Suicune
スイクン Suikun
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Artwork from HG/SS
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HP
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Suicune (Japanese: スイクン Suikun) is a Water-type legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is, along with Raikou and Entei, one of the legendary beasts created by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower.
Suicune is pursued in the anime, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver by Eusine.
Suicune is the version mascot of Pokémon Crystal, appearing on the boxart.
Suicune was a major character in the movie Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
Biology
Physiology
Suicune is a blue wolf-like creature with some feline characteristics, white rhombus-shaped spots and a white underside. Suicune has a purple cape that resembles a northern aurora or a flowing river and two white streamer-like tails, strangely these tails are never seen flowing behind Suicune, a possible effect from the Northern wind blowing from behind it. It has a hexagon-shaped crest on its forehead and has small 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, Blizzard, and even Tailwind, making it the only non-Flying type to do so). Suicune, like the other Legendary Beasts, is also extremely fast, but, interestingly, it does not learn ExtremeSpeed naturally. It also sports limited mental powers.
Behavior
- In the anime, Suicune has shown a heroic and calm nature to dangerous situations and has appeared just in time to save the main character or character of the day, as shown in Drifloon on the Wind! when it races to save Ash and Paige.
- In Pokémon Adventures, it was thought to be searching for a trainer strong enough to master him, but was however looking for allies in the battle against the Masked Man to save its creator, Ho-Oh.
- It's sometimes seen "howling" off sides of cliffs.
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 Celebi: Voice of the Forest, Professor Oak speaks as if the Suicune in question was a specific Pokémon of that species.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Suicune in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
Its first appearance is in the episode Don't Touch That 'dile when Ash, Misty, and Brock spot Suicune in the middle of a lake near New Bark Town. When it spots the group, it runs off.
The first significant and lengthy appearance of Suicune is in Celebi: Voice of the Forest. 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 on the Wind!.
It was a friend to two young Joys named Marnie and Paige. Suicune saved Ash and Paige.
Suicune also have a small cameo at the opening of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
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| DP028
| Suicune
| Ash's Pokédex
| Suicune, the Aurora Pokémon. It travels the world and and purifies water wherever it goes, sailing on the North Wind.
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| This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.
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In the manga
Suicune in Pokémon Adventures
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 Masked Man 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
When released from a Poké Ball, Suicune unleashes a blast of Icy Wind that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different attack, Aurora Beam.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokémon Crystal: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld before the actual battle in Tin Tower. In these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted.
Pokédex entries
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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| Silver
| This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
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| Crystal
| This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.
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| Stadium 2
| Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
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| LeafGreen
| Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
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| Pearl
| It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
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| Platinum
| It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
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| HeartGold
| Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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| SoulSilver
| This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 160 - 207
| 310 - 404
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| 72 - 139
| 139 - 273
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| 108 - 183
| 211 - 361
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| 85 - 156
| 166 - 306
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| 108 - 183
| 211 - 361
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Suicune is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
By breeding
None.
Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
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| Does not evolve
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Suicune
Water
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Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Suicune resembles a maned wolf in its body type as well as some of it's habits, or a cheetah in the way it runs. Its ability to purify water is also reminiscent of a unicorn. Suicune may also resemble Fujin, the Shinto god of wind, who wears leopard skin.
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. Though, the game title it is the mascot of suggests that it's derived from 水晶 suishō, crystal.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
Notes
( Water )
Body size: 2
For other sprites and images, please see Suicune images on Bulbagarden Archives.
