Discover how to find and catch the second Koraidon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Learn its weaknesses, best strategies, and recommended Pokémon for the battle.
Alright, so you've finished the main story in Area Zero and probably already have your own Koraidon helping you out. But what if you want another one, maybe to trade or just to have a full team of legendaries? Good news, there's a second Koraidon waiting for you!
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, you'll want to head back to Area Zero. Remember that place? It's where all the crazy Paradox Pokémon stuff was happening.
- 2Once you're in Area Zero, make your way down to the very bottom level. You're looking for the area at the end of a slope that leads to the back of the Zero Lab.
- 3When you get there, you'll spot another Koraidon chilling out. Before you interact with it, seriously, save your game! This is a tough fight, and you don't want to mess it up.
- 4Go ahead and interact with Koraidon to start the battle.
Tips
- Know Your Enemy: This Koraidon is Level 72 and is a Fighting/Dragon type. Its ability, Orichalcum Pulse, will summon harsh sunlight, boosting its Attack. It hits hard with moves like Collision Course and Giga Impact, and can even use Bulk Up to buff itself.
- Exploit Weaknesses: Koraidon is weak to Ice, Flying, Psychic, Dragon, and especially Fairy-type attacks (which deal 4x damage!). On the flip side, it resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Bug, Rock, and Dark.
- Status Ailments are Key: Legendary Pokémon have notoriously low catch rates. To make things easier, try to inflict a status condition. Paralysis (with moves like Thunder Wave) is great because it lasts, or Sleep (with moves like Yawn) offers better odds but is temporary.
- Damage Control: Avoid super-effective attacks that are too powerful (over 100 base power) unless you're confident. Consider using False Swipe once its HP is low to ensure you don't accidentally knock it out. Remember, Koraidon can't heal itself, so focus on keeping your own team healthy with healing items.
- Recommended Pokémon: Your own Koraidon (if it's Level 72+) can work, especially if it knows Breaking Swipe or Drain Punch. Mimikyu is a fantastic choice as it's immune to Koraidon's signature moves. Skeledirge is also good, resisting Flamethrower and being immune to Collision Course and Giga Impact. Most bulky Ghost-types that aren't weak to Fire should also do the trick.
- Ball Strategy: Ultra Balls are a decent start. Since you already have a Koraidon, Repeat Balls are a better choice. If the battle goes on for more than 10 turns, Timer Balls become the best option. If you manage to put Koraidon to sleep, Dream Balls are excellent, though rare.
You'll get to catch the second Koraidon!
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