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Relicanth Pokédex Data
Species
Longevity Pokémon
Height
1 m (3′03″)
Weight
23.4 kg (51.6 lbs)
Catch rate
25 (3.3%)
Base friendship
50
Base Exp.
170
EV yield
1 HP / 1 Def
Growth rate
Slow
Egg cycles
40 (10,024–10,280 steps)
Gender ratio
♂ 87.5% / ♀ 12.5%
Egg groups
Water 1Water 2
Relicanth Abilities
Relicanth Base Stats
HP
100310–404
Attack
90166–306
Defense
130238–394
Sp. Atk
4585–207
Sp. Def
65121–251
Speed
55103–229
Total485
Min–Max at Lv. 100
Relicanth Type Matchups
Relicanth Moves
Moves learnt by level up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power | Cat. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | 1 | status | - | 30 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 1 | physical | 35% | 95 |
| 8 | Water Gun | Water | 8 | special | 40% | 100 |
| 15 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 15 | physical | 50% | 80 |
| 22 | Yawn | Normal | 22 | status | - | 10 |
| 29 | Take Down | Normal | 29 | physical | 90% | 85 |
| 36 | Mud Sport | Ground | 36 | status | - | 15 |
| 43 | AncientPower | Rock | 43 | physical | 60% | 100 |
| 50 | Rest | Psychic | 50 | status | - | 5 |
| 57 | Double-Edge | Normal | 57 | physical | 120% | 100 |
| 64 | Hydro Pump | Water | 64 | special | 120% | 80 |
| - | Amnesia | Psychic | - | status | - | 20 |
| - | Magnitude | Ground | - | physical | 100% | 100 |
| - | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | physical | 75% | 90 |
| - | Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| - | Sleep Talk | Normal | - | status | - | 10 |
| - | Water Sport | Water | - | status | - | 15 |
Moves learnt by HM
| HM | Move | Type | Power | Cat. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Surf | Water | 3 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 6 | physical | 20% | 100 |
| 07 | Waterfall | Water | 7 | special | 80% | 100 |
| 08 | Dive | Water | 8 | special | 60% | 100 |
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 3 | special | 60% | 100 |
| 04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | 4 | status | - | 20 |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | 6 | status | 90% | 85 |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | 7 | status | - | 10 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 10 | physical | 60% | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 13 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 14 | special | 120% | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 15 | physical | 150% | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | 17 | status | - | 10 |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | 18 | status | - | 5 |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | 20 | status | - | 25 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | 21 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 26 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | 27 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | 32 | status | - | 15 |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | 37 | status | - | 10 |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 39 | physical | 50% | 80 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 42 | physical | 70% | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | 43 | physical | 70% | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | 44 | status | - | 5 |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | 45 | status | 100% | 100 |
Relicanth 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.
- 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.
Where to Find Relicanth
- RubySapphireRoute 124
- FireRedLeafGreenTrade/migrate from another game
- EmeraldRoute 124
- DiamondPearlPlatinumRoute 226
- HeartGoldSoulSilverRoute 12
- BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Route 4
- XYCyllage City
- Omega RubyAlpha SapphireRoute 107
- SunMoonPoni Wilds
- Ultra SunUltra MoonAncient Poni Path
- Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeNot available in this game
- SwordShieldBallimere Lake
- Brilliant DiamondShining PearlRoute 226
- Legends: ArceusNot available in this game
- ScarletVioletLegends: Z-ALocation data not yet available