Koraidon (#1007) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk135126–205247–405

Def115108–183211–361

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD10094–167184–328

Spe135126–205247–405

Total670Higher than 98% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 135). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+205Max187No SP155Min139Scarf307Tailwind410

At max Speed, Koraidon outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy4×Dragon2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Rock½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteel

Abilities

Orichalcum Pulse
Turns the sunlight harsh when entering battle, and boosts Attack while active.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexAG

69.57% of teams · rank #1 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Loaded Dice
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Flare Blitz
Swords Dance
Low Kick
Scale Shot

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players40.65%
Rated 1500+54.23%
Rated 1630+69.57%
Rated 1760+71.42%

Usage by month

Oct 202569.57%

Moves

Flare Blitz77.9%
Swords Dance55.4%
Low Kick50.4%
Scale Shot48.5%
U-turn39.3%
Outrage34.8%
Close Combat23.8%
Flame Charge16.2%
Collision Course12.9%
Dragon Claw11.5%

Items

Loaded Dice38.8%
Choice Scarf26.3%
Choice Band12.4%
Life Orb8.6%
Heavy-Duty Boots8%
Leftovers1.4%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe38.8%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe23.9%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe21.3%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.5%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1.8%

Tera types

Fire64%
Ghost20.1%
Steel6.2%
Fighting5.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Dondozo68.6%
Skeledirge63.5%
Rayquaza65%
Ditto57.9%
Deoxys-Attack60.7%
Lunala55.6%

Evolution

Koraidon does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

1Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

7Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

14Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

21Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

28Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

35AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

42Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

49FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

56Collision CourseThe user transforms and crashes to the ground, causing a massive prehistoric explosion. This move's power is boosted more than usual if it’s a supereffective hit.FightingPhys100100%5

63ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

70CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

77OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

84Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

91Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

98Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 67

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#399

This Pokémon resembles Cyclizar, but it is far burlier and more ferocious. Nothing is known about its ecology or other features.
Violet
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.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: コライドン
Japanese (romaji): Koraidon
Korean: 코라이돈
Chinese (Traditional): 故勒頓
Chinese (Simplified): 故勒顿
French: Koraidon
German: Koraidon
Spanish: Koraidon
Italian: Koraidon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 335
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).