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Pokemon Scarlet and Violetintroduced a new group of Pokemon called the Paradox Pokemon. These are Pokemon that have come from the past and future, with the Ancient Paradox Pokemon appearing in Scarlet and the Future Paradox Pokemon appearing in Violet.
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These strange Pokemon are documented in the Scarlet and Violet Books and become the centerpiece of the game’s fourth and final story, The Way Home. Obviously, you’d want to catch one, so how can you get one?
Great Tusk And Iron Treads
While most Paradox Pokemon are found exclusively within Area Zero, you can snag aGreat Tusk or Iron Treadsduring the Path of Legends. TheParadox version of Donphan appears in the Path of Legends as the Quaking Earth Titan, located in theAsado Desert. After bringing the beast down, return to Asado Desert, and the Paradox Pokemon will be waiting for you. You can battle it and even capture it - but be warned, Great Tusk and Iron Treads have low catch rates. Bringing Pokemon that can inflict sleep or paralysis, as well as False Swipe to whittle its health down safely, can help improve your odds.
All of the Paradox Pokemon, save for one, reside withinArea Zero in the Great Crater of Paldea.You won’t be able to access this area until you completeStarfall Street, Victory Road, and the Path of Legends. Area Zero is an ethereal location inside theGreat Crater of Paldea. It’s home to a wide variety of Pokemon, namely, Paradox Pokemon. During your first venture into Area Zero, you won’t be able to catch many Paradox Pokemon - however, subsequent visits will have them roaming freely.
Some of the Paradox Pokemon will spawn in the grassy area of Area Zero, while others will spawn down in the crystaline caverns below. You should run around for a bit, as some Paradox Pokemon may not spawn right away.
Some of the Paradox Pokemon havespecial locationsthey spawn in. Most of them will frequently spawn across Area Zero, either in the grassy section up top or in the caves below. Of note,Roaring Moon, Iron Valiant, Sandy Shocks, and Iron Thornswill only spawn in select locations without the use of Sandwich powers, which can be used to increase their spawn rates and coax them out into the open.
Iron Valiant And Roaring Moon
Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon can be found in acave nearby Research Station 3. After exiting Research Station 3, go left past the cliff; there should be a large group of rocks. There is acave behind these rocks, leading to a massive cavern with a peculiar design inscribed on the ground. Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon will have a chance to spawn in this area and this area alone. You may have to run around a bit to get one to spawn.
Iron Thorns And Sandy Shocks
Iron Thorns and Sandy Shocks are limited toa cliff near Research Station 1. This cliff is rocky and looks as if a landslide occurred there. Iron Thorns and Sandy Shocks will spawn near this area, both at the top and bottom of the cliff. Use Miraidon and Koraidon toscale the cliffs, asgoing up and down can despawn Pokemon you’re not looking for.
Koraidon And Miraidon
Koraidon and Miraidon, past and future forms of Cyclizar are counted among the ranks of Paradox Pokemon. While completing the game will grant you access to your partner dragon in battle, players who have beaten the story will know that there is asecond specimenof Koraidon and Miraidon, one that menaces the player’s dragon and serves as the final boss of the game. This specimen can actually be captured after beating the game.
Return to Area Zeroand make your way down toZero Labat the bottom of the crystaline caverns.Go behind the Zero Lab, and Miraidon / Koraidon should be standing on top of a slope. They arelevel 72 and have a low capture rate- prepare plenty of Ultra Balls or theMaster Ball you receive from Director Clavellbecause Miraidon / Koraidon will not go down without a fight. This Miraidon / Koraidon cannot be ridden but willalways stay in their battle formand can be placed in a box. you’re able to eventrade it with your friends- perfect forfilling out the Pokedex.
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