What is the New Paradox Pokemon Called?

The new Paradox Pokemon are called Raging Bolt and Iron Crown, which are based on Raikou and Cobalion respectively, with Raging Bolt being an ancient version of Raikou, exclusive to the Scarlet version of the game, and Iron Crown being a futuristic version of Cobalion, exclusive to Pokémon Violet. These Paradox Pokemon are part of the new Pokémon TCG expansion, Paradox Rift, which marks a significant addition to the Pokémon universe, introducing all-new artworks and first-ever debuts of characters like the Elite 4 member Rika.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Paradox Pokemon Basics

1. What is the newest Paradox Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC? The first confirmed Paradox Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC is Raging Bolt, an ancient version of Raikou, exclusive to the Scarlet version of the game.
2. What is the second confirmed Paradox Pokémon in the Indigo Disk DLC? The second confirmed Paradox Pokémon is Iron Crown, a futuristic version of Cobalion, exclusive to Pokémon Violet.
3. What is the new Paradox ability in Pokémon? The new Ability is called Quark Drive, which raises the Pokémon’s best stat during Electric Terrain or if the Pokémon holds a special item called the Booster Energy.

Paradox Pokemon in Games

4. Are Paradox Pokémon banned? Since the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Paradox Pokémon have been banned from the VGC, but this ban is about to be lifted, allowing players to use their past and future creatures in their Ranked Battles during Series 2 of the VGC.
5. Can new Paradox Pokémon be shiny? Yes, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet feature dozens of new shinies to hunt, including the newly introduced Paradox Pokémon, which can be shiny, although certain shiny Paradox Pokémon are among the hardest to hunt.
6. What is the new paradox violet Pokémon? Koraidon and Miraidon are Paradox Pokémon, with Koraidon being the ancient version of Cyclizar in Scarlet, and Miraidon being the future version of Cyclizar in Violet.

Obtaining Paradox Pokemon

7. How do you get the new paradox form? Most Paradox Pokémon can be found by searching around various sections of The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero) at the center of the map, but only after completing the main game and the credits have rolled.
8. Are any Paradox Pokémon exclusive? Yes, all Paradox Pokémon have versions exclusive to either Scarlet or Violet, such as Great Tusk being exclusive to Scarlet, and Iron Treads being exclusive to Violet.

Breeding and Shiny Paradox Pokemon

9. Are Paradox Pokémon breedable? Unfortunately, it is not possible to breed Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
10. Can you breed a Mew? No, Mew cannot be bred as it is in the Undiscovered Egg Group, and Undiscovered Pokémon cannot breed, even with Ditto.
11. Can Ditto breed with Ditto? No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, as members of the Ditto Egg Group cannot breed with each other.

Paradox Pokemon in the Pokémon Universe

12. Is Cyclizar a legendary? Cyclizar is a Dragon-type and Normal-type Pokémon that evolves into one of two different Legendaries, each with their own unique typing.
13. Are Paradox Pokémon real or fake? Paradox Pokémon may come from human imagination, with the supposed time machine created by the professors in Area Zero possibly turning imagined things into reality with the help of Terapagos.
14. Is Koraidon a Paradox Pokémon? Yes, Koraidon and Miraidon are indeed Paradox Pokémon, being ancient or future forms of the Paldean Pokémon Cyclizar.
15. How many Paradox Pokémon are there? There are 16 Paradox Pokémon in total, with eight available in each game, and players can find them by searching The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero) after completing the main game.