Keldeo

Keldeo is a Water/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Pokédex data

National № 0647
Type Water Fighting
Species Colt Pokémon
Height 1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight 48.5 kg (106.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Justified
Local № 0153 (Black/White)
0298 (Black 2/White 2)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 261
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 80 (20,304–20,560 steps)

Base stats

HP 91
292 386
Attack 72
134 267
Defense 90
166 306
Sp. Atk 129
236 392
Sp. Def 90
166 306
Speed 108
198 346
Total 580 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Keldeo.

Pokédex data

National № 0647
Type Water Fighting
Species Colt Pokémon
Height 1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight 48.5 kg (106.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Justified
Local № 0153 (Black/White)
0298 (Black 2/White 2)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 261
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 80 (20,304–20,560 steps)

Base stats

HP 91
292 386
Attack 72
134 267
Defense 90
166 306
Sp. Atk 129
236 392
Sp. Def 90
166 306
Speed 108
198 346
Total 580 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Keldeo.

Evolution chart

Pokédex entries

Keldeo

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
White 2
When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
X
Omega Ruby
It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.

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.

Moves learned by Keldeo

Moves learnt by level up

Keldeo learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Secret SwordFightingSpecial 85 100
1Work UpNormalStatus
7Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
14Quick GuardFightingStatus
21Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
28RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
35Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
42Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
49Sacred SwordFightingPhysical 90 100
56Swords DanceNormalStatus
63Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
70Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Keldeo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by level up

Keldeo learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Secret SwordFightingSpecial 85 100
1Work UpNormalStatus
7Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
14Quick GuardFightingStatus
21Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
28RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
35Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
42Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
49Sacred SwordFightingPhysical 90 100
56Swords DanceNormalStatus
63Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
70Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Keldeo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Keldeo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CoachingFightingStatus
Flip TurnWaterPhysical 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Keldeo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Keldeo is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Keldeo sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Keldeo sprite from Black & White Keldeo sprite from X & Y Keldeo sprite from Sword & Shield Keldeo sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Keldeo Shiny sprite from Black & White Keldeo Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Keldeo

Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

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

 

English Colt Pokémon
Japanese わかごまポケモン
German Fohlen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Poulain
Italian Pokémon Puledro
Spanish Pokémon Potro
Korean 망아지포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 幼马宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 幼馬寶可夢

Name origin

kelpie
a supernatural water horse from Celtic folklore
rodeo
a public exhibition of cowboy skills