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No. 1007 · Generation IX · Paldea

Koraidon

The Paradox Pokémon

TL;DR. Koraidon is a fighting/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 670. This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in an old expedition journal. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists.

Fighting Dragon

This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in an old expedition journal. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists.

Height2.5 m

Weight303.0 kg

AbilitiesOrichalcum Pulse

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 670. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 135

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 85

Sp. Defense 100

Speed 135

Total670

670 base stat total, the 16th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 8th among Fighting-types.

135 base Attack, Koraidon's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 140 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Koraidon in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Koraidon reaches 3,973 CP at level 40 and 4,545 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack263

GO Defense223

GO Stamina205

Max CP (L40)3,973

Max CP (L50)4,491

Best buddy (L51)4,545

Raid catch CP 2,180–2,270 (L20). Weather boosted 2,726–2,837 (L25).

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Competitive

Koraidon in competitive play.

Koraidon is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers

Choice Scarf

Low Kick / Outrage / U-turn / Flare Blitz

ItemChoice Scarf
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraGhost, Fire

Scale Shot

Scale Shot / Low Kick / Swords Dance / Flare Blitz

ItemLoaded Dice
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraFire, Ghost

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Glass Cannon

Protect / Flare Blitz / Flame Charge / Close Combat

ItemLife Orb
NatureAdamant
TeraFire

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Quick answers

Common questions about Koraidon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Koraidon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Koraidon?

Koraidon is a Fighting/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Koraidon weak to?

Koraidon takes 4× damage from Fairy. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Flying, Psychic, Dragon.

What is Koraidon resistant to?

Koraidon resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

Does Koraidon evolve?

Koraidon does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Koraidon from?

Koraidon was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1007.

What are Koraidon's base stats?

Koraidon has HP 100, Attack 135, Defense 115, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 100, and Speed 135. Total base stat total: 670.

What are Koraidon's abilities?

Koraidon can have the ability Orichalcum Pulse.

Is Koraidon legendary or mythical?

Yes. Koraidon is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Koraidon's best stat?

Koraidon's highest base stat is Attack at 135, which ranks 10th of 140 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Koraidon good?

Koraidon has a base stat total of 670, the 16th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 8th among Fighting-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Alternate forms