Keldeo Ordinary

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

Keldeo Ordinary is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon that tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Metagross Mega and checked by Necrozma Ultra. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Use this page to understand Keldeo Ordinary's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Keldeo Ordinary, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Keldeo Ordinary performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker and Speed Control Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges. Be mindful of Psychic- and Fairy-type coverage from the format's top special attackers.

When teambuilding, pair Keldeo Ordinarywith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.