Suicune (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Suicune (disambiguation).

Suicune スイクン Suicune #245 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Cacophony Cacophony Water Absorb Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 81 cycles
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Suicune 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 412.3 lbs. 187.0 kg Suicune 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 215 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 261 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Suicune 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 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 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Suicune (Japanese: スイクン Suicune) is a Water-type Legendary Pokémon.

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

Along with Raikou and Entei, it is one of the legendary beasts created by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower.

Suicune is the version mascot of Pokémon Crystal, appearing on the boxart.

Suicune is pursued in the anime, manga, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver by Eusine.

Biology

Suicune is a slim, quadruped, blue, mammalian Pokémon with white, diamond-shaped spots. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the aurora borealis and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead that resembles the antlers of a Qilin with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a protrusion under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.

Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across grasslands in search of water to purify. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In Pokémon Crystal, Suicune is said to be the closest of the legendary beasts to Ho-Oh. It is also said to have a link to the Unown. In the anime, Suicune is shown to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations.

In the anime

Major appearances

Suicune in the anime

Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

Suicune (M04)

The first 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.

Suicune (M13)

A Shiny Suicune appeared alongside Celebi and the other members of its trio in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Other

A Shiny Suicune in the anime

Suicune's 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. Its first 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 Bell 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's lives.

Minor appearances

Suicune also has a small cameo at the opening of Destiny Deoxys, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai and Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP028 Suicune Ash's Pokédex Suicune, the Aurora Pokémon. It travels the world and purifies water wherever it goes, sailing on the North Wind.

In the manga

Suicune in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Suicune (M04)

Suicune appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Suicune appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. It wasn't officially seen until Querulous Qwilfish where it had cured the baby Qwilfish Crystal had rescued and cleansed the sea water. It appeared in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, joining Raikou and Entei against Falkner and afterwards discussed with them about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in Hello, Lickitung, where it 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 many of the Gym Leaders in the two regions. During its travels, it encounters both Eusine and Crystal, both of which become obsessed with capturing it. Eusine acquires the Crystal Bell from the Rocket trio he defeats, but he and Crystal are still unable to capture Suicune. Crystal has her confidence shattered by this (and by the guilt of interrupting Suicune's attempt to contact its old master) and has to retreat back to her old training grounds to regain her confidence, which she does by reacquiring her catching skills capturing a wild Larvitar. Suicune later chooses Misty as its partner and fights alongside her, but then pairs up with Crystal anyways after Misty becomes injured (much to the dismay of Eusine).

Suicune can communicate with Raikou and Entei telepathically.

In the TCG

Main article: Suicune (TCG)

Other appearances

Suicune in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS

When released from a Poké Ball, Suicune unleashes a blast of Blizzard that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different attack, Aurora Beam.

Suicune reappears in the 3DS version as a Master Ball summon, using Aurora Beam.

Melee trophy information

This mystical aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to instantly purify any contaminated water it finds. Some say Suicune is the north wind reborn. Its strange and dramatic story is told over the course of the Crystal version of the Pokémon game.

Brawl trophy information

"An Aurora Pokémon. It has the power to instantly purify even the filthiest water. Suicune is said to be the reincarnation of the northern wind, so when it shows up, so does that wind. Suicune uses the move Aurora Beam--aurora light focused into a powerful beam. Along with inflicting damage, this attack also lowers the target's attack power."

3DS trophy information

NA: A Legendary Pokémon that emerged from the ashes of the Burned Tower, Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon easily identified by its long, purple mane. In battle, it'll head toward a nearby fighter and fire an Aurora Beam all the way to the edge of the screen. If you get hit, you'll be frozen solid!

PAL: Suicune is one of the Legendary Pokémon from the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City. Its mane is said to resemble an aurora floating over it. If summoned in battle, it'll make its way straight for a nearby fighter and unleash its Aurora Beam. The target, frozen in place, is unable to resist as it's blown off the stage.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Crystal: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld before the actual battle in Bell Tower. In these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: As in Crystal, Suicune will roam Johto and Kanto before finally battling the player. After being first seen in the Burned Tower, it runs to Cianwood City, Mt. Mortar, Vermilion Harbor, and Route 14 before giving itself up at the end of Route 25 after defeating Misty. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after defeating the Elite Four again.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation 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.
Generation 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 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.
Generation IV Diamond It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. Pearl It travels around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Platinum It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. HeartGold Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. SoulSilver This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
Generation V Black It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. White Black 2 It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. White 2
Generation VI X It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Y Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Roaming Johto Crystal Bell Tower
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Roaming Kanto (if the player chose Charmander) Colosseum The Under Subway (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Route 25 Burned Tower*
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Relocator (Shiny event Suicune only) Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trackless Forest (requires Ho-Oh or Lugia in the party)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Northwind Field (30F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Final Maze (B29F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky	Treacherous Waters (B10F-B19F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)
Pokémon Ranger	Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Canal Ruins Rand's House
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: World Axle - B2F (Post-ending)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Iceberg Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune	English	United States	40	November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune	English	United States	??	October 18 to 24, 2002
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Suicune	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	English	United Kingdom	70	June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	Italian	Italy	70	June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Suicune	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	German	Germany	70	September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	French	France	70	September 26, 2006
	Crown Suicune	Japanese	Japan	30	June 18 to August 31, 2010
	Crown City Suicune	Korean	South Korea	30	December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
	GameStop Suicune	English	North America	30	January 31 to February 6, 2011
	Winter 2011 Suicune	English	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
	Winter 2011 Suicune	French	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
	Winter 2011 Suicune	German	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
	Winter 2011 Suicune	Italian	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
	Winter 2011 Suicune	Spanish	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Rowap Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 580	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 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 18/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 00Start Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 00Start Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 088 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 1515 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— ——% 5 2222 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 2929 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20 3636 Mist Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 4343 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 20 5050 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 5757 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 6464 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 7171 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 7878 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 8585 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Suicune in Generation VI 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 Suicune in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Cool 0   0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Suicune can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Suicune cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 550 Max. exp.: 600 Browser entry   Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at Empoleon's Snow Slide.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Suicune  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Suicune images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Suicune is the only member of the legendary beast trio that does not require the Mystery Part or Secret Slab to appear to the player in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness as items cannot be taken into the Final Maze.
• Suicune's moveset was changed between Gold and Silver Versions and Crystal to remove Roar, as it became a stationary Pokémon. This change carried over into later games, making Suicune the only one of the roaming trio that cannot Roar its opponent away in FireRed and LeafGreen. It returned to its Crystal status as a stationary Pokémon in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
• Although Suicune is part of Johto's legendary trio, it is battled in Kanto in HeartGold and SoulSilver. Moltres has a similar situation, but in reverse.
  • However, unlike Moltres, if Suicune is knocked out on Route 25, it will return to the Burned Tower in Johto where it can be re-challenged.
• Suicune's number in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are the same: 245.
• Suicune was the first Pokémon to receive its own unique battle music.

Origin

Suicune is thought to be based on numerous creatures and mythological deities, mainly the Qilin or "Kirin", an Eastern legend that has traits of chinese dragons, unicorns, deer, big cats, and other beasts. The Qilin was said to be able to walk on water and is known to be a powerful and peaceful creature. The crest on Suicune's head roughly matches the description of the beast's antlers. The spots of Suicune are also significant, seeming to combine the spots of a leopard, taking homage from Fūjin, the Shinto god of The North Wind, who wears leopard skin. Leopards themselves are found in Asia and are featured in myths that show it is a widely respected sacred animal like the Qilin. The way it runs and roars in the anime may also relate to the leopard. Being a Pokémon that represents the wind and rain, Suicune may also be based on some of the world's numerous myths of wind deities. Suicune's mane is meant to resemble a northern aurora.

Name origin

Suicune may be a combination of 水 sui (water) and 君 kun (monarch). The game title it is the mascot of suggests that it may derive from 水晶 suishō (crystal).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese スイクン Suicune From 水 sui, 水晶 suishō, and 君 kun French Suicune Same as Japanese name Spanish Suicune Same as Japanese name German Suicune Same as Japanese name Italian Suicune Same as Japanese name Korean 스이쿤 Seuikun Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 水君 Shuǐjūn From 水君 Suikun. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Suicune (M04)
• Suicune (anime)
• Legendary beasts (M13)
• Legendary beasts

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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