Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 73
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Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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#10024
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP91292–386
- Attack72134–267
- Defense90166–306
- Sp. Atk129236–392
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed108198–346
Total580
/ 720
BST580
88 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Mythical
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #647 |
| Hyperspace | #118 |
| Original Unova | #153 |
| Updated Unova | #298 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
290
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Normal
Steel
Ice
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Keldeo's Water / Fighting typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, normal, steel, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Keldeo's 580 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Special Attack (129) carries most matchups, but a low Attack stat of 72 means careful positioning matters.
Its Water, Fighting typing leaves Keldeo with 5 weaknesses against 7 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 7 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Keldeo a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.4 m
Weight
48.5 kg
TypeWaterFighting
Abilities
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
20,400
Hatch Counter: 80
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Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Keldeo?
Keldeo is a dual-type Water, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Keldeo's weaknesses?
Keldeo takes 2× damage from Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Fairy type moves.
How does Keldeo evolve?
Keldeo does not evolve.
What are Keldeo's base stats?
Keldeo has a base stat total of 580: HP 91, Attack 72, Defense 90, Sp. Atk 129, Sp. Def 90, Speed 108. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (129).