Keldeo (Pokémon)

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Keldeo (Japanese: ケルディオ Keldeo) is a dual-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Keldeo has a second form. When it knows the move , it changes from its original form, Ordinary Form, to its Resolute Form.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)
Keldeo was 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, and debuted in .
Along with , , and , Keldeo is a member of the Swords of Justice. In the Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, they are also associated with .
==Biology==
Keldeo is a quadrupedal, colt-like 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 placed backwards, which are capable of ejecting water. Its tail is light blue with white spots and resembles an elaborate feather in a cap.
Long ago, a fire started in the Moor of Icirrus because of a war between the humans. In this fire, Keldeo was separated from its parents, but the three Swords of Justice: , , and adopted and took care of Keldeo as one of their own. They acted as its parents, and they taught it knowledge and moves for survival. Keldeo eventually grew and even surpassed its mentors. One day, Keldeo took off from the forest with no one knowing why. When the four met again in the Moor of Icirrus, they taught Keldeo the move . When Keldeo left, it started crossing the and often appeared at beautiful watersides. It travels in order to further improve itself through training. Like , Keldeo can also walk across the water by ejecting water from its hooves.
In Generation V, was one of its signature moves. Keldeo is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
===Forms===
Keldeo has two forms: Ordinary Form and Resolute Form.
Upon being taught the move by its former mentors, Keldeo has its resolve for battle strengthened, filling its body with power, thus transforming from its Ordinary Form into its Resolute Form. 
The dark blue protrusions on its head become shorter and lighter in color, now 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 is at its full power when in Resolute Form. It is thought that when Keldeo becomes resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Keldeo's jumping capabilities become fast to the point where it is hard to follow. The horn on its forehead is filled with hidden power. The horn can change into a that can cut through anything. It is said Keldeo must endure harsh battles in order for the forehead horn to develop, which then awakens its true power.
	
	
==Game data==
===NPC appearance===
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: is an important character in the storyline. He was once a friend of , 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 , he apologizes to Virizion for writing the letter. He joins the player's team after the player returns to the human world.
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Keldeo is available in Version 3.0.0+.
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====By ====
===Side game data===
====Ordinary Form====
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===Form data===
Keldeo has two interchangeable forms: Ordinary Form and Resolute Form. These forms are mostly cosmetic. The Resolute Form was introduced in .
If Keldeo is taught , it will change into its Resolute Form. If it forgets Secret Sword, it returns to its Ordinary Form. Keldeo knowing Secret Sword in remain in its Ordinary Form when traded or transferred to later games, though in , an Ordinary Form Keldeo that knows Secret Sword will change to Resolute Form if it is in the party at the end of a , or upon learning or forgetting any move other than Secret Sword.
In addition, Resolute Form Keldeo knowing Secret Sword in cannot be traded to Pokémon Black and White as there is no data for the form in those games. In order to be transferred to Pokémon Black and White, Keldeo must forget Secret Sword. 
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Keldeo (M15)=====
Keldeo debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice. In the , it was training in order to learn how to use so it could become one of the . Along with the other Legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Keldeo can speak through telepathy.
====Minor appearances====
===GOTCHA!===
A Keldeo briefly appeared in its Ordinary Form as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Keldeo appeared in .
===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Keldeo appeared in ANL1.
===Pocket Monsters BW===
A Keldeo appeared in PMBW30.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Keldeo debuted in The Shadow Triad at the Pledge Grove, where it waited for Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion to arrive and teach it . After acquiring the move, Keldeo followed its mentors to the P2 Laboratory, where Cilan, Chili, and Cress were locked in combat with the Shadow Triad. While Keldeo's mentors were able to defeat the Shadow Triad, they were subsequently frozen by Team Plasma's while protecting Keldeo, sending them sinking into the ocean.
In the , Keldeo was recruited by for his mission against Team Plasma and received the nickname Kelden.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Resolute Form Keldeo appears as a summon in both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. It slashes opponents with .
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 in both its .
==Trivia==
* 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 . Instead, it can learn , 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 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 is a Mythical Pokémon, and not a Legendary.
** Keldeo does not have a Paradox Pokémon counterpart.
* Keldeo, along with , are the only Mythical Pokémon to learn their signature moves from an external source.
* Keldeo shares its trait of running across water with , another quadrupedal Pokémon.
* Keldeo is the lightest and smallest of the Swords of Justice.
* Keldeo's and stats are the reverse of 's, while their other stats are identical.
===Origin===
Keldeo is most likely based on the legend of the , 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 , also referred to as the "Chinese ", which are often depicted with a single backward curving horn and the ability to walk on water.
Story-wise, as the rest of the Swords of Justice draw inspiration from the main characters of , Keldeo may draw inspiration from the character of from the novel. Like d'Artagnan, Keldeo is the latest and youngest addition to the group. Keldeo's tail also resembles d'Artagnan's trademark feathered cap.
The three feathers on Resolute Form Keldeo's head may symbolize its three companions and teachers: blue for , yellow for , and green for .
====Name origin====
Keldeo may be a combination of (a water horse from Celtic folklore), kelda ( for well or spring), and (a sport involving skills with horses, cows, and other livestock). It may also involve dio (Italian for god).
==In other languages==
Ordinary Form
Resolute Form
==Related articles==
* Kelden
* Keldeo (M15)
* Keldeo (Gates to Infinity)
* Swords of Justice
* Swords of Justice (Adventures)
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Mythical Pokémon
==External links==
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