Can you Masuda the Paradox Pokémon?

The answer to the question of whether you can Masuda the Paradox Pokémon is no, you cannot, as these Pokémon appear as genderless creatures and do not work with the popular Masuda Method. This is due to the lore fact that Paradox Pokémon live in a time beyond their own, making them ineligible for this breeding technique.

Understanding Paradox Pokémon

To understand why the Masuda Method does not apply to Paradox Pokémon, it’s essential to grasp what these Pokémon are and their unique characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can you breed Paradox Pokémon? No, it is not possible to breed Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
2. Can Paradox Pokémon be caught twice? Yes, you can catch as many Paradox Pokémon as you want, as they roam about Area Zero like normal wild Pokémon.
3. Can paradox forms be shiny? Yes, Paradox Pokémon can be shiny, but not all of them are currently available in their shiny form.

Shiny Hunting

4. What is the hardest shiny Paradox Pokémon to hunt? Among the Paradox Pokémon, Iron Valiant is considered one of the toughest to deal with, primarily due to the lack of Paradox outbreaks.
5. How rare are shiny Paradox Pokémon? With only the Shiny Charm, players have a 1 in 1365.67 chance of finding their desired shiny Paradox Pokémon.

Breeding and Evolution

6. Can Pokémon evolve into paradox forms? No, Paradox Pokémon are completely new Pokémon and cannot be evolved from other Pokémon.
7. Do Paradox Pokémon have perfect IVs? Paradox Pokémon roll their IVs like any other random wild encounter, with a 1/32 chance for each of their 6 IVs to be 31.

Competitive Use

8. Are Paradox Pokémon banned from competitive play? Initially, Paradox Pokémon were banned from the VGC, but they will be allowed in Ranked Battles during Series 2.
9. Which Paradox Pokémon is the fastest? Iron Bundle is the fastest Paradox Pokémon, with a Speed stat of 135.

Version Exclusives

10. Are any Paradox Pokémon exclusive to certain versions? Yes, Great Tusk is exclusive to Scarlet, while Iron Treads is exclusive to Violet.
11. Which Paradox Pokémon is better, Scarlet or Violet? Comparing the two strongest Paradox Pokémon from each version puts Scarlet ahead of Violet.

Special Characteristics

12. What is special about Paradox Pokémon? Paradox Pokémon share similarities with Ultra Beasts, including a base stat total of 570, a shared signature ability, and the inability to breed.
13. Is Hydreigon better than Roaring Moon? No, Roaring Moon is considered a better option than Hydreigon despite having a slightly lower base stat total.

Hunting and Collecting

14. Can Paradox Mons be shiny? Yes, Paradox Mons can be shiny, and players can increase their chances of encountering these rare shiny Pokémon.
15. Do Paradox Pokémon have increased shiny odds? No, the shiny odds for Paradox Pokémon are the same as for other Pokémon, with a 1 in 1365.67 chance using the Shiny Charm.