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Relicanth

Relicanth (Japanese: ジーランス, Hepburn: Jiiransu) (REL-uh-canth[1]) is a dual Water/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology

Physiology

Relicanth is a medium-sized, brown coelacanth-like Pokémon with a single red spot on its body. Its camouflage makes it blend in perfectly into the undersea caves where it lives. Relicanth is covered in many fins which are on the top, bottom and sides of this Pokémon. It's based on the ancient dinosaur fish coelacanth.

Gender differences

Male Relicanth have longer jaw-guards than the females.

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Evolution

Relicanth does not evolve.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Underwater Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Underwater Rare
Diamond and Pearl Route 226 (Super Rod) Rare
Platinum Route 226 (Super Rod) Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 12 Swarm
Black and White Route 4 Common

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Ocean
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 11,
Endless Level 20,
Forever Level 20,
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Silver Trench (80F-89F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F)
Deep Miracle Sea (B1F-B4F)


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

    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.

  • 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

    A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.

  • Pearl

    A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.

  • Platinum

    A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.

  • HeartGold

    Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.

  • SoulSilver

    Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.

  • Black

    A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.

  • White

    A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.

  • Black 2

    A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.

  • 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.


Stats

Stats
HP
100
Attack
90
Defense
130
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
65
Speed
55
Total
485

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Flail — 100% 15 Normal Physical
1 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status
1 Mud Sport — —% 15 Ground Status
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
6 Mud Sport — —% 15 Ground Status
10 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
15 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
21 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special
26 Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical
31 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
35 Yawn — —% 10 Normal Status
41 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
46 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
56 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS 		Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
N/AORAS 		Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
N/AORAS 		Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Mud Sport — —% 15 Ground Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
N/AXY
1ORAS 		Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
36XY
6ORAS 		Mud Sport — —% 15 Ground Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
8XY
10ORAS 		Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
15XY
15ORAS 		Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
22XY
35ORAS 		Yawn — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
29XY
31ORAS 		Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
43XY
21ORAS 		Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
57XY
26ORAS 		Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
64XY
41ORAS 		Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
71XY
46ORAS 		Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
50XY
50ORAS 		Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
78XY
56ORAS 		Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status
8 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
15 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical
22 Yawn — —% 10 Normal Status
29 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
36 Mud Sport — —% 15 Ground Status
43 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Special
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
57 Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical
64 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
71 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Special
78 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
8 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Cute 3 ♥
15 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical Smart 2 ♥
22 Yawn — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
29 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
36 Mud Sport — —% 15 Ground Status Cute 2 ♥
43 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2 ♥
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 0 ♥
57 Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical Beauty 1 ♥
64 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
71 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
78 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
8 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
15 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
22 Yawn — —% 10 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
29 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
36 Mud Sport — —% 15 Ground Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
43 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
50 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
57 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
64 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Water Physical Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status Smart 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Tough 2 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM55 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special Smart 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥
TM76 Stealth Rock — —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 0 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 3 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Beauty 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Tough 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Water Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Wooper, Quagsire, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Gorebyss, Bidoof, Bibarel — —% 20 Psychic Status
Aqua Tail Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Seel, Dewgong, Gyarados, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Qwilfish, Barboach, Whiscash, Milotic, Huntail, Gorebyss, Buizel, Floatzel, Basculin, Basculin, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Skrelp, Dragalge, Wishiwashi, Bruxish 90 90% 10 Water Physical
Brine Seel, Dewgong, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Lapras, Omanyte, Omastar, Qwilfish, Corsola, Pelipper, Wailmer, Wailord, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Huntail, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Alomomola, Wishiwashi 65 100% 10 Water Special
Magnitude Barboach, Whiscash — 100% 30 Ground Physical
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Mud-Slap Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Shellos, Shellos, Gastrodon, Gastrodon, Stunfisk 20 100% 10 Ground Special
Muddy Water Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Barboach, Whiscash, Shellos, Shellos, Gastrodon, Gastrodon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk, Clauncher, Clawitzer 90 85% 10 Water Special
Skull Bash Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sharpedo 130 100% 10 Normal Physical
Sleep Talk * Psyduck, Slowpoke, Seel, Lapras, Wooper, Wailmer, Spheal, Bidoof — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore Barboach, Whiscash, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Seel, Goldeen, Seaking, Marill, Azumarill, Lombre, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Barboach, Whiscash, Milotic, Piplup, Prinplup, Buizel, Floatzel, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewpider, Pyukumuku — —% 15 Water Status
Zen Headbutt Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Lotad, Lombre, Whiscash 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Wooper, Quagsire, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Gorebyss, Bidoof, Bibarel — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Aqua Tail Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Seel, Dewgong, Gyarados, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Qwilfish, Barboach, Whiscash, Milotic, Huntail, Gorebyss, Buizel, Floatzel, Basculin, Basculin, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Skrelp, Dragalge 90 90% 10 Water Physical Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Brine Seel, Dewgong, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Lapras, Omanyte, Omastar, Qwilfish, Corsola, Pelipper, Wailmer, Wailord, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Huntail, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Alomomola 65 100% 10 Water Special Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Magnitude Barboach, Whiscash — 100% 30 Ground Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Shellos, Shellos, Gastrodon, Gastrodon, Stunfisk 20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Muddy Water Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Shellos, Shellos, Gastrodon, Gastrodon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk, Clauncher, Clawitzer 90 85% 10 Water Special Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Skull Bash Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sharpedo 130 100% 10 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Sleep Talk * Psyduck, Slowpoke, Seel, Lapras, Wooper, Wailmer, Spheal, Bidoof — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore Barboach, Whiscash, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Seel, Goldeen, Seaking, Marill, Azumarill, Lombre, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Barboach, Whiscash, Milotic, Piplup, Prinplup, Buizel, Floatzel, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola, Clauncher, Clawitzer — —% 15 Water Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Lotad, Lombre, Whiscash 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Wooper, Quagsire, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Gorebyss, Bidoof, Bibarel — —% 10 Psychic Status
Aqua Tail Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Seel, Dewgong, Gyarados, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Qwilfish, Barboach, Whiscash, Milotic, Huntail, Gorebyss, Buizel, Floatzel, Basculin, Basculin, Tirtouga, Carracosta 90 90% 10 Water Physical
Brine Seel, Dewgong, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Lapras, Omanyte, Omastar, Qwilfish, Wailmer, Wailord, Huntail, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Alomomola 65 100% 10 Water Special
Magnitude Barboach, Whiscash — 100% 30 Ground Physical
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Mud-Slap Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Shellos, Shellos, Gastrodon, Gastrodon, Stunfisk 20 100% 10 Ground Special
Muddy Water Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Shellos, Shellos, Gastrodon, Gastrodon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 95 85% 10 Water Special
Skull Bash Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sharpedo 100 100% 15 Normal Physical
Sleep Talk * Psyduck, Slowpoke, Seel, Lapras, Wooper, Wailmer, Spheal, Bidoof — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore Barboach, Whiscash, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Seel, Goldeen, Seaking, Marill, Azumarill, Lombre, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Barboach, Whiscash, Milotic, Piplup, Prinplup, Buizel, Floatzel, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola — —% 15 Water Status
Zen Headbutt Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Lotad, Lombre, Whiscash 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Wooper, Quagsire, Barboach, Whiscash, Gorebyss, Bidoof, Bibarel, Shellos, Gastrodon — —% 10 Psychic Status Tough 0 ♥
Aqua Tail Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Goldeen, Seaking, Seel, Dewgong, Gyarados, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Qwilfish, Barboach, Whiscash, Huntail, Gorebyss, Bidoof, Bibarel, Finneon, Lumineon 90 90% 10 Water Physical Cute 3 ♥
Magnitude Barboach, Whiscash — 100% 30 Ground Physical Cute 3 ♥
Muddy WaterHGSS Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Shellos, Gastrodon 95 85% 10 Water Special Tough 2 ♥
Mud-Slap Goldeen, Seaking, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Barboach, Whiscash, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Buizel, Floatzel, Shellos, Gastrodon 20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Rock Slide * Totodile 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 3 ♥
Skull Bash Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sharpedo 100 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 1 ♥
Sleep Talk * Slowpoke, Lapras, Wailmer — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
Snore Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Remoraid, Octillery, Barboach, Whiscash, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon 40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Seel, Dewgong, Goldeen, Seaking, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Lombre, Ludicolo, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Barboach, Whiscash, Milotic, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Luvdisc, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Bidoof, Bibarel, Buizel, Floatzel — —% 15 Water Status Cute 2 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Amnesia Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Wooper, Quagsire, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Gorebyss — —% 10 Psychic Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Magnitude Barboach, Whiscash 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Rock Slide * Omanyte, Omastar, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Corsola, Mantine, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 75 90% 10 Rock Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Skull Bash Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sharpedo 100 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Sleep Talk * Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Lapras, Wailmer, Wailord — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore Barboach, Whiscash, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Goldeen, Seaking, Lombre, Ludicolo, Pelipper, [[Surskit|]], Masquerain, Barboach, Whiscash, [[Milotic|]] — —% 15 Water Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM 90 90% 10 Water Physical
Bounce USUM 85 85% 5 Flying Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM — —% 20 Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Ground Physical
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS 90 90% 10 Water Physical Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bounce ORAS 85 85% 5 Flying Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS — —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Water Physical
Bounce  85 85% 5 Flying Physical
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Ground Special
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special
Sleep Talk  — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock  — —% 20 Rock Status
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2 ♥
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Water Physical Cute 3 ♥
Bounce  85 85% 5 Flying Physical Cute 1 ♥
Dive  80 100% 10 Water Physical Beauty 1 ♥
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Ground Special Smart 2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Psych Up E — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Rock Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Appearances

    Anime

    It was first shown in A Ruin With A View. A group of Relicanth appeared in The Relicanth Really Can. Several Relicanth appeared in Enter Galactic! A Relicanth appeared in Up Close and Personable!

    Trivia

    • Relicanth is one of the essential two Pokémon to unlock the caves of the Regis; the other is Wailord.
    • Relicanth, along with Zigzagoon, are the only two Pokémon left out of the Hoenn Pokérap.
    • Relicanth shares its types with four of the five original fossil Pokémon, Kabuto, Kabutops, Omanyte, and Omastar, furthering its link to them as a living fossil. It also shares its type with Corsola, Tirtouga, Carracosta, and Drednaw.
    • Relicanth is the only Water-type to learn Head Smash, as well as the only one to not receive recoil damage from it, due to its ability. In fact, it's one of two Pokémon that gains STAB and protection from a recoil-damage-giving move. The other is Clefable with Magic Guard.
    • Relicanth is one of only five Pokémon with its gender ratio that one is able to catch in the wild, others include Munchlax, Snorlax, Combee, Eevee and Togepi.

    Origin

    Relicanth is based on a Coelacanth, often described as a "living fossil" because it's appearance is virtually unchanged from when it first appeared. It also shares some similarities with ancient fish, known for having heads with armor-like growths. Its standard color matches that of the Indonesian coelacanth, while its shiny coloration is like that of the more well-known West Indian Ocean coelacanth.

    Etymology

    • Relicanth may come from relic and coelacanth. It might also come from relict (something that has lived for a long or primitive time).
    • Jīransu likely comes from お祖父さん (ojīsan, which can mean "grandfather" but can be used to refer to any elderly man) and "coelacanth."

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    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 307. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.