In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the explorer Arven will often be seen carrying unique ancient records from uncharted areas of the Paldea region, called the Scarlet Book or Violet Book, depending on which version of the game you have. These books depict new forms of some of the currently known Pokemon that might have come from Ancient times or the Future: the Paradox Pokemon. For example, the Ancient Paradox form of a Donphan will be called Great Tusk and available in the Scarlet Book, while Iron Treads is the Future Paradox form of Donphan and can only be seen in Pokemon Violet.
The Pokemon Company actually is keeping a tight lid on the existence of these Paradox Pokemon. However, weeks before Pokemon Scarlet and Violet officially hit the streets, the leaks managed to flood the internet first. If you want to know which Pokemon will have Ancient or Future forms, below is the list of all Paradox Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet according to the leaks.
Pokemon Scarlet – Paradox / Ancient Form Pokemon
| Pokemon | Ancient Form | Type | Location |
| Koraidon | Winged King | Fighting/Dragon | Obtained through the story |
| Amoonguss | Brute Bonnet | Grass/Dark | All over Area Zero |
| Donphan | Great Tusk | Ground/Fighting | Research Station 4 cave |
| Jigglypuff | Scream Tail | Fairy/Psychic | All over Area Zero |
| Magneton | Sandy Shocks | Electric/Ground | Cliffs and ledges near Research Station 1, rare |
| Misdreavus | Flutter Mane | Ghost/Fairy | Research Station 4 cave |
| Salamence | Roaring Moon | Dragon/Dark | In a cave between Research Station 2 and 3 |
| Volcarona | Slither Wing | Bug/Fighting | Near Research Station 1 and 2 |
| Suicune | Potentially DLC | ??? | – |
Pokemon Violet – Paradox / Future Form Pokemon
| Pokemon | Future Form | Type | Location |
| Miraidon | Iron Serpent | Electric/Dragon | Obtained through the story |
| Delibird | Iron Bundle | Ice/Water | All over Area Zero |
| Donphan | Iron Treads | Ground/Steel | Research Station 4 cave |
| Gallade | Iron Valiant | Fairy/Fighting | In a cave between Research Station 2 and 3 |
| Hariyama | Iron Hands | Fighting/Electric | Near cliffs around Research Stations 1, 2, and 3 |
| Hydreigon | Iron Jugulis | Dark/Flying | In Research Station 4 and 3 caves |
| Tyranitar | Iron Thorns | Rock/Electric | Near cliffs around Research Stations 1, 2, and 3 |
| Volcarona | Iron Moth | Fire/Poison | First Research Area, rare |
| Virizion | Potentially DLC | ??? | – |
We will update this article once more information about Paradox Pokemon has officially been revealed and discovered by the Trainers. Keep an eye on The Nerd Stash for more Pokemon Scarlet and Violet guides and news about other popular games.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are available on Nintendo Switch.
