Pokemon Scarlet & Violetbring several changes to the franchise, but none are as eye-catching as Paradox Pokemon. For those still making their way throughScarlet & Violet, just know that you’ll have to wait a bit to see how these monsters fit into the story in Paldea.Check out our article here to learn more.
That said, if you just want to reference which Pokemon have Paradox forms, then we have you covered. Check out the current roster of Paradox Pokemon below, with more to likely follow asThe Hidden Treasure of Area ZeroDLC packs release. Just keep in mind that Paradox Pokemon are classified as unique monsters, and thereforecannot be bred.
NOTE: Light spoilers forPokemon Scarlet & Violetare featured below.
All Prehistoric Paradox Pokemon
InPokemon Scarlet, players will encounter Pokemon that appear to be from the distant past.Violetplayers will have to trade to obtain these monsters, unless they happen to appear in online Tera Raids. Below is each monster you’ll find, along with a mention of the Pokemon they appear to be based off of.
Great Tusk– Past form ofDonphanScream Tail– Past form ofJigglypuffBrute Bonnet– Past form ofAmoongussFlutter Mane– Past form ofMisdreavusSlither Wing– Past form ofVolcaronaSandy Shocks– Past form ofMagnetonRoaring Moon– Past form ofSalamenceKoraidon– Legendary past form ofCyclizar
All Future Paradox Pokemon
Conversely, players ofPokemon Violetwill encounter Pokemon that seemingly come from the future. Similar to the above,Scarletplayers can only obtain these Pokemon by trading, unless they happen to encounter one via an online Tera Raid battle. Check out each future Pokemon below.
Iron Treads– Future form ofDonphanIron Bundle– Future form ofDelibirdIron Hands– Future form ofHariyamaIron Jugulis– Future form ofHydreigonIron Moth– Future form ofVolcaronaIron Thorns– Future form ofTyranitarIron Valiant– Future form of bothGardevoirandGallade*Miraidon– Legendary future form ofCyclizar
*As of writing, Iron Valiant is the only Paradox Pokemon to have two Pokemon as its source. In-game literature specifically states it is based off both, interesting enough. We can also see this in Iron Valiant’s Fairy/Fighting-Typing, which uses both the secondary types of Gardevoir and Gallade.
Event Paradox Pokemon
The below Pokemon were made available viaa limited-time Tera Raid event. So far, these Pokemon don’t appear in the Pokedex, so they aren’t necessary for completionists. They may become permanently available as part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, but we can’t quite confirm this just yet.
Walking Wake– Past form ofSuicuneIron Leaves– Future form ofVirizion
Unreleased Paradox Pokemon
The following Paradox Pokemon will appear as part of theThe Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk.
