Pokemon Scarlet & Violet make a lot of big changes to the Pokemon formula, one of which being the introduction of Paradox Pokemon. Similar to the Ultra Beasts found in the Gen 7 Pokemon games, Paradox Pokemon are inspired by pre-existing Pokemon, with the ones found in Pokemon Scarlet serving as ancient forms and the ones in Violet being a bit more futuristic.
Unfortunately, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players won't be able to catch any Paradox Pokemon until after they have completed the main story, which means getting all 18 badges and completing the final few missions and quests. After doing so, they'll gain access to the Great Crater of Paldea, and, after defeating the games' final boss, they'll be able to return there and start catching Paradox Pokemon. There are 16 of them in total, with eight available in each game.
If players are having trouble finding a particular Paradox Pokemon they can either leave and re-enter the area or defeat nearby Pokemon to increase the chances of it spawning in.
Every Paradox Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet (Quick Links)
Pokemon Scarlet Paradox Pokemon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Great Tusk |  Scream Tail |  Brute Bonnet |  Flutter Mane |
 Slither Wing |  Sandy Shocks |  Roaring Moon |  Koraidon |
Pokemon Violet Paradox Pokemon | |||
 Iron Treads |  Iron Bundle |  Iron Hands |  Iron Jugulis |
 Iron Moth |  Iron Thorns |  Iron Valiant |  Miraidon |
Every Paradox Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet (Ancient Pokemon)
Great Tusk
Great Tusk is a Ground/Fighting-type Pokemon. It is based on Donphan and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 10% chance of finding it in the Underground biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Scream Tail
Scream Tail is a Fairy/Psychic-type Pokemon. It is based on Jigglypuff and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 20% chance of finding it in the Underground and Grass biomes of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Brute Bonnet
Brute Bonnet is a Grass/Dark-type Pokemon. It is based on Amoonguss and has a base stat total of 570. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 20% chance of spawning in the Underground biome and a 10% chance of spawning in the Grass biome.
Flutter Mane
Flutter Mane is a Ghost-Fairy-type Pokemon. It is based on Misdreavus and has a base stat total of 570. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 15% chance of spawning in the Cave biome and a 3% chance of spawning in the Underground biome.
Slither Wing
Slither Wing is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon. It is based on Volcarona and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 15% chance of finding it in the Grass biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Sandy Shocks
Sandy Shocks is an Electric/Ground-type Pokemon. It is based on Magneton and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 15% chance of finding it in the Rocky biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Roaring Moon
Roaring Moon is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokemon. It is based on Mega Salamence and has a base stat total of 590. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 5% chance of spawning in the hidden cave between the second and third research stations.
Koraidon
Koraidon is a Fighting/Dragon-type Legendary Pokemon. It is based on Cyclizar and has a base stat total of 670. Scarlet players will get a Koraidon near the beginning of the game, but if they return to the area where they fought the final boss after completing the game, they'll be able to find and catch a second Koraidon by heading up the giant stone path.
Every Paradox Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet (Future Pokemon)
Iron Treads
Iron Treads is a Ground/Steel-type Pokemon. It is based on Donphan and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 10% chance of finding it in the Underground biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Iron Bundle
Iron Bundle is an Ice/Water-type Pokemon. It is based on Delibird and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 20% chance of finding it in the Underground and Grass biomes of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Iron Hands
Iron Hands is a Fighting/Electric-type Pokemon. It is based on Hariyama and has a base stat total of 570. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 20% chance of spawning in the grass biome and a 10% chance of spawning in the Underground biome.
Iron Jugulis
Iron Jugulis is a Dark/Flying-type Pokemon. It is based on Hydreigon and has a base stat total of 570. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 15% chance of spawning in the Cave biome and a 3% chance of spawning in the Underground biome.
Iron Moth
Iron Moth is a Fire/Poison-type Pokemon. It is based on Volcarona and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 15% chance of finding it in the Grass biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Iron Thorns
Iron Thorns is a Rock/Electric-type Pokemon. It is based on Tyranitar and has a base stat total of 570. Players have a 15% chance of finding it in the Underground biome of Area Zero after completing the main story.
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant is a Fairy/Fighting-type Pokemon. It is based on Mega Gallade and has a base stat total of 590. Players can find it in Area Zero after completing the main story. It has a 5% chance of spawning in the hidden cave between the second and third research stations.
Miraidon
Miraidon is an Electric/Dragon-type Legendary Pokemon. It is based on Cyclizar and has a base stat total of 670. Violet players will get a Miraidon near the beginning of the game, but if they return to the area where they fought the final boss after completing the game, they'll be able to find and catch a second Miraidon by heading up the giant stone path.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are available now for the Nintendo Switch.