Relicanth Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Relicanth

Longevity Pokémon

WATERROCK

Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.

Relicanth Pokédex brings together the essential information for Relicanth, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Relicanth is National Pokédex #369 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Water and Rock-type Pokémon.

This Relicanth Pokédex covers Relicanth across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.

Relicanth at a glance

Type: WATERROCK
Weak to: GRASS4×ELECTRIC2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×
Best base stat: Defense — 130
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rock Head, Sturdy (Hidden)
Evolution: Final stage or no evolution data

Relicanth Pokédex overview

Relicanth has the Water and Rock typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Longevity Pokémon. Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Relicanth Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Relicanth quick facts

Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 23.4 kg
Generation: Generation III
Growth rate: Slow
Capture rate: 25
Base happiness: 70

Relicanth Pokédex type and weaknesses

Relicanth is weak to Grass (4×), Electric, Fighting and Ground. It resists Fire, Normal, Ice, Poison and Flying. These matchups come from Relicanth's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Relicanth and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Relicanth type effectiveness

Damage taken when Relicanth is hit by each type:

Very weak to

GRASS4×

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×

Resists

NORMAL½×ICE½×POISON½×FLYING½×

Strongly resists

FIRE¼×

Based on Water / Rock typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Relicanth Pokédex stats

Relicanth has a base stat total of 485, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 130. In the Relicanth Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Relicanth is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Relicanth base stats

Hp100

Attack90

Defense130

Special Attack45

Special Defense65

Speed55

Total485

Relicanth Pokédex abilities

Relicanth can have Swift Swim, Rock Head and Sturdy as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Relicanth functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Relicanth abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

Sturdy Hidden

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Relicanth Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Relicanth. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Relicanth evolution family

Relicanth

Relicanth evolution requirements

Relicanth does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Relicanth Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Relicanth has 1 form shown on this Relicanth Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Relicanth.

Relicanth Pokédex game appearances

Relicanth appears in 20 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Emerald, Firered and Heartgold. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Relicanth appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Relicanth game availability

BlackWild encounter

Black 2Wild encounter

DiamondWild encounter

EmeraldWild encounter

FireredGame data

HeartgoldWild encounter

LeafgreenGame data

MoonWild encounter

PearlWild encounter

PlatinumWild encounter

RubyWild encounter

SapphireWild encounter

SoulsilverWild encounter

SunWild encounter

Ultra SunWild encounter

Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

WhiteWild encounter

White 2Wild encounter

XWild encounter

YWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Relicanth?

The locations below show where Relicanth can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Relicanth encounter locations

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35 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Black	Unova Route 4 Area	Super Rod Spots	35–60	40%	—
Black 2	Unova Route 4 Area	Super Rod Spots	50–70	15%	—
Diamond	Sinnoh Sea Route 226 Area	Super Rod	40–50	15%	—
Emerald	Hoenn Route 124 Underwater	Seaweed	30–35	4%	—
Emerald	Hoenn Route 126 Underwater	Seaweed	30–35	4%	—
Heartgold	Kanto Route 12 Area	Old Rod	10	15%	Swarm Yes
Heartgold	Kanto Route 12 Area	Good Rod	20	40%	Swarm Yes
Heartgold	Kanto Route 12 Area	Super Rod	40	40%	Swarm Yes
Moon	Poni Wilds Area	Super Rod	10–43	1%	—
Moon	Poni Wilds Area	Bubbling Spots	10–43	10%	—
Pearl	Sinnoh Sea Route 226 Area	Super Rod	40–50	15%	—
Platinum	Sinnoh Sea Route 226 Area	Super Rod	20–50	15%	—
Ruby	Hoenn Route 124 Underwater	Seaweed	30–35	4%	—
Ruby	Hoenn Route 126 Underwater	Seaweed	30–35	4%	—
Sapphire	Hoenn Route 124 Underwater	Seaweed	30–35	4%	—
Sapphire	Hoenn Route 126 Underwater	Seaweed	30–35	4%	—
Soulsilver	Kanto Route 12 Area	Old Rod	10	15%	Swarm Yes
Soulsilver	Kanto Route 12 Area	Good Rod	20	40%	Swarm Yes
Soulsilver	Kanto Route 12 Area	Super Rod	40	40%	Swarm Yes
Sun	Poni Wilds Area	Super Rod	10–43	1%	—
Sun	Poni Wilds Area	Bubbling Spots	10–43	10%	—
Ultra Sun	Ancient Poni Path Area	Bubbling Spots	10–49	10%	—
Ultra Sun	Ancient Poni Path Area	Super Rod	10–44	1%	—
Ultra Sun	Poni Breaker Coast Area	Super Rod	10–44	1%	—
Ultra Sun	Poni Breaker Coast Area	Bubbling Spots	10–49	10%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Ancient Poni Path Area	Bubbling Spots	10–49	10%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Ancient Poni Path Area	Super Rod	10–44	1%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Poni Breaker Coast Area	Super Rod	10–44	1%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Poni Breaker Coast Area	Bubbling Spots	10–49	10%	—
White	Unova Route 4 Area	Super Rod Spots	35–60	40%	—
White 2	Unova Route 4 Area	Super Rod Spots	50–70	15%	—
X	Ambrette Town Area	Super Rod	35	60%	—
X	Cyllage City Area	Super Rod	35	60%	—
Y	Ambrette Town Area	Super Rod	35	60%	—
Y	Cyllage City Area	Super Rod	35	60%	—

Relicanth Pokédex moves

The Relicanth Pokédex lists 111 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Relicanth move explorer

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111 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
1	Ancient Power	ROCK	Special	60	100	5	Level Up
1	Flail	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Level Up
1	Harden	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
1	Head Smash	ROCK	Physical	150	80	5	Level Up
1	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80	5	Level Up
1	Mud Sport	GROUND	Status	—	—	15	Level Up
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
1	Water Gun	WATER	Special	40	100	25	Level Up
15	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95	15	Level Up
15	Yawn	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
20	Dive	WATER	Physical	80	100	10	Level Up
25	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Level Up
30	Aqua Tail	WATER	Physical	90	90	10	Level Up
35	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Level Up
50	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Level Up
—	Amnesia	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Blizzard	ICE	Special	110	70	5	Machine
—	Body Press	FIGHTING	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Bounce	FLYING	Physical	85	85	5	Machine
—	Brine	WATER	Special	65	100	10	Machine
—	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100	20	Machine
—	Calm ♂ind	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Dive	WATER	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Earthquake	GROUND	Physical	100	100	10	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Giga Impact	NORMAL	Physical	150	90	5	Machine
—	Hail	ICE	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80	5	Machine
—	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90	5	Machine
—	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Icy Wind	ICE	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Liquidation	WATER	Physical	85	100	10	Machine
—	Mud Shot	GROUND	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Muddy Water	WATER	Special	90	85	10	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Psych Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Rock Blast	ROCK	Physical	25	90	10	Machine
—	Rock Polish	ROCK	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Safeguard	NORMAL	Status	—	—	25	Machine
—	Sandstorm	ROCK	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Scald	WATER	Special	80	100	15	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Smack Down	ROCK	Physical	50	100	15	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Stealth Rock	ROCK	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100	10	Machine
—	Stone Edge	ROCK	Physical	100	80	5	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Surf	WATER	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100	20	Machine
—	Waterfall	WATER	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Whirlpool	WATER	Special	35	85	15	Machine
—	Zen Headbutt	PSYCHIC	Physical	80	90	15	Machine
—	Amnesia	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Egg
—	Aqua Tail	WATER	Physical	90	90	10	Egg
—	Brine	WATER	Special	65	100	10	Egg
—	Magnitude	GROUND	Physical	—	100	30	Egg
—	Mud Shot	GROUND	Special	55	95	15	Egg
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Egg
—	Muddy Water	WATER	Special	90	85	10	Egg
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Egg
—	Skull Bash	NORMAL	Physical	130	100	10	Egg
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Egg
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Egg
—	Water Sport	WATER	Status	—	—	15	Egg
—	Zen Headbutt	PSYCHIC	Physical	80	90	15	Egg
—	Ancient Power	ROCK	Special	60	100	5	Tutor
—	Aqua Tail	WATER	Physical	90	90	10	Tutor
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Bounce	FLYING	Physical	85	85	5	Tutor
—	Dive	WATER	Physical	80	100	10	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100	10	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Icy Wind	ICE	Special	55	95	15	Tutor
—	Meteor Beam	ROCK	Special	120	90	10	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Tutor
—	Psych Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Tutor
—	Scale Shot	DRAGON	Physical	25	90	20	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Stealth Rock	ROCK	Status	—	—	20	Tutor
—	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100	10	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100	20	Tutor
—	Zen Headbutt	PSYCHIC	Physical	80	90	15	Tutor

Relicanth Pokédex entries

The Relicanth Pokédex entries below let you compare how Relicanth has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Relicanth Pokédex entries

GameEntry

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

It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.

Leafgreen

It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.

Diamond