Koraidon (Pokémon)

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Koraidon (Japanese: コライドン Koraidon) is a dual-type Legendary Paradox Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is said to be either an ancient relative of or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline. It also has a futuristic variant, .
Koraidon is the game mascot of , appearing on the game's box art in its Apex Build. It is also known as the "Winged King" (Japanese: ツバサノオウ Tsubasano'ou). Along with Miraidon, it is considered part of the Paradox duo by fans.
==Biology==
Apex Build	Limited Build	Sprinting Build	Swimming Build	Gliding Build
Koraidon is a large, primarily covered in scarlet feathers with white accents on its cheeks, upper body, thighs, and tail. Its most notable feature is a tire-like on its throat, which inflates and deflates depending on its form. Koraidon's head has a of feathers and a pair of long, twisted, brow-plume-like tendrils. Additional feathers at the base of its tail transition from blue to purple and end in white tips, creating a striking appearance. Its eyes have yellow sclerae, orange irises, and brown pupils, with red plumes giving the impression of eyebrows. Koraidon's body is adorned with blue markings on its elbows and shoulders, as well as blue frills down its neck. From each shoulder, a curved, handlebar-like structure extends backward. It has webbed feet, each with four claws; the two central claws are sometimes held close together, making it appear as though there are only three. The gular sac and base of its tail share a grooved texture, but the sac is also lined with spikes.
Aware of its formidable strength, Koraidon exudes confidence and rarely feels threatened. Though cautious around humans, its curiosity sometimes leads it to play with them. Its power surges under harsh sunlight due to an coursing through its body. In battle, Koraidon will into its targets with explosive force. While Koraidon bears a resemblance to modern-day , it is known to be far more ferocious and muscular. 
The origins of Koraidon in the present day trace back to a time machine constructed by Professor Sada, which brought two specimens to Area Zero a decade ago. These two individuals displayed contrasting temperaments: was friendly and curious, while the other was aggressive and territorial. According to AI Sada, it is an ancient Pokémon related to . However, a version of Professor Sada that appeared at the Crystal Pool suggests that Koraidon is a counterpart to Cyclizar from an alternate timeline. It was referred to as the "Winged King" in the Scarlet Book, with its current name coined by Professor Sada, potentially as a result of a .
Koraidon has five different it can change between as it traverses varying terrain and adapts to different situations. In its Apex Build, Koraidon shifts to a bipedal stance and adopts a poised, battle-ready posture. The feathers on its head and rear unfold and stand upright, forming a crest that resembles a . The gular sac on its throat inflates, displaying a red, gear-like pattern, while the base of its tail becomes more robust. Koraidon's claws spread apart, revealing the white membranes between its toes. During battle, Koraidon leverages its immense strength and array of natural weapons to overpower opponents, including powerful jaws, sharp claws, and a sturdy tail. Its legs possess extraordinary strength, allowing it to leap over 65 feet into the air and use the momentum from its falls for devastating kicks and body slams.Koraidon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website It is said to have the power to shatter the ground with its fists alone. According to Arven, this is Koraidon's true form. In its Limited Build, Koraidon reverts to a quadrupedal stance. The feathers on its head and rear are folded and closed, and the gular sac retracts, exposing a tire-like protrusion. The webbing between its claws is not visible, as its central claws stay close together. Koraidon typically takes on this form when weakened or not engaged in battle. In all travel forms, Koraidon's tail stays tucked in, displaying a pattern similar to that found on its gular sac. In its Sprinting Build, Koraidon tucks its tail and runs on all fours, allowing it to reach high speeds and climb steep cliffs. In its Swimming Build, the gular sac inflates, enabling Koraidon to float on water. It propels itself by paddling with its webbed feet. In its Gliding Build: The tendrils on Koraidon's head unfurl into wing-like structures, allowing it to glide or fly through the sky.Legendary Pokémon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official WebsiteUnlock the Power to Fly with Koraidon or Miraidon! - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website
Koraidon is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move . It is also the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Scarlet: A is a major character in the game that accompanies the throughout their journey. A second and more aggressive Koraidon appears in an antagonistic role.
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===Main series===
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====Minor appearances====
A Koraidon debuted in its a post-episode segment that aired with JN137. Team Rocket found an Apex Build Koraidon in Paldea.
In Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End, a Koraidon is seen on the Scarlet Book's cover.
===Biri-Biri===
A Koraidon appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of .
==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Koraidon and are the only Paradox Pokémon:
** Whose names follow regular Pokémon naming conventions.
*** To not have different names between languages.
** To each have their own unique Abilities.
* Of all Pokémon, Koraidon and Miraidon have the highest number of forms that are obtainable in some capacity yet unusable in battle, as they each use three forms solely for travel and are obtained in their fourth 'low-power' forms, yet can only battle in their 'high-power' forms.
** Curiously, the forms are fully usable in battle when hacked into the game, albeit with various glitches and oddities.Miraidon & Koraidon's Ride forms on The Cutting Room Floor
*** In its unused Pokédex entry, non-Apex Build Koraidon is 11'6" / 3.5m tall, the same height as Ultimate Mode , and taller than Apex Build Koraidon.
** has five forms that are unusable in battle (Pokédex, Phone, Bike, Rotomi, Drone), but Rotomi and Drone Rotom are completely unobtainable.
* The builds of Koraidon in Japanese and Korean use and words respectively, showing tradition and the past, while the modes of in the same languages use borrowed words from English, showing modernity.
* Despite being able to swim and fly with the player on its back, Koraidon cannot learn or . It shares this trait with its counterpart .
===Origin===
Koraidon may be based on an amalgamation of various lizards, dinosaurs, and vague depictions of European fantasy dragons. It notably resembles the and the genera and — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. It also has traits from other lizard species, namely the frills of the , the feet of the , and the prehensile tail of the .
Koraidon's feathers may be a reference to s, while its bipedal stance in its Apex Build is reminiscent of older depictions of dinosaurs. Furthermore, its signature move of alludes to the asteroid that caused the , which eliminated most dinosaur species on Earth. Its head shape, its posture in its Apex Build and its alternate name, "Winged King", may be a reference to the , colloquially known as the "King of the Dinosaurs" due to its , T. rex, being named with the Latin word for "king": the word Tyrannosaurus itself is Greek for "King Lizard." As they're displayed mostly on the head and in the waist area, the colorful feathers might be reference to ancient cultures in general, as opposed to Miraidon's futuristic look. Ancient civilizations (notably Central and South American) and tribes often used bird feathers as ornaments and symbol of status. Koraidon's twisted tendrils also resemble the brow-plumes on the . 
Some elements of Koraidon's design may be based on parts of off-road motorcycles (such as or dirt bikes built for off-road or natural terrains). This is shown by its brow plumes and shoulders which are similar to handlebars (especially longer ones known as "ape hangers"), and the protrusion on its chest together with its tail resemble rubber tires, the latter especially when curled. Koraidon may have conceptually been influenced by , as indicated by the ancient past motifs as well as its red color scheme; the oldest known cave painting is a red hand stencil found in the in Spain, one of the inspirations of the Paldea region.
====Name origin====
Koraidon may be a combination of 古来 korai or 古代 kodai (ancient), ライド raido (ride), and dragon, don (Spanish for lord), or -don (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).
Its alternate name, Winged King, is literally winged king.
Tsubasano'ou, its alternate name in Japanese, can be taken literally as 翼の王 tsubasa no ō (winged king).
In the Area Zero journals, Professor Sada mentions having named Koraidon. Due to a involving a version of Professor Sada time traveling from the past, it is possible that the player in Pokémon Scarlet may be responsible for indirectly coining Koraidon's name.
==In other languages==
Winged King
Sprinting Build
Swimming Build
Gliding Build
Limited Build
Apex Build
==Related articles==
*Koraidon (game)
*Terastal phenomenon
*Paradox Pokémon
*Legendary Pokémon
*Scarlet Book
*Paradox duo
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