Relicanth pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

relic: very old object; antique
coelacanths: ancient fossilised fish

Pokedex data

National №	369
Type	Water Rock
Species	Longevity Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	51.6 lbs (23.4 kg)
Abilities	Rock Head Swift Swim Sturdy (Dream World)
Local №	179 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Jiransu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 1, Water 2
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 HP, 1 Defense
Catch rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	198
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
½	¼		2	4	½	2	½	2	½

Relicanth stats

The base stats for Relicanth are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	100	310 - 404
Attack	90	166 - 306
Defense	130	238 - 394
Sp. Atk	45	85 - 207
Sp. Def	65	121 - 251
Speed	55	103 - 229
Total	485

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby	RELICANTH is a POKéMON species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient POKéMON feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.
Sapphire	RELICANTH is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This POKéMON’s body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks.
Emerald	A POKéMON that was once believed to have been extinct. The species has not changed its form for 100 million years. It walks on the seafloor using its pectoral fins.
FireRed LeafGreen	It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.

Evolution chart

Relicanth does not evolve.

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Relicanth learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
8	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
15	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
22	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
29	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
36	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
43	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
50	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
57	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
64	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
71	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
78	Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80

Other generations: III IV V

Relicanth learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Relicanth egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Magnitude	Ground	Physical	-	100
Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
Brine	Water	Special	65	100
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Relicanth learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Relicanth egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Magnitude	Ground	Physical	-	100
Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Relicanth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-

Relicanth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Relicanth is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Relicanth is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Relicanth is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Relicanth is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
55	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Relicanth sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
SHINY
Female
Black/White
SHINY
Male
Black/White
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
SHINY
Male
HG/SS

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Where to find Relicanth

Pearl Diamond	Route 226
Platinum	Route 226
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 12
White Black	Route 4
Black 2 White 2	Route 4

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Relicanth

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Relicanth stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Relicanth sprites

Where to find Relicanth

Pokeathlon stats

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