How to Get All Paradox Pokemon

Catch all the new Paradox Pokemon exclusive to Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet (SV). Here's our guide on all Paradox Pokemon locations and how to get them at endgame.

How to Get All DLC Paradox Pokemon

The newly added Paradox Pokemon from the Indigo Disk DLC can be encountered by helping out the photographer, Perrin, after registering 200 pokemon in the Bluberry Pokedex.

Scarlet Exclusive Indigo Disk DLC Paradox Pokemon

Paradox Pokemon	Present Form	How to Get
Raging Bolt	Raikou	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
Gouging Fire	Entei	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

Violet Exclusive Indigo Disk DLC Paradox Pokemon

Paradox Pokemon	Contemporary Equivalent	How to Get
Iron Crown	Cobalion	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
Iron Boulder	Terrakion	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

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How to Get All Paradox Pokemon

Several Paradox Pokemon are only available in The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero), the end-game zone in Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet. In addition, this location is only accessible once you clear all three story paths.

Meanwhile, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves are only obtainable after clearing their limited-time Tera Raid Event.

Scarlet Exclusive Paradox Pokemon

Paradox Pokemon	Present Form	How to Get
Great Tusk	Donphan	Area Zero Common spawn in the Research Station 4 cave.
Scream Tail	Jigglypuff	Area Zero Common spawn throughout Area Zero.
Brute Bonnet	Amoonguss	Area Zero Common spawn throughout Area Zero.
Flutter Mane	Misdreavus	Area Zero Common spawn in the Research Station 4 cave.
Slither Wing	Volcarona	Area Zero Common Spawn near Research Stations 1 & 2.
Sandy Shocks	Magneton	Area Zero Rare spawn near Research Station 1 on higher elevation cliffs and ledges.
Roaring Moon	Salamence (Mega Salamence)	Area Zero Only found in the hidden cave between Research Station 2 & 3.
Koraidon	Cyclizar	Area Zero The second Koraidon can be found at the bottommost part of Area Zero.
Walking Wake	Suicune	Tera Raid Event Can be caught during a special Tera Raid Event.
Raging Bolt	Raikou	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
Gouging Fire	Entei	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

Violet Exclusive Paradox Pokemon

Paradox Pokemon	Contemporary Equivalent	How to Get
Iron Treads	Donphan	Area Zero Common spawn in the Research Station 4 cave.
Iron Moth	Volcarona	Area Zero Common Spawn near Research Stations 1 & 2.
Iron Hands	Hariyama	Area Zero Common spawn throughout Area Zero.
Iron Jugulis	Hydreigon	Area Zero Found in caves, particularly in Research Station 4 and the Hidden Cave near Research Station 3.
Iron Thorns	Tyranitar	Area Zero Uncommon spawn near cliffs around Research Stations 1, 2, and 3.
Iron Bundle	Delibird	Area Zero Common spawn throughout Area Zero.
Iron Valiant	Gardevoir Gallade	Area Zero Only found inside the Hidden Cave between Research Stations 2 & 3.
Miraidon	Cyclizar	Area Zero The second Miraidon can be found at the bottommost part of Area Zero.
Iron Leaves	Virizion	Tera Raid Event Can be caught during a special Tera Raid Event.
Iron Crown	Cobalion	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
Iron Boulder	Terrakion	DLC Exclusive Can be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

All Paradox Pokemon Locations: Pokemon Scarlet

Great Tusk

Great Tusk can be easily found in Research Station 4 cave at the bottom part of Area Zero after releasing the rest of the Paradox Pokemon during the climax of the main story.

How to Get and Catch Great Tusk (Paradox Donphan)

Scream Tail

Scream Tail Locations
Outside Caves	Inside Caves

Scream Tail is the most abundant Paradox Pokemon and can be found around all Research Stations within The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero).

How to Get and Catch Scream Tail (Paradox Jigglypuff)

Brute Bonnet

Brute Bonnet Locations
Outside Caves	Inside Caves

Brute Bonnet can be found in all zones of The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero), specifically near the second observatory and inside caves. It is the second most frequent Paradox Pokemon that you can encounter once you have completed the main story.

How to Get and Catch Brute Bonnet (Paradox Amoonguss)

Flutter Mane

Flutter Mane Locations

Flutter Mane can mostly be found in the small and large caves in Area Zero, including the caves near Research Station 4.

How to Get and Catch Flutter Mane (Paradox Misdreavus)

Slither Wing

Slither Wing can be found in most places between Research Station 1 & 3, including the cliffs above Research Station 1 in Area Zero.

How to Get and Catch Slither Wing (Paradox Volcarona)

Sandy Shocks

Sandy Shocks is an uncommon Pokemon that spawns around the cliffs and grassy areas near Research Station 2 in The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zone).

How to Get and Catch Sandy Shocks (Paradox Magneton)

Roaring Moon

Roaring Moon is a rare Paradox Pokemon and can only be found in the Hidden Cave between Research Station 2 & 3. The Hidden Cave can only be accessed after completing all story routes.

Note that if Roaring Moon disappears or does not spawn in the area, you need to defeat multiple Pokemon nearby to allow Roaring Moon to respawn inside the cave.

How to Get and Catch Roaring Moon (Paradox Salamence)

How to find the Hidden Cave

Teleport to Research Station 2 and continue downward towards Research Station 3. Once you cross river there will be a tree and Research Station 3 will be visible.

Check the rocks directly behind the tree to find the hidden cave where Roaring Moon can be found.

The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero) Map

Koraidon

You can find the second Koraidon at Research Station No. 4 in The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero) after completing the game.

You'll need to head to the bottommost part of Area Zero and follow the road leading to a ledge where you can find Koraidon on top of it.

How to Get the Second Koraidon

Walking Wake

You can catch Walking Wake during its own 5-Star Tera Raid Event in Pokemon Scarlet. This event where Walking Wake was made available is now over. The event ran from February 27 until March 12, 2023.

Walking Wake had a Water Tera Type during the raid and could use its signature move Hydro Steam.
Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

Raging Bolt

To access the Raging Bolt quest and encounter, you must finish Perrin's Bloodmoon Ursaluna Quest in Kitakami and register 200 Pokemon in your Blueberry Pokedex. Perrin will then show you a picture of where Raging Bolt is located in Area Zero.

Follow these steps to find Raging Bolt in Area Zero:

1. Teleport to Research Station 3.
2. Step out of the Research Station, then head right until you reach a river.
3. Follow the river upstream to find Raging Bolt just near a waterfall.

Raging Bolt Location

Gouging Fire

To access the Gouging Fire quest and encounter, you must finish Perrin's Bloodmoon Ursaluna Quest in Kitakami and register 200 Pokemon in your Blueberry Pokedex. Perrin will then show you a picture of where Gouging Fire is located in Area Zero.

Follow these steps to find Gouging Fire in Area Zero:

1. Teleport to Research Station 3.
2. Step out of the Research Station, then head right until you reach a river.
3. Follow the river upstream to find Raging Bolt just near a waterfall.

Gouging Fire Location

All Paradox Pokemon Locations: Pokemon Violet

Iron Treads

Iron Treads can be easily found inside the cave near Research Station 4 at the bottom part of The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero).

How to Get and Catch Iron Treads (Paradox Donphan)

Iron Moth

Iron Moth can be found near grassy fields at the First Research Area in The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero).

How to Get and Catch Iron Moth (Paradox Volcarona)

Iron Hands

Iron Hands Locations
Outside Caves	Inside Caves

Iron Hands is a common Paradox Pokemon found near cliffs around Research Stations 1, 2, 3 in The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero). Note that these location are only accessible once you clear all three story paths.

How to Get and Catch Iron Hands (Paradox Hariyama)

Iron Jugulis

Iron Jugulis is usually seen inside caves, particularly the cave near Research Station 4 and the Hidden Cave. Note that the Hidden Cave is only accessible after completing all story routes.

How to Get and Catch Iron Jugulis (Paradox Hydreigon)

How to find the Hidden Cave

Teleport to Research Station 2 and continue downward towards Research Station 3. Once you cross river there will be a tree and Research Station 3 will be visibile.

Check the rocks directly behind the tree to find the hidden cave where Iron Jugulis can be found.

Iron Thorns

Iron Thorns can be found in the cliff zones of The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero) around Research Stations 1, 2 and 3. The cliffs in Area Zero can only be accessed after completing all story routes.

How to Get and Catch Iron Thorns (Paradox Tyranitar)

Iron Bundle

Iron Bundle Locations
Outside Caves	Inside Caves

Iron Bundle can be found in almost all areas such as grassy fields and inside caves within The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero). Note that these locations are only accessible once you clear all three story paths.

How to Get and Catch Iron Bundle (Paradox Delibird)

Iron Valiant

Pal. Dex #	Pokemon	Type	Abilities
398	Iron Valiant		Quark Drive

Iron Valiant is a rare Paradox Pokemon and can only be found in the Hidden Cave between Research Station 2 & 3. The Hidden Cave can only be accessed after completing all story routes.

Note that if Iron Valiant disappears or does not spawn in the area, you need to defeat multiple Pokemon nearby to allow Iron Valiant to respawn inside the cave.

How to Get and Catch Iron Valiant (Paradox Gardevoir)

How to find the Hidden Cave

Teleport to Research Station 2 and continue downward towards Research Station 3. Once you cross river there will be a tree and Research Station 3 will be visibile.

Check the rocks directly behind the tree to find the hidden cave where Iron Valiant can be found.

Miraidon

You can find the second Miraidon at Research Station No. 4 in The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero) after completing the game.

You'll need to head to the bottommost part of Area Zero and follow the road leading to a ledge where you can find Miraidon on top of it.

How to Get the Second Miraidon

Iron Leaves

You can catch Iron Leaves during its own 5-Star Tera Raid Event in Pokemon Violet. This event where Iron Leaves was made available is now over. The event ran from February 27 until March 12, 2023.

Iron Leaves had a Psychic Tera Type during the raid and could use its signature move Psyblade.
Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

Iron Crown

To access the Iron Crown quest and encounter, you must finish Perrin's Bloodmoon Ursaluna Quest in Kitakami and register 200 Pokemon in your Blueberry Pokedex. Perrin will then show you a picture of where Iron Crown is located in Area Zero.

Follow these steps to find Iron Crown in Area Zero:

1. From the main entrance of Area Zero, just before the first Research Station, follow the road downhill until you reach a relatively large open space with fences.
2. Ignore the fences and jump down the cliff.
3. Glide slowly and carefully, then look behind you to find an opening on the cliff's face.
4. Iron Crown should be a level down just below the open space where you once were.

Iron Crown Location

Iron Boulder

To access the Iron Boulder quest and encounter, you must finish Perrin's Bloodmoon Ursaluna Quest in Kitakami and register 200 Pokemon in your Blueberry Pokedex. Perrin will then show you a picture of where Iron Boulder is located in Area Zero.

Follow these steps to find Iron Boulder in Area Zero:

1. Teleport to Research Station 2.
2. Exit the research station.
3. Go straight and jump down to the level beneath.
4. Iron Boulder should be a level down just below Research Station 2.

Iron Boulder Location

Can You Breed Paradox Pokemon?

Cannot Breed Paradox Pokemon

All Paradox Pokemon are genderless and in the Undiscovered Egg Group, making it impossible to breed them.

If you want to get multiple Paradox Pokemon, wait for them to spawn in the areas in The Great Crater of Paldea (Area Zero) and catch one from there.

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They are great additions to any team and are also the perfect solo Pokemon to use in 6 and even 7-Star Tera Raids!

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Raging Bolt			Gouging Fire			Iron Crown			Iron Boulder
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Wo-Chien	Chien-Pao	Ting-Lu	Chi-Yu

Paradox Pokemon
Scarlet Exclusive	Violet Exclusive
Great Tusk	Sandy Shocks	Iron Treads	Iron Thorns
Slither Wing	Brute Bonnet	Iron Bundle	Iron Jugulis
Scream Tail	Flutter Mane	Iron Moth	Iron Hands
Roaring Moon	Walking Wake	Iron Valiant	Iron Leaves

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