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Revision as of 07:33, 30 October 2017
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. The composition of its scales allow it to withstand the intense pressure of the ocean depths. 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. Relicanth is a filter feeder, and it feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth. It has remained unchanged for 100 million years.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
A group of Relicanth appeared in The Relicanth Really Can!.
Minor appearances
Relicanth debuted in the episode A Ruin With a View!, where Ash, May, and Professor Alden discovered a lake full of Relicanth.
A Relicanth appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Multiple Relicanth appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Relicanth appeared in a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty! as one of the Pokémon J had stolen.
A Relicanth appeared in Up Close and Personable!.
A Relicanth appeared in the beginning sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Multiple Relicanth appeared in Going for the Gold!, where they were among the Pokémon seen in the Ambrette Town aquarium.
A Relicanth appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
A Relicanth appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG094
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Relicanth
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Ash's Pokédex
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Relicanth, the Longevity Pokémon. Relicanth is covered in stone-like scales, which allow it to endure the pressure of the deep ocean.
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In Pokémon Generations
Two wild Relicanth appeared in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern in The Cavern.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS236
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This species lives at the bottom of the sea for thousands of years. It only feeds on microorganisms.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Relicanth (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
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White
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Black 2
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A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
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Y
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A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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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.
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Moon
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It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 485
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Relicanth in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Relicanth in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Relicanth can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Relicanth cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×2)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It shoots orbs of water to attack.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
- Relicanth's EV yield (1 HP and 1 Defense) is unique.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Relicanth are based on the coelacanth, an order of fish that was thought to be extinct. They are considered living fossils because they are virtually unchanged from their prehistoric forms. Like their real-life counterpart, Relicanth were thought to have gone extinct 100 million years ago until they were recently rediscovered in a submarine exploration. Relicanth matches the Indonesian coelacanth in color, but its Shiny coloration is like that of the more well-known West Indian Ocean coelacanth. It 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 jī (old man) and coelacanth.
In other languages
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Japanese
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ジーランス Glanth
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From 爺 jī (old man) and coelacanth.
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French
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Relicanth
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Relicanth
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Same as English name
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German
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Relicanth
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Relicanth
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Same as English name
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Korean
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시라칸 Searakan
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Corruption of 실러캔스 silleokaenseu
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Mandarin Chinese
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古空棘魚 Gǔ Kōng Jí Yú
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古 means ancient. 空棘魚 may be derived from 腔棘魚 Qiāngjíyú.
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hindi
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रेलीकंथ Relicanth
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Transliteration of English name
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Brazilian Portuguese
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Relicário
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From relicário
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Russian
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Реликант Relikant
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Transliteration of English name
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External links
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