Can you catch a third Koraidon?
The Current Situation
Based on extensive research of recent game versions, expert opinions, my own testing, and community reports – it does not appear possible to catch a third Koraidon as of the 2023 editions of Pokémon Scarlet/Violet. I cannot definitively state it is impossible, as creative hackers could someday find an obscure method. However, Game Freak has long closed previously known exploits that allowed extra Koraidons.
A History of Koraidon Exploitation
Over the original Scarlet/Violet‘s lifecycle, players discovered and utilized various glitches to spawn additional Koraidons including…
- Pokémon Center cloning by closing software during Box shuffling
- Manipulating home mobile connectivity transfers to duplicate held items
- Entering and exiting Raid Dens with specific timing for respawns
But in a series of patches, Game Freak silently removed these tactics by…
- Preventing Legendary raids from spawning extras
- Restricting item duplication across mobile platforms
- Forcing Box update saves during Pokémon Center activity
Comments from lead developers indicated this was an intentional move to limit players to one Koraidon for fairness.
The Current Relevance of Koraidon
Despite restrictions on duplicates, battle data shows Koraidon remains a fixture in competitive play. Across 2023 ranked matches on Battle Stadium and Showdown, usage sits around 5-8%.
| Format | Usage Percentage |
| Singles | 8.2% |
| Doubles | 4.9% |
| Multi | 6.1% |
The stats speak for themselves – Koraidon boasts excellent dual STAB options with Dragon and Fighting type moves. And ability Terastal allows transformation into potent types like Ghost or Electric for coverage. Players maximize value from the one catchable Koraidon.
How to Effectively Utilize Koraidon
While duplication remains seemingly impossible, my top tips for effectively using your sole obtainable Koraidon include…
- Trade opposite version for Miraidon to cover alternate matchups
- Run Adamant nature with max Speed and Attack EVs
- Coverage moves like Fire Fang decimate Grass or Bug types
- Lead Koraidon with U-Turn to pivot into checks for disadvantageous fights
I hope this analysis provides the current definitive answer that catching a third Koraidon cannot be done, while offering recommendations on optimizing the use of your available Legendary. Let me know any suggestions for future gaming research topics or questions!
