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Height
6'07" Imperial
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2.0 m Metric
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6'07"/2.0 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
412.3 lbs. Imperial
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187.0 kg Metric
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412.3 lbs./187.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 1
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 2
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 215
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Battle Exp.: 2151*
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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 pursued in the anime, manga, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver by Eusine.
Suicune is the version mascot of Pokémon Crystal, appearing on the boxart.
Biology
Physiology
Suicune is an elegant, slim, blue mammal-like Pokémon with white diamond-shaped spots and a white underside. Suicune has a purple, cape-like mane that resembles a northern aurora (Aurora Borealis) or a flowing river and two white streamer-like tails. It has a long, white snout, and unlike Entei or Raikou, its teeth are blunt, as if those of an herbivore. It has a hexagonal, aquamarine-colored crest on its forehead that resembles the antlers of a Qilin or slightly altered female sign, red irises, a protrusion on the underside of its chin, and small paws. Its paws have a small white oval on their underside.
Gender differences
Suicune is a genderless species but it is referred as a male in Pokémon Adventures.
Special abilities
Suicune has the power to purify dirty water and can walk across water. Northern winds always seem to blow wherever it shows up. Because Suicune is the embodiment of the northern 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. Suicune, like the other Legendary Beasts, is extremely fast. It also sports limited mental powers.
As noted 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.
Behavior
In the anime, Suicune has shown a heroic, serious 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 it, but in truth it was looking for allies in the battle against the Masked Man to save its creator, Ho-Oh.
It's sometimes seen roaring 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
Major appearances
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.
A Shiny Suicune appeared alongside Celebi and the other members of its trio in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Other
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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
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP028
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Suicune
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Ash's Pokédex
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Suicune, the Aurora Pokémon. It travels the world and purifies water wherever it goes, sailing on the North Wind.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures 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. 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 anyway 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
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.
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."
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.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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Silver
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This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
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Crystal
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This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.
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Stadium 2
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Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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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
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This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
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LeafGreen
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Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
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Pearl
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It travels around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.
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Platinum
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It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
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HeartGold
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Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
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SoulSilver
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This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
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Generation V
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Black
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It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2002#Suicune 2
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!
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United States
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2002
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??
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Never
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List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2002#Suicune
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!
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United States
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2002
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40
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Never
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List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Raikou and Suicune
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10th Anniversary
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United States
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2006
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70
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Never
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List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Raikou and Suicune
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Top 10 Distribution
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United Kingdom
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2006
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70
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Never
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List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Raikou and Suicune
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Top 10 Distribution
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Italy
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2006
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70
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Never
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List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Raikou and Suicune
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Top 10 Distribution
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Spain
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2006
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70
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Never
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List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Raikou and Suicune
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Top 10 Distribution
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Germany
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2006
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70
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Never
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List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Raikou and Suicune
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Top 10 Distribution
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France
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2006
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70
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Never
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List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Raikou and Suicune
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Bryant Park 10th Anniversary
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United States
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2006
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70
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Never
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List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Crown Suicune
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13th Movie Premiere
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Japan
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2010
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30
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Never
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List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Crown City Suicune
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Crown City Suicune
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South Korea
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2010
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30
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Never
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List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Crown City Suicune
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Crown City Suicune
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South Korea
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2011
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30
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Never
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List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#GameStop Suicune
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GameStop Distribution
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North America
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2011
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30
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Never
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List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Winter 2011 Suicune
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North American Winter 2011
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North American Wi-Fi
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2011
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30
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Never
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List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#English and German Winter 2011 Suicune
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English Winter 2011
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PAL English Wi-Fi
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2011
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30
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Never
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List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#French Winter 2011 Suicune
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French Winter 2011
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French Wi-Fi
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2011
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30
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Never
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List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#English and German Winter 2011 Suicune
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German Winter 2011
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German Wi-Fi
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2011
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30
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Never
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List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Italian and Spanish Winter 2011 Suicune
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Italian Winter 2011
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Italian Wi-Fi
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2011
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30
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Never
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List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Italian and Spanish Winter 2011 Suicune
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Spanish Winter 2011
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Spanish Wi-Fi
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2011
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30
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Never
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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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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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 580
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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 V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Suicune in Generation V
- 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
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PP
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This Pokémon has no special event moves.
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- A superscript level indicates that Suicune can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
- 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 event moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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.
- The order that the beasts appears in the National Pokédex is the order of the events that happened at the Burned Tower: the lightning that started the fire (Raikou), the fire that consumed the Brass Tower (Entei) and the rain that quenched the fire (Suicune).
- Suicune is often depicted in the anime and games as being extremely fast. However, it has the lowest base Speed stat of the legendary beasts.
- A Shiny Suicune's mane is dark blue in the handheld games from Generation III onwards, but in the 3D games it is black.
- Suicune's Gold and Silver sprite shows that the crest on its head is the same color as its mane. However, this was corrected in Crystal.
- Suicune's number in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are the same: 245.
- Suicune was the first Pokémon to receive its own game music.
Origin
Suicune is thought to have been 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. It also appears that Suicune, unlike its kin, is a herbivore due to its molar teeth, which further relates it to the Qilin. The spots of Suicune are also significant, seeming to combine the spots of a leopard, taking homage from Fujin, 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. Suicune's anatomy may also be based on the cheetah, which is considerable, due to the fact that cheetahs and leopards, both being swift, sleek spotted cats, are often confused with each other and thought to be the same animal. The idea that Suicune is the embodiment of the wind also relates to a Native American belief that cheetahs, or American cheetahs, were the personifications of the north wind. The Plains Indian description of the cat is very close to Suicune, specifically the tail, which was described as being "caught in a white whirlwind" when it ran. Being a Pokémon that represents the wind and rain, Suicune may also be based on some of the world's numerous myths of wind goddesses, such as Anitong Tabo, who according to the Philippine mythology, was the goddess of winds and rains. 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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スイクン Suicune
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From 水 sui, 水晶 suishō, and 君 kun
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French
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Suicune
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Same as Japanese name
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Spanish
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Suicune
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Same as Japanese name
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German
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Suicune
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Same as Japanese name
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Italian
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Suicune
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Same as Japanese name
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Korean
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스이쿤 Suikun
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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水君 Shuǐjūn
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From 水君 Suikun.
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
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