Swords of Justice: Difference between revisions

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
⧼bulbapediamonobook-jumptonavigation⧽⧼bulbapediamonobook-jumptosearch⧽
← Older edit
VisualWikitext
m Text replacement - "{{-}}↵{{Project Fandom notice}}" to "{{Project Fandom notice}}"
 
(24 intermediate revisions by 8 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[File:Swords of Justice.png|thumb|right|250px|The Swords of Justice in the anime]]
[[File:Swords of Justice.png|thumb|right|250px|The Swords of Justice [[M15]] {{pkmn|movie}} artwork]]
[[File:Swords of Justice 2011 UNIQLO.png|thumb|right|250px|Artwork of {{p|Virizion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Cobalion}} from a 2011 UNIQLO collaboration]]
[[File:Swords of Justice 2011 UNIQLO.png|thumb|right|250px|Artwork of {{p|Virizion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Cobalion}} from a 2011 UNIQLO collaboration]]
The '''Swords of Justice''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|{{Ruby|聖剣士|せいけんし}}|Sei-senshi}}''' ''Sacred Swordsmen'')<ref>[[M15]]</ref> is a collective term to refer to the [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group]] consisting of three [[Legendary Pokémon]] — {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} — and later including the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Keldeo}}. The group resides in the [[Unova]] region.
The '''Swords of Justice''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|{{Ruby|聖剣士|せいけんし}}|Sei-senshi}}''' ''Sacred Swordsmen'')<ref>[[M15]]</ref> is a [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group]] of [[Legendary Pokémon]] consisting of {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}}. Sometimes, the group also includes the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Keldeo}}. The group resides in the [[Unova]] region.


==Shared design==
==Shared design==
Line 27: Line 27:
|-  
|-  
! style="background:#{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color2|{{fighting color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color2|{{fighting color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:638Cobalion.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Cobalion|787887}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:638Cobalion.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Cobalion|{{steel color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:639Terrakion.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Terrakion|786824}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:639Terrakion.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Terrakion|{{rock color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:640Virizion.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Virizion|4E8234}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:640Virizion.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Virizion|{{grass color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:647Keldeo.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Keldeo|445E9C}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:647Keldeo.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Keldeo|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|1}}
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|1}}
Line 90: Line 90:
{{quartetstats|fighting|638|Cobalion|steel|91|90|129|90|72|108|639|Terrakion|rock|91|129|90|72|90|108|640|Virizion|grass|91|90|72|90|129|108|647|form4=-Resolute|Keldeo|water|91|72|90|129|90|108}}
{{quartetstats|fighting|638|Cobalion|steel|91|90|129|90|72|108|639|Terrakion|rock|91|129|90|72|90|108|640|Virizion|grass|91|90|72|90|129|108|647|form4=-Resolute|Keldeo|water|91|72|90|129|90|108}}


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Black and White===
===Pokémon Black and White===
The player can encounter Cobalion in [[Mistralton Cave]]'s Guidance Chamber, which requires the use of {{m|Surf}}. Encountering Cobalion will enable the player to encounter {{p|Terrakion}} in {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}'s Trial Chamber and {{p|Virizion}} in [[Pinwheel Forest]]'s Rumination Field. When gathered at the [[Moor of Icirrus]], Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will teach {{p|Keldeo}} its [[signature move]], {{m|Secret Sword}}.
The player can encounter Cobalion in [[Mistralton Cave]]'s Guidance Chamber, which requires the use of {{m|Surf}}. Encountering Cobalion will enable the player to encounter {{p|Terrakion}} in {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}'s Trial Chamber and {{p|Virizion}} in [[Pinwheel Forest]]'s Rumination Field. When gathered at the [[Moor of Icirrus]], Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will teach {{p|Keldeo}} its [[signature move]], {{m|Secret Sword}}.
Line 98: Line 98:


===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion at the [[Pathless Plain]] while [[soaring in the sky]] as long as there are three Pokémon with 510 EVs in the player's party. Cobalion appears on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; Terrakion appears on Tuesday and Saturday; and Virizion appears on Monday and Thursday.
The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion at the [[Pathless Plain]] while [[soaring in the sky]] as long as there are three Pokémon with 510 EVs in the player's party. Cobalion appears on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; Terrakion appears on Tuesday and Saturday; and Virizion appears on Monday and Thursday.


===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]]' Rocky World dimension by traveling through green warp holes in [[Ultra Warp Ride]].
The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]]' Rocky World [[dimension]] by traveling through green warp holes in [[Ultra Warp Ride]].


===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion in the [[Crown Tundra]] after collecting 50 footprints of each Pokémon. [[Sonia]] will then pinpoint the location of the Pokémon, making Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion appear in [[Frigid Sea]], [[Lakeside Cave]] and [[Giant's Bed]], respectively.
The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in the [[Crown Tundra]] after collecting 50 footprints of each Pokémon. [[Sonia]] will then pinpoint the location of the Pokémon, making Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion appear in [[Frigid Sea]], [[Lakeside Cave]] and [[Giant's Bed]], respectively.


After capturing Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion, the player can also encounter {{p|Keldeo}}. After interacting with a pair of footprints near a pot on an island in [[Ballimere Lake]] and making a curry with Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion in the party, Keldeo will appear on the island.
After capturing Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the player can also encounter {{p|Keldeo}}. After interacting with a pair of footprints near a pot on an island in [[Ballimere Lake]] and making a [[curry]] with Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion in the party, Keldeo will appear on the island.


===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
The members of Swords of Justice are obtainable after completing the main story of [[The Indigo Disk]]. They can be encountered in [[Paldea]] after obtaining special snacks from [[Snacksworth]]. Additionally, the games introduce supposed descendants of Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion: the [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Iron Leaves}}, {{p|Iron Boulder}}, and {{p|Iron Crown}} respectively. The player need to obtain [[Cobalion Treat|Cobalion]], [[Terrakion Treat|Terrakion]] and [[Virizion Treat]]s from [[Snacksworth]] to encounter them. The trio can be found in Violet. The player of the opposite version can get the trio by participating in [[Blueberry Quest]]s through the [[Union Circle]] online.
The members of Swords of Justice are obtainable after completing the main story of [[The Indigo Disk]]. They can be encountered in [[Paldea]] after obtaining special snacks from [[Snacksworth]]. Additionally, the games introduce supposed descendants of Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion: the [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Iron Leaves}}, {{p|Iron Boulder}}, and {{p|Iron Crown}} respectively. The player need to obtain [[Cobalion Treat|Cobalion]], [[Terrakion Treat|Terrakion]], and [[Virizion Treat]]s from [[Snacksworth]] to encounter them. The trio can be found in Violet. The player of the opposite version can get the trio by participating in [[Blueberry Quest]]s through the [[Union Circle]] online.


==In the anime==
==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Swords of Justice M15.png|thumb|250px|The Swords of Justice in the anime]]
===Pokémon Rumble Blast===
Cobalion is a major character in [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]. He goes around, forcibly gathering all the [[Glowdrop]]s, which is initially interpreted as villainous, until it's revealed he requires their power to stop the [[Rusty Pokémon|Rust]] that's corrupting Toy Pokémon.
 
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Virizion (Gates to Infinity)}}
Virizion is a key character in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]. She is a famed explorer who's loved by everyone in [[Post Town]], but refuses to make friends with anyone, having lost her belief in friendship after her friend {{p|Keldeo}} seemingly abandoned her. She starts gradually regaining her belief in friends, joining the player's team and eventually reuniting with Keldeo.
 
===Pokémon Masters EX===
The following Trainers form [[sync pair]]s with members of the Swords of Justice in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]:
 
{{PairDex/h|Fighting}}
{{PairDex|001|Scottie & Bettie|trainerlink=Player character#Pokémon Masters EX|trainerimg=ScottieBettie|0638|Cobalion|master=yes|Fighting|Fire|Support|5|Battle Points}}
{{PairDex|120|Diantha|trainerlink=Diantha (Masters)#Keldeo (Resolute Form)|trainerimg=Diantha Special Costume|sygna=Special Costume|0647R|Keldeo|form={{Form|Keldeo|Resolute Form}}|Fighting|Grass|Tech|6|Costume Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|110|Bianca|trainerlink=Bianca (Masters)#Virizion|trainerimg=Bianca Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0640|Virizion|master=yes|buddy=yes|Fighting|Flying|Physical Strike|exrole=Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|211|Morgan|trainerlink=Morgan (Masters)#Virizion|trainerimg=Morgan|0640|Virizion|master=yes|Grass|Flying|Support|6|Battle Points}}
|}
 
==In animation==
[[File:Swords of Justice M15.png|thumb|250px|The Swords of Justice in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'']]
[[File:Keldeo M15 Resolute.png|thumb|250px|left|Resolute Form Keldeo in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'']]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''====
{{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}
{{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}
The Swords of Justice all made their anime debuts in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''. Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion train their youngest member, {{mov|Keldeo|Keldeo|15}}, but before the Colt Pokémon finishes its training, it decides to test its strength against {{mov|Kyurem|Kyurem|15}}. The Boundary Pokémon proves to be too much for Keldeo, who flees from the battle, but is actively pursued by Kyurem, who wants to finish their match. Keldeo is then found by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who help it to end the battle with Kyurem.
The Swords of Justice all made their animated series debuts in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''. Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion train their youngest member, {{mov|Keldeo|Keldeo|15}}, but before the Colt Pokémon finishes its training, it decides to test its strength against {{mov|Kyurem|Kyurem|15}}. The Boundary Pokémon proves to be too much for Keldeo, who flees from the battle, but is actively pursued by Kyurem, who wants to finish their match. Keldeo is then found by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who help it to end the battle with Kyurem.
 
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', [[Horace]] was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a Virizion during a [[Project Mew]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]]. He brought it along with him when the research team looked for {{an|Mew}} on [[Faraway Island]].
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Swords of Justice Adventures.png|thumb|right|180px|Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Swords of Justice Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Blake Kelden Resolute.png|thumb|200px|left|Resolute Form Keldeo in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Swords of Justice (Adventures)}}
{{main|Swords of Justice (Adventures)}}
{{main|Kelden}}
{{main|Kelden}}
Virizion debuted in ''[[PS476|A Direct Attack and a Daunting Defense]]'', where it attacks {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} as they cross the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], cutting up their clothing. After learning about the date of the Pokémon League's date being pushed up, Black decides to capture the Swords of Justice in a desperate attempt to convince [[Drayden]] to give him entry into the League without an eighth Gym Badge. His travels take him to [[Mistralton Cave]], where he meets [[Shoko]], a young girl who's friend, {{tc|The Riches|Trish}}, had gone into the cave to capture the Swords of Justice herself.
===={{MangaArc|Black & White}}====
 
The Swords of Justice first appeared in this arc. The first one of them, Virizion, debuted in ''[[PS476|A Direct Attack and a Daunting Defense]]'', attacking {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} in [[Pinwheel Forest]]. All three of them later appeared in [[Mistralton Cave]], where Trish from {{tc|the Riches}} tried to capture them, but only succeeded in having her and [[Shoko]]'s Pokémon taken away by them before Black convinced the Legendary Pokémon to return them. The Swords of Justice later made their way to [[Pledge Grove]], where they taught their apprentice, Keldeo, to use {{m|Sacred Sword}}. All four of them then left for the [[P2 Laboratory]], where they helped the {{gy|Striaton}} [[Gym Leader]]s in defeating the [[Shadow Triad]]. As an act of revenge, however, the Shadow Triad unleashed [[Team Plasma]]'s {{p|Genesect|secret weapon}} on them. Its attack froze Keldeo's mentors into block of ice and sent them sinking into the ocean.
When they hear a cry of pain, Black and Shoko enter the cave to find that Trish had been defeated and captured by Terrakion and Virizion. Black manages to get Trish out of Terrakion and Virizion's grasp with the help of [[Bo]]. When Trish wakes up, she decides to battle and capture the two Pokémon again, but is interrupted by the third Pokémon, Cobalion. Cobalion's appearance startles Trish into dropping her torches, causing a fire to start inside of the cave. Using teamwork, Cobalion, Virizion and Terrakion put out the flames as well as capture Shoko and Trish's Pokémon so that they can be freed from their Trainers. Black tracks them using [[Musha]]'s dream eating abilities, and he manages to free the girls' Pokémon after telling the three legends that Trish and Shoko truly love their Pokémon. Cobalion, Virizion and Terrakion then disappear into the distance, much to Black's disappointment since he never captured them.
 
Later, the Swords of Justice are seen communicating with each other through telepathy as they travel towards [[Pledge Grove]] to meet their apprentice, [[Kelden|Keldeo]]. During their journey, the [[Shadow Triad]] catch sight of them and recognize them before planning to catch them, but Cobalion uses {{m|Metal Burst}} on the Shadow Triad before leading Terrakion and Virizion to safety. They meet Keldeo as promised, and teach it the move {{m|Sacred Sword}}, allowing it to leave a cut on the stone and complete its training. After Keldeo accomplishes this, Cobalion decides that all four of them would apprehend the Shadow Triad, as it knew that the Shadow Triad are up to no good and cannot be ignored.


They travel to the [[P2 Laboratory]], where the Shadow Triad and the Striaton Gym Leaders, [[Cilan]], [[Cress]] and [[Chili]], are locked in combat. From the expressions on each sides' Pokémon, Keldeo determines the Striaton Gym Leaders to be the good side. Keldeo rushes in to defeat the Shadow Triad's Pokémon, but gets captured in the process. Fortunately, Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion come to the rescue by swinging their swords at both trios, defeating both sides before deciding to leave. Although defeated, the Shadow Triad refuse to back down and activate the P2 Lab's doors and have their {{p|Genesect|secret weapon}} fire a laser at Keldeo. Keldeo is protected by its three mentors, who are frozen by the laser and proceed to sink into the waters below.
===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
 
Two years later, Keldeo was encountered by {{adv|Blake}} and {{adv|Whitley}} in Pledge Grove. Blake later returned there and managed to convince Keldeo into joining his quest to take down the resurgent Team Plasma, which it agreed to in order to avenge the fate of its mentors, being [[nickname]]d Kelden. Later, when Blake, Whitley, and Kelden were also frozen and sank into the sea, they wound up in the [[Abyssal Ruins]], where Kelden's frozen mentors were located. Once freed from the ice, they chose to join the battle against Team Plasma. While Kelden went with Blake to confront [[Colress]], the rest of the Swords of Justice fought against the Shadow Triad and the {{adv|forces of nature}}. After Kelden broke the [[Reveal Glass]] while attempting to stab Colress, the Swords of Justice were able to defeat the forces of nature and the Shadow Triad. Even after Team Plasma's ultimate defeat, Kelden chose to stay with Blake.
Two years later, [[Kelden|Keldeo]] was encountered by {{adv|Blake}} and {{adv|Whitley}} during a run to fill the Pokédex with data. After having been lured out by Whitley's [[Foongy]]'s {{m|Sweet Scent}}, Keldeo lashed out at the two and attacked them with its sword. Blake managed to dodge, but accidentally stepped too far and fell down a cliff. A while later, Keldeo agreed to join Blake's team, and is nicknamed Kelden.


===Pokémon RéBURST===
===Pokémon RéBURST===
The Swords of Justice, excluding Keldeo, are captured by the organization [[Great Gavel]] and turned into Burst Hearts. Their Burst Hearts are then given to the three generals: [[Amu]], [[Ganku]] and [[Rovy]].
The Swords of Justice, excluding Keldeo, are captured by the organization [[Great Gavel]] and turned into Burst Hearts. Their Burst Hearts are then given to the three generals: [[Amu]], [[Ganku]], and [[Rovy]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In Generation V, the Swords of Justice have their own battle transition, like the [[Tao trio]] and the [[Forces of Nature]] (the latter of which share their theme). The screen will pause, fade to black, and then a sword will slash through the screen as the glass breaks into pieces and the battle begins.
* The {{pkmn2|Paradox}} equivalents of the Swords of Justice are all {{t|Psychic}} type, which can be considered the counterpart of the Fighting type.
* In Generation V, the Swords of Justice have their own battle transition, like the [[Tao trio]] and the [[forces of nature]] (the latter of which share their theme). The screen will pause, fade to black, and then a sword will slash through the screen as the glass breaks into pieces and the battle begins.
* The Swords of Justice are the first quadruped {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon to be introduced in the series.
* The Swords of Justice are the first quadruped {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon to be introduced in the series.
* Each of the three Swords of Justice appear as the focus of a spin-off game that was published during [[Generation V]].
* Each of the three Swords of Justice appear as the focus of a spin-off game that was published during [[Generation V]].
Line 163: Line 185:
}}
}}


==See also==
==References==
<references/>
 
==Related articles==
* {{p|Cobalion}}
* {{p|Cobalion}}
* {{p|Terrakion}}
* {{p|Terrakion}}
Line 169: Line 194:
* {{p|Keldeo}}
* {{p|Keldeo}}


==References==
<references/>
{{-}}
{{Legendary groups}}
{{Legendary groups}}
{{Project Fandom notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


[[Category:Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
[[Category:Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

Latest revision as of 13:35, 23 January 2025

The Swords of Justice M15 movie artwork
Artwork of Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion from a 2011 UNIQLO collaboration

The Swords of Justice (Japanese: 聖剣士(せいけんし) Sacred Swordsmen)[1] is a group of Legendary Pokémon consisting of Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion. Sometimes, the group also includes the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo. The group resides in the Unova region.

Shared design

The Swords of Justice share a secondary type, Fighting; and the Ability Justified. A number of their moves refer to combat and swordplay, such as Swords Dance and Sacred Sword; the latter was the signature move of the Swords of Justice in Generation V.

Origin

The Swords of Justice are often referred to by fans as the Legendary musketeers, as they are loosely based on the titular group of main characters from the French novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas.[2] Cobalion represents Athos, the oldest and de facto leader of the group; Terrakion represents Porthos, the strongest, heaviest and largest member of the group; Virizion represents Aramis, the vainest, most romantic member of the group;[2] and Keldeo may represent d'Artagnan, the latest and, by far, youngest addition to the group.

History

"Imagined" Sword of Justice from the Violet Book

The Swords of Justice have challenged humans according to the legend in order to protect other Pokémon from losing their homes to human expansion. According to legend, the three Swords of Justice distrust humans because of a war that endangered the Pokémon living in Unova.

The war between two human factions resulted in a forest fire in the Moor of Icirrus. The lives of many wild Pokémon that lived there were endangered because of it. Ensnared by the smoke, they could not escape and their demise seemed certain until three figures appeared.

Terrakion shaped the earth and created a passage by which to escape, Virizion used its speed to shield the Pokémon from sparks and embers, while their leader, Cobalion, ushered the Pokémon to safety. Despite their efforts, the forest eventually burned to the ground. However, amongst the ashes, the three came across a lone Pokémon known as Keldeo, who was separated from its parents. The trio adopted Keldeo into their group and taught it the knowledge and moves necessary in order to survive. Over time, Keldeo began to surpass its teachers before leaving the forest, though it is unknown why it left.

The trio proceeded to fight back the armies, overwhelming them with their combined might. Legends of them continue to be told today, and it has been said that if human conflict ever again threatened the safety of Pokémon, they would return to quell the fighting and preserve a climate of peace.

In Pokémon Violet, a sketch artist from the Area Zero expedition was inspired by the Paradox Pokémon within the Great Crater of Paldea and drew an imaginary Pokémon resembling the Swords of Justice (sans Keldeo), as well as, incidentlally, Iron Leaves, Iron Boulder, and Iron Crown. The Scarlet Book instead depicts a creature resembling the legendary beasts.

Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion are said to be related to the Paradox Pokémon, Iron Leaves, Iron Boulder, and Iron Crown, respectively. Conflicting accounts claim they're the Swords' descendants from the distant future or versions of them from parallel timelines.

Similar movesets

Lv.
Cobalion
 Steel  Fighting 
Terrakion
 Rock  Fighting 
Virizion
 Grass  Fighting 
Keldeo
 Water  Fighting 
1 - Secret Sword
Quick Attack Aqua Jet
Leer
Helping Hand
Work Up
7 Metal Claw Smack Down Magical Leaf Bubble Beam
14 Quick Guard
21 Double Kick
28 Retaliate
35 Metal Burst Rock Slide Giga Drain Aqua Tail
42 Take Down
49 Sacred Sword
56 Swords Dance
63 Iron Head Stone Edge Leaf Blade Hydro Pump
70 Close Combat
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage.


Base stat comparison

Pokémon
Cobalion
Terrakion
Virizion
Keldeo
HP
91
91
91
91
Attack
90
129
90
72
Defense
129
90
72
90
Sp. Attack
90
72
90
129
Sp. Defense
72
90
129
90
Speed
108
108
108
108
Total 580 580 580 580


In the core series games

Pokémon Black and White

The player can encounter Cobalion in Mistralton Cave's Guidance Chamber, which requires the use of Surf. Encountering Cobalion will enable the player to encounter Terrakion in Victory Road's Trial Chamber and Virizion in Pinwheel Forest's Rumination Field. When gathered at the Moor of Icirrus, Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will teach Keldeo its signature move, Secret Sword.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

The player can now encounter Cobalion at Route 13, Terrakion at Route 22 and Virizion at Route 11. When gathered, Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will teach Keldeo its signature move, Secret Sword at Pledge Grove instead.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion at the Pathless Plain while soaring in the sky as long as there are three Pokémon with 510 EVs in the player's party. Cobalion appears on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; Terrakion appears on Tuesday and Saturday; and Virizion appears on Monday and Thursday.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in the Ultra Space Wilds' Rocky World dimension by traveling through green warp holes in Ultra Warp Ride.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

The player can encounter Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in the Crown Tundra after collecting 50 footprints of each Pokémon. Sonia will then pinpoint the location of the Pokémon, making Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion appear in Frigid Sea, Lakeside Cave and Giant's Bed, respectively.

After capturing Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the player can also encounter Keldeo. After interacting with a pair of footprints near a pot on an island in Ballimere Lake and making a curry with Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion in the party, Keldeo will appear on the island.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

The members of Swords of Justice are obtainable after completing the main story of The Indigo Disk. They can be encountered in Paldea after obtaining special snacks from Snacksworth. Additionally, the games introduce supposed descendants of Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion: the Paradox Pokémon Iron Leaves, Iron Boulder, and Iron Crown respectively. The player need to obtain Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion Treats from Snacksworth to encounter them. The trio can be found in Violet. The player of the opposite version can get the trio by participating in Blueberry Quests through the Union Circle online.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Rumble Blast

Cobalion is a major character in Pokémon Rumble Blast. He goes around, forcibly gathering all the Glowdrops, which is initially interpreted as villainous, until it's revealed he requires their power to stop the Rust that's corrupting Toy Pokémon.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Main article: Virizion (Gates to Infinity)

Virizion is a key character in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. She is a famed explorer who's loved by everyone in Post Town, but refuses to make friends with anyone, having lost her belief in friendship after her friend Keldeo seemingly abandoned her. She starts gradually regaining her belief in friends, joining the player's team and eventually reuniting with Keldeo.

Pokémon Masters EX

The following Trainers form sync pairs with members of the Swords of Justice in Pokémon Masters EX:

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#001 Scottie & Bettie #0638 Cobalion
Fighting
 Fire
 ★★★★★ Battle Points
#120 Special Costume
Diantha 		#0647 Keldeo
Resolute Form 		Fighting
 Grass
 ★★★★★☆EX Costume Sync Pair Scout
#110 Champion
Bianca 		#0640 Virizion
Fighting
 Flying
 ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#211 Morgan #0640 Virizion
Grass
 Flying
 ★★★★★☆EX Battle Points

In animation

The Swords of Justice in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
Resolute Form Keldeo in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Series

Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice

Main article: Swords of Justice (M15)

The Swords of Justice all made their animated series debuts in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice. Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion train their youngest member, Keldeo, but before the Colt Pokémon finishes its training, it decides to test its strength against Kyurem. The Boundary Pokémon proves to be too much for Keldeo, who flees from the battle, but is actively pursued by Kyurem, who wants to finish their match. Keldeo is then found by Ash and his friends, who help it to end the battle with Kyurem.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In The Mew from Here!, Horace was revealed to have caught a Virizion during a Project Mew Trial Mission. He brought it along with him when the research team looked for Mew on Faraway Island.

In the manga

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in Pokémon Adventures
Resolute Form Keldeo in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Swords of Justice (Adventures)
Main article: Kelden

Black & White arc

The Swords of Justice first appeared in this arc. The first one of them, Virizion, debuted in A Direct Attack and a Daunting Defense, attacking Black and White in Pinwheel Forest. All three of them later appeared in Mistralton Cave, where Trish from the Riches tried to capture them, but only succeeded in having her and Shoko's Pokémon taken away by them before Black convinced the Legendary Pokémon to return them. The Swords of Justice later made their way to Pledge Grove, where they taught their apprentice, Keldeo, to use Sacred Sword. All four of them then left for the P2 Laboratory, where they helped the Striaton Gym Leaders in defeating the Shadow Triad. As an act of revenge, however, the Shadow Triad unleashed Team Plasma's secret weapon on them. Its attack froze Keldeo's mentors into block of ice and sent them sinking into the ocean.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

Two years later, Keldeo was encountered by Blake and Whitley in Pledge Grove. Blake later returned there and managed to convince Keldeo into joining his quest to take down the resurgent Team Plasma, which it agreed to in order to avenge the fate of its mentors, being nicknamed Kelden. Later, when Blake, Whitley, and Kelden were also frozen and sank into the sea, they wound up in the Abyssal Ruins, where Kelden's frozen mentors were located. Once freed from the ice, they chose to join the battle against Team Plasma. While Kelden went with Blake to confront Colress, the rest of the Swords of Justice fought against the Shadow Triad and the forces of nature. After Kelden broke the Reveal Glass while attempting to stab Colress, the Swords of Justice were able to defeat the forces of nature and the Shadow Triad. Even after Team Plasma's ultimate defeat, Kelden chose to stay with Blake.

Pokémon RéBURST

The Swords of Justice, excluding Keldeo, are captured by the organization Great Gavel and turned into Burst Hearts. Their Burst Hearts are then given to the three generals: Amu, Ganku, and Rovy.

Trivia

  • The Paradox equivalents of the Swords of Justice are all Psychic type, which can be considered the counterpart of the Fighting type.
  • In Generation V, the Swords of Justice have their own battle transition, like the Tao trio and the forces of nature (the latter of which share their theme). The screen will pause, fade to black, and then a sword will slash through the screen as the glass breaks into pieces and the battle begins.
  • The Swords of Justice are the first quadruped Fighting-type Pokémon to be introduced in the series.
  • Each of the three Swords of Justice appear as the focus of a spin-off game that was published during Generation V.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 聖劍士 Singgimsih
Mandarin 聖劍士 / 圣剑士 Shèngjiànshì
Danish Retfærdighedens Sværd
Dutch Zwaarden der Gerechtigheid
Finnish Oikeuden miekka
French Lames de la Justice
German Ritter der Redlichkeit
Italian Solenni spadaccini
Korean 성검사 Seonggeomsa
Norwegian Rettferdighetens sverd
Polish Miecze Sprawiedliwości
Portuguese Espadas da Justiça
Russian Мечей Справедливости Mechey Spravedlivosti
Spanish Espadachines místicos
Swedish Rättvisans Svärd
Turkish Kılıcına Karşı

References

  1. ↑ M15
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)

Related articles

Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Quintets
RegirockRegiceRegisteel
RegielekiRegidrago

Legendary giants
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Swords_of_Justice&oldid=4226403"