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Relicanth

Relicanth

#369 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Longevity Pokémon

Relicanth

#369 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Longevity Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

100

310

404

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

130

238

394

Sp. Atk

45

85

207

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

55

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

Relicanth normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Relicanth sprite

Shiny

Relicanth

Longevity Pokémon

#369
WaterRock

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

23.4 kg (51.6 lbs)

Abilities

Swift SwimRock Head

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Grass

Electric

Fighting

Ground

Resists

Fire

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
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 1Water 2
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

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

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Relicanth

Relicanth

#369

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with an Old Rod1015%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Good Rod2040%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Good Rod2015%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Good Rod2010%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4040%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4030%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4015%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod405%

During a swarm

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with an Old Rod1015%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Good Rod2040%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Good Rod2015%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Good Rod2010%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4040%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4030%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4015%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

During a swarm

Route 12

Road 12

Fishing with a Super Rod405%

During a swarm

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Deep Sea ScaleDeep Sea Scale
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

8Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

15Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

22YawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

29Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.

36Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.

43Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

57DiveWaterPhysical8010010

A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

64RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

71Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

78Head SmashRockPhysical150805

The user delivers a life-endangering attack at full power. The user also takes terrible damage.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial157015

Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.

DiveWaterPhysical8010010

A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

MagnitudeGroundPhysical-10030

The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone in battle. Its power varies.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Muddy WaterWaterSpecial958510

The user attacks by shooting out muddy water. It may also lower the foe’s accuracy.

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

Skull BashNormalPhysical10010015

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Water SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

#368

Gorebyss

#370

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