Relicanth.
BST 485 · water / rock
Relicanth is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying.
Relicanth base stats
BST 485 · ranges at level 100Relicanth weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Water / Rock dual typingRelicanth abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenBest Relicanth moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerRelicanth moves
gen 8 · 97 moves · 14 level-up · 50 TM/HM · 11 egg · 22 tutorRelicanth Pokédex entries
6 generations · newest firstRock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.
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.
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.
It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up.
Thought to have gone extinct, Relicanth was given a name that is a variation of the name of the person who discovered it.
The reason it hasn’t changed at all in a hundred million years is that it’s apparently already a perfect life-form.
It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
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.
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.
A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.
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.
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.
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.
It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
Relicanth species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Relicanth
Relicanth is a Water and Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea. Relicanth stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 23.4 kg (51.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Relicanth base stats
Relicanth has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 45 (below average). Relicanth serves as a bulky physical attacker. Relicanth is average speed with a base Speed of 55.
Relicanth weaknesses and resistances
As a Water and Rock-type, Relicanth is weak to Electric, Grass (4x), Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Fire (¼x), Ice, Poison, Flying-type attacks. This gives Relicanth 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Relicanth abilities
Relicanth's abilities include Swift Swim, Rock Head, Sturdy. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain.. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Sturdy, which prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Relicanth moves and learnset
Relicanth can learn 97 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 50 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 22 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Head Smash (Rock, 150 power), Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power). For coverage, Relicanth can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Relicanth
With a capture rate of 25 (9.8%), Relicanth can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Relicanth yields 1 HP, 1 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Relicanth belongs to the Water1 and Water2 egg groups. Wild Relicanth may be found holding Green Shard or Deep Sea Scale.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Relicanth. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Relicanth, or use the team builder to see how Relicanth fits into your squad.
