Keldeo (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0646: Kyurem	Pokémon	#0648: Meloetta →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Keldeo (disambiguation).

Keldeo Colt Pokémon ケルディオ Keldeo #0647 Ordinary Form Resolute Form Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Fighting Unknown Unknown Resolute Form Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Justified Cacophony Resolute Form Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Resolute Form Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 80 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Ordinary Form 0'0" 0 m Resolute Form 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 106.9 lbs. 48.5 kg Ordinary Form 0 lbs. 0 kg Resolute Form 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 261	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Ordinary Form 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Resolute Form 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Resolute Form
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Keldeo (Japanese: ケルディオ Keldeo) is a dual-type Water/Fighting Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Keldeo has a second form. When it knows the move Secret Sword, it changes from its original form, Ordinary Form, to its Resolute Form.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)

Keldeo was leaked on a photo of a page from CoroCoro magazine on February 13, 2012, and it was officially revealed on February 15, 2012. Its Resolute Form was officially revealed on June 13, 2012, and debuted in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, Keldeo is a member of the Swords of Justice. In the anime, they are also associated with Kyurem.

Biology

Keldeo is a quadrupedal, colt-like Pokémon with a cream-colored body. It has a short, rounded snout with large nostrils and blue eyes. It has a large, feathery red mane, long, dark blue, ridged eyebrow-like protrusions, and a single cream-colored horn that curves slightly. The back of its head, as well as its neck, is covered with fluffy, light blue fur. Keldeo has blue hooves placed backwards, which are capable of ejecting water. Its tail is light blue with white spots and resembles an elaborate feather in a cap.

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 Keldeo. They acted as its parents, and they 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. When the four met again, they taught Keldeo the move Secret Sword. Keldeo was trained by the other members of the Swords of Justice.

Keldeo tends to cross the world and often appears at beautiful watersides. Keldeo also travels in order to further improve itself through training. It can walk across the water by ejecting water from its hooves.

In Generation V, Sacred Sword was one of its signature moves. Keldeo is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Secret Sword.

Forms

Keldeo has two forms: Ordinary Form and Resolute Form.

Upon learning the move Secret Sword, Keldeo transforms from its Ordinary Form into its Resolute Form. The dark blue protrusions on its head become shorter and lighter in color, now resembling ears. Its horn becomes dark blue and grows larger and ridged. On the side of its head are three feathers colored aqua blue, green, and orange.

Keldeo is at its full power when in Resolute Form. It is thought that when Keldeo becomes resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Keldeo's jumping capabilities become fast to the point where it is hard to follow. The horn on its forehead is filled with hidden power. The horn can change into a sword that can cut through anything. It is said Keldeo must endure harsh battles in order for the forehead horn to develop, which then awakens its true power.

Ordinary Form	Resolute Form

Game data

NPC appearance

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Keldeo is an important character in the storyline. He was once a friend of Virizion, and a Magnagate savant. He was imprisoned in Glacier Palace, and there he wrote a letter to Virizion, telling her that they weren't friends anymore. This letter caused Virizion to stop believing in friends. After being rescued by Umbreon and Espeon, he apologizes to Virizion for writing the letter. He joins the player's team after the player returns to the human world.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #153 Unova  B2  W2 : #298 Black By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling. White It crosses the world, running over the surfaces 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
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Ordinary Form Sword Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion taught this Pokémon how to fight. It dashes across the world, seeking more opportunities to further its training.* Shield 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 Form Sword Keldeo has strengthened its resolve for battle, filling its body with power and changing its form.* Shield The power that lay hidden in its body now covers its horn, turning it into a sword that can slice through anything.*
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Event Black 2 White 2 Event
Generation VI X Y Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Event
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Ballimere Lake (Only one) (Resolute Form) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Pokémon HOMEVersion 3.0.0+

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V MD GTI Automatically recruited after clearing the main story Rumble U Sealed Door: The Place to Return To (Reward; Ordinary Form) Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle (Boss; Resolute Forme)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sacred Plains: Stage 1 (Ordinary Form) Rumble World Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield (Special Boss)(Resolute Forme from 12:00 to 1:00 AM/PM, otherwise Ordinary Form) Super MD Complete Virizion's Connection Orb mission Picross Area 11: Stage 08 (As a Mythical Pokémon) (Resolute Forme)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Keldeo Rears Its Head (Ordinary Form) Event: Keldeo Rears Its Head (Again) (Ordinary Form) Event: Keldeo Appears (Ordinary Form) Event: Great Daily Pokémon (First release; Ordinary Form) Event: Take on Escalation Battles (Resolute Forme) Masters EX Seasonal sync pair scout: Diantha (Special Costume) & Keldeo (Resolute Forme)

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Shokotan Keldeo	Japanese	Japan and Taiwan	15	June 23 to October 20, 2012
BW	Summer 2012 Keldeo	English	Europe, the Americas, Australia, and South Africa	15	August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW	Summer 2012 Keldeo	French	Europe, the Americas, and Australia	15	August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW	Summer 2012 Keldeo	German	Europe, the Americas, and Australia	15	August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW	Summer 2012 Keldeo	Italian	Europe, the Americas, and Australia	15	August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW	Summer 2012 Keldeo	Spanish	Europe, the Americas, and Australia	15	August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BWB2W2	Sacred Swordsman Keldeo	Korean	South Korea	15	December 11, 2012 to January 6, 2013
B2W2	Winter 2013 Keldeo	French	Wi-Fi	50	January 16 to February 12, 2013
B2W2	Winter 2013 Keldeo	English	Wi-Fi	50	January 25 to February 12, 2013
B2W2	Winter 2013 Keldeo	German	Wi-Fi	50	January 25 to February 12, 2013
B2W2	Winter 2013 Keldeo	Italian	Wi-Fi	50	January 25 to February 12, 2013
B2W2	Winter 2013 Keldeo	Spanish	Wi-Fi	50	January 25 to February 12, 2013
ORAS	Pokémon Scrap Keldeo	Japanese region	Online	15	December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015
ORAS	Strategy Guide Keldeo	Korean region	Online	15	February 25, 2015 to January 31, 2016
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Keldeo	American region	Online	100	October 1 to 24, 2016
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Keldeo	PAL region	Online	100	October 1 to 24, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		PP Max (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 91		151 - 198	292 - 386
Attack: 72		69 - 136	134 - 267
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 129		120 - 199	236 - 392
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 108		101 - 176	198 - 346
Total: 580	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

Keldeo is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Secret Sword Fighting Special 08585 100100% 10 077 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 1414 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 15 2121 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 2828 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 3535 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 4242 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4949 Sacred Sword Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 15 5656 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 6363 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 7070 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Keldeo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM053 TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM196 TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM202 TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TM213 TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Keldeo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Keldeo Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Keldeo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Ordinary Form

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Rescue Connected to: Virizion Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Adventures are simply exciting! I get to see all kinds of stuff! Low HP (< 50%) This may be troubling, but it's not the time for whining! Let's give it our all!
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Six Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #168 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail. Swappable Skill(s): Flash Mob
Pokémon GO Base HP: 209 Base Attack: 260 Base Defense: 192 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Poison Jab, Low Kick Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Close Combat, Hydro Pump, X-Scissor, Sacred Sword

Resolute Form

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Rescue Connected to: Virizion Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Adventures are simply exciting! I get to see all kinds of stuff! Low HP (< 50%) This may be troubling, but it's not the time for whining! Let's give it our all!

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 60 - 135 20 #168 Power of 4+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of four. Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+

Pokémon GO Base HP: 209 Base Attack: 260 Base Defense: 192 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Poison Jab, Low Kick Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Close Combat, Hydro Pump, X-Scissor, Sacred Sword

Form data

Keldeo has two interchangeable forms: Ordinary Form and Resolute Form. These forms are mostly cosmetic. The Resolute Form was introduced in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

If Keldeo is taught Secret Sword, it will change into its Resolute Form. If it forgets Secret Sword, it returns to its Ordinary Form. Keldeo knowing Secret Sword in Pokémon Black and White remain in its Ordinary Form when traded or transferred to later games, though in Pokémon Sword and Shield, an Ordinary Form Keldeo that knows Secret Sword will change to Resolute Form if it is in the party at the end of a battle, or upon learning or forgetting any move other than Secret Sword.

In addition, Resolute Form Keldeo knowing Secret Sword in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 cannot be traded to Pokémon Black and White as there is no data for the form in those games. In order to be transferred to Pokémon Black and White, Keldeo must forget Secret Sword.

Not knowing Secret Sword Ordinary Form Keldeo  Water  Fighting

Secret Sword ↔

Knowing Secret Sword Resolute Form Keldeo  Water  Fighting

Evolution data

Unevolved Keldeo  Water  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Keldeo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Ordinary Form Keldeo in the anime

Resolute Form Keldeo in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Keldeo (M15)

Keldeo debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice. In the movie, it was training in order to learn how to use Sacred Sword so it could become one of the Swords of Justice. Along with the other Legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Keldeo can speak through telepathy.

GOTCHA!

A Keldeo briefly appeared in its Ordinary Form as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Keldeo in Pokémon Adventures

Resolute Form Keldeo in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Keldeo (M15)

Keldeo appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.

Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~

A Keldeo appeared in ANL1.

Pocket Monsters BW

A Keldeo appeared in PMBW30.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Kelden

Main article: Swords of Justice (Adventures)

Keldeo debuted at the Pledge Grove, where it waited for Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion to arrive and teach it Sacred Sword. After acquiring the move, Keldeo follows its mentors to where they would confront the Shadow Triad who tried to capture the trio earlier, which was near the P2 Laboratory. There, the Shadow Triad are locked in combat with Cilan, Chili, and Cress, the Striaton Gym Leaders. It first appeared in The Shadow Triad.

In the Black 2 & White 2 arc, it was recruited by Blake and nicknamed Kelden.

In the TCG

Main article: Keldeo (TCG)

Other appearances

Keldeo in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

Keldeo using Secret Sword in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Resolute Form Keldeo appears as a Poké Ball summon in both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. It slashes opponents with Secret Sword.

Keldeo trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Keldeo also appears in Resolute Form as a trophy in both versions of the game.

Trophy information

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 multicoloured 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!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Keldeo returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Keldeo also appears as a Spirit in both its Ordinary and Resolute Forms.

Trivia

Keldeo in its Ordinary Form

• As the fourth member of the Swords of Justice, Keldeo shares several traits with them, but is somewhat different in a number of ways:
  • Unlike the others, Keldeo can't learn Quick Attack. Instead, it can learn Aqua Jet, a variation of Quick Attack.
  • The moves that Keldeo learns by level have higher base powers than the moves learned by the other Swords of Justice.
  • Prior to Generation VIII, Keldeo learned Sacred Sword at a higher level than the others.
  • Its legs seem to be stylized after animal legs and hooves, unlike the others, which seem to have boots.
  • Keldeo isn't listed near the other three in National Pokédex order.
  • Keldeo's name doesn't end with -ion.
  • Keldeo is a Mythical Pokémon, and not a Legendary.
  • Keldeo does not have a Paradox Pokémon counterpart.
• Keldeo, along with Meloetta, are the only Mythical Pokémon to learn their signature moves from an external source.
• Keldeo shares its trait of running across water with Suicune, another quadrupedal Water-type Pokémon.
• Keldeo is the lightest and smallest of the Swords of Justice.
• Keldeo's Attack and Special Attack stats are the reverse of Terrakion's, while their other stats are identical.

Origin

Keldeo is most likely based on the Scottish legend of the kelpie, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a lost pony. This is evidenced by the fact that Keldeo appears in the Crown Tundra, an area based on Scotland. Keldeo is also likely based on the kirin, also referred to as the "Chinese unicorn", which are often depicted with a single backward curving horn and the ability to walk on water.

Story-wise, as the rest of the Swords of Justice draw inspiration from the main characters of The Three Musketeers, Keldeo may draw inspiration from the character of d'Artagnan from the novel. Like d'Artagnan, Keldeo is the latest and youngest addition to the group. Keldeo's tail also resembles d'Artagnan's trademark feathered cap.

The three feathers on Resolute Form Keldeo's head may symbolize its three companions and teachers: blue for Cobalion, yellow for Terrakion, and green for Virizion.

Name origin

Keldeo may be a combination of kelpie (a water horse from Celtic folklore), kelda (Old Norse for well or spring), and rodeo (a sport involving skills with horses, cows, and other livestock). It may also involve dio (Italian for god).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ケルディオ Keldeo From kelpie, kelda, rodeo, and possibly dio French Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name German Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name Italian Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name Korean 케르디오 Keldeo Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 凱路迪歐 / 凯路迪欧 Kǎilùdí'ōu Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 凱路迪歐 Hóilouhdihk'āu Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi केल्डियो Keldeo Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Кельдио Kel'dio Transcription of English name Thai เคลดิโอ Khledio Transcription of Japanese name

Ordinary Form

Language Title Japanese いつものすがた Itsumono Sugata Chinese Cantonese 平常的樣子 Pìhngsèuhng-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 平常的樣子 / 平常的样子 Píngcháng-de Yàngzi French Aspect Normal German Standardform Hindi ऑडिर्नरी फ़ॉर्म Ordinary Form Italian Forma Normale Korean 평상시 모습 Pyeongsangsi Moseup Brazilian Portuguese Forma Comum Spanish Forma Habitual Thai ฟอร์มปกติ Fom Pokti Turkish Sıradan Formu

Resolute Form

Language Title Japanese かくごのすがた Kakugo no Sugata Chinese Cantonese 覺悟的樣子 Gokngh-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 覺悟的樣子 / 觉悟的样子 Juéwù-de Yàngzi Finnish Resolute Forme French Aspect Décidé German Resolutform Hindi रेज़लूट फ़ॉर्म Resolute Form Italian Forma Risoluta Korean 각오의 모습 Gag-o-ui Moseup Polish Rezolutna Forma Brazilian Portuguese Forma Resoluta Spanish Forma Brío Thai ฟอร์มแน่วแน่ Fom Naeonae Turkish Kararlı Formu Vietnamese Dạng Giác Ngộ

Related articles

• Kelden
• Keldeo (M15)
• Keldeo (Gates to Infinity)
• Swords of Justice
• Swords of Justice (Adventures)
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Mythical Pokémon

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#0648: Meloetta →

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