Pokémon Violet: How to Find (& Catch) Iron Jugulis

Iron Jugulis, a Paradox Pokémon exclusive to Pokémon Violet, can be found by players that complete other quests in the game to unlock this legend.

Hurled from the future into the Paldea Region, Iron Jugulis is an exclusive Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Violet that players may find during the postgame of their adventures in this Generation of the iconic franchise. Resembling the Pokémon Hydreigon, the Dark-/Dragon-type pseudo Legendary from previous titles, Iron Jugulis sports a more dynamic color palette of black and purple mixed with geometric shapes that indicate a distinct look from a time yet to come. Although players can encounter this rare Pokémon along with seven other Paradox creatures available in Pokémon Violet, there are several goals they must complete first.

Finding the Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Violet, known as Iron Jugulis, requires players to finish the three main narrative questlines while capturing it can be done within the Great Crater of Paldea in Area Zero. Extremely rare, regardless of the progress players have made, the caves of the Great Crater are the primary location where players need to explore to encounter this mighty pocket monster. Once the “Victory Road,” “Path of Legends,” and “Starfall Street” quests have been accomplished, this section opens up for players to discover more wild Pokémon with higher levels than those in the other Provinces of the open world.

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Tips For Catching Iron Jugulis in Pokémon Violet

Unlike Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis is a Dark-/Flying-type with various moves it can learn when players challenge it in battle. According to the Youtube channel Quick Guides, players should consider bringing a good amount of Pokémon Violet‘s Ultra Balls to Area Zero’s Great Crater, as Iron Jugulis has a low capture rate that will take time and luck to overcome. Ice-, Electric-, Rock-, and Fairy-types each do considerably well in the battle against Iron Jugulis, sporting super-effective moves bolstered by Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) effects that reduce HP quickly.

Completing the Pokédex of Paldea demands players catch Iron Jugulis, a feat that becomes easier when inflicting status conditions moves such as Sleep Powder or Thunder Wave for sleep or paralysis, respectfully. Other moves of this nature, like Will-O-Wisp for burn or Toxic for poison, are risky as Iron Jugulis’ HP could reach 0, ending the singular chance players will have to catch it. Finding and catching Pokémon in Pokémon Violet equal to the rarity of Iron Jugulis takes patience through multiple attempts; it is recommended that players save after finding the futuristic Pokémon to cycle their chances should any mistakes be made.

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Source: Youtube/Quick Guides