Type matchups
Damage Keldeo takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Fighting type, Keldeo has 5 weaknesses, 7 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Water/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 91
- Attack
- 72
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 129
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 108
- Total
- 580
Keldeo has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (129) well above Attack (72), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 108 beats 88% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 91 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Keldeo's only ability is Justified.
How to beat Keldeo
Keldeo takes 2× damage from Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ultra Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and resists its Water and Fighting moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Fighting moves. Dragonite hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Keldeo does not evolve.
Best counters to Keldeo
Other Water/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Keldeo weak to?
As a Water/Fighting type, Keldeo takes super-effective damage from Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Keldeo resistant to?
Keldeo resists Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Keldeo?
Strong type-based picks include Ultra Necrozma, Rayquaza and Dragonite, which hit Keldeo with super-effective attacks.