Keldeo is most likely based on the legend of the kelpie, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a lost pony. Keldeo is also likely based on the kirin also referred to as the “Chinese unicorn” which are often depicted with a single backwards curving horn and possess the ability to walk on water. Keldeo also draws inspiration from the character of d’Artagnan from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like d’Artagnan, it is the latest and youngest addition to the group. Keldeo’s tail also resembles d’Artagnan’s trademark feathered cap.
Keldeo may be derived from kelda (Old Norse for spring/fountain) or may be a combination of kelpie, (a water horse from Celtic folklore) and rodeo (a sport involving skills with horses, cows, and other livestock). Furthermore, “deo” is Latin for “god”.
No: 647
English Name: Keldeo
Japanese Name: Kerudio
Generation: 5
Type: Water, Fighting
Species: Colt Pokémon
Abilities: Justified
Evolution: –
Keldeo is a quadruped, colt-like Pokémon with a cream-colored body. It has a short, rounded snout with large nostrils, and blue eyes. It has a large, feathery red mane, long, dark blue, ridged eyebrow-like protrusions, and a single cream-colored horn that curves slightly. The back of its head, as well as its neck, is covered with fluffy, light blue fur. Keldeo has blue hooves, which are capable of ejecting water. Its tail is light blue with white spots and resembles an elaborate feather in a cap.
Upon learning Secret Sword in Pledge Grove, Keldeo transforms into its Resolute Forme. The dark blue protrusions become shorter and lighter in color, resembling ears. Its horn becomes dark blue, and grows larger and ridged. On the side of its head are three feathers colored aqua blue, green and orange.
Keldeo tends to cross the world, and often appears at beautiful watersides. It can walk across water by ejecting water from its hooves. It is thought that when Keldeo becomes resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling.
Pokemon White: It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
Pokemon Black 2: When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
pokemon White 2: When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
Pokemon X: It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
Pokemon Y: When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.
