Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Keldeo's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Keldeo has strengthened its resolve for battle, filling its body with power and changing its form.
The power that lay hidden in its body now covers its horn, turning it into a sword that can slice through anything.
Keldeo Weakness
Keldeo's Water/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel |
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Fairy is super effective against KeldeoView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against KeldeoView Rillaboom → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Electric is super effective against KeldeoView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Mesprit Psychic | S | |
Psychic is super effective against KeldeoView Mesprit → | ||
 Vullaby Dark | A | |
Flying is super effective against KeldeoView Vullaby → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Keldeo for 62-73%. Hippowdon's Earthquake hits Keldeo for 41-48%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Keldeo View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off30-36% Stone Edge46-55% Pursuit19-22% Earthquake62-73% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Keldeo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake41-48% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
A Water/Fighting-type mythical at 580 base stats, Keldeo can't breed or evolve. Event distribution is the standard way to obtain one. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Keldeo Best Moveset
Secretsword is the main STAB option after a Calm Mind boost. Wateriumz gives Keldeo extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. Water coverage catches resists.
Best Build
Keldeo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Secret Sword
- Surf
- Vacuum Wave
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Secret Sword
- Vacuum Wave
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Secret Sword
- Icy Wind
- Muddy Water
- Tera Blast
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Secret Sword
- Muddy Water
- Protect
- Vacuum Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Sacred Sword
- Vacuum Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Keldeo's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Close Combat and Focus Blast for same-type damage. Take Down and Earth Power are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Keldeo in Legends: Z-A
Keldeo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Keldeo Guide
For the Legends: Z-A meta, At 580 BST, Keldeo is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper. Secretsword with Wateriumz is the standard set.
Justified raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move. That's the one you want on Keldeo. It's the only ability Keldeo has.
Keldeo is a special attacker with base 129 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Legends: Z-A, Keldeo has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Keldeo shows up in 9 games across 6 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves