Relicanth

Relicanth artwork by Ken Sugimori

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 or Swift Swim
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg Groups Water 1 and Water 2
Catch rate 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Local № 179 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)

Type defenses

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Relicanth stats

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
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 chain



Moves learnt by level up

Relicanth learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical3595
1 HardenNormalStatus--
8 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
15 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
22 YawnNormalStatus--
29 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
36 Mud SportGroundStatus--
43 AncientpowerRockSpecial60100
50 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
57 DiveWaterPhysical80100
64 RestPsychicStatus--
71 Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
78 Head SmashRockPhysical15080

Egg moves

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Water SportWaterStatus--
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Skull BashNormalPhysical100100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
MagnitudeGroundPhysical-100
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial9585
Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Move Tutor moves

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AncientpowerRockSpecial60100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Relicanth is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WhirlpoolWaterStatus1570
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Relicanth is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-85
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Relicanth sprites

ICON
Diamond / Pearl
(icon)

Relicanth icon sprite
FEMALE
Platinum
(normal)

Relicanth normal sprite
MALE
Platinum
(normal)

Relicanth normal sprite
FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver
(normal)

Relicanth normal sprite
MALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver
(normal)

Relicanth normal sprite
FEMALE
Platinum
(shiny)

Relicanth shiny sprite
MALE
Platinum
(shiny)

Relicanth shiny sprite
FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver
(shiny)

Relicanth shiny sprite

See all Relicanth sprites


Where to find Relicanth

HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 12
Platinum Route 226
Diamond
Pearl
Route 226

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★ 3
Power ★★★★ 4
Skill ★★★ 3
Stamina ★★★★★ 5
Jump ★★★ 3
Total 18