Relicanth

#179 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Longevity Pokémon

Relicanth

#179 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Longevity Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

100

310

404

Attack

166

306

Defense

130

238

394

Sp. Atk

207

Sp. Def

121

251

Speed

103

229

Total

485

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Gorebyss

Luvdisc

Normal

Shiny

Relicanth

Longevity Pokémon

#179

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

23.4 kg (51.6 lbs)

Abilities

Swift Swim Rock Head

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Relicanth takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 HP, 1 Def
Catch rate	25
Base Exp.	170

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 1 Water 2
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon 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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Relicanth

#179

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 124 Road 124 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	4%	-
Route 124 Road 124 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	1%	-
Route 126 Road 126 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	4%	-
Route 126 Road 126 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	1%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Green Shard

5% chance

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
Start	Harden	Status	-	-	30	Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.
8	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
15	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
22	Yawn	Status	-	-	10	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
29	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
36	Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
43	Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
50	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
57	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
64	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
TM04	Calm Mind	Status	-	-	20	Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	A mystical force prevents all status problems.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08	Dive	Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe’s effect(s) and gives to the user.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.
Magnitude	Physical	-	100	30	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Skull Bash	Physical	100	100	15	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Water Sport	Status	-	-	15	The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Raises SPEED in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rock Head

Prevents recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

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Gorebyss

#183

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