One standout innovation in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet* was the introduction of Paradox Pokemon. While previous generations featured regional variants, Paradox Pokemon take this concept even further by presenting futuristic and prehistoric redesigns of existing creatures. Here's a comprehensive guide to these special Pokemon.
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Every Paradox Pokemon In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
All Ancient Paradox Pokemon
All Future Paradox Pokemon
Every Paradox Pokemon In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
In these Gen IX titles, Paradox Pokemon become available during post-game exploration of Area Zero. *Pokemon Scarlet* features primal versions of certain species, while *Pokemon Violet* offers mechanized future variants. Ancient Paradox Pokemon share the Protosynthesis ability, boosting their strongest stat by 30% in sunlight, while their futuristic counterparts use Quark Drive for similar stat boosts in Electric Terrain.
These alternate forms have become competitive staples, appealing to both newcomers and series veterans alike. Below you'll find a complete roster of Paradox Pokemon, including their typing and the original creatures they're based on.
All Ancient Paradox Pokemon
Pokemon | Type (Primary/Secondary) | Original Pokemon |
---|---|---|
Great Tusk | Ground / Fighting | Donphan |
Scream Tail | Fairy / Psychic | Jigglypuff |
Brute Bonnett | Grass / Dark | Amoonguss |
Flutter Mane | Ghost / Fairy | Misdreavus |
Slither Wing | Bug / Fighting | Volcarona |
Sandy Shocks | Electric / Ground | Magneton |
Roaring Moon | Dragon / Dark | Mega Salamance |
Koriadon | Fighting / Dragon | Cyclizar |
Walking Wake | Water / Dragon | Suicune |
Gouging Fire | Fire / Dragon | Entei |
Raging Bolt | Electric / Dragon | Raikou |
All Future Paradox Pokemon
Pokemon | Type (Primary/Secondary) | Original Pokemon |
---|---|---|
Iron Treads | Ground / Steel | Donphan |
Iron Bundle | Ice / Water | Delibird |
Iron Hands | Fighting / Electric | Hariyama |
Iron Jugulis | Dark / Flying | Hydreigon |
Iron Moth | Fire / Poison | Volcarona |
Iron Thorns | Rock / Electric | Tyranitar |
Iron Valiant | Fairy / Fighting | Gerdevoir & Gallade |
Miraidon | Electric / Dragon | Cyclizar |
Iron Leaves | Grass / Psychic | Virizion |
Iron Boulder | Rock / Psychic | Terrakion |
Iron Crown | Steel / Psychic | Cobalion |
That covers every Paradox Pokemon available in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet!*