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'''Keldeo''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ケルディオ''' ''Keldeo'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Fighting}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, it has a [[Form differences#Keldeo|second form]], which is activated by triggering an event in the [[Oath Woods]] where {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Terrakion}} teach it {{m|Secret Sword}} and changes its form permanently as long as it knows Secret Sword. Its original form '''Ordinary Form''', will then become '''Resolute Form'''.

Keldeo was {{n|Keldeo to be revealed in upcoming CoroCoro|leaked}} on a photo of a page from [[CoroCoro]] magazine on February 13, 2012, and it was officially revealed on [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/02/120215_g01.html?a001=news February 15, 2012]. Its Resolute Form was officially revealed June 13, 2012.

Along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}}, Keldeo is a member of the [[legendary musketeers]].

Keldeo is pony-like, with a large, feathery red mane, long, dark blue, ridged eyebrow-like features, and a single cream-colored horn that is slightly curved. The back of its head, as well as its neck, has light blue-and-white-spotted coloration with spiky edges at the lower portion. Its body is cream-colored, with blue hooves. Its blue-and-white-spotted, lifted and feathery tail is comparable to an elaborate feather in a cap.

Keldeo is a genderless species.

Keldeo has the ability to cross water by ejecting water from its hooves, It also changes into its Resolute Form when taught {{m|Secret Sword}} in [[Oath Woods]].

Keldeo tends to run about the entire world, running on the surface of seas and rivers.

Keldeo appears at beautiful watersides.

Long ago, a fire started in the [[Moor of Icirrus]] because of a war among people. In this fire, Keldeo was separated from its parents, but together, {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} took care of Keldeo. They acted as its parents, and they taught it knowledge and moves for survival. Keldeo eventually grew and even surpassed the three Pokémon. One day, Keldeo took off from the forest with no one knowing why.

When the three meet again, they teach Keldeo the move {{m|Secret Sword}}.

[[File:Keldeo anime.png|thumb|250px|Keldeo in the anime]]

Keldeo made its debut in the [[M15|fifteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]], being one of its stars along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} and {{p|Kyurem}}. Its Resolute Form also appeared in the movie.

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** Unlike the others, Keldeo is unable to learn {{m|Quick Attack}}. Instead, it is capable of learning {{m|Aqua Jet}}, a [[move variations|variation]] of Quick Attack.

** The moves that Keldeo learns by level have higher base powers than the moves learned by the other legendary musketeers.

** Keldeo learns {{m|Sacred Sword}} one level later than the other three.

** Keldeo is not listed near the other three in [[National Pokédex]] order.

* Keldeo has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.

* Keldeo, along with {{p|Meloetta}}, are the only {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[legendary Pokémon]] to learn their [[signature move]]s from an external source.

* Keldeo has the lowest base stat total of all event-exclusive legendary Pokémon, excluding {{p|Phione}}, whose legendary status is disputed.

* Despite Keldeo not being legitimately available in {{g|Black and White}}, the Legendary Pokémon battle theme plays when Keldeo is battled in-game via [[cheating]].

Keldeo is most likely based on a combination of the legend of the {{wp|kelpie}}, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a lost pony, and a {{wp|unicorn}}. Keldeo may also be inspired by the character of {{wp|d'Artagnan}} from the novel ''{{wp|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'' ({{wp|Old Norse}} for ''spring/fountain'') or may be a combination of ''{{wp|kelpie}}'', (a water horse from Celtic folklore) and ''{{wp|rodeo}}'' (a sport involving skills with horses, cows, and other livestock).