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#0647 · Unova · Generation 5 · mythical

# Keldeo

Colt Pokémon · Water/Fighting-type

![Keldeo official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/647.webp)

Keldeo is a [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water)/[Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting)-type Pokémon, the Colt Pokémon, number 647 (#0647) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 1.4 m tall and weighs 48.5 kg.

Keldeo is the Colt Pokémon, a young water-running Mythical that was trained by three older heroes and fights with a sword made from its own horn. Teach it the move Secret Sword and it changes form.

## How to pronounce Keldeo

Keldeo is pronounced **KEL-dee-oh**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Keldeo said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/647.mp3)

In Japanese it is ケルディオ.

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Keldeo is a cream-coloured, colt-like Pokémon, 1.4 m tall and 48.5 kg, with a red feathery mane, a single curved horn and backwards-facing blue hooves that shoot out water. Its tail is pale blue and spotted, and looks like a feather in a hat. Keldeo has no gender.

### Behaviour

Keldeo is a restless traveller. The Pokédex says it crosses the world, running over oceans and rivers, and shows up at scenic waterfronts, where it glides as if skating by blasting water from its hooves. Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion taught it to fight, and it keeps moving in search of more training. It excels at kicking moves.

### Habitat

The Pokédex has no fixed habitat for it: it roams, and turns up at waterfronts. In Scarlet and Violet it can only come from Pokémon HOME or an event. Legends: Z-A has it in the Mega Dimension DLC, in Hyperspace Lumiose, after a special scan.

### Powers

Its Ability Justified raises Attack when it takes damage from a Dark move. Its signature move is Secret Sword, which Bulbapedia says is known to be learnable by Keldeo alone, and which sits at level 1 in its Scarlet and Violet moves. When Keldeo knows it, Keldeo changes to its Resolute Form: its horn grows into a long, ridged blade-like horn and three coloured feathers sprout beside its head. The Pokédex says its jumps then become too fast to follow, and that the plume stands for the hopes of its allies. Both forms have the same stats: Special Attack 129 and Speed 108 make it a quick, special-attacking Water and Fighting type.

### Name origin

Keldeo may blend 'kelpie', the Celtic water horse, with the Japanese keru, 'to kick', and 'rodeo'. The Japanese name is Keldeo (ケルディオ), and Bulbapedia says it may also involve Italian dio, 'god'.

### Design inspiration

Bulbapedia thinks Keldeo most likely draws on the kelpie, and perhaps on the kirin, the Chinese unicorn that walks on water. As the youngest member of the Swords of Justice, it may also echo d'Artagnan, the newcomer of The Three Musketeers, whose feathered cap its tail resembles. These are fan readings.

### In the games

Keldeo reached the games as an event Mythical in Generation V, and its Resolute Form arrived with Black 2 and White 2. With Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion it forms the Swords of Justice.

### In the anime

Keldeo debuted in the film Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, where it is training to master Sacred Sword in order to join the Swords of Justice. Like the other Legendary Pokémon in that film, it speaks through telepathy.

### Fun facts

- Its Attack and Special Attack are the reverse of Terrakion's, while all their other base stats match exactly.
- Unlike the three Pokémon who taught it, its name does not end in -ion, and it sits at number 647 in the Pokédex instead of next to them at 638 to 640.
- Unlike Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion, it cannot learn Quick Attack; it gets the watery variation Aqua Jet instead.
- Keldeo's Resolute Form was first shown on 13 June 2012, in CoroCoro's July issue, four months after Keldeo itself.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Keldeo (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Keldeo_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Keldeo (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/keldeo/)

## Base stats

- HP: **91**
- Attack: **72**
- Defense: **90**
- Sp. Atk: **129**
- Sp. Def: **90**
- Speed: **108**

Keldeo’s base stat total is **580**. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk.

## Type matchups

### What is Keldeo weak to?

Keldeo takes extra damage from [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (2×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (2×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (2×), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (2×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (2×) moves.

It resists [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (½×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (½×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (½×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×).

## Evolution

Keldeo does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

## Forms

- **Resolute Keldeo** (Forme): [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water)/[Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting)-type, base stat total 580 (HP 91, Attack 72, Defense 90, Sp. Atk 129, Sp. Def 90, Speed 108). Ability: [Justified](https://pokee.si/abilities/justified).

## Abilities

- [Justified](https://pokee.si/abilities/justified): Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

## Moves

### Moves Keldeo learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Aqua Jet](https://pokee.si/moves/aqua-jet) | Water | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Work Up](https://pokee.si/moves/work-up) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Secret Sword](https://pokee.si/moves/secret-sword) | Fighting | Special | 85 |
| 7 | [Bubble Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/bubble-beam) | Water | Special | 65 |
| 14 | [Quick Guard](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-guard) | Fighting | Status | — |
| 21 | [Double Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/double-kick) | Fighting | Physical | 30 |
| 28 | [Retaliate](https://pokee.si/moves/retaliate) | Normal | Physical | 70 |
| 35 | [Aqua Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/aqua-tail) | Water | Physical | 90 |
| 42 | [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down) | Normal | Physical | 90 |
| 49 | [Sacred Sword](https://pokee.si/moves/sacred-sword) | Fighting | Physical | 90 |
| 56 | [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance) | Normal | Status | — |
| 63 | [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump) | Water | Special | 110 |
| 70 | [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat) | Fighting | Physical | 120 |

### TM moves (48)

Keldeo can learn 48 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Chilling Water](https://pokee.si/moves/chilling-water), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Smart Strike](https://pokee.si/moves/smart-strike), [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Air Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/air-slash), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Reflect](https://pokee.si/moves/reflect), [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [X-Scissor](https://pokee.si/moves/x-scissor), [Liquidation](https://pokee.si/moves/liquidation), [Aura Sphere](https://pokee.si/moves/aura-sphere), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Calm Mind](https://pokee.si/moves/calm-mind), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Baton Pass](https://pokee.si/moves/baton-pass), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Roar](https://pokee.si/moves/roar), [Vacuum Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/vacuum-wave), [Flip Turn](https://pokee.si/moves/flip-turn), [Pain Split](https://pokee.si/moves/pain-split), [Psych Up](https://pokee.si/moves/psych-up), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Muddy Water](https://pokee.si/moves/muddy-water), [Coaching](https://pokee.si/moves/coaching), [Upper Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/upper-hand).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: genderless.
- Egg groups: Undiscovered.
- Egg cycles: 80 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 10,240).
- Catch rate: 3 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 35.
- Growth rate: Slow (1,250,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 3 Sp. Atk effort values.
- Base experience yield: 261.

## Pokédex entries

They say that Keldeo must survive harsh battles and fully develop the horn on its forehead before this Pokémon's true power will awaken. *(Shield)*

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion taught this Pokémon how to fight. It dashes across the world, seeking more opportunities to further its training. *(Sword)*

When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow. *(Black 2, White 2, Y, Alpha Sapphire)*

It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts. *(White, X, Omega Ruby)*

By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling. *(Black)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ケルディオ
- **Romaji**: Keldeo
- **French**: Keldeo
- **German**: Keldeo
- **Spanish**: Keldeo
- **Italian**: Keldeo
- **Korean**: 케르디오
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 凯路迪欧
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 凱路迪歐

## Trivia

- Fastest Water type in Gen 5: 108 Speed.
- Highest Sp. Atk among Water types in Gen 5: 129.
- Highest base stat total among Water types in Gen 5: 580.
- Highest Sp. Atk among Fighting types in Gen 5: 129.
- Taller than 68% of all Pokémon (1.4 m).
- Heavier than 66% of all Pokémon (48.5 kg).
- Base stat total 580, ranked #69 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Sp. Atk, ranked #46 of 1,025.
- One of 3 Pokémon that are both Water and Fighting.
- One of 88 yellow Pokémon.
- Number 154 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova).
- Can learn 58 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 3: about 0.4% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Has 1 alternate form.
- Appears in 5 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Keldeo (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Keldeo_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Keldeo (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/keldeo/).
- Pronunciation (KEL-dee-oh): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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