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Following their official announcement on Pokémon Day, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, two new Paradox Pokémon, have been introduced into Tera Raid Dens in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These two Pokémon appear to be related to Suicune and Virizion, respectively, and support a popular fan theory regarding the true origins of these Pokémon.
The term “Paradox Pokémon” is fitting for many of these prehistoric and futuristic creatures, as they often seem contradictory to their present-day forms and sometimes shouldn’t exist according to the established lore of their respective Pokémon species. Walking Wake, which is believed to be the Paradox version of Suicune, falls into the latter category. The existing backstory of Suicune is tied to the burning of the Brass Tower in the Johto region during Generation II, where it was initially an unknown Pokémon that perished in the fire. Ho-Oh, a Legendary Pokémon and mascot for the region, resurrected Suicune along with Raikou and Entei, and thus the Suicune known today was born.
However, the existence of Walking Wake poses a problem for Suicune’s backstory. The burning of the Brass Tower occurred 150 years prior to the events of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, meaning that Suicune did not exist before it perished and was resurrected by Ho-Oh. Therefore, there is no timeline in which it makes sense for Walking Wake, a dinosaur-like creature, to evolve into the wolf-like Suicune in a biological sense. The coexistence of both Pokémon in the same world creates a paradox. While this contradiction may fit well within the concept of Paradox Pokémon, fans have proposed a more logical explanation through a fan theory.
Walking Wake, a Paradox version of Suicune from the past, is linked to the thematic elements in Pokémon Scarlet. Fortunately, players who have Pokémon Violet can acquire Walking Wake without exchanging their Iron Leaves (Paradox Virizion), thanks to the online features in Gen IX.
To obtain Walking Wake, players must search for special Tera Raid icons on their map with the Water Tera Type symbol. Walking Wake can only appear with a Water Tera Type. Once you locate the Tera Raid den, you can challenge it by yourself or with other players online.
Players can also acquire Walking Wake by joining a publicly posted Raid or by inputting a unique Link Code to join someone else’s Raid in the Poké Portal. This approach enables Violet players to acquire Walking Wake, as Raid postings do not verify the game version.
This Tera Raid event will end on March 12 and is the only opportunity to obtain Walking Wake at this time. However, The Pokemon Company has confirmed that both Walking Wake and Iron Leaves will be available in future events. For more information, check out the related article about the best counters for Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
The only way to obtain a Walking Wake Suicune in Pokemon Scarlet is by participating in a five-star Tera Raid Battle under the Water Tera Type category. This can be done while the event is active, which ends on March 12, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. (PST). It should be noted that once you have obtained the creature, you will not be able to obtain another one due to limited save file capacity.
To participate in the Tera Raid Battle, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required. As Walking Wake is a Water type, it is recommended to have Electric-type teammates such as Bellibolt, Sandy Shocks, Miraidon, or Iron Hands. However, it is best to avoid using Grass-type Pokemon, as Walking Wake can counter with a Flamethrower attack. Moves such as Electro Drift, Discharge, and Parabolic Charge are effective against the creature.
It is recommended to have your Pokemon at Level 80 or higher to defeat the Paradox type more efficiently. However, if you challenge the battle with a group, it may be easier. Some players have reported that this battle is not as difficult as others, and there may be future events where you can obtain Walking Wake Suicune.
Finally, it is worth noting that you can trade with other trainers to obtain Violet exclusive Pokemon, so this is something to consider if you want a specific team. For more information about Pokemon Scarlet and other related content, check out the relevant links provided.
Paradox Pokémon are a unique type of Pokémon found in both versions of the game, Scarlet and Violet. These creatures are based on known species from different eras but are time-displaced, which means they come from different times. In Scarlet, Paradox Pokémon are versions of Pokémon from the distant past, while in Violet, they come from the distant future.
The designs of these creatures lean towards either a prehistoric or futuristic theme, depending on the version of the game you’re playing. For example, the Scarlet version has Ancient Pokémon, while the Violet version has Future Pokémon. It’s worth noting that the legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon, which are given to players during the main story, are themselves Paradox Pokémon.
Each version of the game has different Paradox Pokémon that players can catch, and they are based on various known species. In Scarlet, players can find Great Tusk (Donphan), Brute Bonnet (Amoonguss), Sandy Shocks (Magneton), Scream Tail (Jigglypuff), Flutter Mane (Misdreavus), Slitherwing (Volcarona), and Roaring Moon (Mega Salamence). On the other hand, in Violet, players can find Iron Treads (Donphan), Iron Moth (Volcarona), Iron Hands (Hariyama), Iron Jugulis (Hydreigon), Iron Thorns (Tyranitar), Iron Bundle (Delibird), and Iron Valiant (Mega Gardevoir/Mega Gallade).
To catch these Paradox Pokémon, players must first complete the main story. Afterward, they can explore the Great Crater of Paldea during post-game content. These creatures spawn within the various biomes of Area Zero, so players must explore until they find them. Once a Paradox Pokémon is found, weakening it enough to throw a Poké Ball will make it catchable.
Interestingly, Paradox Pokémon encounters are not much different from other Pokémon encounters in the game. Players can also trade these creatures with a friend regardless of the version, making it possible to trade for Violet exclusive Paradox Pokémon to add to a Scarlet game.
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