Relicanth
Relicanth is a Water/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0369 |
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| Type | Water Rock |
| Species | Longevity Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 23.4 kg (51.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Rock Head Sturdy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0179 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0042 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0188 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0262 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0343 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0187 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP, 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 170 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 2 |
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| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
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| Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Defense | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Relicanth does not evolve.
Relicanth changes
- In Generations 3-4, Relicanth has a base experience yield of 198.
- In Generations 3-7, Relicanth has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| X | It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. |
| Y | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Sun | Its form has remained the same for one hundred million years. Its body is filled with fat, so it can withstand the water pressure of the deep sea. |
| Moon | It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up. |
| Ultra Sun | Thought to have gone extinct, Relicanth was given a name that is a variation of the name of the person who discovered it. |
| Ultra Moon | The reason it hasn’t changed at all in a hundred million years is that it’s apparently already a perfect life-form. |
| Sword | Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea. |
| Shield | This Pokémon was discovered during deep-sea exploration. Its appearance hasn’t changed in 100,000,000 years, so it’s called a living fossil. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
This rare Pokémon was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
Moves learned by Relicanth
Moves learnt by level up
Relicanth does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Relicanth does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Relicanth cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Relicanth learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 25 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 30 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 35 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 40 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 50 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 55 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Relicanth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Relicanth gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Relicanth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
Relicanth sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Relicanth
| Ruby Sapphire |
Route 124, 126 |
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| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Route 124, 126 |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 226 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 12 |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Route 4 |
| X Y |
Cyllage City, Ambrette Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130 |
| Sun Moon |
Poni Wilds |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Ballimere Lake |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 226 |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Relicanth |
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| Japanese | ジーランス (Glanth) |
| German | Relicanth |
| French | Relicanth |
| Italian | Relicanth |
| Spanish | Relicanth |
| Korean | 시라칸 (sirakan) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 古空棘鱼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 古空棘魚 |
| English |
Longevity Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ちょうじゅポケモン |
| German | Bestand-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Longévité |
| Italian | Pokémon Longevità |
| Spanish | Pokémon Longevo |
| Korean | 장수포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 长寿宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 長壽寶可夢 |
Name origin
- relic
- very old object; antique
- coelacanths
- ancient fossilised fish