Suicune (Pokémon)

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244MS.png #244: Entei
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Suicune (disambiguation).
Suicune
Aurora Pokémon
スイクン
Suicune
#245
Suicune



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Cacophony
Inner Focus
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Water Absorb
Hidden Ability Gen. V-VI*
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
80 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Suicune
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
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Weight
412.3 lbs. 187.0 kg
Suicune
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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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
Body08.png
Footprint
F245.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
35
External Links

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

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

Along with Raikou and Entei, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected 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 game 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 markings. 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 small tuft of fur 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

In the main series

Major appearances

Suicune in the anime
Sugimori reference sheet for the anime
Suicune (anime)

Suicune's first appearance was in Don't Touch That 'dile when Ash, Misty, and Brock spotted one in the middle of a lake near New Bark Town. When it noticed the group, it ran away. Its first significant appearance was in 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 (M04)

The first lengthy appearance of Suicune was 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 also appeared 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 had a small cameo at the opening sequences of Destiny Deoxys, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai, Arceus and the Jewel of Life, and Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Suicune appeared in I Choose You!.

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 Pokémon Generations

A wild Suicune appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening.

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Suicune (M04) and Suicune (M13)

Two different Suicune appeared in the manga adaptations of the fourth and thirteenth Pokémon movies.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Suicune (Adventures)

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).

A Ditto transformed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine in Miltank Melee, while Ken, Al and Harry surrounded the real one. Ditto's stretchiness was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escaped with her Monlee and defeated the Ditto.

An ice sculpture of a Suicune appeared in Mahogany Gym in Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa, where it started to move and battled against Whitney and Pryce. It was later destroyed in Savvy Swinub, were it was revealed to Whitney and the Radio Crew that Pryce uses it for battle practice.

In the TCG

Main article: Suicune (TCG)

Other appearances

Suicune in Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Suicune is a Standard-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include Aurora Beam, Hydro Pump, Mirror Coat, and Blizzard. In Burst Form, it can use the Burst Attack True Sheer Cold.

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U

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 Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, functioning the same as in Brawl. In these games, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball.

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/Wii U 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

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
Tin Tower
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Roaming Kanto (if the player chose Charmander) (only one)
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) (only one)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Northwind Field (30F)
Ranger
Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Final Maze (B29F)
MD Sky
Treacherous Waters (B10F-B19F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)
PokéPark Wii
Iceberg Zone
Ranger: GS
Canal Ruins, Rand's House
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: World Axle - B2F (Post-ending)
Rumble U
Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time, Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song (Reward),
Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 4
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX15
Event: Suicune Appears
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 21: Stage 10


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune English United States 40Shiny 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
GSC 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
DPPtHGSS Crown Suicune Japanese Japan 30Shiny June 18 to August 31, 2010
DPPtHGSS Crown City Suicune Korean South Korea 30Shiny December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
DPPtHGSS GameStop Suicune English North America 30Shiny January 31 to February 6, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune English Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune French Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune German Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune Italian Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune Spanish Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000 00——% 5
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
011 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
088 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
1515 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
2222 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
2929 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20
3636 Mist Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
4343 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
5050 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15
5757 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00——% 15
6464 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
7171 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
7878 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00——% 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM07Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM13Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM55Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM60Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM94Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM95Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM98Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Suicune 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 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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 Trozei!
Trozeiani245.png
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 245.png Body size: 2
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
(Soak ×3)
Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 550 Max. exp.: 600
Browser entry R-000
Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW245.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at Empoleon's Snow Slide.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT245.png

True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#154
Shuffle245.png

Power of 5
Attacks do more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Block Smash+, Chill


Pokémon GO
GO245.png Base HP: 200 Base Attack: 180 Base Defense: 235
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Snarl
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse

Evolution

245Suicune.png
Unevolved
Suicune
 Water 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 245.png Spr b 2g 245.png Spr 2s 245.png Spr b 2s 245.png Spr 2c 245.png Spr b 2c 245.png
Spr 2g 245 s.png Spr b 2g 245 s.png Spr 2s 245 s.png Spr b 2s 245 s.png Spr 2c 245 s.png Spr b 2c 245 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 245.png Spr b 3r 245.png Spr 3e 245.png Spr b 3e 245.png Spr 3f 245.png Spr b 3f 245.png
Spr 3r 245 s.png Spr b 3r 245 s.png Spr 3e 245 s.png Spr b 3e 245 s.png Spr 3f 245 s.png Spr b 3f 245 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 245.png Spr b 4d 245.png Spr 4p 245.png Spr b 4p 245.png Spr 4h 245.png Spr b 4h 245.png
Spr 4d 245 s.png Spr b 4d 245 s.png Spr 4p 245 s.png Spr b 4p 245 s.png Spr 4h 245 s.png Spr b 4h 245 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 245.png Spr b 5b 245.png Spr 5b2 245.png Spr b 5b2 245.png
Spr 5b 245 s.png Spr b 5b 245 s.png Spr 5b2 245 s.png Spr b 5b2 245 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 245.png
Spr b 6x 245.png
Spr 6o 245.png
Spr b 6o 245.png
Spr 6x 245 s.png
Spr b 6x 245 s.png
Spr 6o 245 s.png
Spr b 6o 245 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 245.png
Spr b 7s 245.png
Spr 7s 245.png
Spr b 7s 245.png
Spr 7s 245 s.png
Spr b 7s 245 s.png
Spr 7s 245 s.png
Spr b 7s 245 s.png
Front Back Front Back
245MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Suicune images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Suicune, along with Raikou and Entei, was designed by Muneo Saitō.[1]
  • Suicune's number in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are the same: 245.
  • Suicune is the only game mascot part of a Legendary trio whose fellow members are not game mascots.
  • Suicune is one of the few Pokémon whose sprites have no difference in the two initial games of a Generation before Generation III.

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; also used as a Japanese honorific). The game title it is the mascot of suggests that it may derive from 水晶 suishō (crystal).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese スイクン Suicune From sui, 水晶 suishō, and kun
France Flag.png French Suicune Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Suicune Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Suicune Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Suicune Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스이쿤 Suicune Transliteration of its Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 水君 Shuǐjūn From 水君 Suikun.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


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