Koraidon (Pokémon)

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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.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is said to be an ancient relative of Cyclizar. It also has a future counterpart, Miraidon.

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

• 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 when at 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

Koraidon is a large, reptilian Pokémon primarily covered in scarlet feathers with white accents on its cheeks, upper body, thighs, and tail. Its most notable feature is a tire-like gular sac on its throat, which inflates and deflates depending on its form. Koraidon's head has a crest of feathers and a pair of long, twisted, brow-plume-like tendrils. Additional feathers at the base of its tail transition from blue to purple and end in white tips, creating a striking appearance. Its eyes have yellow sclerae, orange irises, and brown pupils, with red plumes giving the impression of eyebrows. Koraidon's body is adorned with blue markings on its elbows and shoulders, as well as blue frills down its neck. From each shoulder, a curved, handlebar-like structure extends backward. It has webbed feet, each with four claws; the two central claws are sometimes held close together, making it appear as though there are only three. The gular sac and base of its tail share a grooved texture, but the sac is also lined with spikes.

Aware of its formidable strength, Koraidon exudes confidence and rarely feels threatened. Though cautious around humans, its curiosity sometimes leads it to play with them. Its power surges under harsh sunlight due to an ancient energy coursing through its body. In battle, Koraidon will shift into its Gliding Build to crash into its targets with explosive force. While Koraidon bears a resemblance to modern-day Cyclizar, it is known to be far more ferocious and muscular.

The origins of Koraidon in the present day trace back to a time machine constructed by Professor Sada, which brought two specimens to Area Zero a decade ago. These two individuals displayed contrasting temperaments: one was friendly and curious, while the other was aggressive and territorial. According to AI Sada, it is an ancient Pokémon related to Cyclizar. However, a version of Professor Sada that appeared at the Crystal Pool suggests that Koraidon is a counterpart to Cyclizar from an alternate timeline. It was referred to as the "Winged King" in the Scarlet Book, with its current name coined by Professor Sada, potentially as a result of a bootstrap paradox.

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.

Forms

Koraidon has five forms: Apex Build, Limited Build, Sprinting Build, Swimming Build, and Gliding Build.

Apex Build

Limited Build

Sprinting Build

Swimming Build

Gliding Build

Apex Build

In its Apex Build, Koraidon shifts to a bipedal stance and adopts a poised, battle-ready posture. The feathers on its head and rear unfold and stand upright, forming a crest that resembles a war bonnet. The gular sac on its throat inflates, displaying a red, gear-like pattern, while the base of its tail becomes more robust. Koraidon's claws spread apart, revealing the white membranes between its toes.

During battle, Koraidon leverages its immense strength and array of natural weapons to overpower opponents, including powerful jaws, sharp claws, and a sturdy tail. Its legs possess extraordinary strength, allowing it to leap over 65 feet into the air and use the momentum from its falls for devastating kicks and body slams. It is said to have the power to shatter the ground with its fists alone. According to Arven, this is Koraidon's true form.

Limited Build

In its Limited Build, Koraidon reverts to a quadrupedal stance. The feathers on its head and rear are folded and closed, and the gular sac retracts, exposing a tire-like protrusion. The webbing between its claws is not visible, as its central claws stay close together. Koraidon typically takes on this form when weakened or not engaged in battle.

Other forms

Koraidon can transform into different forms to facilitate various types of travel:

• Sprinting Build: Koraidon tucks its tail and runs on all fours, allowing it to reach high speeds and climb steep cliffs.
• Swimming Build: The gular sac inflates, enabling Koraidon to float on water. It propels itself by paddling with its webbed feet.
• Gliding Build: The tendrils on Koraidon's head unfurl into wing-like structures, allowing it to glide or fly through the sky.

In all travel forms, Koraidon's tail stays tucked in, displaying a pattern similar to that found on its gular sac.

Game data

Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Scarlet: A Koraidon is a major character in the game that accompanies the player throughout their journey. A second and more aggressive Koraidon appears in an antagonistic role.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.

Generation IX Paldea #399 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Apex Build Scarlet This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in an old expedition journal. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists. Violet This Pokémon resembles Cyclizar, but it is far burlier and more ferocious. Nothing is known about its ecology or other features. Limited Build Scarlet The ecology and other data about this Pokémon are unknown. It was named Koraidon by the professor who discovered it.* Violet It has similar characteristics to a creature described in an old book as the Winged King.*

Koraidon in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Scarlet Poco Path (only one) (Limited Build) Area Zero (after credits; only one) (Apex Build) Violet Trade

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Total: 670	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 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× Fairy 4× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× Fairy 4× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× Fairy 4× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× Fairy 4× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: None

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100100% 15 077 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 15 1414 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 2121 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 10 2828 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15 3535 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 4242 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 4949 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 5656 Collision Course Fighting Physical 100100 100100% 5 6363 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 7070 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 7777 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 8484 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 9191 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 9898 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koraidon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Koraidon

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

Generation IX Other generations: None

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

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Koraidon Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koraidon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Koraidon

Side game data

Pokémon GO File:GO1007.png Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 263 Base Defense: 223 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Rock Smash, Dragon Tail Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Dragon Claw, Outrage, Giga Impact

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 animation

Apex Build Koraidon in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main series

Minor appearances

A Koraidon debuted in its a post-episode segment that aired with JN137. Team Rocket found an Apex Build Koraidon in Paldea.

In HZ056, a Koraidon is seen on the Scarlet Book's cover.

Biri-Biri

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

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.
    • 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.

Koraidon's 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 its type species, T. rex, being named with the Latin word for "king": the word Tyrannosaurus itself is Greek for "King Lizard." 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. Koraidon's twisted tendrils also resemble the brow-plumes on the King of Saxony bird-of-paradise.

Some elements of Koraidon's 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 brow plumes 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; the oldest known cave painting is a red hand stencil found in the caves of Maltravieso in Spain, one of the inspirations of 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 Thai ราชาแห่งปีก Rashahangpeek From ราชา Rasha, แห่ง hang and ปีก peek

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 Brazilian Portuguese Versão Plena Spanish Fisonomía Plena

Related articles

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

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