | Flying
|
Physical | ||||
| Covet USUM | 60 | 100% | 25 | Normal
|
Physical | ||||
| Endeavor USUM | — | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | ||||
| Helping Hand USUM | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | ||||
| Icy Wind USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice
|
Special | ||||
| Last Resort USUM | 140 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | ||||
| Liquidation USUM | 85 | 100% | 10 | Water
|
Physical | ||||
| Low Kick USUM | — | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
Physical | ||||
| Secret Sword SMUSUM | 85 | 100% | 10 | Fighting
|
Special | ||||
| Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | ||||
| Superpower USUM | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical | ||||
| Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Special | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
| Aqua Tail ORAS | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Bounce ORAS | 85 | 85% | 5 | Flying
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Covet ORAS | 60 | 100% | 25 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Endeavor ORAS | — | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Helping Hand ORAS | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Icy Wind ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Last Resort ORAS | 140 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Secret Sword XYORAS | 85 | 100% | 10 | Fighting
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Superpower ORAS | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Water Pulse ORAS | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
| Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water
|
Physical | ||||
| Bounce | 85 | 85% | 5 | Flying
|
Physical | ||||
| Covet | 60 | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Physical | ||||
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | ||||
| Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | ||||
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice
|
Special | ||||
| Last Resort | 140 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | ||||
| Secret Sword* | 85 | 100% | 10 | Fighting
|
Special | ||||
| Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | ||||
| Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | ||||
| Superpower | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites[]
Male
Female
Male
Female
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Keldeo made its debut in the fifteenth Pokémon movie Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars along with Swords of Justice Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion and Kyurem. In the film, it was training to learn how to use Sacred Sword so it could become one of the Swords of Justice, but arrogantly picked a fight with Kyurem before it had learned the move. Keldeo becomes terrified and flees during the middle of the fight, but is pursued relentlessly by Kyurem, who is determined to finish their battle. Along with the other legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Keldeo can speak through telepathy.
Manga[]
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Keldeo found in the manga.
Keldeo was spotted by Blake (Unova) and Whitley in the wild with the help of Whitley's Foongus' Sweet Scent.
Other Appearances[]
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U[]
Resolute Form Keldeo appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. It will slash opponents with Secret Sword.
Trophy Description[]
NA: This Water/Fighting-type Pokémon is a lot like a multicolored unicorn. In its Resolute Form, its horn will grow longer and its vision is keener. It is this Form that appears on the battlefields of Smash Bros. Be wary of its Secret Sword attack—Keldeo's charge will send anyone hit flying.
PAL: The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo looks a lot like a multicolored unicorn. In its Resolute form, its horn grows longer and its vision improves. It can also use Secret Sword in that Form, and that's what it will do in this game. If Keldeo starts charging after you, watch out - that huge horn will send you flying!
Trivia[]
- Keldeo is the second Water/Fighting type, the first being Poliwrath.
- Keldeo is the second Mythical Pokémon to be available without the need of an event, after Deoxys.
- As BW are made during the last days of NDS, NDS' system had been completely hacked and leaked Pokémon no. 647~649 earlier than the offcials did.
- In Super Smash Bros., Keldeo is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Secret Sword.
- Keldeo, along with the rest of the Swords of Justice, were the first quadrupedal Fighting-type Pokémon.
Origin[]
Keldeo is likely based on a Kelpie, a supernatural water horse that appears as a lost pony, or a unicorn. It may also be based on a kirin or qilin, a horse-like East Asian mythological creature often associated with water. Keldeo may also be based on D'Artagnan from The Three Musketeers, as Keldeo is part of the Musketeer quartet. Just like D'Artagnan from the book, Keldeo is similar to the youngest of the quartet.
Etymology[]
Keldeo and its Japanese name, Kerudio. seem to be derived from kelpie (a mythical water horse) and rodeo. It may also be derived from deo (Latin for "god") as it is a Mythical Pokémon.
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See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ a b Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 189. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.