News tip Pokémon Scarlet / Purple, Legendary: how to capture a second Koraidon or Miraidon? Our guide
Published on 28/11/2022 at 17:17
In Pokémon Scarlet/Purple, you’ll come across Koraidon or Miraidon quite early in the adventure, and can have him by your side as a mount. But did you know that you can capture a second one and exchange it for the Legendary of the other version? We explain to you:
Note: This article contains spoilers for the latest Pokémon Scarlet/Purple chapter. It’s up to you whether you want to continue reading or not.
Summary
Legendaries split in Scarlet and Violet Where to find the second Koraidon or Miraidon How to catch the second Koraidon or Miraidon
Legendaries split into Scarlet and Purple
This year, Game Freak decided to break the codes of the games Pokémon. First with the semi-open world and the new mechanics of Pokemon Legends: Arceusand now with Pokemon Scarlet/Purplein Teracrystallization, and its totally explorable region. The changes also operate from the start of the game, since you will come across Koraidon ou Miraidon – the legendary mascot of your version – from the prologue, and that it will accompany you throughout your adventures as mount. Moreover, it would seem that this Legendary Pokemon unique in its kind is not so much, since it will be possible for you to catch one second copy once you are done with the main scenario.
This is good news for people wishing get the Legendary Pokémon from the other versionsince unlike the old games where each Legendary was unique, now you can redeem your second Koraidon against the second Miraidon from another player, and vice versa. But before proceeding to trade Pokémon, it is better to know where to find this famous double, and especially how weaken it to ensure its capture. Without further ado, find out where and how to capture a second Koraidon or Miraidon in Pokémon Scarlet / Purple:
Summary of the Pokémon Scarlet / Purple Walkthrough
Where to find the second Koraidon or Miraidon
Once the main scenario of Pokemon Scarlet/Purple finished and the chapter Back to basics fenced, you will be free to explore the Zone Zero as you see fit. And unlike your first visit, you will be able to mount back. Now that you have unlocked the Fighting Form of Koraidon ou Miraidonyou can use it in your adventures by Post-Game, but the Legendary Pokémon is not on your team. This is where his double always at liberty comes in, since he can be captured in the Paldea Crater.
To do this, go down to the last level of the Zone Zero to reach the Laboratory. Behind it is a path that will take you to a high platform where you can find double the Koraidon ou Miraidon.
Koraidon et Miraidon both being of type DragonPokémon with the type Dragon, Fairyet Glace will help you weaken them. Be careful though, because Koraidon having the double type Combathe therefore suffers from dual weakness au type Fairyso don’t go too hard if you don’t want to put it IS. We advise you to opt for Pokémon of the type Dragon or Glace to lower his HP enough, and end up with a status alteration as Sleep so that he enters a Poké Ball without flinching. No need to waste your Master Ball when there are other Legendary Pokémon to catch!
VisualNomTypeLevelTeracrystallization
Koraidon (Scarlet)Dragon / CombatNiveau 72Combat
Miraidon (Violet)Dragon / ElectricLevel 72Electric
Once caught, you can add Koraidon ou Miraidon to your team quite normally. If the others Legendary Pokemon of the game interest you, do not hesitate to consult our guides on the Legendaries to find out how to find them!
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