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Koraidon (Japanese: コライドン Koraidon) is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Koraidon has three different forms when it travels the Paldea region.
- Sprinting Build when traveling on land.
- Swimming Build when traveling in the water.
- Gliding Build when traveling in the skies.
Koraidon is the game mascot appearing on the boxart of Pokémon Scarlet.
Biology
Koraidon is a large reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is scarlet in color, with white accents on its cheeks, abdomen, legs, and tail. Its head features a large plume and a pair of long, thin, twisted antennae; its rear has a similar, much larger plume. These plumes and antennae are white in color, and blue-purple at the base. It has yellow eyes with brown pupils, webbed feet, and blue features on its elbows and shoulders, as well as blue frills running down its neck. On its chest is a large circular protrusion which resembles a rubber tire. Its texture and black coloration is similar to the base of its tail, and it can inflate or deflate as needed.
Koraidon has the ability to change its form in order to facilitate travel. In Sprinting Build, it tucks in its tail and runs on all fours, moving at very fast speeds using its powerful legs. This form also allows Koraidon to climb cliffs. Swimming Build Koraidon can float in the water by turning its throat into a flotation device and using the membrane between its feet to swim. Gliding Build Koraidon can fly by unravelling its twisted tendrils into wings, allowing it to glide through the sky.[1]
Trivia
Origin
Koraidon may be based on lizards, most notably the anole and the genera Sitana and Sarada — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. It also has traits from other lizard species, namely the frills of the iguana, the feet of the gecko, and the prehensile tail of the chameleon. Some elements of its design may be based on parts of a motorcycle: its antennae and shoulders are similar to handlebars, and the protrusion on its chest together with its tail resemble rubber tires, the latter especially when curled.
Name origin
Koraidon may be a combination of 古来 korai (ancient), ライド raido (ride), dragon, don (Spanish for lord), and -don (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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コライドン Koraidon
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From 古来 korai, ride, dragon, don, and -don
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 French
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Koraidon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Koraidon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Koraidon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Koraidon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Korean
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코라이돈 Koraidon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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故勒頓 / 故勒顿 Gùlèdùn
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From 故 gù and the transcription of the Japanese name
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 Cantonese Chinese
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故勒頓 Gulaahkdeuhn
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From 故 gu and the transcription of the Japanese name
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Sprinting Build
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Swimming Build
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Gliding Build
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