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Suicune

Abilities

PressureInner Focus(Hidden)
Height: 2.0 m (6'07")
Weight: 187.0 kg (412.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 261
Legendary
Base Stats
HP100
Atk75
Def115
SpA90
SpD115
Spe85
BST580
EV Yield: 1 Def, 2 SpD
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
310404
Atk
139273
Def
211361
SpA
166306
SpD
211361
Spe
157295

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Blue
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Grassland
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
3 (1.2%)
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Counter
80 cycles (~20,736 steps)
Base Experience
261
EV Yield
1 Def, 2 SpD
Height
2.0 m (6'07")
Weight
187.0 kg (412.3 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig
poi
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste½
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass
Resists: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Abilities
Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Inner FocusHidden Ability

Prevents flinching.

Pokedex Entries14 entries

Generation V

Black 2, White 2, Black, White

It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.

Generation VI

X

It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.

Y

Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)

Generation II

Gold

Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.

Silver

This POKéMON races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow when­ ever it appears.

Crystal

This divine POKéMON blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

SUICUNE embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This POKéMON has the power to purify dirty water.

Emerald

SUICUNE embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gliding elegance. It has the power to purify dirty water.

FireRed

This POKéMON races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.

LeafGreen

Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.

HeartGold

Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.

SoulSilver

This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.

Moves (Gen 9)73 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1LeernorN100%30
1Extreme SpeednorP80100%5
1Sheer ColdiceS30%5
6Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
11Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
12BitedarP60100%25
24RoarnorN20
31GustflyS40100%35
42CrunchdarP80100%15
50Ice FangiceP6595%15
51MisticeN30
54SurfSTABwatS90100%15
57TailwindflyN15
61Mirror CoatpsyS100%20
64ExtrasensorypsyS80100%20
66Rain DancewatN5
72Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
81Calm MindpsyN20
85BlizzardiceS11070%5

TM / HM

41 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
Air SlashflyS7595%15
AvalancheiceP60100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Calm MindpsyN20
Chilling WaterSTABwatS50100%20
CrunchdarP80100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Helping HandnorN20
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice FangiceP6595%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
RoarnorN20
SandstormrocN10
ScaldSTABwatS80100%15
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnarldarS5595%15
SnowscapeiceN010
SubstitutenorN10
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwiftnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
TrailblazegraP50100%20
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
Weather BallnorS50100%10
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15

Egg Moves

2 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Extreme SpeednorP80100%5
Sheer ColdiceS30%5

Move Tutor

11 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
SwiftnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#245
Johto#240
Johto (HGSS)#245
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

watHydro Pump110 powS
watSurf90 powS
watLiquidation85 powP
watScald80 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
iceBlizzard110 powS
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About Suicune

Suicune is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Suicune stands 2.0 m (6'07") tall and weighs 187.0 kg (412.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Suicune Base Stats

Suicune has a base stat total of 580, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Defense at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Attack at 75 (average). Suicune serves as a bulky special attacker. Suicune is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Suicune Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water-type, Suicune is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Suicune 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Suicune Abilities

Suicune's abilities include Pressure, Inner Focus. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Inner Focus, which prevents flinching.

Suicune Moves & Learnset

Suicune can learn 73 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power), Scald (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Suicune can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Suicune

With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Suicune can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Suicune yields 1 Defense, 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 20,736 steps to hatch from an Egg.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Suicune. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Suicune, or use the team builder to see how Suicune fits into your squad.