Keldeo is a Pokemon from the Pokemon franchise.
Basic information[]
Keldeo is a dual type Water/Fighting-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Pokemon Black and White, and is a member of the Swords of Justice legendary quartet. Said quartet are based on the Three Musketeers from the eponymous novel, of which Keldeo draws inspiration from the character of d'Artagnan (both being the latest and youngest addition to the group), with its tail also resembles the D'Artagnan trademark feathered cap. Keldeo is categorized within the Pokédex at #647 as the "Colt Pokémon".
Long ago, a fire started in the Moor of Icirrus in the Unova region (setting of Gneration V) because of a war among people. In this fire, Keldeo was separated from its parents, but together, the swords of Justice trio(Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion) took care of Keldeo. They acted as its parents, and they taught it knowledge and moves for survival. Keldeo eventually grew and even surpassed the three Pokémon. One day, Keldeo took off from the forest with no one knowing why. When the four Pokemon meet again, they teach Keldeo the move Secret Sword. By learning that move, it can switch from its ordinary to its Resolute Form, (the one appearing in Smash).
Keldeo tends to cross the world and often appears at beautiful watersides. Keldeo also travels in order to further improve itself through training. It can walk across the water by ejecting water from its hooves. It is said Keldeo must endure harsh battles in order for the forehead horn to develop, which then its true power will be awakened.
It is thought that when Keldeo becomes resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter (which is not reflected in its stats, which remain the same). The horn on its forehead is filled with hidden power. The horn can change into a sword that can cut through anything.
Secret Sword is Keldeo's signature move, learned only via specific move tutors(and at level 1 in Sword and Shield, which is impossible to attain as it can't be obtained at that level). It has 85 base power and 100% accuracy, and despite being a Special move it uses the target's Defense stat when calculating damage.
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS[]
Keldeo appears as a new Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It uses its trademark Secret Sword attack as its horn extends to slash foes. Keldeo chases after other fighters, extending the horn on it's head, and swiping them with it. Any character except the summoner is hit by this will take damage and a good amount of knockback sometimes it will perform the attack while it is in midair Keldeo's attacks does not harm the summoner.
Trophy Description[]
NA: This Water/Fighting-type Pokémon is a lot like a multicolored unicorn. In its Resolute Form, its horn will grow longer and its vision is keener. It is this Form that appears on the battlefields of Smash Bros. Be wary of its Secret Sword attack—Keldeo's charge will send anyone hit flying.
PAL: The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo looks a lot like a multicoloured unicorn. In its Resolute form, its horn grows longer and its vision improves. It can also use Secret Sword in that Form, and that's what it will do in this game. If Keldeo starts charging after you, watch out - that huge horn will send you flying!
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
Keldeo reprises its role as a Poke Ball summon.
As a spirit[]
Keldeo's normal form appears as a spirit. It involves fighting fellow Fighting type Lucario on Unova Pokémon League with Ns Castle playing, assisted by Keldeo itself. Lucario has 140HP and can charge up Aura Storm faster, as its use of Hydro Pump resembled it. It can be enhanced into the resolute variant, which gives the user Hyper Smash Attacks.