Keldeo

Keldeo is a Water/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Colt Pokémon.

Ordinary Form Resolute Form

Keldeo (Ordinary Form) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 647
Type Water Fighting
Species Colt Pokémon
Height 1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight 48.5 kg (106.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Justified
Local № 153 (Black/White)
298 (Black 2/White 2)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
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.

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Keldeo (Resolute Form) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 647
Type Water Fighting
Species Colt Pokémon
Height 1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight 48.5 kg (106.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Justified
Local № 153 (Black/White)
298 (Black 2/White 2)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
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.

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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

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

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:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
18ReflectPsychicStatus — —
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
35HailIceStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
41Helping HandNormalStatus — —
42RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
52BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
79RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
94False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
95Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
96Smart StrikeSteelPhysical 70 —

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
07Low KickFightingPhysical — 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
21ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
28MegahornBugPhysical 120 85
37TauntDarkStatus — 100
39SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
49Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
53Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
56Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
57Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
64Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
84ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
85Work UpNormalStatus — —
98LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100

Moves learnt by level up

Keldeo learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
1Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
1LeerNormalStatus — 100
7Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
13Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
19Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
25Helping HandNormalStatus — —
31RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
37Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
43Sacred SwordFightingPhysical 90 100
49Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
55Quick GuardFightingStatus — —
61Work UpNormalStatus — —
67Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
73Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Keldeo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Keldeo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical — 100
Helping HandNormalStatus — —
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
Low KickFightingPhysical — 100
Secret SwordFightingSpecial 85 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Keldeo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Work UpNormalStatus — —
04Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
05RoarNormalStatus — —
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
07HailIceStatus — —
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
12TauntDarkStatus — 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
20SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
33ReflectPsychicStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
52Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
54False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
55ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
75Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
84Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
94SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Keldeo can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

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 —
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		 Not available in this game

Answers to Keldeo questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Keldeo
Japanese ケルディオ (Keldeo)
German Keldeo
French Keldeo

Name origin

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