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Suicune.

national dex #245 · gen II
BST 580 · water
Suicune official artwork
water
#245 · gen II · legendary
Profile
HP
100
ATK
75
DEF
115
SPA
90
SPD
115
SPE
85
BST 580 · best Defense 115 · worst Attack 75 · meters scale to 200

Suicune is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.

Typingwater
AbilitiesPressure, Inner Focus
Height, weight2.0 m / 187.0 kg
Catch rate3 / 255
Egg groupsNo Eggs
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Suicune base stats

BST 580 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP100310404
Atk75139273
Def115211361
SpA90166306
SpD115211361
Spe85157295
BST580bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Def, 2 SpD

Suicune weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Grass
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Suicune abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
PressureIncreases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Inner FocushiddenPrevents flinching.

Best Suicune moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterSurfSPEC90
waterLiquidationPHYS85
waterScaldSPEC80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110

Suicune moves

gen 9 · 73 moves · 19 level-up · 41 TM/HM · 2 egg · 11 tutor
50 moves · Suicune appears in 14 games
Extreme SpeedL1LeerL1Sheer ColdL1Water PulseL6Water GunL11BiteL12RoarL24GustL31CrunchL42Ice FangL50MistL51SurfL54TailwindL57Mirror CoatL61ExtrasensoryL64Rain DanceL66Hydro PumpL72Calm MindL81BlizzardL85AgilityTMAir SlashTMAvalancheTMBody SlamTMChilling WaterTMDouble EdgeTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMIron HeadTMLiquidationTMProtectTMRestTMSandstormTMScaldTMShadow BallTMSleep TalkTMSnarlTMSnowscapeTMSubstituteTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMTrailblazeTMWaterfallTMWeather BallTMWhirlpoolTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Extreme SpeednormalPHYS80100%5Level 1
Sheer ColdiceSPEC-30%5Level 1
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 6
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 11
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 12
RoarnormalSTAT--20Level 24
GustflyingSPEC40100%35Level 31
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 42
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15Level 50
MisticeSTAT--30Level 51
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15Level 54
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Level 57
Mirror CoatpsychicSPEC-100%20Level 61
ExtrasensorypsychicSPEC80100%20Level 64
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 66
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 72
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20Level 81
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5Level 85
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air SlashflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
AvalancheicePHYS60100%10TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
ScaldSTABwaterSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarldarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SnowscapeiceSTAT0-10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Extreme SpeednormalPHYS80100%5Egg
Sheer ColdiceSPEC-30%5Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Suicune Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VI3 entries
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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Generation IV3 entries
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.

Generation III4 entries
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 II3 entries
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.

Suicune species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorBlue
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height2.0 m (6'07")
Weight187.0 kg (412.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate3 (1.2%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratioGenderless
Egg groupsNo Eggs
Hatch counter80 cycles, 20,736 steps
Base experience261
EV yield1 Def, 2 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#245
Johto#240
Johto (HGSS)#245
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky special attacker75 Atk / 90 SpA
Best statDefense 115very good
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty3 / 255hard, about 1.2% per ball

About Suicune

Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Suicune
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