Keldeo (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
#648: Meloetta 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
#647
Ordinary Form
Ordinary Form
Resolute Form
Resolute Form



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Fighting
Unknown Unknown
Resolute Form
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
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
Undiscovered
Hatch time
81 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
Body08.png
Footprint
F647.png F000.png
Resolute Form
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
35
External Links

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

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, it has a second form, which is activated by triggering an event in the Pledge Grove, where Cobalion, Virizion, and Terrakion teach it Secret Sword, and it changes its form permanently as long as it knows Secret Sword. Its original form, Ordinary Form, will then become Resolute Form.

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 June 13, 2012.

Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, Keldeo is a member of the Swords of Justice.

Biology

Keldeo is a quadruped, 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, which are capable of ejecting water. Its tail is light blue with white spots and resembles an elaborate feather in a cap.

Upon learning Secret Sword in Pledge Grove, Keldeo transforms into its Resolute Forme. The dark blue protrusions become shorter and lighter in color, 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 tends to cross the world, and often appears at beautiful watersides. It can walk across water by ejecting water from its hooves. It is thought that when Keldeo becomes resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter.

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 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 meet again, they teach Keldeo the move Secret Sword.

In the anime

Keldeo in the anime

Major appearances

Keldeo (M15)

Keldeo made its debut in the fifteenth Pokémon movie Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars along with 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.

Minor appearances

In the manga

Keldeo in Pocket Monsters BW

In the movie adaptations

Keldeo appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Swords of Justice → In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Keldeo makes its first formal appearance at the Pledge Grove, where it awaited 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.

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 secret weapon fire a laser at Keldeo. Keldeo is protected by its mentors, who are frozen by the laser and proceed to sink into the waters below.

Two years later, Keldeo was encountered by Lack-Two and Whi-Two during a run to fill the Pokédex with data. After having been lured out by Whi-Two's Dake-chan's Sweet Scent, Keldeo lashed out at the two and attacked them with its sword. Lack-Two managed to dodge, but accidentally stepped too far and fell down a cliff.

In the Pocket Monsters BW manga

A Keldeo appears in PMBW30 of Pocket Monsters BW.

In the Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga

Keldeo appeared in ANL1.

In the TCG

Main article: Keldeo (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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

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

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!

Game data

NPC appearance

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
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
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Event
Black 2 White 2
Event
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Event


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
MD GTI
Automatically recruited after clearing the main story
Rumble U
Ordinary Form: Sealed Door: The Place to Return To (Reward)
Resolute Form: Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle (Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 1
Shuffle
Ordinary Form: Keldeo Rears Its Head, Keldeo Rears Its Head (Again)
Resolute Form: Take on Escalation Battles
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield (Special Boss)


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

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
91
151 - 198 292 - 386
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
129
120 - 199 236 - 392
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
011 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1
077 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1
1313 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
1919 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
2525 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
3131 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
3737 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
4343 Sacred Sword Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
4949 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —% 20 Beautiful 1 0  
5555 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
6161 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —% 30 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
6767 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
7373 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • 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/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM04Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM05Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM07Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM12Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
TM15Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM18Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM20Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM33Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM40Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM52Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM54Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM55Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM67Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM68Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM71Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM75Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 0  
TM77Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM81Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1
TM84Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM01Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM03Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
ZHM04Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM06Bag HM Fighting Sprite.png HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Keldeo in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Keldeo in that game.
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Secret Sword Fighting Special 85 100% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Keldeo can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Keldeo cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 647.png Spr b 5b 647.png Spr 5b2 647.png Spr b 5b2 647.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 647R.png Spr b 5b2 647R.png
Spr 5b 647 s.png Spr b 5b 647 s.png Spr 5b2 647 s.png Spr b 5b2 647 s.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 647R s.png Spr b 5b2 647R s.png
Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 647.png
Spr b 6x 647.png
Spr 6o 647.png
Spr b 6o 647.png
Spr 6x 647R.png
Spr b 6x 647R.png
Spr 6o 647R.png
Spr b 6o 647R.png
Spr 6x 647 s.png
Spr b 6x 647 s.png
Spr 6o 647 s.png
Spr b 6o 647 s.png
Spr 6x 647R s.png
Spr b 6x 647R s.png
Spr 6o 647R s.png
Spr b 6o 647R s.png
Front Back Front Back
647MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Keldeo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Keldeo in its Ordinary Form
  • As the fourth member of the Swords of Justice, it shares several traits with them, but is somewhat different in a number of ways:
    • Unlike the others, Keldeo is unable to learn Quick Attack. Instead, it is capable of learning 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.
    • Keldeo learns Sacred Sword one level later than the other three.
    • 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, along with Meloetta, are the only Mythical Pokémon to learn their signature moves from an external source.
  • Keldeo has the lowest base stat total of all Mythical Pokémon, excluding Phione, whose Mythical status is disputed.
  • Its trait of running across water mirrors Suicune, another quadrupedal Water-type Legendary Pokémon.
  • Due to Keldeo not being legitimately available in Pokémon Black and White outside of events, the Legendary Pokémon battle theme and the Swords of Justice intro can only play when Keldeo is battled in-game via cheating.
  • Keldeo is the lightest and smallest of the Swords of Justice.
  • Keldeo is the only Mythical or Legendary Pokémon whose alternate forms use the spelling Form in the Pokédex.

Origin

Keldeo is most likely based on the legend of the kelpie, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a lost pony. Keldeo is also likely based on the kirin also referred to as the "Chinese unicorn" which are often depicted with a single backwards curving horn and possess the ability to walk on water. Keldeo also draws inspiration from the character of d'Artagnan from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like d'Artagnan, it is the latest and youngest addition to the group. Keldeo's tail also resembles d'Artagnan's trademark feathered cap.

Name origin

Keldeo may be derived from kelda (Old Norse for spring/fountain) or may be a combination of kelpie, (a water horse from Celtic folklore) and rodeo (a sport involving skills with horses, cows, and other livestock). Furthermore, "deo" is Latin for "god".

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ケルディオ Keldeo From kelpie and possibly rodeo
France Flag.png French Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 케르디오 Kereudio Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 凱路迪歐 / 凯路迪欧 Kǎilùdí'ōu Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Ordinary Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese いつものすがた Usual Form
Mandarin Chinese 普通的樣子 Pǔtōng-de Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Aspect Normal
Germany Flag.png German Standardform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Ordinaria
South Korea Flag.png Korean 평소의 모습 Usual Form
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Habitual

Resolute Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese かくごのすがた Resolution Form
Mandarin Chinese 覺悟的樣子 Juéwù-de Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Aspect Décidé
Germany Flag.png German Resolutform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Risoluta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 각오의 모습 Resolution Form
Poland Flag.png Polish Rezolutna Forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Brío


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Stages: Saffron CityPokémon StadiumPoké FloatsPokémon Stadium 2Spear Pillar
Prism TowerUnova Pokémon LeagueKalos Pokémon League
Poké Ball and Master Ball: AbomasnowAbraAlolan ExeggutorAlolan RaichuAlolan VulpixArceusArticunoBeedrill
BellossomBewearBlastoiseBonslyCelebiChanseyCharizardChespinChikoritaClefairy
CyndaquilDarkraiDedenneDeoxysDittoEeveeElectrodeEnteiFennekin
FletchlingGardevoirGenesectGiratinaGogoatGoldeenGroudonGulpinHitmonlee
Ho-OhInkayJirachiKeldeoKoffingKyogreKyuremLatias and Latios
LugiaLunalaManaphyMarillMarshadowMeloettaMeowthMewMetagrossMimikyu
MoltresMunchlaxOnixOshawottPalkiaPiplupPorygon2PyukumukuRaikouScizorSnivy
SnorlaxSolgaleoSpewpaStaryuStarmieSuicuneSwirlixTapu KokoTogedemaruTogepi
TorchicUnownVenusaurVictiniVulpixWeavileWeezingWobbuffetXerneasZapdosZoroark
Collectables: Trophies (MeleeBrawlfor Nintendo 3DS/Wii U)
Stickers
Spirits
Misc: The Subspace EmissaryMy MusicFinal SmashPokémon ChangeBrawl cameos


Kyurem #646: Kyurem
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#648: Meloetta Meloetta


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