Koraidon (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Koraidon (disambiguation).

Koraidon Paradox Pokémon コライドン Koraidon #1007 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Dragon Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Orichalcum Pulse Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 50 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 8'02" 2.5 m Koraidon 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 668.0 lbs. 303.0 kg Koraidon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 335	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Koraidon 0 HP 3 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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Koraidon (Japanese: コライドン Koraidon) is a dual-type Fighting/Dragon Legendary Paradox Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

While not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it is said to be a relative of Cyclizar^[1] from the ancient past or a version of it^[2] from a different timeline. It has a future counterpart called Miraidon.

Koraidon has five different transformations it can change between as it traverses varying terrain and adapts to different situations.

• Limited Build when it has little power.
• Sprinting Build when traveling swiftly on land.
• Swimming Build when traveling in the water.
• Gliding Build when traveling in the skies.
• Apex Build during battle and full strength.

Koraidon is the game mascot of Pokémon Scarlet, appearing on the game's box art in its Apex Build. It is also known as the "Winged King" (Japanese: ツバサノオウ Tsubasano'ou). Along with Miraidon, it is considered part of the Paradox duo by fans.

Biology

Apex Build 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 are similar to the base of its tail, and it can inflate or deflate as needed.

Koraidon was brought to this era/timeline through the time machine created by Professor Sada ten years ago, but it is different from the other Paradox Pokémon. She was capable of only bringing two of them and is also the one who coined Koraidon's name. According to AI Sada, Koraidon is a ferocious ancient ancestor related to Cyclizar. However, according to a Sada brought to the Crystal Pool by Terapagos, Koraidon is a counterpart of Cyclizar from another timeline. Its true origin is unknown. It is powerful enough to break the land with just its bare fists. According to the Scarlet Book, it was formerly known as the "Winged King" due to its wings and feather crown. According to Arven, Apex Build is Koraidon's true form.^[3]

Koraidon is aware of its own impressive strength and derives confidence from this fact, never feeling threatened by its opponents. It is capricious and curious enough to sometimes play with humans, despite usually being cautious of them. While fighting in its Apex Build, Koraidon dominates its opponents using its immense strength and the many natural weapons available to it, including its tough jaws and fangs, sharp claws, and thick, powerful tail. Its legs are strong enough that Koraidon can leap over 65 feet into the air, using both its own body weight and the momentum of falling from such a height to unleash crushing kicks and brutal body slams.^[4]

Koraidon is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Collision Course. It is also the only known Pokémon that can have Orichalcum Pulse as an Ability.

Transformations

Aside from Apex Build, Koraidon has four other forms it can transform into depending on the situation.

Limited Build Koraidon walks on all fours. The head and rear plumes are closed and folded. The chest throat is pulled in, leaving out the rubber tire-like protrusion. The membrane on all four legs is not visible as the central fingers and toes are kept in close contact with each other. Koraidon assumes this form either when weakened or not battling.

Koraidon has the ability to change its form in order to facilitate travel. Sprinting Build Koraidon 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.^[5] Gliding Build Koraidon can switch between gliding or unlimited flight.^[6]

Apex Build

Limited Build

Sprinting Build

Swimming Build

Gliding Build

Game data

Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet

NPC appearances

Main article: Koraidon (game)

• Pokémon Scarlet: Koraidon is a major character in the game.

• Pokémon Scarlet: Another Koraidon, also known as the Guardian of Paradise, is the secondary antagonist and a boss in the game. It was brought to the Pokémon world sometime after the first one through Professor Sada's "time machine" and is shown to be far more aggressive and belligerent than it, which eventually caused both to became rivals.
  • At some point in Area Zero, both Koraidon got into a territorial battle where the first one was defeated, but saved just in time by Professor Sada, who sacrificed her life to save it, after that, it was forced to escape Area Zero, traumatized by what happened there and leaving the second Koraidon as the strongest Pokémon in Area Zero and making it its territory.
  • In The Way Home, the second Koraidon appears to the player, Nemona, Penny, Arven and the first Koraidon, only to attempt to start another battle to kick Koraidon out of its territory once again, however, the Zero Lab is opened and instead of attacking, it walks inside it, leaving the first Koraidon even more scared of it. The player and Koraidon go inside after defeating some Paradox Pokémon and inside, they meet AI Sada, who calls the second Koraidon back inside its Master Ball.
  • After the player defeats the controlled AI Sada to deactivate the time machine, the Paradise Protection Protocol is activated, locking all of the heroes's Poké Balls as a last resort to defend the time machine, sending out the the Guardian of Paradise, who's defeated once and for all by the player's Koraidon after Terastallizing into a Dragon Type.
  • Later on in the post-game, the player can find the now trainerless Koraidon out of the Zero Lab and catch it, supposedly due to its Master Ball being out of reach.

Pokédex entries

Koraidon in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: None

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM024 TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM038 TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 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 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM165 TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM189 TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM207 TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM220 TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koraidon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Koraidon

By breeding

Side game data

Evolution data

Unevolved Koraidon  Fighting  Dragon

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Apex Build Koraidon in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Minor appearances

A Koraidon appeared in a post-episode segment that aired with JN137.

Biri-Biri

A Koraidon appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Anna.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Koraidon (TCG)

Trivia

• Koraidon and Miraidon are the only Paradox Pokémon:
  • Whose names follow regular Pokémon naming conventions.
    • To not have different names between languages.
  • To each have their own unique Abilities.
• Of all Pokémon, Koraidon and Miraidon have the highest number of forms that are obtainable in some capacity yet unusable in battle, as they each use three forms solely for travel and are obtained in their fourth ‘low-power’ forms, yet can only battle in their ‘high-power’ forms.
  • Curiously, the forms are fully usable in battle when hacked into the game, albeit with various glitches and oddities.^[7]
    • In its unused Pokédex entry, non-Apex Build Koraidon is 11'6" / 3.5m tall, the same height as Ultimate Mode Miraidon, and taller than Apex Build Koraidon.
  • Rotom has five forms that are unusable in battle (Pokédex, Phone, Bike, Rotomi, Drone), but Rotomi and Rotom Drone are completely unobtainable.
• The builds of Koraidon in Japanese and Korean use Sino-Japanese and Sino-Korean words respectively, showing tradition and the past, while the modes of Miraidon in the same languages use borrowed words from English, showing modernity.
• Despite being able to swim and fly with the player on its back, Koraidon can't learn Surf or Fly. It shares this trait with its counterpart Miraidon.

Origin

Koraidon may be based on an amalgamation of various lizards, dinosaurs, and vague depictions of European fantasy dragons. It notably resembles 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. Its feathers may be a reference to feathered dinosaurs, while its bipedal stance in its Apex Build is reminiscent of older depictions of theropod dinosaurs. Furthermore, its signature move of Collision Course alludes to the asteroid that caused the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, which eliminated most dinosaur species on Earth. Its head shape, its posture in its Apex Build and its alternate name, "Winged King", may be a reference to the Tyrannosaurus, colloquially known as the "King of the Dinosaurs" due to the only known species, T. rex, being named with the Latin word for "king". As they're displayed mostly on the head and in the waist area, the colorful feathers might be reference to ancient cultures in general, as opposed to Miraidon's futuristic look. Ancient civilizations (notably Central and South American) and tribes often used bird feathers as ornaments and symbol of status. Some elements of its design may be based on parts of off road motorcycles (such as choppers or dirt bikes built for off road or natural terrains). This is shown by its antennae and shoulders which are similar to handlebars (especially longer ones known as “ape hangers”), and the protrusion on its chest together with its tail resemble rubber tires, the latter especially when curled. Koraidon may have conceptually been influenced by cave paintings as indicated by the ancient past motifs as well as its red color scheme. This is further enforced by the oldest known cave painting being a red hand stencil found in the caves of Maltravieso. A cave found in Spain, one of the hypothetical inspirations behind the Paldea region.

Name origin

Koraidon may be a combination of 古来 korai or 古代 kodai (ancient), ライド raido (ride), and dragon, don (Spanish for lord), or -don (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).

Its alternate name, Winged King, is literally winged king.

Tsubasano'ou, its alternate name in Japanese, can be taken literally as 翼の王 tsubasa no ō (winged king).

Due to a bootstrap paradox involving a version of Professor Sada time traveling from the past, it is possible that the player in Pokémon Scarlet may be responsible for indirectly coining Koraidon's name.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コライドン Koraidon From 古来 korai or 古代 kodai, ride, dragon, don, and -don French Koraidon Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Koraidon Same as English/Japanese name German Koraidon Same as English/Japanese name Italian Koraidon Same as English/Japanese name Korean 코라이돈 Koraidon Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 故勒頓 / 故勒顿 Gùlèdùn From 故 gù and the transcription of the Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 故勒頓 Gulaahkdeuhn From 故 gu and the transcription of the Japanese name

More languages Hindi कोराईडॉन Koraidon Transcription of English/Japanese name Thai โคไรดอน Khoraidon Transcription of Japanese name

Winged King

Language Title Meaning Japanese ツバサノオウ Tsubasano'ou From 翼の王 tsubasa no ō French Ailes-Royales From aile and royal Spanish Reyalado From rey and alado German Schwingenkönig From Schwinge and König Italian Realato From re and alato Korean 날개의왕 Nalgaeuiwang From 날개의왕 nalgaeui wang Mandarin Chinese 翼大王 Yìdàwáng From 翼 yì and 大王 dàwáng Cantonese Chinese 翼大王 Yihkdaaihwòhng From 翼 yihk and 大王 daaihwòhng

More languages Brazilian Portuguese Rei Alado From rei and alado

Sprinting Build

Language Title Japanese しっそうけいたい Shissō Keitai Chinese Cantonese 疾馳形態 Jíchí Yìhngtaai Mandarin 疾馳形態 / 疾驰形态 Jíchí Xíngtài French Forme de Course German Sprintgestalt Italian Foggia Scattante Korean 질주형태 Jilju Hyeongtae Spanish Fisonomía Carrera

Swimming Build

Language Title Japanese ゆうえいけいたい Yūei Keitai Chinese Cantonese 破浪形態 Polohng Yìhngtaai Mandarin 破浪形態 / 破浪形态 Pòlàng Xíngtài French Forme de Nage German Schwimmgestalt Italian Foggia Nautica Korean 유영형태 Yuyeong Hyeongtae Spanish Fisonomía Nado

Gliding Build

Language Title Japanese かっくうけいたい Kakkū Keitai Chinese Cantonese 乘風形態 Sìhngfūng Yìhngtaai Mandarin 乘風形態 / 乘风形态 Chéngfēng Xíngtài French Forme de Vol German Schwingengestalt Italian Foggia Librata Korean 활공형태 Hwalgong Hyeongtae Spanish Fisonomía Planeo

Limited Build

Language Title Japanese せいげんけいたい Seigen Keitai Chinese Cantonese 制限形態 Jaihaahn Yìhngtaai Mandarin 制限形態 / 制限形态 Zhìxiàn Xíngtài French Forme Limitée German Gehemmte Gestalt Italian Foggia Parziale Korean 제한형태 Jehan Hyeongtae Spanish Fisonomía Limitada

Apex Build

Language Title Japanese かんぜんけいたい Kanzen Keitai Chinese Cantonese 完全形態 Yùhnchyùhn Yìhngtaai Mandarin 完全形態 / 完全形态 Wánquán Xíngtài French Forme Finale German Vollkommene Gestalt Italian Foggia Integrale Korean 완전형태 Wanjeon Hyeongtae Spanish Fisonomía Plena

Related articles

• Koraidon (game)
• Terastal phenomenon
• Paradox Pokémon
• Legendary Pokémon
• Scarlet Book
• Paradox duo

References

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Future Paradox Pokémon

Legendary Pokémon

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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