Pokemon Scarlet & Violetmake a lot of big changes to thePokemonformula, one of which being the introduction of Paradox Pokemon. Similar to the Ultra Beasts found in the Gen 7Pokemongames, Paradox Pokemon are inspired by pre-existing Pokemon, withthe ones found inPokemon Scarletserving as ancient forms and the ones inVioletbeing a bit more futuristic.
Unfortunately,Pokemon Scarlet & Violetplayers won’t be able to catch any Paradox Pokemon until after they have completed the main story, which meansgetting all 18 badgesand completing the final few missions and quests. After doing so, they’ll gain access to the Great Crater of Paldea, and, after defeating the games' final boss, they’ll be able to return there and start catching Paradox Pokemon. There are 24 of them in total, with eight available in each game.
If players are having trouble finding a particular Paradox Pokemon they can either leave and re-enter the area or defeat nearby Pokemon to increase the chances of it spawning in.
Every Paradox Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet (Ancient Pokemon)
Great Tusk
Great Tuskis a Ground/Fighting-type Pokemon. It is based on Donphan and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 10% chance of finding it in the Underground biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Scream Tail
Scream Tailis a Fairy/Psychic-type Pokemon. It is based on Jigglypuff and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 20% chance of finding it in the Underground and Grass biomes of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Brute Bonnet
Brute Bonnetis a Grass/Dark-type Pokemon. It is based on Amoonguss and has a base stat total of 570. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 20% chance of spawning in the Underground biome and a 10% chance of spawning in the Grass biome.
Flutter Mane
Flutter Maneis a Ghost-Fairy-type Pokemon. It is based on Misdreavus and has a base stat total of 570. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 15% chance of spawning in the Cave biome and a 3% chance of spawning in the Underground biome.
Slither Wing
Slither Wingis a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon. It is based on Volcarona and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 15% chance of finding it in the Grass biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Sandy Shocks
Sandy Shocksis an Electric/Ground-type Pokemon. It is based on Magneton and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 15% chance of finding it in the Rocky biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Roaring Moon
Roaring Moonis a Dark/Dragon-type Pokemon. It is based on Mega Salamence and has a base stat total of 590. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 5% chance of spawning in the hidden cave between the second and third research stations.
Koraidon
Koraidonis a Fighting/Dragon-type Legendary Pokemon. It is based on Cyclizar and has a base stat total of 670.Scarletplayers will get a Koraidon near the beginning of the game, but if they return to the area where they fought the final boss after completing the game, they’ll be able to find and catch a second Koraidon by heading up the giant stone path.
