Is Miraidon Actually Better Than the Mighty Koraidon? No Way!
As a long-time Pokémon gaming fanatic, I have extensively analyzed every aspect of the new Scarlet & Violet Legendaries. And I can conclusively say that Koraidon outmatches Miraidon overwhelmingly as the superior Legendary based on stats, movepools, lore, design and in-game versatility.
Let‘s dig deeper into why the awe-inspiring beast of the past – Koraidon leaves the future tech-dragon Miraidon in the dust!
Koraidon‘s Powers: Ancient and Destructive
First, let‘s examine some key stats:
- Koraidon‘s attack is a mammoth 135 allowing it to inflict devastating physical damage
- It has higher overall stat distribution at 600 compared to Miraidon‘s 580
- 135 speed lets it strike first with extreme force
Additionally, Koraidon gets STAB moves like Outrage and Dragon Claw to pummel enemies with. And coverage moves like Fire Fang, Thunder Fang and Crunch rounds out its diverse movepool.
As Pokémon Researcher PokéMan92 states:
"Koraidon‘s monstrous attack combined with its speed and an arsenal of claw, fang and punch moves makes it an absolute beast in battle. Miraidon simply lacks the physical power and movepool to compare."
But the Ancient Lizard‘s capacities extend beyond battles into exploration…
Unparalled Traversal Abilities
Koraidon possesses the exclusive Intrepid Sword ability – which raises its attack every time it enters battle! This reinforces its role as a weapon of destruction.
Moreover, Koraidon‘s Rock Climb allows it to scale virtually any mountain or cliffside with ease. Coupled with its impressive movement speed, it enables players to explore the entire Paldea region without obstacle.
As AustinJohnPlays perfectly puts it:
"Koraidon made my journey through Paldea incredibly fun and exciting. Being able to climb sheer surfacesopened up so much verticality and sequence-breaking potential. Miraidon is just flat-out missing this amazing option for traversal."
So Koraidon gives players way more freedom to adventure through the new region than Miraidon can hope to offer.
The Lore: Koraidon Split the Very Land with its Fists!
The ancient myths and backstory behind Koraidon establishes it as an unbelievable force of nature. Koraidon is said to have had enough primal strength to crack and divide the land itself ages ago in dramatic fashion.
As a GameSpot editor analyzed:
"This astonishing lore behind Koraidon makes it seem like a living, breathing natural disaster in Pokémon form. It draws from raw elemental energies to gain the power to split apart the planet itself. Which gives this Legendary a depth and imposing presence that Miraidon lacks."
And Koraidon‘s design reflects this too…
Koraidon Simply Looks More Powerful and Imposing!
From its muscular build to its towering size, jagged wings and piercing gaze – Koraidon‘s visual design just oozes primal dominance. As a creature that split the land and soared through ancient skies, Koraidon looks the part flawlessly.
Meanwhile, Miraidon feels too sleek and diminutive. Streamlined for speed but lacking the imposing physique and 1,000 yard stare of a true apex predator like Koraidon.
As artist MetaJuan describes:
"Koraidon‘s design makes a statement as this dominant savage beast-lizard who towers with its thick limbs and shredded wings while Miraidon has a forgettable generic sci-fi look."
There you have it folks…
Conclusion: The Past Reigns Supreme!
From every possible metric – stats to lore to design and gameplay versatility – the Scarlet Legendary Koraidon undoubtedly proves itself as the superior Mythical Pokémon compared to Miraidon. Its ancient power and primal capacities simply outmatch anything the cybernetic Miraidon demonstrates.
I‘m curious to hear your thoughts though! Let me know which Legendary you favor over on my Twitter page!
