This is a guide for the new Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet that covers version differences and what they actually are.

What are Paradox Pokémon?¶

Paradox Pokémon are mysterious creatures that resemble existing Pokémon, depicted in the Scarlet Book or Violet Book. Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet are ancient-themed, while Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Violet are futuristic-themed.

Although Paradox Pokémon are based on existing Pokémon, they are completely unconnected to those Pokémon. For example, Paradox Donphan is a separate entity; it does not evolve from Phanpy or a normal Donphan.

All Paradox Pokémon in Scarlet¶

Great Tusk (Donphan)¶

Great Tusk looks like a Donphan with massive tusks, hence its name. It is a and type. Its Attack and Defense are high, but its special-based stats are poor.

Brute Bonnet (Amoonguss)¶

Brute Bonnet looks like an Amoonguss that’s well past its expiry date. It is a and type. It has high Attack and decent defensive stats, but is slow.

Sandy Shocks (Magneton)¶

Sandy Shocks looks like a Magneton walking on stilts. It is an and type. It has high Special Attack and otherwise OK to good stats.

Scream Tail (Jigglypuff)¶

We kind of want to scream after seeing this monstrosity of a Jigglypuff. Let’s distract ourselves by checking its type: and . Nope, maybe studying its stats will help? It has good defensive stats and Speed. That’s enough, we’re out of here!

Flutter Mane (Misdreavus)¶

Flutter Mane looks like a Misdreavus who’s decided to let loose. It’s a and type. In exchange for poor HP and physical stats, it has excellent special-based stats and Speed.

Slither Wing (Volcarona)¶

Slither Wing resembles a Volcarona whose wings haven’t developed yet. It’s a and type. It boasts impressive Attack and otherwise decent to good stats.

Roaring Moon (Salamence)¶

Roaring Moon looks a bit like a wilder version of Mega Salamence if you blur your eyes. It’s a and type. It has high Attack and good Speed, but poor Special Attack.

All Paradox Pokémon in Violet¶

!Iron Treads (Donphan)¶

Iron Treads looks like a robotic version of Donphan. It’s a and type. It has good physical stats, although lower than Great Tusk, but its Speed is higher.

!Iron Moth (Volcarona)¶

Iron Moth looks like Volcarona if it was a robot. It’s a and type. It has excellent Special Attack, but poor HP and Defense.

!Iron Hands (Hariyama)¶

Iron Hands resembles a Hariyama, but fully encased in metal. It’s a and type. It boasts excellent HP and Attack, but poor special-based stats and Speed.

!Iron Jugulis (Hydreigon)¶

Iron Jugulis is basically a mecha version of Hydreigon. It’s a and type. Stat-wise, it has great Special Attack and good Speed; everything else is average.

!Iron Thorns (Tyranitar)¶

Iron Thorns looks like Tyranitar, but… y’know, a robot. It’s a and type. It has high Attack and good HP and Defense; everything else is so-so.

!Iron Bundle (Delibird)¶

Iron Bundle is a cute robot version of Delibird. We wouldn’t mind being visited by one of these contraptions during Christmas. Provided they’re not hiding any lasers or chainsaws, etc. Anyway, it’s an and type. It boasts superior Speed and high Defense and Special Attack. But its low HP and Special Defense let it down.

!Iron Valiant (Gallade)¶

Iron Valiant is essentially Gallade reimagined as a robot. It’s a and type. Has excellent Attack, Special Attack and decent Speed. Its weakness is its low Special Defense.