Keldeo: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP91166–198292–386

Atk7282–136134–267

Def9099–156166–306

SpA129134–199236–392

SpD9099–156166–306

Spe108115–176198–346

Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

WaterFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricFairyFlyingGrassPsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkFireIceRockSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 108); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+176Max160No SP128Min115

Scarf264Tailwind352

At max Speed, Keldeo outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Keldeo against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
176		Keldeo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
160		Keldeo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		Keldeo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Justified
This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 stage after it is damaged by a Dark-type move.
Other Pokémon with Justified 8
Growlithe Arcanine Absol Lucario Gallade Cobalion Terrakion Virizion

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

17.6% of teams · rank #6 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Justified
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games11.9%
1500 weighting14.7%
1630 weighting17.6%
1760 weighting22.0%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

Justified100.0%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe56.1%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.0%
Timid 172 HP / 4 Def / 96 SpA / 4 SpD / 232 Spe4.1%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.7%
Timid 224 HP / 32 SpA / 252 Spe3.5%

Evolution

Keldeo does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15


1	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
1	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Secret SwordDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Fighting	Special	85	100%	10
1	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
7	Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Water	Special	65	100%	20
14	Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15
21	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
28	RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
35	Aqua TailNo additional effect.	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
42	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
49	Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.	Fighting	Physical	90	100%	15
56	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
63	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
70	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 48


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM53	Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.	Steel	Physical	70	—	10
TM57	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM112	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Special	80	—	20
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Special	120	70%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM184	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Physical	60	100%	20
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM209	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Special	90	85%	10
TM213	CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	10
TM229	Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.	Fighting	Physical	65	100%	15

Biology

Keldeo is a Mythical Pokémon that can blast water from its hooves, letting it run across water. Since Virizion, Terrakion, and Cobalion trained it, it now seeks to train itself around the world. It is great at using leg moves in battle and appears at scenic waterfronts.

Design & origin

Keldeo's design is inspired by d'Artagnan from The Three Musketeers.

Forms

Resolute Form Keldeo

When Keldeo is Resolute, its body fills with power and its jumps are too quick to follow. Its horns also change to be able to cut through anything.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#26 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 8,915 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#18 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Colt Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

About its forms: Forms only affect appearance. In Black and White Versions 2, Keldeo becomes Resolute Form when it learns Secret Sword and reverts to Ordinary Form if it forgets that move.

Original Unova#153Updated Unova#298Hyperspace#118

They say that Keldeo must survive harsh battles and fully develop the horn on its forehead before this Pokémon’s true power will awaken.
Shield
Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion taught this Pokémon how to fight. It dashes across the world, seeking more opportunities to further its training.
Sword
When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
White · X · Omega Ruby
By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling.
Black

Names around the world

English: Keldeo
Japanese: ケルディオ
Japanese (romaji): Keldeo
Korean: 케르디오
Chinese (Traditional): 凱路迪歐
Chinese (Simplified): 凯路迪欧
French: Keldeo
German: Keldeo
Spanish: Keldeo
Italian: Keldeo

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 261
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.