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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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Relicanth
Longevity Pokémon
ジーランス
Glanth
#0369
Relicanth



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Rock
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Swift Swim or Rock Head Cacophony
Cacophony
Sturdy
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
25 (7.7%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Water 2
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
Relicanth
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
51.6 lbs. 23.4 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
198
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
170
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Relicanth
1
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
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Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body03.png
Footprint
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Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
External Links

Relicanth (Japanese: ジーランス Glanth) is a dual-type Water/Rock Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Relicanth is a Pokémon that is heavily based on the coelacanth. It is covered with hard, brown scales that are similar to craggy rocks. Its tan head has protruding cheekbones, which are smaller on a female. A triangular spike protrudes from the back of its head. Tan patches cover its body and there is a red spot located on both sides. It possesses two pairs of pectoral fins, which it uses to push itself along the sea bottom. Additionally, it has dorsal and pelvic fins near its tail. Its tail fin has a wavy outline.

The composition of its scales, along with its fatty body and oil-filled swim bladders, allow it to withstand the intense pressure of the ocean depths. Relicanth once had teeth, but they have long since atrophied; as such, Relicanth is a filter feeder, feeding on microscopic organisms that it sucks up with its toothless mouth. It has remained unchanged for 100 million years and stays as such because it is already a perfect life-form. It was discovered during a deep-sea expedition. Relicanth's name comes from an explorer whose name served as a variation of it.

In the anime

Main series

Relicanth in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Relicanth debuted in A Ruin With a View!, where Ash, May, and Professor Alden discovered a lake full of them.

In The Relicanth Really Can!, multiple Relicanth led Adam and Evelyn to treasure.

Minor appearances

A Relicanth appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, multiple Relicanth were present during the final showdown with The Phantom and his crew.

In a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty!, a Relicanth was one of J's bounties.

In Up Close and Personable!, a Relicanth was living in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.

A Relicanth appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In Going for the Gold!, multiple Relicanth were living in the Ambrette Aquarium.

A Relicanth appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A Relicanth appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.

In That's Some Spicy Island Research!, a Relicanth played with Ash and his classmates' Pokémon at Seafolk Village.

A Relicanth appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

A Relicanth appeared in Looking Out for Number Two!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG094 Relicanth Ash's Pokédex Relicanth, the Longevity Pokémon. Relicanth is covered in stone-like scales, which allow it to withstand the pressure of the deep ocean.

Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, two wild Relicanth were in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern.

In the manga

Relicanth in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Sapphire has a Relicanth nicknamed Relly. He was one of the keys to solving the mystery of the Sealed Chamber. While he still belongs to Sapphire, he was not seen in her party during the Emerald arc and is assumed to be at sea with her Wailord, Lorry, as of Sapphire's latest appearance. He first appeared in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon III.

A Relicanth appeared in a fantasy in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS236 This species lives at the bottom of the sea for thousands of years. It only feeds on microorganisms.

In the TCG

Main article: Relicanth (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#179
Kanto
#—
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
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
White
Black 2 A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #042
Hoenn
#188
X It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
Y A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #262
Alola
USUM: #343
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun Its form has remained the same for one hundred million years. Its body is filled with fat, so it can withstand the water pressure of the deep sea.
Moon It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up.
Ultra Sun Thought to have gone extinct, Relicanth was given a name that is a variation of the name of the person who discovered it.
Ultra Moon The reason it hasn't changed at all in a hundred million years is that it's apparently already a perfect life-form.
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #187
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.
Shield This Pokémon was discovered during deep-sea exploration. Its appearance hasn't changed in 100,000,000 years, so it's called a living fossil.
Brilliant Diamond This rare Pokémon was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Pokédex Image Relicanth SM.png
Relicanth in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Underwater (Routes 124 and 126)
Emerald
Underwater (Routes 124 and 126)
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 226 (Super Rod)
Platinum
Route 226 (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 12 (Super Rod during a swarm)
Pal Park
Sea
Generation V
Black White
Route 4 (Fishing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Route 4 (Fishing in rippling water)
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI
X Y
Ambrette Town, Cyllage City (Super Rod)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, and 130 (Underwater)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Poni Wilds (Fishing)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni Breaker Coast (Fishing)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Ballimere Lake (Surfing)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 226 (Super Rod)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Ocean (Both Fields)
Trozei!
Secret Storage 11, Endless Level 20, Forever Level 20, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Silver Trench (80F-89F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B4F)
MD Sky
Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B4F)
Ranger: GS
Canal Ruins
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Beach: World Axle - B1F
Rumble U
Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Th
Rumble World
Sapphire Sea: Sea of Origin (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Jirachi Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#3)


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Ruby Sapphire Green Shard Green Shard (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl DeepSeaScale DeepSeaScale (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver DeepSeaScale DeepSeaScale (5%)
Black White DeepSeaScale DeepSeaScale (5%)
Black 2 White 2 DeepSeaScale DeepSeaScale (5%)
X Y Deep Sea Scale Deep Sea Scale (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Deep Sea Scale Deep Sea Scale (5%)
Sun Moon Deep Sea Scale Deep Sea Scale (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Deep Sea Scale Deep Sea Scale (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
Total:
485
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Relicanth's learnsets from other generations.


Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS369.png PinRSani369.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani369.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 369.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-248
It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush369 fBody.png Walking Speed: 2.45 seconds Base HP: 59
Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Rock
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT369.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Rock
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#241
Shuffle369.png

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Pokémon GO
GO369.png Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 162 Base Defense: 203
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Zen Headbutt
Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Aqua Tail, Hydro Pump

Evolution data

0369Relicanth.png
Unevolved
Relicanth
 Water  Rock 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 369.png Spr b 3r 369.png Spr 3e 369.png Spr b 3e 369.png Spr 3f 369.png Spr b 3f 369.png
Spr 3r 369 s.png Spr b 3r 369 s.png Spr 3e 369 s.png Spr b 3e 369 s.png Spr 3f 369 s.png Spr b 3f 369 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Female
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
369MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Relicanth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Relicanth appears to be based on the coelacanth, an order of fish that was thought to have gone extinct around 66 million years ago until their rediscovery in 1938. They are considered living fossils because they appear virtually unchanged from their prehistoric relatives; this is reflected in Relicanth's Rock typing (characteristic of actual Fossil Pokémon) and "elderly" appearance. Relicanth matches the Indonesian coelacanth in color, but its Shiny coloration is like that of the more well-known West Indian Ocean coelacanth. The irregular shapes on Relicanth's brown body with big red spot might be inspired by old treasure maps.

Relicanth's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Ultra Sun may reference the fact that the coelacanth genus, Latimeria, is named after Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, the discoverer of the first modern coelacanth specimen. Relicanth may also take inspiration from placoderms, an extinct class of fish with armored heads.

Name origin

Relicanth may be a combination of relic (something old that has survived the passage of time), relict and coelacanth.

Glanth may be a combination of 爺 (old man) and coelacanth.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ジーランス Glanth From and coelacanth
France Flag.png French Relicanth Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Relicanth Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Relicanth Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Relicanth Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 시라칸 Searakan From 실러캔스 coelacanth
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 古空棘魚 / 古空棘鱼 Gǔkōngjíyú From and 腔棘魚 / 腔棘鱼 qiāngjíyú
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 古空棘魚 Gúhūnggīk'yùh From and 腔棘魚 hōnggīk'yùh


External links


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