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'''Suicune''' (Japanese: '''スイクン''' ''Suicune'') is a {{type|Water}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].


'''Suicune''' (Japanese: '''スイクン''' ''Suikun'') is a {{type2|Water}} [[legendary Pokémon]].  
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.  
Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower. It is pursued in the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{game|Crystal}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} by [[Eusine]].


It is, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, one of the [[legendary beasts]] created by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]].
Suicune is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Crystal}}, appearing on the boxart.


{{an|Suicune}} is pursued, both in the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{game|Crystal}}, by [[Eusine]].
It is said to be a relative of the [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Walking Wake}}<ref>[[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"Through analysis of its genetic makeup, as well as its behavioral patterns...I came to realize that what I had discovered was in fact an ancient{{sup/9|S}}/futuristic{{sup/9|V}} form of {{p|Cyclizar}}, the Pokémon commonly ridden in this region."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> or a version of it<ref>[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> from a different timeline.
 
Suicune is the [[version mascot]] of {{game|Crystal}}, appearing on the boxart.
 
[[Suicune (Pokémon 4Ever)|Suicune]] was a major character in the movie ''[[Pokémon 4Ever]]''.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Suicune is a slim, quadrupedal, blue, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the {{wp|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 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 is a blue cheetah-like creature with white rhombus-shaped spots and a white underside. Suicune has two white streamer-like tails and a purple cape that resembles a northern aurora or a flowing river. It has a hexagon-shaped crest on its forehead and has cat-like paws.


====Gender differences====
Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} in search of water to purify by following the north wind. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In {{game|Crystal}}, Suicune is said to be the closest of the [[Legendary beasts]] to {{p|Ho-Oh}}. It is also said to have a link to the {{p|Unown}}. Suicune's personality is said to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations, as depicted in ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''. Suicune is believed to be both the embodiment of the north winds and compassion of pure spring waters. Suicune loves [[Suicune Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and rode with it in the past. {{p|Walking Wake}} shares a resemblance to Suicune. Walking Wake is believed to be an ancient Suicune.
Suicune is a genderless species.


===Special abilities===  
==Game data==
Suicune has the power to purify dirty water and can walk across water. Northern winds always seems to blow where ever it shows up. Because Suicune is the embodiment of the north winds, it is able to learn and use almost every attack with relation to the wind (such as {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Icy Wind}}, {{m|Blizzard}} and even {{m|Tailwind}}, making it the only non-Flying type to do so).  Suicune, like the other [[Legendary Beasts]], is also extremely fast, but, interestingly, it does not learn {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} naturally. It also sports limited mental powers.
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Crystal}}: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld (specifically in [[Cianwood City]], outside [[Mt. Mortar]] on {{rt|42|johto}}, and on {{rt|36|johto}} just beside the gate to [[National Park]]) before the actual battle in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. In these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted.
* {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: 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]], {{rt|42|johto}}, [[Vermilion City#Harbor|Vermilion Harbor]], and {{rt|14|Kanto}} before becoming battleable at the end of {{rt|25|Kanto}} after defeating [[Misty]]. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] again.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Suicune first appears alongside {{p|Raikou}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]] where they confronted {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}} believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone but discovered {{p|Nuzleaf}} was responsible and was turned to stone. Suicune later helped the {{player}} and {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} escape from the [[Voidlands]].


===Behavior===
===Pokédex entries===
===Habitat===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water}}
[[Image:Grassland.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Grassland Pokémon|Grassland Pokémon]]]]
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
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 [[Pokémon 4Ever]], [[Professor Oak]] speaks as if the Suicune in question was a specific Pokémon of that species.
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=240}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=245}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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==In the anime==
====In side games====
[[Image:Suicune Pokemon 4Ever.JPG|thumb|left|[[Suicune (Pokémon 4Ever)|Suicune in Pokémon 4Ever.]]]]
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
[[Image:For Ho-oh the Bells Toll.jpg|right|thumb|Suicune in the anime.]]
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
Its first appearance is in the episode ''[[EP117|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.
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The first significant and lengthy appearance of {{an|Suicune}} is in ''[[Pokémon 4Ever]]''. In the course of the movie, it demonstrated its ability to purify water, as well as doing battle with Dark {{an|Celebi}}.
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001;<br>December 7 to 20, 2001;<br>June 22 to 28, 2002;<br>July 5 to 11, 2002;<br>November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Shiny Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune|English|United States|??|October 18 to 24, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Suicune}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Suicune|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Suicune|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Suicune}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Suicune|Japanese|Japan|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Suicune|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Crown City Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Suicune|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 31 to February 6, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#GameStop Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Suicune|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 21 to 27, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Suicune}}
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Another significant appearance is in the episode ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'', where it appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] after one of the [[Crystal Bells]] from the [[Tin Tower]] was destroyed.
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Water
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}


Suicune also appears in [[Sinnoh]] in ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]''.
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|HP=100
|Attack=75
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=115
|Speed=85}}


It was a friend to two young [[Nurse Joy|Joys]] named [[Marnie and Paige]]. Suicune saved {{Ash}} and Paige.
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=4}}


==In the manga==
===Type effectiveness===
===[[Pokémon Special]]===
{{TypeEffectiveness
Suicune was awakened by {{Special|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Mask of Ice]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Suicune, in particular, personally challenges nearly every single [[Gym Leader]] in the two [[region]]s. During its travels, it encounters both [[Eusine]] and {{Special|Crystal}}, both of which become obsessed with capturing it. Crystal acquires the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bell]], but is still unable to capture Suicune. She has her confidence shattered by this and has to retreat back to her old training grounds to regain her confidence. Suicune later chooses [[Misty]] as its partner, but then pairs up with Crystal anyway after Misty becomes injured.
|type1=Water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe}}


Suicune can communicate with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}} {{m|Extrasensory|telepathically}}.
===Learnset===
Suicune is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}


==In the TCG==
====By [[TM]]====
{{main|Suicune (TCG)}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}


==Other appearances==
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
[[Image:Suicune Brawl.jpg|right|thumb|Suicune in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
When released from a [[Poké Ball]], Suicune unleashes a blast of {{m|Icy Wind}} that causes high levels of damage.  Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different [[move|attack]], {{m|Aurora Beam}}.
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Suicune|Water|Water|2}}


==Game data==
===Side game data===
===NPC appearances===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{game|Crystal}}: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld before the actual battle in [[Tin Tower]].  In these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted.
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|rarity=Rare}}
 
|-
===Pokédex entries===
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
{{Dex
|body=1
|type=water
|rate=0.1
|gen=2
|area=Sacred Field
|golddex=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
|P1=Let us go! The north wind will be our ally!
|silverdex=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
|P2=This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already...
|crystaldex=This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.
|P3=This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me...
|rubydex=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.
|PL=I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me!
|sapphiredex=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.
}}
|emeralddex=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.  
|-
|firereddex=This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|leafgreendex=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
|body=2
|stadium2dex=Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
|rate=6.4
|diamonddex=It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
|IQ=D
|pearldex=It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
}}
|}}
|-
 
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
===Game locations===
|coset=1
{{Availability|
|conto={{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Celebi}}
type=water |
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Clear Lake]]
gen=2 |
|P1=Let us proceed with the north wind!
gsrarity=One |
|P2=We need to... turn the tide! Let's go on the offensive!
gsarea=[[Roaming Pokémon|Roaming]] [[Johto]] |
}}
crarity=One |
|-
carea=[[Tin Tower]] |
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
frlgrarity=One |
|group=Water
frlgarea=[[Roaming Pokémon|Roaming]] [[Kanto]] |
|assist=Water
colorarity=One |
|fieldpower=3
coloarea=[[The Under]] ([[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]]) |
|field=Soak
dprarity=None |
|loop=17
dparea=[[Pal Park]] |
|MinEXP=550
palarea=Mountain |
|MaxEXP=600
|num=204
|browser=Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=249
|browser=It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|walk=1.25
|hp=59
|attack=82
|defense=62
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
|Pad=Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}.
}}
}}
====In side games====
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|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
| Random Agent Cards<br>Mr. Who's Den
|power=4
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Red and Blue)]]
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|num=154
| [[Northwind Field]] (30F)
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Block Smash+, Chill, Freeze+
}}
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger (game)|Pokémon Ranger]]
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245
| [[Fiore Temple]]
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Suicune
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=180
|defense=235
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Snarl}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|†|Prior to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}},  {{m|Scald}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Time and Darkness)]]
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=245|pdex=182
| [[Final Maze]] (B29F)
|dex=Suicune is said to be the embodiment of north winds. True to its reputation, we saw it racing like wind across [[Shiver Snowfields|the snowfields]]. What an elegant sight to behold!}}
|}
|}


===Base stats===
===Evolution data===
{{BaseStats|
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type=water|
{{Evobox-1
HP=100 |
|type1=Water
Attack=75 |
|pictype=art
Defense=115 |
|no1=0245
SpAtk=90 |
|name1=Suicune
SpDef=115 |
|type1-1=Water
Speed=85 }}
}}
</div>
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=245}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=245}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0245}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|245|Suicune}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
[[File:Goh Suicune.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Suicune M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Suicune in the anime]]
=====Suicune (recurring)=====
Suicune made its debut in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first encountered one as they were heading towards [[New Bark Town]]. Suicune was seen standing on a small island in a lake, appearing as a mysterious silhouette of blue energy. At first, Ash did not understand what Pokémon it was and wanted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. However, Suicune leaped into the fog and vanished as soon as Ash made an attempt to {{pkmn|battle}} it.
 
The same Suicune reappeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. After {{TRT}} had removed the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] from {{ci|Ecruteak}}'s [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], many {{type|Bug}} Pokémon invaded the city. They wrapped [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} in a {{m|String Shot}} and blocked off the entry to the Tin Tower. Suicune appeared in a mystical blue light and calmed the [[wild Pokémon]] down. Seeing the [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Jessie]] had {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} launch a {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Suicune evaded the attack and sent Team Rocket blasting off with an {{m|Aurora Beam}}.
 
[[Eusine]] wanted to catch Suicune and sent out his {{p|Alakazam}} to battle it. Alakazam used {{m|Disable}}, but Suicune easily blocked it with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. It then used {{m|Roar}} to send Alakazam back into its {{i|Poké Ball}} and fled from the area before Eusine could even react. The brief encounter led Eusine to pursue Suicune, in the hopes of seeing it again one day.
 
Its known moves are {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Roar}}.
 
=====[[Suicune (M04)]]=====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a Suicune participated in the battle against Dark {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}. It also demonstrated its ability to purify water.
 
====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune|Suicune (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Suicune appeared with the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
=====[[Goh's Suicune]]=====
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] encountered a Suicune that was being targeted by a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}. Goh {{pkmn2|caught}} Suicune in order to save and heal it. In the end, even though the hunters were arrested and Goh attempted to {{pkmn2|released|release}} Suicune, it chose to remain under his ownership while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}.
 
=====Other=====
[[File:Sugimori Suicune AG.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] reference sheet for the anime]]
In ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]'', a Suicune had befriended [[Marnie and Paige]], the daughters of a [[Nurse Joy]]. It saved Ash and Paige's lives when they fell into a deep canyon.
 
====Minor appearances====
A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
 
A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
 
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Suicune roared and jumped off a mountain.
 
A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
 
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Verity]] spotted a Suicune.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP028|Suicune|Ash's Pokédex|Suicune, the Aurora Pokémon. It travels the {{pkmn|world}} and purifies water wherever it goes, sailing on the north wind.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune PG.png|thumb|250px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Suicune appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. It first appeared during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]], then it briefly appeared before [[Eusine]] in the present day when he visited the [[Burned Tower]].
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Suicune briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Misty Suicune Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Suicune (M04)}} ''and [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune (M13)]]''
Two different Suicune appeared in the {{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter|manga}} {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|adaptations}} of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M13|thirteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Suicune appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].


===Type effectiveness===
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
A Suicune appeared in [[JBA3]].
type1=Water|
 
Normal=  100 |
===Pokémon Adventures===
Fighting=100 |
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)}}
Flying=  100 |
{{spoilers}}
Poison= 100 |
Suicune first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Despite both [[Eusine]] and {{adv|Crystal}} pursuing Suicune and attempting to catch it, Suicune eventually chose [[Misty]] as its Trainer after battling her at [[Tohjo Falls]]. After the Masked Man was defeated, Suicune returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
Ground= 100 |
{{endspoilers}}
Rock=   100 |
 
Bug=     100 |
In ''[[PS127|Miltank Melee]]'', a {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine while [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Ken, Al, and Harry]] surrounded the real one. Ditto's flexibility was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escape after her [[Monlee]] defeated the Ditto.
Ghost=   100 |
 
Steel=    50 |
In ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]'', an ice sculpture of a Suicune started to move in [[Mahogany Gym]] and battled [[Whitney]] and [[Pryce]]. In ''[[PS144|Savvy Swinub]]'', Pryce revealed that he had been using the sculpture for battle training.
 
[[File:Goh Suicune JNM.png|thumb|200px|Suicune in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Suicune appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Suicune first appeared in [[GDZ58]].


Fire=     50 |
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Water=   50 |
{{main|Goh's Suicune}}
Grass=   200 |
[[Goh]] caught a Suicune in ''[[JNM16|Healing the Healer!]]'', just like in the anime.
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=     50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 }}


===Learnset===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{learnset intro|Suicune}}
A Suicune appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.
{{-}}


====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
==In the TCG==
{{movelist|water|water|4|2|Suicune}}
{{main|Suicune (TCG)}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|8|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|25|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|29|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|43|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|50|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|57|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|64|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|71|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|78|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|85|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2|||Pt}}
{{movelist/note|3|water}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
==Other appearances==
{{movelisttm|water|water|4|2|Suicune}}
[[File:Pokkén Suicune.png|220px|thumb|Suicune in Pokkén Tournament]]
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|0}}
{{main|Suicune (Pokkén)}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cool|0}}
Suicune is a Standard-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include {{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Blizzard}}. In Burst Form, it can use the Burst Attack True {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM55]]|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|water}}


====By breeding====
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
None.
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Suicune unleashes a blast of {{m|Blizzard}} that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different [[move|attack]], {{m|Aurora Beam}}.


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
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]].
{{tutor|water|water|4|2|Suicune}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10|Beauty|1||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|water}}


====Special moves====
Suicune reappears again in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], functioning the same as in previous games. In this game, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball.
{{Shadow moves|245|40|Shadow Rush|--|--|--|Rain Dance|Water|Leer|Normal|Gust|Flying|Surf|Water|colo|water}}
{{-}}


===Side game data===
====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.''
{{-}}


{{Side game|
====Brawl trophy information====
type=water |
''"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."''
ndex=245 |
{{-}}
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=0.1% |
area=Sacred Field |
P1= Let us go! The north wind will be our ally! |
P2= This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already... |
P3= This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me... |
PL= I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Water |
typeA= Water |
field= Soak x3 |
loop=17 |
MinEXP=550 |
MaxEXP=600 |
browser= Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=2 |
rate2=6.4% |
iq=D |
}}


===Evolution===
====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
{{evobox/0|245|Suicune|1|Water}}
[[File:Suicune 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Suicune trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
'''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. ''


===Sprites===
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{Sprite|
Suicune appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}}.
type=water|
{{-}}
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=245|
name=Suicune|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Suicune's sprite in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} had a purple head piece, but was permanently changed to blue in {{v2|Crystal}}.
* Suicune, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講!] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref>
*Suicune's {{v2|Crystal}} sprite depicts a blue lower jaw, even though it is white in all other sprites.
* Suicune's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0245 and 245, respectively.
*Despite being a sole {{type2|Water}}, Suicune displays many {{type2|Ice}} features, as well as being the only non-{{type2|Ice}} Pokémon to learn {{m|Blizzard}} naturally.
* Suicune is the only member of a [[Legendary trio]] to also be a [[game mascot]] while its fellow members are not.
*In the anime, Suicune's body color and headpiece are more of a bluish-green color, while its in-game sprites and [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork show Suicune's body being more of a sky blue color.
* Suicune is the only [[Shadow Pokémon]] that can have a varying moveset. Normally knowing {{m|Surf}} if [[Snagging|snagged]] in [[The Under]] or [[Realgam Tower]], Suicune instead knows {{m|Hydro Pump}} if it is snagged in [[Deep Colosseum]].
*Suicune is the only [[Generation II]] [[legendary Pokémon]] to appear in [[DP028|a Diamond & Pearl series episode]] so far.
 
*Prior to the release of {{v2|Crystal}}, a special battle music was composed when Suicune is encountered at the [[Tin Tower]]. Likewise, the same music is played when {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}} are encountered anywhere in Johto, with the exception of caves, dungeons, cities and towns, thus alerting the player that he or she is encountering any of the two.
*Suicune is the only member of the legendary beast trio that does not require the [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] to appear to the player in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]] as items can not be taken into [[Final Maze]].
===Origin===
===Origin===
Suicune resembles a {{wp|wolf}} or a {{wp|cheetah}}. Its ability to purify water is also reminiscent of a {{wp|unicorn}}.
When asked if Suicune was based on any particular animal, [[Muneo Saitō]] described its creation process to come together easily and fell into a motif that felt "{{wp|leopard}}-like".<ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref> This motif may have been a homage from {{wp|Fūjin}}, the Shinto god of the wind, who wears leopard skin. Its mane also looks similar to {{wp|aurora}}. Its build, crest, and ability to walk on water bear similarities to the {{wp|Qilin}}.
 
{{type|Water}} Suicune corresponds to the rain that put out the [[Brass Tower]] according to its legend; at the same time {{p|Raikou}} represents the lightning that struck it, and {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it.
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Suicune's name is probably based off its Japanese name, Suikun. Suikun is likely a combination of 水 ''sui'', water, and 君 ''kun'', monarch.
Suicune may be a combination of 水 ''sui'' (water), 水晶 ''suishō'' ([[Pokémon Crystal Version|crystal]]), and 君 ''kun'' (monarch).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Suicune
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Suicune
|ja=スイクン ''Suicune''|jameaning=From {{tt|水 ''sui''|water}}, {{tt|水晶 ''suishō''|crystal}}, and {{tt|君 ''kun''|monarch}}
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 스이쿤 ''Suikun''
|fr=Suicune|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Suicune|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Suicune|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Suicune|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=스이쿤 ''Suicune''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=水君 ''Shuǐjūn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|水 ''shuǐ''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''jūn''|monarch}}
|zh_yue=水君 ''Séuigwān''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|水 ''séui''|water}} and {{tt|君 ''gwān''|monarch}}
|hi=सुइकून ''Suicune''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Суикун ''Suikun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ซุยคูน ''Suicune''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}


==Related Articles==
==See also==
* [[Suicune (Pokémon 4Ever)]]
* [[Suicune (anime)]]
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Suicune (M04)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Goh's Suicune]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Suicune|Suicune (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Suicune (Pokkén)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.brawlsnapshots.com/snapshots/tag?order=score&tag=Suicune Snapshots of Suicune from Super Smash Bros. Brawl]
 
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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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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
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Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Cacophony
Inner Focus
Gen VII+ Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Water Absorb
Gen V-VI* Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
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
{{{form4}}}
Weight
412.3 lbs. 187.0 kg
Suicune
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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
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0
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
35
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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. It is pursued in the anime, Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver by Eusine.

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

It is said to be a relative of the Paradox Pokémon Walking Wake[1] or a version of it[2] from a different timeline.

Biology

Suicune is a slim, quadrupedal, 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 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 by following the north wind. 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. Suicune's personality is said to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations, as depicted in Drifloon On the Wind!. Suicune is believed to be both the embodiment of the north winds and compassion of pure spring waters. Suicune loves Suicune Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and rode with it in the past. Walking Wake shares a resemblance to Suicune. Walking Wake is believed to be an ancient Suicune.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#240
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 Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#245
Diamond It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind.
Pearl It races 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 Unova
#—
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 Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Roaming Johto (Only one)
Crystal
Tin Tower (Only one)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Roaming Kanto (if the player chose Charmander) (Only one)
Colosseum
The Under (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade, Event
Platinum
Trade, Event
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 25 (Only one)
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
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (requires Raikou and Entei in party) (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond
Ramanas Park (requires Johto Slate) (Only one)
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)
Casseroya Lake after receiving the Suicune Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)
Casseroya Lake after receiving the Suicune Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)


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
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 21: Stage 10
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Northwind Field (30F)
New Snap
Shiver SnowfieldsNight Level 2
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX15
Event: Suicune Appears
Masters EX
Master Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Eusine & SuicuneShiny


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
Notes:

Learnset

Suicune is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
011 Mist Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
Rem.Rem. Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000 03030% 5
Rem.Rem. Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5
066 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20
1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1818 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
2424 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
3030 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15
3636 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00——% 15
4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4848 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
5454 Surf Water Special 09090 100100% 15
6060 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
6666 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
7272 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
7878 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM010Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM046Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM052Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM065Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM077Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM110Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM113Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM188Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM188 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM208Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 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 or an alternate form of Suicune
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

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 Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 245.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Meet up with at Clear Lake
Connected to: Raikou, Entei, Celebi
Connection Orb Set: 1

Phrases
Normal Let us proceed with the north wind!
Low HP (< 50%) We need to... turn the tide! Let's go on the offensive!
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-204
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 R-249
It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush245Body.png Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 59
Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 62 Base Speed: 60
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
Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Block Smash+, Chill, Freeze+


Pokémon GO
GO245.png Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 180 Base Defense: 235
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Snarl*, Ice Fang*, Hidden Power
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam*, Scald*, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS245.png
Photodex entry #182
Suicune is said to be the embodiment of north winds. True to its reputation, we saw it racing like wind across the snowfields. What an elegant sight to behold!

Evolution data

0245Suicune.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
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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
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0245.png HOME0245 s.png
245MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Suicune images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Suicune in the anime
Shiny Suicune in the anime
Suicune (recurring)

Suicune made its debut in Don't Touch That 'dile, where Ash and his friends first encountered one as they were heading towards New Bark Town. Suicune was seen standing on a small island in a lake, appearing as a mysterious silhouette of blue energy. At first, Ash did not understand what Pokémon it was and wanted to catch it. However, Suicune leaped into the fog and vanished as soon as Ash made an attempt to battle it.

The same Suicune reappeared in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!. After Team Rocket had removed the Crystal Bells from Ecruteak's Tin Tower, many Bug-type Pokémon invaded the city. They wrapped Jessie, James and Meowth in a String Shot and blocked off the entry to the Tin Tower. Suicune appeared in a mystical blue light and calmed the wild Pokémon down. Seeing the Legendary Pokémon, Jessie had Arbok launch a Poison Sting, but Suicune evaded the attack and sent Team Rocket blasting off with an Aurora Beam.

Eusine wanted to catch Suicune and sent out his Alakazam to battle it. Alakazam used Disable, but Suicune easily blocked it with a Mirror Coat. It then used Roar to send Alakazam back into its Poké Ball and fled from the area before Eusine could even react. The brief encounter led Eusine to pursue Suicune, in the hopes of seeing it again one day.

Its known moves are Aurora Beam, Mirror Coat, and Roar.

Suicune (M04)

In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Suicune participated in the battle against Dark Celebi. It also demonstrated its ability to purify water.

Suicune (M13)

A Shiny Suicune appeared with the other members of its trio in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Goh's Suicune

In Healing the Healer!, Ash and Goh encountered a Suicune that was being targeted by a group of Pokémon hunters. Goh caught Suicune in order to save and heal it. In the end, even though the hunters were arrested and Goh attempted to release Suicune, it chose to remain under his ownership while roaming the world.

Other
Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

In Drifloon on the Wind!, a Suicune had befriended Marnie and Paige, the daughters of a Nurse Joy. It saved Ash and Paige's lives when they fell into a deep canyon.

Minor appearances

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

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

In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Suicune roared and jumped off a mountain.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In I Choose You!, Verity spotted a Suicune.

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.

Pokémon Generations

A wild Suicune appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening. It first appeared during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts, then it briefly appeared before Eusine in the present day when he visited the Burned Tower.

GOTCHA!

A Suicune briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

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

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

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Suicune appeared in PMHGSS04 and PMHGSS05.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Suicune appeared in JBA3.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Suicune (Adventures)
201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201

Suicune first appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first proper appearance was in Querulous Qwilfish. It was revealed in Hello, Lickitung that Yellow had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the Burned Tower, from which they then left to roam Johto and Kanto in search for a Trainer to team up with in the battle against the Masked Man. Despite both Eusine and Crystal pursuing Suicune and attempting to catch it, Suicune eventually chose Misty as its Trainer after battling her at Tohjo Falls. After the Masked Man was defeated, Suicune returned to the wild.

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In Miltank Melee, a Ditto transformed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine while Ken, Al, and Harry surrounded the real one. Ditto's flexibility was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escape after her Monlee defeated the Ditto.

In Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa, an ice sculpture of a Suicune started to move in Mahogany Gym and battled Whitney and Pryce. In Savvy Swinub, Pryce revealed that he had been using the sculpture for battle training.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Suicune appeared in Gold and Black VS Team Rocket and The Legendary Pokémon.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Suicune first appeared in GDZ58.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Goh's Suicune

Goh caught a Suicune in Healing the Healer!, just like in the anime.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Suicune appeared in Find the Legendary Pokémon!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Suicune (TCG)

Other appearances

Suicune in Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Suicune (Pokkén)

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/Ultimate

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.

Suicune reappears again in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, functioning the same as in previous games. In this game, 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

Suicune trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Suicune appears as a Spirit alongside Entei and Raikou.

Trivia

Origin

When asked if Suicune was based on any particular animal, Muneo Saitō described its creation process to come together easily and fell into a motif that felt "leopard-like".[5] This motif may have been a homage from Fūjin, the Shinto god of the wind, who wears leopard skin. Its mane also looks similar to aurora. Its build, crest, and ability to walk on water bear similarities to the Qilin.

Water-type Suicune corresponds to the rain that put out the Brass Tower according to its legend; at the same time Raikou represents the lightning that struck it, and Entei represents the fire that burned it.

Name origin

Suicune may be a combination of 水 sui (water), 水晶 suishō (crystal), and 君 kun (monarch).

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 English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Suicune Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Suicune Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Suicune Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스이쿤 Suicune Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 水君 Shuǐjūn From shuǐ and jūn
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 水君 Séuigwān From séui and gwān


See also

References

  1. AI SadaS/AI TuroV: "Through analysis of its genetic makeup, as well as its behavioral patterns...I came to realize that what I had discovered was in fact an ancientS/futuristicV form of Cyclizar, the Pokémon commonly ridden in this region." (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)
  2. Professor SadaS/Professor TuroV: "I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline." (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk)
  3. Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講! Kai-You.
  4. (January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori (@SUPER_32X) on Twitter. (archive)
  5. (January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō (@muneondo) on Twitter. (archive)

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