Relicanth (Pokémon)
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| Relicanth ジーランス Glanth | |
| Artwork from R/S/E | |
| Types | Water/Rock |
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| Species | Longevity Pokémon |
| National Dex | #369 |
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #179 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Height | 3′03″ (1.0m) |
| Weight | 51.6 lbs. (23.4kg) |
| Abilities | Swift Swim or Rock Head |
| Egg groups | Water 1/Water 2 |
| Time to hatch | 10,240 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 HP, 1 Def |
| Exp. yield | 198 base exp. |
| Lv. 100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Gray |
| Catch rate | 25 |
| Body style | |
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Relicanth (Japanese: ジーランス Glanth) is a dual-type Water/Rock Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Relicanth are stocky fish-like Pokémon with features that seem ancient and primitive. It is mostly brown with patches of tan on its body and a tan head. It has a red spot on each side of its body. What this spot is for is unknown. Its scales are as craggy as rock. It also possess many pairs of fins which it can use to punt itself along the sea bottom.
Gender differences
Female Relicanth have smaller jaws.
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Relicanth reside deep within the sea abyss. Due to its rock-like scales, it can withstand the immense hydrostatic pressure that can be found at such extreme depths.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Relicanth is a filter feeder.
In the anime
It was first shown in the episode A Ruin With a View!
A group of Relicanth appeared in Relicanth Really Can!.
A Relicanth appeared in a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty! as one of the Pokémon J had stolen.
In the TCG
- Main article: Relicanth (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | 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. |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| FireRed | It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. | |
| LeafGreen | It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. | |
| IV | Diamond | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pearl | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Rare | Underwater |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rare | Underwater | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Rare | Route 226 (Super Rod) |
| Pal Park | Sea |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Ocean |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 11 Endless Level 20 Forever Level 20 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Silver Trench (80F-89F) |
Base stats
| HP: | 100 | |
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| Attack: | 90 | |
| Defense: | 130 | |
| SpAtk: | 45 | |
| SpDef: | 65 | |
| Speed: | 55 |
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
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Learnset
Relicanth is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
| # | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water Pulse |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Calm Mind |
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM07 | Hail | Hail |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice Beam |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Blizzard |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Hyper Beam |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Rain Dance |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Safeguard |
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Earthquake |
| TM27 | Return | Return |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Sandstorm |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock Tomb |
| TM42 | Facade | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract | Attract |
| TM55 | Brine | |
| TM58 | Endure | |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | |
| TM77 | Psych Up | |
| TM78 | Captivate | |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
| HM03 | Surf | Surf |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Rock Smash |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Waterfall |
| HM08 | Dive |
By breeding
By tutoring
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
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| | Acquisition: Catch | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| | Rarity: Common | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 7.9% | Friend Area: Deep-Sea Floor |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | The world is awash in change--but not everything changes. | |
| 26%-50% HP | Hm? Is my health down by about half, would you say? | |
| 1%-25% HP | I've reached the end... Am I truly too far behind the times? | |
| Level Up | I've leveled up! But some things will never change...
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Evolution
Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 369.png |
| Image:Spr 3f 369.png |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
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| Image:Spr 4p 369 f.png |
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Trivia
- Relicanth is one of the essential two Pokémon to unlock the caves of the Regis, the other being Wailord.
- Relicanth is one of the two Pokémon left out of the Hoenn Pokérap, the other being Zigzagoon.
Origin
Its design is very close to that of a coelacanth, an ancient fish that was once thought extinct until members of the species were caught live. They are considered living fossils, because they are virtually unchanged from their prehistoric forms.
Name Origin
Relicanth's name seems to be a combination of relic, meaning "something old that has survived the passage of time," and coelacanth. Its Japanese name is based on 爺 jī, old man, and coelacanth.
In other languages
External links
| This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
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