Unlocking the Secrets of Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's standout feature? Paradox Pokémon. Building on regional variants, these futuristic and ancient forms of familiar Pokémon offer a thrilling twist. This guide details everything you need to know about them.
Accessing Paradox Pokémon
Paradox Pokémon are exclusively available post-game in Area Zero. Scarlet players encounter ancient variants, while Violet players discover their futuristic counterparts. Ancient Paradox Pokémon possess the Protosynthesis Ability (30% highest stat boost in Sunny Day), and futuristic ones boast the Quark Drive Ability (30% highest stat boost in Electric Terrain). Their presence significantly impacts competitive battles, 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 |
| Koriadon | 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 comprehensive list covers all Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Happy hunting!
