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Paradox Pokemon are a new category of never-before-seen Pokemon. In relation toPokemon ScarletandPokemon Violet’s past/future theme, Paradox Pokemon are ancient descendants (Scarlet) or futuristic versions (Violet) of pre-existing species, such as Misdreavus or Delibird. Despite bearing a strong resemblance to their present-time versions, the Paradox Pokémon’s Typings are not the same. These are also part of the Paldean Pokedex, so they’ll need to be caught for the completionist trainer.
Pokemon Scarlet&Pokemon Violetintroduce Iron Valiant, a Paradox Pokemon that bears a strong resemblance to Gardevoir and Gallade. Unfortunately forPokemon Scarletplayers, Iron Valiant is exclusive toPokemon Violet. Iron Valiant won’t be found wandering around in the open. Thus,Violetplayers will want to know exactly where to go if they plan on catching it.
Spoilers for the final story inPokemon Scarlet/Violet.
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Finding Iron Valiant in Area Zero
Iron Valiant can only be found in Area Zero, and if players haven’t reached this location yet, then they’re not ready to catch it. To reach Area Zero, players will need to have done the following:
The first timeVioletplayers will see Iron Valiant is on AI Turo’s team. Of course, players won’t be able to snag AI Turo’s Iron Valiant, so they’ll have to find their own. If players return to Area Zero in the postgame, they’ll notice an abundance of Paradox Pokemon wandering about… except for Iron Valiant. Here’s what to do (refer to the above image for the exact locations):
There’s onlyoneIron Valiant that spawns in Area Zero.However, players can catch a second Iron Valiant (or if they accidentally defeat it) byexiting, then re-enteringArea Zero and returning to its cave.
More Information About Iron Valiant
Since the wild Iron Valiant is level 58, it’s extremely likely thatVioletplayers will have much stronger Pokemon. Bring a Pokemon that’s a little higher than level 58 to this battle, or have a Pokemon that knows the moveFalse Swipe. Iron Valiant is a Fairy/Fighting-type Pokemon, meaning it has the following effectiveness:
Resists:
Bug, Dark, Rock, Fighting
At this point,Violettrainers should know that Iron Valiant’s best strengths are its Attack and Speed. Bring a fast Pokemon to this battle (such as Espeon), or a Pokemon with high Defense (such as Garganacl). Be warned that Iron Valiant will have moves like Leaf Blade, which gives it Type Coverage against Rock, Ground, and Water-type Pokemon. Iron Valiant can be a bit tougher to catch than the more common Paradox Pokemon, so bring Ultra Balls and even Timer Balls.
IfPokemon Scarletplayers are hoping to get their own Iron Valiant, they’ll need to trade with someone who hasPokemon Violet. Iron Valiant can’t breed, so it can’t be transferred as an Egg and will always have the ID of its original trainer.Scarlet/Violetplayers can trade with one anotherby using a Link Trade(in Pokemon Portal) and setting a Code.
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