Keldeo (Pokémon)

Keldeo (Japanese: ケルディオ Keldeo) is a dual-type Water/Fighting Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #646: Kyurem
Pokémon
#648: Meloetta →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Keldeo (disambiguation).
Keldeo
Colt Pokémon		 ケルディオ
Keldeo
 #647

Ordinary Form

Resolute Form



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Fighting
Unknown Unknown
Resolute Form
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
 Ability
Justified Cacophony
Resolute Form		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Resolute Form		 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
 Hatch time
20560 - 20816 steps
Egg not obtainable
Height
4'07" 1.4 m
Ordinary Form
0'0" 0 m
Resolute Form
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
 Weight
106.9 lbs. 48.5 kg
Ordinary Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
Resolute Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 261
 Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Ordinary Form
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 3
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Resolute Form
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

Resolute Form
Pokédex color
  Yellow
 Base friendship
35
External Links

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Keldeo has a second form from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 onward, which requires it to know the move Secret Sword. Its original form, Ordinary Form, will then become Resolute Form.

Keldeo was leaked on a photo of a page from CoroCoro magazine on February 13, 2012, and it was officially revealed on February 15, 2012. Its Resolute Form was officially revealed on June 13, 2012.

Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, Keldeo is a member of the Swords of Justice.

Biology

Keldeo is a quadrupedal, colt-like Pokémon with a cream-colored body. It has a short, rounded snout with large nostrils and blue eyes. It has a large, feathery red mane, long, dark blue, ridged eyebrow-like protrusions, and a single cream-colored horn that curves slightly. The back of its head, as well as its neck, is covered with fluffy, light blue fur. Keldeo has blue hooves, which are capable of ejecting water. Its tail is light blue with white spots and resembles an elaborate feather in a cap.

Upon learning Secret Sword, Keldeo transforms into its Resolute Form. The dark blue protrusions become shorter and lighter in color, resembling ears. Its horn becomes dark blue and grows larger and ridged. On the side of its head are three feathers colored aqua blue, green, and orange.

Keldeo was trained by the other members of the Swords of Justice. Keldeo tends to cross the world and often appears at beautiful watersides. Keldeo also travels in order to further improve itself through training. It can walk across the water by ejecting water from its hooves. It is said Keldeo must endure harsh battles in order for the forehead horn to develop, which then its true power will be awakened.

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 Keldeo. They acted as its parents, and they 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.

When the four meet again, they teach Keldeo the move Secret Sword.

In the anime

Main series
Ordinary Form Keldeo in the anime
Resolute Form Keldeo in the anime
Keldeo (M15)

Keldeo debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice. In the movie, it was training in order to learn how to use Sacred Sword so it could become one of the Swords of Justice. Along with the other Legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Keldeo can speak through telepathy.

GOTCHA!

A Keldeo briefly appeared in its Ordinary Form as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga
Keldeo in Pokémon Adventures
Resolute Form Keldeo in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations
Main article: Keldeo (M15)

Keldeo appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.

Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~

A Keldeo appeared in ANL1.

Pocket Monsters BW

A Keldeo appeared in PMBW30.

Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Kelden
Main article: Swords of Justice (Adventures)

Keldeo debuted at the Pledge Grove, where it waited for Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion to arrive and teach it Sacred Sword. After acquiring the move, Keldeo follows its mentors to where they would confront the Shadow Triad who tried to capture the trio earlier, which was near the P2 Laboratory. There, the Shadow Triad are locked in combat with Cilan, Chili, and Cress, the Striaton Gym Leaders. It first appeared in The Shadow Triad.

In the Black 2 & White 2 chapter, it was recruited by Blake and nicknamed Kelden.

In the TCG
Main article: Keldeo (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Keldeo in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.
Keldeo using Secret Sword in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

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

Keldeo trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Keldeo also appears in Resolute Form as a trophy in both versions of the game.

Trophy information

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 multicoloured 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!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Keldeo returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Keldeo also appears as a Spirit in both its Ordinary and Resolute Forms.

Game data

NPC appearance
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Keldeo is an important character in the storyline where he was a friend of Virizion, and a Magnagate savant. He was imprisoned in Glacier Palace, and there he wrote a letter to Virizion telling her that they weren't friends anymore. This letter caused Virizion to stop believing in friends. After being rescued by Umbreon and Espeon, he apologizes to Virizion for writing the letter. He joins the player's team after the player Pokémon returns to the human world.

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #153		 Unova
B2W2: #298
Black By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling.
White It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
Black 2 When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#—
X It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
Y When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
Omega Ruby It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
Alpha Sapphire When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—		 Sinnoh
#—		 Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Ordinary Form
Sword Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion taught this Pokémon how to fight. It dashes across the world, seeking more opportunities to further its training.*
Shield They say that Keldeo must survive harsh battles and fully develop the horn on its forehead before this Pokémon's true power will awaken.*
Resolute Form
Sword Keldeo has strengthened its resolve for battle, filling its body with power and changing its form.*
Shield The power that lay hidden in its body now covers its horn, turning it into a sword that can slice through anything.*


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Event
Black 2 White 2
Event
Generation VI
X Y
Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Ballimere Lake (Only one) Resolute Form
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
MD GTI
Automatically recruited after clearing the main story
Rumble U
Ordinary Form: Sealed Door: The Place to Return To (Reward)
Resolute Form: Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle (Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 1
Shuffle
Event: Keldeo Rears Its Head (Ordinary Form)
Event: Keldeo Rears Its Head (Again) (Ordinary Form)
Event: Keldeo Appears (Ordinary Form)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (First release; Ordinary Form)
Event: Take on Escalation Battles (Resolute Form)
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 11: Stage 08 (As a Mythical Pokémon) (Resolute Form only)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Buzzwole SeaFinal
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Seasonal sync pair scout (Diantha's (Special Costume), Resolute Form)


In events
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Shokotan Keldeo Japanese Japan and Taiwan 15 June 23 to October 20, 2012
BW Summer 2012 Keldeo English Europe, the Americas, Australia, and South Africa 15 August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW Summer 2012 Keldeo French Europe, the Americas, and Australia 15 August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW Summer 2012 Keldeo German Europe, the Americas, and Australia 15 August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW Summer 2012 Keldeo Italian Europe, the Americas, and Australia 15 August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BW Summer 2012 Keldeo Spanish Europe, the Americas, and Australia 15 August 27, 2012 to January 31, 2013
BWB2W2 Sacred Swordsman Keldeo Korean South Korea 15 December 11, 2012 to January 6, 2013
B2W2 Winter 2013 Keldeo French Wi-Fi 50 January 16 to February 12, 2013
B2W2 Winter 2013 Keldeo English Wi-Fi 50 January 25 to February 12, 2013
B2W2 Winter 2013 Keldeo German Wi-Fi 50 January 25 to February 12, 2013
B2W2 Winter 2013 Keldeo Italian Wi-Fi 50 January 25 to February 12, 2013
B2W2 Winter 2013 Keldeo Spanish Wi-Fi 50 January 25 to February 12, 2013
ORAS Pokémon Scrap Keldeo Japanese region Online 15 December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015
ORAS Strategy Guide Keldeo Korean region Online 15 February 25, 2015 to January 31, 2016
XYORAS Pokémon 20th Anniversary Keldeo American region Online 100 October 1 to 24, 2016
XYORAS Pokémon 20th Anniversary Keldeo PAL region Online 100 October 1 to 24, 2016

Held items
Game Held Item(s)
Events* PP Max (100%)

Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
91
151 - 198 292 - 386
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
129
120 - 199 236 - 392
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
108
101 - 176 198 - 346
Total:
580
 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 VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 2×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 2×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 2×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 2×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None

Learnset

Keldeo is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Secret Sword Fighting Special 08585 100100% 10
011 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20
011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30
077 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
1414 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 15
2121 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30
2828 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5
3535 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10
4242 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
4949 Sacred Sword Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 15
5656 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
6363 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
7070 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Keldeo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10
TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10
TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR56 TR56 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20
TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TR98 TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Keldeo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Keldeo in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Keldeo in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Keldeo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Keldeo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5
V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100}}100% 5
V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Keldeo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Keldeo
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Ordinary Form
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
 Attack Power: ★★★★★

 Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
Water
 Attack Power: 60 - 105 5

#168

 Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Skill Swapper: Flash Mob
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 209 Base Attack: 260 Base Defense: 192
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Poison Jab, Low Kick
Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Close Combat, Hydro Pump, X-Scissor

Resolute Form
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Shuffle
Fighting
 Attack Power: 60 - 135 20

#168

 Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
Skill Swapper: Cross Attack+
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 209 Base Attack: 260 Base Defense: 192
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Poison Jab, Low Kick
Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Close Combat, Hydro Pump, X-Scissor

Evolution
Unevolved
Keldeo
 Water  Fighting 


Forms
Without Secret Sword
Ordinary Form
Keldeo
 Water  Fighting 




↔
With Secret Sword
Resolute Form
Keldeo
 Water  Fighting 

Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back
Front Back
Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Keldeo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia
Keldeo in its Ordinary Form
  • As the fourth member of the Swords of Justice, Keldeo shares several traits with them, but is somewhat different in a number of ways:
    • Unlike the others, Keldeo can't learn Quick Attack. Instead, it can learn Aqua Jet, a variation of Quick Attack.
    • The moves that Keldeo learns by level have higher base powers than the moves learned by the other Swords of Justice.
    • Prior to Generation VIII, Keldeo learned Sacred Sword at a higher level than the others.
    • Its legs seem to be stylized after animal legs and hooves, unlike the others, which seem to have boots.
    • Keldeo isn't listed near the other three in National Pokédex order.
    • Keldeo's name doesn't end with -ion.
  • Keldeo, along with Meloetta, are the only Mythical Pokémon to learn their signature moves from an external source.
  • Keldeo shares its trait of running across water with Suicune, another quadrupedal Water-type Pokémon.
  • Keldeo is the lightest and smallest of the Swords of Justice.
  • Keldeo's Attack and Special Attack stats are the reverse of Terrakion's, while their other stats are identical.
  • In Generation VIII, if Keldeo learns or forgets Secret Sword while deposited in a box, it will not change forms even if taken out of the box afterward. It will change into the correct form after the player completes or runs away from a battle.

Origin

Keldeo is most likely based on the Scottish legend of the kelpie, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a lost pony. This is evidenced by the fact that Keldeo appears in the Crown Tundra, an area based on Scotland. Keldeo is also likely based on the kirin, also referred to as the "Chinese unicorn" which are often depicted with a single backward curving horn and possess the ability to walk on water.

Story-wise, Keldeo draws inspiration from the character of d'Artagnan from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like d'Artagnan, it is the latest and youngest addition to the group. Keldeo's tail also resembles the D'Artagnan trademark feathered cap.

Name origin

Keldeo may be derived from kelda (Old Norse for spring/fountain) or may be a combination of kelpie (a water horse from Celtic folklore) and rodeo (a sport involving skills with horses, cows, and other livestock). It may also involve deo (Latin for god).

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese ケルディオ Keldeo From kelpie and possibly rodeo
French Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
Spanish Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
German Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
Italian Keldeo Same as English/Japanese name
Korean 케르디오 Keldeo Transliteration of Japanese name
Cantonese Chinese 凱路迪歐 Hóilouhdihk'āu Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese 凱路迪歐 / 凯路迪欧 Kǎilùdí'ōu Transliteration of Japanese name


Ordinary Form

Language Title
Japanese いつものすがた Usual Form
Chinese Cantonese 平常的樣子 Pìhngsèuhng-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 平常的樣子 / 平常的样子 Píngcháng-de Yàngzi
French Aspect Normal
German Standardform
Italian Forma Normale
Korean 평상시 모습 Usual Form
Brazilian Portuguese Forma Comum
Spanish Forma Habitual
Thai ฟอร์มปกติ

Resolute Form

Language Title
Japanese かくごのすがた Resolution Form
Chinese Cantonese 覺悟的樣子 Gokngh-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 覺悟的樣子 / 觉悟的样子 Juéwù-de Yàngzi
Finnish Resolute Forme
French Aspect Décidé
German Resolutform
Italian Forma Risoluta
Korean 각오의 모습 Resolution Form
Polish Rezolutna Forma
Brazilian Portuguese Forma Resoluta
Spanish Forma Brío
Thai ฟอร์มแน่วแน่
Vietnamese Dạng Giác Ngộ


Generation I: Mew
Generation II: Celebi
Generation III: Jirachi • Deoxys
Generation IV: Phione* • Manaphy • Darkrai • Shaymin • Arceus
Generation V: Victini • Keldeo • Meloetta • Genesect
Generation VI: Diancie • Hoopa • Volcanion
Generation VII: Magearna • Marshadow • Zeraora • Meltan • Melmetal
Generation VIII: Zarude


Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu
Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar
Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar
Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League
Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill
Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy
Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin
Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee
Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios
Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu
Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy
Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi
Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark
Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U)
Stickers
Spirits
Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos


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