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'''Miraidon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミライドン''' ''Miraidon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] [[Paradox Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IX]].
'''Miraidon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミライドン''' ''Miraidon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] [[Paradox Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IX]].


While not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it is said to be a relative of {{p|Cyclizar}}<ref>[[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"Through analysis of its genetic makeup, as well as its behavioral patterns...I came to realize that what I had discovered was in fact an ancient{{sup/9|S}}/futuristic{{sup/9|V}} form of {{p|Cyclizar}}, the Pokémon commonly ridden in this region."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> from the distant future or a version of it<ref>[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> from a different timeline. It has an ancient counterpart called {{p|Koraidon}}.  
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


Miraidon has five different {{form|Form-like transformations|transformations}} it can change between as it traverses varying terrain and adapts to different situations.
It is said to be a future relative of {{p|Cyclizar}}. It also has an ancient counterpart, {{p|Koraidon}}.
 
Miraidon has five different {{form|Form-like transformations|transformations}} it can change between as it traverses varying terrain and adapts to different situations. Its forms include:
*'''Low-Power Mode''' when it has little power.
*'''Low-Power Mode''' when it has little power.
*'''Drive Mode''' when traveling on land.
*'''Drive Mode''' when traveling on land.
*'''Aquatic Mode''' when traveling in water.
*'''Aquatic Mode''' when traveling in water.
*'''Glide Mode''' when traveling in the skies.
*'''Glide Mode''' when traveling in the skies.
*'''Ultimate Mode''' during battle and full strength.
*'''Ultimate Mode''' during battle and when at full strength.


Miraidon is the [[game mascot]] of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet}}, appearing on the game's box art in its Ultimate Mode. It is also known as the "Iron Serpent" (Japanese: '''テツノオロチ''' ''Tetsuno'orochi''). Along with {{p|Koraidon}}, it is considered part of the [[Paradox duo]] by fans.
Miraidon is the [[game mascot]] of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet}}, appearing on the game's box art in its Ultimate Mode. It is also known as the "Iron Serpent" (Japanese: '''テツノオロチ''' ''Tetsuno'orochi''). Along with {{p|Koraidon}}, it is considered part of the [[Paradox duo]] by fans.


==Biology==
==Biology==
[[File:Miraidon attacks anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Miraidon shooting electricity from its jet engines]]
[[File:Miraidon tongue Adventures.png|thumb|left|180px|Miraidon's robotic tongue]]
[[File:Miraidon tongue Adventures.png|thumb|right|150px|Miraidon's robotic tongue]]
Miraidon is a large, robotic, {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a primarily metallic, violet body. Its face, neck, abdomen, tail, and knee joints are silver, while its claws are white. A distinctive feature of Miraidon is the {{wp|gular skin|gular sac}} on its throat, which changes appearance across its various forms. Its head features a small, dark purple {{wp|Casque (anatomy)|casque}} reminiscent of a motorcycle windshield and circular, purple cheek markings. Miraidon's eyes resemble an {{wp|LED display}}, with black sclerae and pupils and pixelated irises that can change pattern to simulate blinking. Each eye is bordered by two connected silver plates that resemble eyelids, from which long blue and yellow plasma-like antennae extend, resembling eyebrows. Miraidon's shoulders are equipped with backward-curving, handlebar-like structures. A black, {{wp|Fender (vehicle)|fender}}-like structure is positioned on its lower back just above the base of its tail. Each of Miraidon's feet has three claws, with the central one marked by a vertical black line. Both its tail and gular sac have grooved surfaces, resembling {{wp|tire tread}}s. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Miraidon is shown to possess a robotic tongue that visually resembles its gular sac.
Ultimate Mode Miraidon is a large robotic reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is violet in color, although its face, claws, abdomen, and tail are silver. Additionally, there are light blue accents on its shoulders and legs, the latter of which resemble jet engines when folded and allow it to float in the air. Its head has a dark purple {{wp|Casque (anatomy)|casque}}, circular purple cheeks, two pairs of antennae, and black eyes. The eyes have a pixelated display; they usually show yellow-cyan pupils, although Miraidon can simulate blinking by changing the display pattern. Inside Miraidon's body is what appears to be purplish-yellow energy, with light blue streaks accenting it. This energy is mostly concentrated on its throat (forming a prominent circular growth), tail, and antennae (which can emit the energy in a manner similar to electricity).


Miraidon was brought to this era/timeline through the [[time machine]] created by [[Professor Turo]] ten years ago, but it is different from the other [[Paradox Pokémon]]. He was capable of only bringing two of them and is also the one who coined Miraidon's name.  According to AI Turo, Miraidon is a ferocious future descendant of {{p|Cyclizar}}. However, according to a Turo brought to the [[Crystal Pool]] by {{p|Terapagos}}, Miraidon is a counterpart of Cyclizar from another timeline. Its true origin is unknown. It is powerful enough to use its lightning to turn the land into ash. Its lightning can be shot from its mouth, neck, or jet engines. According to the [[Violet Book]], it was formerly known as the "'''Iron Serpent'''" due to its metallic and serpent-like body.
Despite its mechanical appearance, Miraidon displays behavior that suggests an advanced level of intelligence and perceptiveness. It carefully evaluates a person's character using keen insight before deciding to accompany them. Miraidon's calm and enigmatic nature makes it difficult to discern its thoughts or emotions, with subtle hints only visible in its eyes. Miraidon also exhibits biological traits such as the ability to consume food, specifically [[Herba Mystica]] [[sandwich]]es, to regain strength and power, allowing it to access its transformations after being weakened.


While apparently accustomed to humans, Miraidon uses its power of insight and observation to carefully judge a person's character before it decides whether to join them or not. It has a calm and collected disposition, and it is very difficult for others to tell what it is thinking or feeling due to its robotic nature, with the only available hints presented in its eyes. In its Ultimate Mode, it keeps itself afloat to maintain an advantageous position that applies pressure to grounded opponents, and it anticipates their moves before striking at their weak points. It uses the electricity generated in its internal organs to charge its claws, fangs, and tail. One strike from its charged tail is said to knock out even the sturdiest foe.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/miraidon/</ref> While asleep, it turns itself off, causing the energy on its throat, tail and antennae to disappear, making them turn silver, similar to what happens in its Low-Power Mode.
Miraidon can achieve high speeds and unleash powerful, electrically charged attacks, utilizing the advanced engine within its body to amplify its abilities, especially when surrounded by {{m|Electric Terrain}}. It shares similarities with {{p|Cyclizar}}, a contemporary Pokémon, though Miraidon is notably more powerful and aggressive.


The rest of Miraidon's ecology and other details regarding it is unknown.
The origins of Miraidon in the present day trace back to a [[time machine]] constructed by [[Professor Turo]], which brought two specimens to [[Area Zero]] a decade ago. These two individuals displayed contrasting temperaments: {{ga|Miraidon|one}} was friendly and curious, while the other was aggressive and territorial. According to [[AI Turo]], it is a futuristic relative of Cyclizar, though a version of Turo that appeared at the [[Crystal Pool]] suggests it may come from an alternate timeline. It was referred to as the "Iron Serpent" in the [[Violet Book]], with its current name, Miraidon, attributed to Professor Turo, potentially due to a {{wp|bootstrap paradox}}.


Miraidon is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Electro Drift}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Hadron Engine}} as an [[Ability]].
Miraidon is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Electro Drift}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Hadron Engine}} as an [[Ability]].


;Transformations
===Forms===
Aside from Ultimate Mode, Miraidon has four other [[form]]s it can transform into depending on the situation.
Miraidon has five [[form]]s: Ultimate Mode, Low-Power Mode, Drive Mode, Aquatic Mode, and Glide Mode.
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Ultimate Mode<br>[[File:1008Miraidon Dream.png|120px]]
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Low-Power Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:1008Miraidon Dream 5.png|120px]]
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Drive Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:1008Miraidon Dream 4.png|120px]]
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Aquatic Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:1008Miraidon Dream 6.png|120px]]
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Glide Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:1008Miraidon Dream 3.png|120px]]
|}
 
;Ultimate Mode
[[File:Miraidon attacks anime.png|thumb|250px|Ultimate Mode Miraidon shooting electricity from its jet engines]]
In Ultimate Mode, Miraidon's body becomes charged with purplish-yellow energy. Its gular sac inflates and glows with a bluish-white light, while its antennae flare with electricity, taking on the appearance of lightning bolts. The middle and tip of its tail also emit this energy. Miraidon's back legs fold into its thighs, forming jet engine-like structures that enable it to hover and fly. Its irises display a unique combination of light blue outer rings and yellow inner rings. Areas on its cheeks, arms, handlebars, and thighs are filled with light purple energy. When Miraidon enters sleep, it deactivates, causing its glowing features to turn silver, similar to its appearance in Low-Power Mode.


Low-Power Mode Miraidon walks on all fours, with the jet engine-like legs unfolding. The antennae become light silver along with the throat. The eyes are light blue. The other glowing parts of its body become violet. Miraidon assumes this form either when weakened or not battling.
In battle, Miraidon floats to maintain a strategic position, applying pressure to grounded foes while predicting their movements and striking at their weak points. It uses electricity generated within its body to charge its claws, fangs, and tail, with one strike from its charged tail said to knock out even the most resilient opponents.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/miraidon/ Miraidon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> Miraidon can unleash lightning from its mouth, neck, or jet engines, powerful enough to scorch the land. According to [[Arven]], this is considered Miraidon's true form.


Miraidon has the ability to change its form in order to facilitate travel. Drive Mode Miraidon can generate the energy in its tail and throat and turn them into wheel-like rings, which allow it to accelerate. Drive Mode Miraidon is capable of driving up cliffs. Aquatic Mode Miraidon is similar in appearance to Drive Mode and propels itself using both its rings and the jet engines on its legs. Glide Mode Miraidon moves its antennae in order to expand an energy membrane, allowing it to glide through the sky.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/legendary_pokemon/ Legendary Pokémon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> Glide Mode Miraidon can switch between gliding or unlimited flight.
;Low-Power Mode
In Low-Power Mode, Miraidon adopts a quadrupedal stance. It lacks the intense purplish-yellow energy seen in Ultimate Mode, resulting in a monochromatic silver appearance on its gular sac, antennae, and tail. Its irises remain light blue, and areas on its cheeks, antennae, handlebars, and thighs retain subtle light purple energy. Miraidon assumes this form when weakened or not engaged in battle.


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
;Other forms
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Ultimate Mode<br>[[File:1008Miraidon.png|100px]]
Miraidon can shift between different forms for specialized travel:
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Low-Power Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:Miraidon Violet.png|200px]]
* '''Drive Mode''': Energy is channeled to its tail and throat, creating wheel-like rings that enable high-speed movement and cliff climbing.
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Drive Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:Miraidon Violet Drive.png|200px]]
* '''Aquatic Mode''': The rings expand to help Miraidon float and propel itself in water, using either the rotation of the rings or its jet engines.
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Aquatic Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:Miraidon Violet Aquatic.png|200px]]
* '''Glide Mode''': Its antennae extend to spread an energy membrane, allowing it to glide or fly through the air.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/legendary_pokemon/ Legendary Pokémon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref><ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/flying/ Unlock the Power to Fly with Koraidon or Miraidon! - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref>
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Glide Mode<br><div style="overflow: hidden; {{roundybottom|10px}};">[[File:Miraidon Violet Glide.png|200px]]
In all travel forms, Miraidon's tail stays tucked in, and its back legs remain folded, exposing its jet engines for propulsion.
|}


==Game data==
==Game data==
[[File:Miraidon Violet.png|thumb|right|250px|{{ga|Miraidon}} in [[Pokémon Violet]]]]
[[File:Miraidon Violet.png|thumb|right|250px|{{ga|Miraidon}} in {{g|Violet}}]]
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
{{main|Miraidon (game)}}
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]]: A {{ga|Miraidon}} is a major character in the game that accompanies the {{player}} throughout their journey. A second and more aggressive [[Professor Turo#Second battle|Miraidon]] appears in an antagonistic role.
*'''[[Pokémon Violet]]: [[Miraidon (game)|Miraidon]]''' is a major character in the game.
 
*'''[[Pokémon Violet]]: [[Professor Turo#Second battle|Another Miraidon]]''', also known as '''the Guardian of Paradise''', is the secondary antagonist and a boss in the game. It was brought to the [[Pokémon world]] sometime after the first one through [[Professor Turo]]'s "[[time machine]]" and is shown to be far more aggressive and belligerent than it, which eventually caused both to became rivals.
**At some point in [[Area Zero]], both Miraidon got into a territorial battle where the first one was defeated, but saved just in time by Professor Turo, who sacrificed his life to save it, after that, it was forced to escape Area Zero, traumatized by what happened there and leaving the second Miraidon as the strongest Pokémon in Area Zero and making it its territory.
**In The Way Home, the second Miraidon appears to the player, [[Nemona]], [[Penny]], [[Arven]] and the first [[Miraidon (game)|Miraidon]], only to attempt to start another battle to kick Miraidon out of its territory once again, however, the [[Zero Lab]]'s is opened and instead of attacking, it walks inside it, leaving the first Miraidon even more scared of it. The player and Miraidon go inside after defeating some [[Paradox Pokémon]] and inside, they meet [[Professor Sada|AI Turo]], who calls the second Miraidon back inside its [[Master Ball]].
**After the player defeats the controlled AI Turo to deactivate the time machine, the Paradise Protection Protocol is activated, locking all of the heroes's [[Poké Ball|Poké Balls]] as a last resort to defend the time machine, sending out the the Guardian of Paradise, who's defeated once and for all by the player's Miraidon after [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallizing]] into a [[Dragon (type)|Dragon]] [[Type]].
**Later on in the post-game, the player can find the now trainer-less Miraidon out of the Zero Lab and catch it, supposedly due to its Master Ball being out of reach.
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Dragon}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Scarlet}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Scarlet}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|1|area=[[Poco Path]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Miraidon|only one]]) <small>('''{{tt|Low-Power Mode|Cannot be used in battle/changed to Ultimate Mode until after credits}}''')</small><br>[[Area Zero]] (after [[credits]]; [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Miraidon|only one]]) <small>('''Ultimate Mode''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|1|area=[[Poco Path]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Miraidon|only one]]) <small>('''{{tt|Low-Power Mode|Cannot be used in battle/changed to Ultimate Mode until after credits}}''')</small><br>[[Area Zero]] (after [[credits]]; [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Miraidon|only one]]) <small>('''Ultimate Mode''')</small>}}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=IX}}
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|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/700 Aeos Gems}}
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|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


===Held items===
===Held items===
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=1008}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=1008}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|1008|Miraidon}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|1008|Miraidon}}
==In the anime==
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[[File:Miraidon anime.png|250px|thumb|Ultimate Mode Miraidon in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===


===Minor appearances===
==In animation==
[[File:Miraidon anime.png|250px|thumb|Ultimate Mode Miraidon in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
 
====Minor appearances====
A Miraidon appeared in a [[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth|post-episode segment]] that aired with [[JN138]].
A Miraidon appeared in a [[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth|post-episode segment]] that aired with [[JN138]].
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{{main|Miraidon (TCG)}}
{{main|Miraidon (TCG)}}


==Other Appearances==
==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Miraidon.png|thumb|150px|Miraidon in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:UNITE Miraidon.png|thumb|150px|Miraidon in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
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Miraidon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that can only be played in its Ultimate Mode.
Miraidon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that can only be played in its Ultimate Mode.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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** Whose names follow regular Pokémon naming conventions.
** Whose names follow regular Pokémon naming conventions.
*** To not have different names between languages.
*** To not have different names between languages.
** To each have their own unique Abilities.  
** To each have their own unique Abilities.
* Miraidon is the tallest Paradox Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex and the only known future Paradox Pokémon to be taller than both its {{p|Cyclizar|present-day}} and {{p|Koraidon|ancient}} relatives.
* Miraidon is the tallest Paradox Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex and the only known future Paradox Pokémon to be taller than both its {{p|Cyclizar|present-day}} and {{p|Koraidon|ancient}} relatives.
** It is also the only future Paradox Pokémon not to have the word “Iron” in its name. However, its previous name according to the Violet Book is “Iron Serpent”.  
** It is also the only future Paradox Pokémon not to have the word "Iron" in its name. However, its previous name according to the Violet Book is "Iron Serpent".
** Miraidon is also the only {{type|Dragon}} Paradox Pokémon to be a Future Pokémon rather than an Ancient Pokémon.
* Miraidon has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Miraidon has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Of all Pokémon, Miraidon and Koraidon have the highest number of forms that are obtainable in some capacity yet unusable in battle, as they each use three forms solely for travel and are obtained in their fourth ‘low-power’ forms, yet can only battle in their ‘high-power’ forms.
* Of all Pokémon, Miraidon and Koraidon have the highest number of forms that are obtainable in some capacity yet unusable in battle, as they each use three forms solely for travel and are obtained in their fourth 'low-power' forms, yet can only battle in their 'high-power' forms.
** Curiously, the forms are fully usable in battle when hacked into the game, albeit with various glitches and oddities.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Scarlet_and_Violet#Dex_Entries Miraidon & Koraidon's Ride forms on The Cutting Room Floor]</ref>
** Curiously, the forms are fully usable in battle when hacked into the game, albeit with various glitches and oddities.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Scarlet_and_Violet#Dex_Entries Miraidon & Koraidon's Ride forms on The Cutting Room Floor]</ref>
*** In its unused Pokédex entry, the Ride forms of Miraidon are smaller than its Ultimate Mode, at 9'2" / 2.7m tall.
*** In its unused Pokédex entry, the Ride forms of Miraidon are smaller than its Ultimate Mode, at 9'2" / 2.7m tall.
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* In [[Generation IX]], prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Miraidon was able to learn {{m|Power Gem}} at level 49. After updating the game, it can only learn it via [[TM]].
* In [[Generation IX]], prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Miraidon was able to learn {{m|Power Gem}} at level 49. After updating the game, it can only learn it via [[TM]].
* Despite being able to swim and fly with the player on its back, Miraidon can't learn {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Fly}}. It shares this trait with its counterpart {{p|Koraidon}}.
* Despite being able to swim and fly with the player on its back, Miraidon can't learn {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Fly}}. It shares this trait with its counterpart {{p|Koraidon}}.
* Miraidon has a V on the back that may allude to the fact that it is the Mascot of [[Pokémon Violet]].


===Origin===
===Origin===
Miraidon's appearance may be based on a robotic serpentine dragon and various lizards, such as the {{wp|anole}} or the genera ''{{wp|Sitana}}'' and ''{{wp|Sarada (lizard)|Sarada}}'' — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. Its  robotic look might also be a reference to how futuristic cultures are often depicted with the overuse of machines and robots, as opposed to Koraidon's traditional look. Some elements of its design may be based on parts of various {{wp|motor vehicle|motorized vehicle}}s (such as a {{wp|sport bike}} and other super bikes designed with maneuverability in mind for city streets and highways), with its {{wp|Casque (anatomy)|casque}} resembling a motorcycle windshield, its shoulders being similar to handlebars, its rear looking like the backrest of a vehicle seat, its throat and tail resembling wheels when active, and its legs resembling {{wp|jet engine|jet engines}} or {{wp|exhaust pipes}}. Miraidon's ability to rearrange itself when changing between forms may be inspired by {{wp|transforming robots}}. Miraidon’s color scheme, along with the name of the game it debuts in, possibly stemmed from violet being on the opposite side of the visible spectrum of light from red (a prominent color associated with Pokémon Scarlet and Koraidon) as well as violet occasionally being associated with space (which is often considered the “final frontier,tying to Miraidon’s hypothetical future motifs).
Miraidon's appearance may be based on a robotic serpentine dragon and various lizards, such as the {{wp|anole}} or the genera ''{{wp|Sitana}}'' and ''{{wp|Sarada (lizard)|Sarada}}'' — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. Its  robotic look might also be a reference to how futuristic cultures are often depicted with the overuse of machines and robots, as opposed to Koraidon's traditional look. Some elements of its design may be based on parts of various {{wp|motor vehicle|motorized vehicle}}s (such as a {{wp|sport bike}} and other super bikes designed with maneuverability in mind for city streets and highways), with its {{wp|Casque (anatomy)|casque}} resembling a motorcycle windshield, its shoulders being similar to handlebars, its rear looking like the backrest of a vehicle seat, its throat and tail resembling wheels when active, and its legs resembling {{wp|jet engine|jet engines}} or {{wp|exhaust pipes}}. Miraidon's ability to rearrange itself when changing between forms may be inspired by {{wp|transforming robots}}. Miraidon's color scheme, along with the name of the game it debuts in, possibly stemmed from violet being on the opposite side of the visible spectrum of light from red (a prominent color associated with Pokémon Scarlet and Koraidon) as well as violet occasionally being associated with space (which is often considered the "final frontier", tying to Miraidon's hypothetical future motifs).


Given its snake-like body and its Electric type, it may take inspiration from {{wp|Sugaar}} in {{wp|Basque mythology}}. Originally venerated as the god of storms and thunder in pre-Christian Basque beliefs, Sugaar takes the form of a serpent and embodies lightning.
Given its serpentine body and its {{t|Electric}} [[type]], it may take inspiration from {{wp|Sugaar}} in {{wp|Basque mythology}}. Originally venerated as the god of storms and thunder in pre-Christian Basque beliefs, Sugaar takes the form of a serpent and embodies lightning.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Miraidon may be a combination of 未来 ''mirai'' (future), ライド ''raido'' (ride), and ''dragon'', ''don'' (Spanish for lord), or ''-don'' (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).
Miraidon may be a combination of 未来 ''mirai'' (future), ライド ''raido'' (ride), and ''dragon'', ''don'' (Spanish for lord), or ''-don'' (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).
Miraidon's name may have been intentionally designed to sound phonetically like ''me ride on'', referencing how the player rides around the Paldea region on it.


Its alternate name, Iron Serpent, is literally ''iron serpent''.
Its alternate name, Iron Serpent, is literally ''iron serpent''.
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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
1007MS.png #1007: Koraidon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Miraidon (disambiguation).
Miraidon
Paradox Pokémon
ミライドン
Miraidon
#1008
Miraidon



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Dragon
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Hadron Engine Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
50 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
11'06" 3.5 m
Miraidon
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Weight
529.1 lbs. 240.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
335
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
0
External Links

Miraidon (Japanese: ミライドン Miraidon) is a dual-type Electric/Dragon Legendary Paradox Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is said to be a future relative of Cyclizar. It also has an ancient counterpart, Koraidon.

Miraidon has five different transformations it can change between as it traverses varying terrain and adapts to different situations. Its forms include:

  • Low-Power Mode when it has little power.
  • Drive Mode when traveling on land.
  • Aquatic Mode when traveling in water.
  • Glide Mode when traveling in the skies.
  • Ultimate Mode during battle and when at full strength.

Miraidon is the game mascot of Pokémon Violet, appearing on the game's box art in its Ultimate Mode. It is also known as the "Iron Serpent" (Japanese: テツノオロチ Tetsuno'orochi). Along with Koraidon, it is considered part of the Paradox duo by fans.

Biology

Miraidon's robotic tongue

Miraidon is a large, robotic, reptilian Pokémon with a primarily metallic, violet body. Its face, neck, abdomen, tail, and knee joints are silver, while its claws are white. A distinctive feature of Miraidon is the gular sac on its throat, which changes appearance across its various forms. Its head features a small, dark purple casque reminiscent of a motorcycle windshield and circular, purple cheek markings. Miraidon's eyes resemble an LED display, with black sclerae and pupils and pixelated irises that can change pattern to simulate blinking. Each eye is bordered by two connected silver plates that resemble eyelids, from which long blue and yellow plasma-like antennae extend, resembling eyebrows. Miraidon's shoulders are equipped with backward-curving, handlebar-like structures. A black, fender-like structure is positioned on its lower back just above the base of its tail. Each of Miraidon's feet has three claws, with the central one marked by a vertical black line. Both its tail and gular sac have grooved surfaces, resembling tire treads. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Miraidon is shown to possess a robotic tongue that visually resembles its gular sac.

Despite its mechanical appearance, Miraidon displays behavior that suggests an advanced level of intelligence and perceptiveness. It carefully evaluates a person's character using keen insight before deciding to accompany them. Miraidon's calm and enigmatic nature makes it difficult to discern its thoughts or emotions, with subtle hints only visible in its eyes. Miraidon also exhibits biological traits such as the ability to consume food, specifically Herba Mystica sandwiches, to regain strength and power, allowing it to access its transformations after being weakened.

Miraidon can achieve high speeds and unleash powerful, electrically charged attacks, utilizing the advanced engine within its body to amplify its abilities, especially when surrounded by Electric Terrain. It shares similarities with Cyclizar, a contemporary Pokémon, though Miraidon is notably more powerful and aggressive.

The origins of Miraidon in the present day trace back to a time machine constructed by Professor Turo, which brought two specimens to Area Zero a decade ago. These two individuals displayed contrasting temperaments: one was friendly and curious, while the other was aggressive and territorial. According to AI Turo, it is a futuristic relative of Cyclizar, though a version of Turo that appeared at the Crystal Pool suggests it may come from an alternate timeline. It was referred to as the "Iron Serpent" in the Violet Book, with its current name, Miraidon, attributed to Professor Turo, potentially due to a bootstrap paradox.

Miraidon is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Electro Drift. It is also the only known Pokémon that can have Hadron Engine as an Ability.

Forms

Miraidon has five forms: Ultimate Mode, Low-Power Mode, Drive Mode, Aquatic Mode, and Glide Mode.

Ultimate Mode
1008Miraidon Dream.png
Low-Power Mode
1008Miraidon Dream 5.png
Drive Mode
1008Miraidon Dream 4.png
Aquatic Mode
1008Miraidon Dream 6.png
Glide Mode
1008Miraidon Dream 3.png
Ultimate Mode
Ultimate Mode Miraidon shooting electricity from its jet engines

In Ultimate Mode, Miraidon's body becomes charged with purplish-yellow energy. Its gular sac inflates and glows with a bluish-white light, while its antennae flare with electricity, taking on the appearance of lightning bolts. The middle and tip of its tail also emit this energy. Miraidon's back legs fold into its thighs, forming jet engine-like structures that enable it to hover and fly. Its irises display a unique combination of light blue outer rings and yellow inner rings. Areas on its cheeks, arms, handlebars, and thighs are filled with light purple energy. When Miraidon enters sleep, it deactivates, causing its glowing features to turn silver, similar to its appearance in Low-Power Mode.

In battle, Miraidon floats to maintain a strategic position, applying pressure to grounded foes while predicting their movements and striking at their weak points. It uses electricity generated within its body to charge its claws, fangs, and tail, with one strike from its charged tail said to knock out even the most resilient opponents.[1] Miraidon can unleash lightning from its mouth, neck, or jet engines, powerful enough to scorch the land. According to Arven, this is considered Miraidon's true form.

Low-Power Mode

In Low-Power Mode, Miraidon adopts a quadrupedal stance. It lacks the intense purplish-yellow energy seen in Ultimate Mode, resulting in a monochromatic silver appearance on its gular sac, antennae, and tail. Its irises remain light blue, and areas on its cheeks, antennae, handlebars, and thighs retain subtle light purple energy. Miraidon assumes this form when weakened or not engaged in battle.

Other forms

Miraidon can shift between different forms for specialized travel:

  • Drive Mode: Energy is channeled to its tail and throat, creating wheel-like rings that enable high-speed movement and cliff climbing.
  • Aquatic Mode: The rings expand to help Miraidon float and propel itself in water, using either the rotation of the rings or its jet engines.
  • Glide Mode: Its antennae extend to spread an energy membrane, allowing it to glide or fly through the air.[2][3]

In all travel forms, Miraidon's tail stays tucked in, and its back legs remain folded, exposing its jet engines for propulsion.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Violet: A Miraidon is a major character in the game that accompanies the player throughout their journey. A second and more aggressive Miraidon appears in an antagonistic role.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Paldea
#400
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Ultimate Mode
Scarlet Much remains unknown about this creature. It resembles Cyclizar, but it is far more ruthless and powerful.
Violet This seems to be the Iron Serpent mentioned in an old book. The Iron Serpent is said to have turned the land to ash with its lightning.
Low-Power Mode
Scarlet Its characteristics match those of a mysterious object recorded in an old expedition journal as the Iron Serpent.*
Violet It was given the name Miraidon by the professor who discovered it. Its ecology and other details are unknown.*


Pokédex Image Miraidon SV.png
Miraidon in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX
Scarlet
Trade
Violet
Poco Path (only one) (Low-Power Mode)
Area Zero (after credits; only one) (Ultimate Mode)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX side games.
Cross-Generation
UNITE
Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/700 Aeos Gems


Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
Total:
670
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
077 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00——% 20
1414 Charge Electric Status 0000 00——% 20
2121 Parabolic Charge Electric Special 06565 100100% 20
2828 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
3535 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
4242 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
4949* Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20
5656 Electro Drift Electric Special 100100 100100% 5
6363 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
7070 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
7777 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
8484 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
9191 Overheat Fire Special 130130 09090% 5
9898 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Miraidon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Miraidon

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM023Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM044Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM048Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM072Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000 100}}100% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM078Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM079Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM093Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM096Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM101Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM121Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM136Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM147Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM157Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM169Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM173Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM210Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM210 Supercell Slam Electric Physical 100100 095}}95% 15
TM223Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM226Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Miraidon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Miraidon

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Miraidon
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Miraidon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Miraidon

Side game data

Pokémon GO
File:GO1008.png Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 263 Base Defense: 223
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Thunder, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Hyper Beam

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME1008.png HOME1008 s.png
1008MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Miraidon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Ultimate Mode Miraidon in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main series

Major appearances

Minor appearances

A Miraidon appeared in a post-episode segment that aired with JN138.

In the manga

Drive Mode Miraidon in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Miraidon (game)

Miraidon debuted in PASV01 as Violet's ride. In PASV02, Violet revealed to Arven that he had encountered Miraidon as it crashed down on a beach near Cabo Poco and started following him after eating his sandwich. Professor Turo had then contacted him, informing him that Miraidon had previously been in his possession, and told Violet that its current depowered state could be remedied with the help of the Herba Mystica, inspiring Violet to find them in order to unlock Miraidon's full potential.

In the TCG

Main article: Miraidon (TCG)

Other appearances

Miraidon in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Miraidon (UNITE)

Miraidon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that can only be played in its Ultimate Mode.

Trivia

  • Miraidon and Koraidon are the only Paradox Pokémon:
    • Whose names follow regular Pokémon naming conventions.
      • To not have different names between languages.
    • To each have their own unique Abilities.
  • Miraidon is the tallest Paradox Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex and the only known future Paradox Pokémon to be taller than both its present-day and ancient relatives.
    • It is also the only future Paradox Pokémon not to have the word "Iron" in its name. However, its previous name according to the Violet Book is "Iron Serpent".
    • Miraidon is also the only Dragon-type Paradox Pokémon to be a Future Pokémon rather than an Ancient Pokémon.
  • Miraidon has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
  • Of all Pokémon, Miraidon and Koraidon have the highest number of forms that are obtainable in some capacity yet unusable in battle, as they each use three forms solely for travel and are obtained in their fourth 'low-power' forms, yet can only battle in their 'high-power' forms.
    • Curiously, the forms are fully usable in battle when hacked into the game, albeit with various glitches and oddities.[4]
      • In its unused Pokédex entry, the Ride forms of Miraidon are smaller than its Ultimate Mode, at 9'2" / 2.7m tall.
    • Rotom has five forms that are unusable in battle (Pokédex, Phone, Bike, Rotomi, Drone), but Rotomi and Rotom Drone are completely unobtainable.
  • The modes of Miraidon in Japanese and Korean use borrowed words from English, showing modernity, while the builds of Koraidon in the same languages use Sino-Japanese and Sino-Korean words respectively, showing tradition and the past.
  • In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Miraidon was able to learn Power Gem at level 49. After updating the game, it can only learn it via TM.
  • Despite being able to swim and fly with the player on its back, Miraidon can't learn Surf or Fly. It shares this trait with its counterpart Koraidon.

Origin

Miraidon's appearance may be based on a robotic serpentine dragon and various lizards, such as the anole or the genera Sitana and Sarada — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. Its robotic look might also be a reference to how futuristic cultures are often depicted with the overuse of machines and robots, as opposed to Koraidon's traditional look. Some elements of its design may be based on parts of various motorized vehicles (such as a sport bike and other super bikes designed with maneuverability in mind for city streets and highways), with its casque resembling a motorcycle windshield, its shoulders being similar to handlebars, its rear looking like the backrest of a vehicle seat, its throat and tail resembling wheels when active, and its legs resembling jet engines or exhaust pipes. Miraidon's ability to rearrange itself when changing between forms may be inspired by transforming robots. Miraidon's color scheme, along with the name of the game it debuts in, possibly stemmed from violet being on the opposite side of the visible spectrum of light from red (a prominent color associated with Pokémon Scarlet and Koraidon) as well as violet occasionally being associated with space (which is often considered the "final frontier", tying to Miraidon's hypothetical future motifs).

Given its serpentine body and its Electric type, it may take inspiration from Sugaar in Basque mythology. Originally venerated as the god of storms and thunder in pre-Christian Basque beliefs, Sugaar takes the form of a serpent and embodies lightning.

Name origin

Miraidon may be a combination of 未来 mirai (future), ライド raido (ride), and dragon, don (Spanish for lord), or -don (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).

Miraidon's name may have been intentionally designed to sound phonetically like me ride on, referencing how the player rides around the Paldea region on it.

Its alternate name, Iron Serpent, is literally iron serpent.

Tetsuno'orochi, its alternate name in Japanese, can be taken literally as 鉄の大蛇 tetsu no orochi (iron serpent).

Due to a bootstrap paradox involving a version of Professor Turo time traveling from the past, it is possible that the player in Pokémon Violet may be responsible for indirectly coining Miraidon's name.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ミライドン Miraidon From 未来 mirai, ride, dragon, don, and -don
France Flag.png French Miraidon Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Miraidon Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Miraidon Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Miraidon Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 미라이돈 Miraidon Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 密勒頓 / 密勒顿 Mìlèdùn Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 密勒頓 Mahtlaahkdeuhn Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


Iron Serpent

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese テツノオロチ Tetsuno'orochi From 鉄の大蛇 tetsu no orochi
France Flag.png French Serpent-de-Fer From serpent de fer
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ferromandra From ferro- and salamandra
Germany Flag.png German Eisenschlange From Eisen and Schlange
Italy Flag.png Italian Serpeferrea From serpe and ferrea
South Korea Flag.png Korean 무쇠이무기 Musoeimugi From 무쇠 musoe and 이무기 imugi
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鐵大蛇 / 铁大蛇 Tiědàshé From 鐵 / 铁 tiě and 大蛇 dàshé
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鐵大蛇 Titdaaihsèh From tit and 大蛇 daaihsèh


Drive Mode

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ドライブモード Drive Mode
Chinese Cantonese 行駛模式 Hàahngsái Mòuhsīk
Mandarin 行駛模式 / 行驶模式 Xíngshǐ Móshì
France Flag.png French Mode Terrestre
Germany Flag.png German Fahrmodus
Italy Flag.png Italian Assetto Sprint
South Korea Flag.png Korean 드라이브모드 Drive Mode
Spain Flag.png Spanish Modo Conducción

Aquatic Mode

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese フロートモード Float Mode
Chinese Cantonese 浮水模式 Pòuhséui Mòuhsīk
Mandarin 浮水模式 Fúshuǐ Móshì
France Flag.png French Mode Aquatique
Germany Flag.png German Wassermodus
Italy Flag.png Italian Assetto Nuoto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 플로트모드 Float Mode
Spain Flag.png Spanish Modo Flote

Glide Mode

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese グライドモード Glide Mode
Chinese Cantonese 滑翔模式 Waahtchèuhng Mòuhsīk
Mandarin 滑翔模式 Huáxiáng Móshì
France Flag.png French Mode Aérien
Germany Flag.png German Gleitmodus
Italy Flag.png Italian Assetto Planata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 글라이드모드 Glide Mode
Spain Flag.png Spanish Modo Planeo

Low-Power Mode

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese リミテッドモード Limited Mode
Chinese Cantonese 受限模式 Sauhhaahn Mòuhsīk
Mandarin 受限模式 Shòuxiàn Móshì
France Flag.png French Mode Bridé
Germany Flag.png German Begrenzter Modus
Italy Flag.png Italian Assetto Limitato
South Korea Flag.png Korean 리미티드모드 Limited Mode
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Germany Flag.png German Kompletter Modus
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