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Keldeo

Colt Pokémon

Ordinary
Keldeo official artwork
Official art
WaterFighting
Mythical
Height
1.4 m 4′07″
Weight
48.5 kg 106.9 lbs
Base stat total
580 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Justified
Pokédex entryShield
They say that Keldeo must survive harsh battles and fully develop the horn on its forehead before this Pokémon’s true power will awaken.
See all 5 entries

Base stats

Total 580 · Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP91166–198292–386
Atk7282–136134–267
Def9099–156166–306
SpA129134–199236–392
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe108115–176198–346
Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP91Atk72Def90Spe108SpD90SpA129

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

Weak to 5 types, resists 7

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

WaterFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Water)Fairy (because of Fighting)Flying (because of Fighting)Grass (because of Water)Psychic (because of Fighting)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Fighting)Dark (because of Fighting)Fire (because of Water)Ice (because of Water)Rock (because of Fighting)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostDragon

Abilities

1 ability

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

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

Ability
Justified
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
  2. Secret Sword, Special, power 85, accuracy 100%
  3. Vacuum Wave, Special, power 40, accuracy 100%
  4. Calm Mind, Status

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

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%

Tera types

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Speed tiers

Max Speed 176 · outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 108); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+176Max160No SP128Min115Scarf (Choice Scarf)264Tailwind352

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

Moves

58 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 15

1Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhysical40100%20
1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Secret SwordDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.FightingSpecial85100%10
1Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
7Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpecial65100%20
14Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15
21Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhysical30100%30
28RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhysical70100%5
35Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhysical9090%10
42Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
49Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.FightingPhysical90100%15
56Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
63Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpecial11080%5
70Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhysical50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhysical70—10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpecial7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhysical80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhysical85100%10
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpecial80—20
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpecial11080%5
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpecial40100%30
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhysical60100%20
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpecial9085%10
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhysical65100%15

Evolution

Doesn’t evolve

Keldeo does not evolve.

Where to find

Not found in the wild in our data

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.

Training

Catch rate 3 · slow growth
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

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

Pokédex entries

5 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Colt Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Yellow
Shape

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

  1. 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

  2. Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion taught this Pokémon how to fight. It dashes across the world, seeking more opportunities to further its training.

    Sword

  3. 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

  4. It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.

    White · X · Omega Ruby

  5. 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

Biology

Biology · design and origin · 1 form

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.

Sprites

5 generations, animated from Gen V

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Polls & views

2 polls

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