# Keldeo - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Keldeo builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Keldeo Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Keldeo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Keldeo
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Keldeo.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Secret Sword**: 98.797%
- **Flip Turn**: 95.272%
- **Surf**: 94.767%
- **Air Slash**: 91.705%
- **Other**: 19.459%

## Common Abilities
- **Justified**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 92.734%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.420%
- **Other**: 2.845%

## Common Teammates
- **Melmetal**: 91.643%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 89.854%
- **Gliscor**: 89.823%
- **Dragonite**: 89.640%
- **Gengar**: 89.512%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 4.435%

## FAQ for Keldeo in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Keldeo?
The most common moves for Keldeo are Secret Sword, Flip Turn, Surf, Air Slash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Keldeo?
Keldeo is frequently paired with Melmetal, Charizard-Mega-X, Gliscor, Dragonite. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Keldeo weak to and resistant against?
Keldeo is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Keldeo?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Keldeo?
The top build for Keldeo features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 97.810% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Keldeo?
Keldeo is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (92.734%).

### What is the most common role for Keldeo?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Keldeo often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Keldeo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 72 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 129 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Keldeo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Keldeo) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Keldeo
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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