Suicune (Pokémon)
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| Suicune スイクン Suikun | |
 Artwork from GSC | |
| National Dex | #245 |
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| Johto Dex | #240 |
| Hoenn Dex | #380 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-204 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Water |
| Species | Aurora Pokémon |
| Height | 6′07″ (2.0m) |
| Weight | 412.3 lbs. (187.0kg) |
| Ability | Pressure |
| Egg group | No eggs |
| Time to hatch | 20,480 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Def, 2 SpD |
| Exp. yield | 215 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 3 |
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Suicune (Japanese: スイクン Suikun) is a Legendary Water-type Pokémon. First appearing in the Generation II games, it is said to be the embodiment of the North Wind, one of the three Legendary Beasts created by Ho-Oh after the burning of Brass Tower.
Suicune is pursued, both in the anime and Pokémon Crystal, by Eusine.
Suicune comes with the ability Pressure, which causes the foe to use two PP instead of one each time it uses a move.
Suicune does not evolve, and no Pokémon evolves into it.
Suicune is the version mascot of Pokémon Crystal, appearing on the boxart.
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Biology
Physiology
Suicune is a blue cheetah-like creature with white rhombus-shaped spots and a white underside. Suicune has two white streamer-like tails and a purple cape that resembles a northern aurora or a flowing river. Suicune has a hexagon-shaped crest on its forehead. Suicune has cat-like paws.
Gender differences
Suicune is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Suicune has the power to purify dirty water and can walk across water. Northern winds always seems to blow where ever it shows up. Because Suicune is the embodiment of the north winds, it is able to learn and use almost every attack with relation to the wind (such as Gust, Icy Wind and even Blizzard) Suicune, like the other Legendary Beasts, is also extremely fast, but, interestingly, it does not learn ExtremeSpeed naturally.
Behavior
Habitat
Since Suicune is a member of the Legendary Beast Trio, Suicune races around the land. Some say it searches for a pure reservoir. Many speculate that Suicune and the rest of the Legendary Beasts are indeed not unique species because in Pokémon 4Ever, Professor Oak speaks as if the Suicune in question was a specific Pokémon of that species.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Its first appearance is in the episode Don't Touch that 'Dile when Ash, Misty, and Brock spot Suicune in the middle of lake. When it spots the group, it runs off.
The first significant and lengthy appearance of Suicune is in Pokémon 4Ever. In the course of the movie, it demonstrated its ability to purify water, as well as doing battle with Dark Celebi.
Another significant appearance is in the episode For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll, where it appeared in Ecruteak City after one of the Crystal Bells from the Tin Tower was destroyed.
Suicune also appears in Sinnoh in Drifloon in the Wind!.
In the manga
Pokémon Special
Suicune was awakened by Yellow along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for trainers to help them defeat the Mask of Ice to free Ho-Oh. Suicune, in particular, personally challenges nearly every single Gym Leader in the two regions. During its travels, it encounters both Eusine and Crystal, both of which become obsessed with capturing it. Crystal acquires the Crystal Bell, but is still unable to capture Suicune. She has her confidence shattered by this and has to retreat back to her old training grounds to regain her confidence. Suicune later chooses Misty as its partner, but then pairs up with Crystal anyway after Misty becomes injured.
Suicune can communicate with Raikou and Entei telepathically.
In the TCG
- Main article: Suicune (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Suicune unleashes a Blizzard of icy wind that causes high levels of damage.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different attack, Aurora Beam
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| II | 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 whenever it appears. | |
| Crystal | This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir. | |
| Stadium 2 | Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. | |
| III | Ruby | 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. |
| 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. | |
| IV | Diamond | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
| Pearl | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | One | Roaming Johto |
| Pokémon Crystal | One | Tin Tower | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | One | Roaming Kanto | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | One | The Under (Shadow) | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Pal Park |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei! | Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Northwind Field (30F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Fiore Temple |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 | Final Maze (B29F) |
Base stats
| HP: | 100 | |
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| Attack: | 75 | |
| Defense: | 115 | |
| SpAtk: | 90 | |
| SpDef: | 115 | |
| Speed: | 85 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
Suicune is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | C | |||
| Start | Bite Leer | Bite Leer | Bite Leer | Bite Leer |
| 8 | BubbleBeam | |||
| 11 | Water Gun | BubbleBeam | BubbleBeam | |
| 15 | Rain Dance | |||
| 21 | Roar | Rain Dance | Rain Dance | |
| 22 | Gust | |||
| 29 | Aurora Beam | |||
| 31 | Gust | Gust | ||
| 36 | Mist | |||
| 41 | BubbleBeam | Aurora Beam | Aurora Beam | |
| 43 | Mirror Coat | |||
| 50 | Ice Fang | |||
| 51 | Mist | Mist | ||
| 57 | Tailwind | |||
| 61 | Mirror Coat | Mirror Coat | ||
| 64 | Extrasensory | |||
| 71 | Hydro Pump | Hydro Pump | Hydro Pump | |
| 78 | Calm Mind | |||
| 81 | Calm Mind | |||
By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
Special moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
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| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 0.1% | Friend Area: Sacred Field |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | Let us go! The north wind will be our ally! | |
| 26%-50% HP | This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already... | |
| 1%-25% HP | This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me... | |
| Level Up | I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 17 | Minimum Experience: 550 |
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Soak x3 | Maximum Experience: 600 |
| Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen. | ||
Evolution
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Basic
Suicune
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
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For other sprites and images, please see Suicune images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Suicune's sprite in Gold and Silver had a purple head piece, but was permanently changed to blue in Crystal.
- Suicune's Crystal sprite shows its lower jaw as being blue, even though it's suppose to be white.
- Suicune is the only Generation II Legendary Pokémon to appear in a Diamond and Pearl Episode so far.
Origin
Suicune resembles a wolf or a cheetah.
Name origin
Suicune's name is probably based off its Japanese name, Suikun. Suikun is likely a combination of 水 sui, water, and 君 kun, monarch.
In other languages
Related Articles
External links
- Article on Wikipedia
- Aurora, the fanlisting for Suicune at The Anime Fanlistings Network
- Snapshots of Suicune from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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