Keldeo

Keldeo (Japanese: ケルディオ, Hepburn: Kerudio) (KELL-dee-oh^[1]) is a Water/Fighting-type Mythical Pokémon^[1] introduced in Generation V. Keldeo is a member of the Swords of Justice, along with Virizion, Cobalion, and Terrakion.

Biology

Physiology

In Ordinary Form, Keldeo resembles a foal or small unicorn referring to the horn on its head. It is mainly pale yellow in color with light blue fur covering its neck and the back of its head. Its tail is also light blue in color. It has long, dark blue eyebrows and a red mane. Its body is somewhat slender and it has a rather fat yet well-toned rump. On the ends of its legs are dark blue hooves.

In Resolute Form, Keldeo's dark blue eyebrows turn into smaller light blue eyebrows, and its horn is now bigger and dark blue. On its mane it now has three feathers, matching the colors for the others in the trio, green, orange, and blue.

Behavior

Keldeo tends to cross the world and often appears at beautiful watersides. Keldeo also travels in order to further improve itself through training.

Natural abilities

Keldeo can shoot water from its hooves to propel itself; it uses this technique to “run” across bodies of water and jump high distances.

It is thought that when Keldeo becomes resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. The horn on its forehead is filled with hidden power. The horn can change into a sword that can cut through anything.

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 it. They acted as its parents and 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.

Evolution

Keldeo doesn't evolve.

Game data

Forms

Keldeo needs to learn Secret Sword to turn into Resolute Form. Secret Sword must be forgotten to change back.

Pokédex Entries

Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Moor Of Icirrus	Event
Black 2 and White 2	Oath Woods	Event
X and Y	Transfer	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None
Sun and Moon	Transfer	None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Transfer	None
Sword and Shield	Trade	None
SWSH The Crown Tundra	Ballimere Lake	One

Stats

Stats
HP	91
Attack	72
Defense	90
Sp. Atk	129
Sp. Def	90
Speed	108
Total	580

Learnset

Leveling

TM/HM

Breeding

Keldeo learns no moves via breeding.

Tutoring

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

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

Manga

Keldeo was spotted by Blake (Unova) and Whitley in the wild with the help of Whitley's Foongus' Sweet Scent.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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

Trophy Description

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 multicolored 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!

Trivia

• Keldeo is the second Water/Fighting type, the first being Poliwrath.
• Keldeo is the second Mythical Pokémon to be available without the need of an event, after Deoxys.
• As BW are made during the last days of NDS, NDS' system had been completely hacked and leaked Pokémon no. 647~649 earlier than the offcials did.
• In Super Smash Bros., Keldeo is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Secret Sword.
• Keldeo, along with the rest of the Swords of Justice, were the first quadrupedal Fighting-type Pokémon.

Origin

Keldeo is likely based on a Kelpie, a supernatural water horse that appears as a lost pony, or a unicorn. It may also be based on a kirin or qilin, a horse-like East Asian mythological creature often associated with water. Keldeo may also be based on D'Artagnan from The Three Musketeers, as Keldeo is part of the Musketeer quartet. Just like D'Artagnan from the book, Keldeo is similar to the youngest of the quartet.

Etymology

Keldeo and its Japanese name, Kerudio. seem to be derived from kelpie (a mythical water horse) and rodeo. It may also be derived from deo (Latin for "god") as it is a Mythical Pokémon.

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

References

v · d · e List of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Generation I	Articuno Zapdos Moltres Mewtwo Mew[a]
Generation II	Raikou Entei Suicune Lugia Ho-Oh Celebi[a]
Generation III	Regirock Regice Registeel Latias Latios Kyogre Groudon Rayquaza Jirachi[a] Deoxys[a]
Generation IV	Uxie Mesprit Azelf Dialga Palkia Heatran Regigigas Giratina Cresselia Phione[a] Manaphy[a] Darkrai[a] Shaymin[a] Arceus[a]
Generation V	Victini[a] Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo[a] Meloetta[a] Genesect[a]
Generation VI	Xerneas Yveltal Zygarde Diancie[a] Hoopa[a] Volcanion[a]
Generation VII	Type: Null Silvally Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Necrozma Magearna[a] Marshadow[a] Zeraora[a] Meltan[a] Melmetal[a]
Generation VIII	Zacian Zamazenta Eternatus Kubfu Urshifu Zarude[a] Regieleki Regidrago Glastrier Spectrier Calyrex Enamorus
Generation IX	Wo-Chien Chien-Pao Ting-Lu Chi-Yu Koraidon Miraidon Okidogi Munkidori Fezandipiti Ogerpon Terapagos Pecharunt[a]
^ a: Mythical Pokémon

v · d · e List of Generation V Pokémon
#001–025 (#494–518)	Victini Snivy Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Patrat Watchog Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Purrloin Liepard Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Munna Musharna
#026–050 (#519–543)	Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Blitzle Zebstrika Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Woobat Swoobat Drilbur Excadrill Audino Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Throh Sawk Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Venipede
#051–075 (#544–568)	Whirlipede Scolipede Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Basculin Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Darumaka Darmanitan Maractus Dwebble Crustle Scraggy Scrafty Sigilyph Yamask Cofagrigus Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops Trubbish
#076–100 (#569–593)	Garbodor Zorua Zoroark Minccino Cinccino Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Ducklett Swanna Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Deerling Sawsbuck Emolga Karrablast Escavalier Foongus Amoonguss Frillish Jellicent
#101–125 (#594–618)	Alomomola Joltik Galvantula Ferroseed Ferrothorn Klink Klang Klinklang Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Elgyem Beheeyem Litwick Lampent Chandelure Axew Fraxure Haxorus Cubchoo Beartic Cryogonal Shelmet Accelgor Stunfisk
#126–150 (#619–643)	Mienfoo Mienshao Druddigon Golett Golurk Pawniard Bisharp Bouffalant Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Heatmor Durant Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Larvesta Volcarona Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram
#151–156 (#644–649)	Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo Meloetta Genesect
See also	Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX
Generation V

v · d · e Unova Pokédex
Characters · Locations
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version #000–024 Victini Snivy Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Patrat Watchog Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Purrloin Liepard Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Munna Musharna #025–049 Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Blitzle Zebstrika Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Woobat Swoobat Drilbur Excadrill Audino Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Throh Sawk Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Venipede #050–074 Whirlipede Scolipede Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Basculin Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Darumaka Darmanitan Maractus Dwebble Crustle Scraggy Scrafty Sigilyph Yamask Cofagrigus Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops Trubbish #075–099 Garbodor Zorua Zoroark Minccino Cinccino Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Ducklett Swanna Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Deerling Sawsbuck Emolga Karrablast Escavalier Foongus Amoonguss Frillish Jellicent #100–124 Alomomola Joltik Galvantula Ferroseed Ferrothorn Klink Klang Klinklang Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Elgyem Beheeyem Litwick Lampent Chandelure Axew Fraxure Haxorus Cubchoo Beartic Cryogonal Shelmet Accelgor Stunfisk #125–149 Mienfoo Mienshao Druddigon Golett Golurk Pawniard Bisharp Bouffalant Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Heatmor Durant Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Larvesta Volcarona Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram #150–155 Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo Meloetta Genesect Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 #000–024 Victini Snivy Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Patrat Watchog Purrloin Liepard Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Sunkern Sunflora Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Mareep #025–049 Flaaffy Ampharos Psyduck Golduck Azurill Marill Azumarill Riolu Lucario Dunsparce Audino Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Koffing Weezing Magnemite Magneton Magnezone #050–074 Growlithe Arcanine Magby Magmar Magmortar Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Rattata Raticate Zubat Golbat Crobat Grimer Muk Woobat Swoobat Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Onix Steelix Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr #075–099 Drilbur Excadrill Skitty Delcatty Buneary Lopunny Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Munna Musharna Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sandile Krokorok #100–124 Krookodile Darumaka Darmanitan Basculin Trubbish Garbodor Minccino Cinccino Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Sandshrew Sandslash Dwebble Crustle Scraggy Scrafty Maractus Sigilyph Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Yamask Cofagrigus #125–149 Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops Klink Klang Klinklang Budew Roselia Roserade Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Combee Vespiquen Emolga Heracross Pinsir Blitzle Zebstrika Buizel Floatzel #150–174 Zorua Zoroark Ducklett Swanna Karrablast Escavalier Shelmet Accelgor Deerling Sawsbuck Foongus Amoonguss Castform Nosepass Probopass Aron Lairon Aggron Baltoy Claydol Larvesta Volcarona Joltik Galvantula Ferroseed #175–199 Ferrothorn Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Frillish Jellicent Alomomola Axew Fraxure Haxorus Zangoose Seviper Elgyem Beheeyem Litwick Lampent Chandelure Heatmor Durant Cubchoo Beartic Cryogonal Tornadus Thundurus Landorus #200–224 Skorupi Drapion Skarmory Numel Camerupt Spoink Grumpig Drifloon Drifblim Shuppet Banette Wingull Pelipper Lunatone Solrock Absol Tangela Tangrowth Mienfoo Mienshao Gligar Gliscor Pawniard Bisharp Cobalion #225–249 Terrakion Virizion Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Stunfisk Shuckle Mantyke Mantine Remoraid Octillery Corsola Staryu Starmie Wailmer Wailord Lapras Spheal Sealeo Walrein Swablu Altaria Vulpix Ninetales Bronzor #250–274 Bronzong Sneasel Weavile Delibird Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Swinub Piloswine Mamoswine Ditto Beldum Metang Metagross Seel Dewgong Throh Sawk Bouffalant Druddigon Golett Golurk Deino Zweilous Hydreigon #275–299 Slakoth Vigoroth Slaking Corphish Crawdaunt Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Lickitung Lickilicky Yanma Yanmega Tropius Carnivine Croagunk Toxicroak Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Reshiram Zekrom Kyurem Keldeo Meloetta Genesect
See also	Kanto Johto Hoenn Sinnoh Hisui Kalos Alola Galar Paldea
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