Paradox Pokémon: A Comprehensive Guide to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Unique Creatures
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's standout feature? Paradox Pokémon. While regional variants existed in prior generations, Paradox Pokémon take it further, introducing futuristic and ancient forms of familiar creatures. This guide details everything you need to know.
Accessing Paradox Pokémon
Unlocking Paradox Pokémon requires completing the main storyline and venturing into Area Zero in the post-game. Pokémon Scarlet players encounter ancient variants, while Pokémon Violet players find futuristic ones. Ancient Paradox Pokémon possess the Protosynthesis Ability (30% highest stat boost under Sunny Day), and futuristic ones have Quark Drive (30% highest stat boost in Electric Terrain). Their presence significantly impacts competitive battling, making them valuable additions for all players.
Ancient Paradox Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type (Primary/Secondary) | Original Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| Great Tusk | Ground / Fighting | Donphan |
| Scream Tail | Fairy / Psychic | Jigglypuff |
| Brute Bonnet | Grass / Dark | Amoonguss |
| Flutter Mane | Ghost / Fairy | Misdreavus |
| Slither Wing | Bug / Fighting | Volcarona |
| Sandy Shocks | Electric / Ground | Magneton |
| Roaring Moon | Dragon / Dark | Mega Salamence |
| Koraidon | Fighting / Dragon | Cyclizar |
| Walking Wake | Water / Dragon | Suicune |
| Gouging Fire | Fire / Dragon | Entei |
| Raging Bolt | Electric / Dragon | Raikou |
Future Paradox Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type (Primary/Secondary) | Original Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Gardevoir & Gallade |
| Miraidon | Electric / Dragon | Cyclizar |
| Iron Leaves | Grass / Psychic | Virizion |
| Iron Boulder | Rock / Psychic | Terrakion |
| Iron Crown | Steel / Psychic | Cobalion |
This concludes our comprehensive overview of all Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
