Collecting Koraidon: The Complete Card Guide for Aesthetic Binders
See why Koraidon belongs in every 🐉 Dragons collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2025-09-13
Popularity Rank: #564
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #582
#564 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#1007
Height
2.5 m
Weight
303.0 kg
Capture rate
3 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Gender ratio
Genderless
Hatch steps
Cannot breed
Base happiness
0
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Red
Habitat
—
Shape
Upright
Koraidon — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Quick read on why Koraidon clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- A staple in our 🐉 Dragons crowd — Koraidon is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Koraidon has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Koraidon from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Ascended Heroes
Double rare
McDonald's Collection 2024
None
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Stellar Crown
Uncommon
Temporal Forces
Double rare
Temporal Forces
Rare
Paldean Fates
Hyper rare
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Scarlet & Violet
Hyper rare
Scarlet & Violet
Special illustration rare
Showing 12 of 18 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Koraidon edition
A workable spread formula for Koraidon — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Koraidon ex #197 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Koraidon binder page.
Koraidon ex #121 (Ascended Heroes) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Koraidon #8 (McDonald's Collection 2024) is a staple for Koraidon fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Koraidon mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Koraidon chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Ascended Heroes
Double rare
McDonald's Collection 2024
None
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Stellar Crown
Uncommon
Temporal Forces
Double rare
Right page
Temporal Forces
Rare
Paldean Fates
Hyper rare
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
Scarlet & Violet
Hyper rare
Scarlet & Violet
Special illustration rare
Scarlet & Violet
Ultra Rare
Scarlet & Violet
Double rare
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Koraidon cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
b3a en-2x
Scene art via artofpkm.com — b3a en-2x
Pokemon TCG Pocket Paradox Drive Booster Pack
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Pokemon TCG Pocket Paradox Drive Booster Pack
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Koraidon duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Koraidon single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Miraidon, Appletun, and Applin so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a brick red, terracotta, and royal blue sleeve story around Koraidon's fighting-type and dragon-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- With catch rate 3, Koraidon is a trophy species in the games — treat your binder like a highlight reel: fewer slots, higher average rarity.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Koraidon — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
100
Attack
135
Defense
115
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
100
Speed
135
Total: 670
Players file Koraidon around tier "Uber" while Ability Orichalcum Pulse (Turns the sunlight harsh when entering battle, and boosts Attack while active.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Close Combat — Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Fighting/Dragon typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Koraidon — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Koraidon, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in an old expedition journal. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists.
This Pokémon resembles Cyclizar, but it is far burlier and more ferocious. Nothing is known about its ecology or other features.
A second dex beat (Violet) frames Koraidon as a pokémon that resembles cyclizar, but it is far burlier and more ferocious.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Koraidon shows up in Scarlet lore as this seems to be the winged king mentioned in an old expedition journal.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Koraidon
Spanish
Koraidon
French
Koraidon
Italian
Koraidon
Japanese
コライドン
Japanese (Romaji)
Koraidon
Korean
코라이돈
Chinese (Simplified)
故勒顿
Chinese (Traditional)
故勒頓
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