Top 10 Paradox Pokemon, Ranked by Design

Discover the best-designed Paradox Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet. Explore ancient and futuristic looks in this exciting ranking!

Ranking All Paradox Pokemon by Design (Image via TPC)
Ranking All Paradox Pokemon by Design (Image via TPC)

Paradox Pokemon are a mix of past and future themes in unique ways. They were introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Each one stands out with bold designs and powerful abilities.

You’ll meet these Pokemon deep in the Great Crater of Paldea. They appear during the “The Way Home” story arc. There are fourteen Paradox Pokemon in total. Seven have ancient, primal traits. The other seven look like futuristic machines.

Their designs feel fresh yet familiar. From the fierce Great Tusk to the sleek Miraidon, each one has something special. Their new moves and types make them even more exciting. Let’s rank these incredible designs. Which one is your favorite?

Top 10 Paradox Pokemon, Ranked by their designs

10) Iron Treads

Iron Treads (Image via TPC)
Iron Treads (Image via TPC)

Picture a spherical metallic body with a black underbelly. This Pokemon stands on four legs, each adorned with retractable metal plates. Its face is particularly striking, featuring a black half-moon display that mimics glowing red eyes, often hinting at its intimidating nature. Black tusks jut outward, and a sleek metal plate below them hides its mouth.

Its most defining feature? A segmented tread extends from its back to its face, glowing in bright red patterns. This tread plays a crucial role in its rolling attacks. Long, plate-like earlobes and their ability to curl up and sleep in wheel form add to its mechanical charm. You’ll notice scorched trails in its wake, a testament to its power.

9) Iron Thorns

Iron Thorns (Image via TPC)
Iron Thorns (Image via TPC)

With a towering frame covered in green metallic armor, this Pokemon resembles a robotic Tyranitar. Black accents outline its claws, abdomen, and tail tip, providing contrast. Transparent sections in its body reveal glowing green energy, hinting at an unknown power source.

Spikes made of this same energy sit on its back, ready to retract when needed. Despite its intimidating design, Iron Thorns stays calm and avoids unnecessary confrontation. Its name and futuristic appearance tie it to a possible timeline billions of years ahead.

8) Iron Leaves

Iron Leaves (Image via TPC)
Iron Leaves (Image via TPC)

Iron Leaves reimagines Virizion as a sleek, mechanical stag. Imagine a mechanical antelope with sleek green and grey armor. Its most captivating feature is its head, where long metal horns with half-circle tips extend outward. A vivid red blaze streaks from its horns to its neck, accompanied by white spots.

On its legs, armor shaped like leafy wings adds elegance to its powerful frame. Bright red diamond highlights and intricate lines along its body further accentuate its futuristic aesthetic. This Pokemon combines strength and grace effortlessly.

7) Iron Moth

Iron Moth (Image via TPC)
Iron Moth (Image via TPC)

Iron Moth transforms Volcarona into something alien and mysterious. Envision a robotic moth with six glowing, diamond-shaped wings that hover slightly away from its body. These orange wings, flecked with white speckles, can launch devastating attacks. Its thorax is encased in white armor, while its abdomen displays a sleek black and blue design with diamond-shaped markings.

Small feet, red compound eyes, and sharp horns frame its face, completing its alien-like appearance. This Pokemon’s aggressive tendencies and cannon-like wing attacks make it both mysterious and formidable.

6) Walking Wake

Walking Wake (Image via @thatboyminus/YouTube, TPC)
Walking Wake (Image via @thatboyminus/YouTube, TPC)

Walking Wake gives Suicune a dinosaur-inspired twist. This dinosaur-inspired Pokemon features a white snout and a striking purple mane resembling the aurora borealis. The mane’s six tips fade into red and orange hues, creating a fiery look. Red skin surrounds its intense yellow-and-red eyes.

Its body boasts blue crests and horns, light blue limbs with sharp claws, and two long tails adorned with blue spikes. Walking Wake’s bipedal stance and ability to traverse water add to its awe-inspiring presence.

5) Koraidon

Koraidon (Image via TPC)
Koraidon (Image via TPC)

Koraidon, Pokemon Scarlet’s mascot, has an ancient and tribal vibe. It combines Cyclizar’s base design with bold, muscular features. Covered in vibrant scarlet feathers, Koraidon’s look is both ancient and majestic. Its throat features a tire-like sac that inflates during intense moments. Long twisted plumes extend from its head, giving it a bold silhouette.

Blue frills adorn its neck and shoulders, while its tail transitions through blue and purple hues, ending in white tips. Its muscular build, complete with webbed feet and grooved markings, speaks to its unmatched strength.

4) Great Tusk

Great Tusk (Image via @thatboyminus/YouTube, TPC)
Great Tusk (Image via @thatboyminus/YouTube, TPC)

Great Tusk takes Donphan’s elephant-like form and adds prehistoric flair. This massive, elephantine Pokemon features gray skin covered in dark purple plates. Rows of pinkish-red spikes line its back, while its yellow eyes glow fiercely. Its large, curved tusks and jagged mouth emphasize its savage nature.

Tufts of pinkish-red fur around its legs add a prehistoric touch. Unlike some of its relatives, its enormous tusks make it impossible for Great Tusk to curl into a ball, solidifying its unique identity.

3) Miraidon

Miraidon (Image via TPC)
Miraidon (Image via TPC)

Miraidon, Pokemon Violet’s star, takes Cyclizar’s motorcycle theme to a new level. With a sleek metallic body, Miraidon exudes futuristic sophistication. Silver accents on its face and joints contrast with its violet armor. Its throat features a gular sac resembling tire treads, while its head showcases a dark purple casque and glowing plasma-like antennae.

Each clawed foot and its fender-like tail structure hint at its motorbike-inspired design. Pixelated eyes and smooth grooves across its body add an extra layer of high-tech elegance.

2) Iron Valiant

Iron Valiant (Image via TPC)
Iron Valiant (Image via TPC)

Iron Valiant fuses Gardevoir and Gallade into one futuristic form. Combining features of Gardevoir and Gallade, Iron Valiant wields magenta arm blades that double as deadly weapons. A green, helmet-like headpiece surrounds its teal crest, while its torso resembles a petal-shaped dress tinged with magenta.

This Pokemon’s design merges elegance and power, with cone-shaped structures and intricate details contributing to its unique combat-ready appearance.

1) Roaring Moon

Roaring Moon (Image via @thatboyminus/YouTube, TPC)
Roaring Moon (Image via @thatboyminus/YouTube, TPC)

Roaring Moon is a tribute to Salamence fans. This draconic creature features a bold blue body with red underparts and yellow markings. Its crescent moon-shaped red wings, with curled tips and feather-like ends, are the highlight of its design.

Sharp teeth, jagged spikes, and a cape-like structure below its wings add a feral edge. Its sturdy legs, adorned with protruding scales and sharp claws, make it both fierce and graceful.


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