WaterRock
#0369
— Longevity Pokémon
Relicanth
Height1.0 m
Weight23.4 kg
Base Exp170
BST485
Abilities
Swift Swim
Rock Head
Sturdyhidden
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.
Base Stats
HP
100
Atk
90
Def
130
SpA
45
SpD
65
Spe
55
BST485
Evolution Chain
Relicanth does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Relicanth can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen VIII games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Harden
Normal——
Lv1Tackle
Normal40100%
Lv5Water Gun
Water40100%
Lv10Ancient Power
Rock60100%
Lv15Yawn
Normal——
Lv20Dive
Water80100%
Lv25Take Down
Normal9085%
Lv30Aqua Tail
Water9090%
Lv35Rest
Psychic——
Lv40Flail
Normal—100%
Lv45Hydro Pump
Water11080%
Lv50Double Edge
Normal120100%
Lv55Head Smash
Rock15080%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Relicanth across different games
- Pokémon Ruby
- "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."
- Pokémon Sapphire
- "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."
- 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."
- Pokémon FireRed
- "It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration."
- Pokémon Diamond
- "A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years."
- Pokémon HeartGold
- "Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times."
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About Relicanth
Relicanth is the Longevity Pokémon a Water/Rock type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 485 with Swift Swim or Rock Head as abilities.
What is Relicanth weak to?
Relicanth is a Water/Rock-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground. It resists Fire, Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying.
How to counter Relicanth
To counter Relicanth in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Grass or Electric or Fighting or Ground moves and can withstand its Water/Rock STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Relicanth in competitive teams
Relicanth can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Relicanth on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
