Suicune (Pokémon)

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0244MS.png #0244: Entei
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Suicune (disambiguation).
Suicune
Aurora Pokémon
スイクン
Suicune
#0245
Suicune



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Cacophony
Inner Focus
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
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
412.3 lbs. 187.0 kg
Suicune
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
215
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
261
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Suicune
0
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F0245.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
35
External Links

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

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

Along with Raikou and Entei, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower. It is pursued in Pokémon the Series, Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver by Eusine.

The Paradox Pokémon Walking Wake is said to be an ancient relative of Suicune.

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

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.

150 years ago, Brass Tower in Johto was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpout. Three unnamed Pokémon perished in the fire, however, the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Suicune, which represents the rain that put out the fire on the now Burned Tower.

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 and shares a cooperative bond with the Unown.[1] 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 and is believed to be its ancient ancestor.

As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Suicune can observed sleep deeply in locations where the water is clean. When Suicune awakens, it will start racing around the world once more, following the north wind to purify fouled water. Suicune is known to enjoy eating Suicune Biscuits. Suicune can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Suicune Incense. Suicune has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called Energy-Storing Sleep, Meditative Sleep, and Northern-Wind Sleep.

Game data

NPC appearances

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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 incarnation of northern winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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 races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.
Pearl
Platinum
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 races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away 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)
Super MD
Complete Suicune's Connection Orb mission
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!
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0245.png
Special Pokémon
Sleep type: Slumbering Pokémon type: Water Points to befriend: 30
Specialty: Skills Berry:
Sleep Oran Berry.pngOran Berry ×1
Primary ingredient:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple Sleep Pure Oil.pngPure Oil Sleep Greengrass Corn.pngGreengrass Corn
Main skill: Helper Boost (Water) Base carry limit: 17
Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect.
For Special Pokémon, the first befriended individual's Nature and sub skills are identical for all researchers. Nature: Docile Level 10 sub skill: Sleep EXP Bonus
Level 25 sub skill: Skill Level Up S Level 50 sub skill: Inventory Up L Level 75 sub skill: Helping Speed S Level 100 sub skill: Skill Trigger S
This Pokémon embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It’s said that Suicune can only sleep deeply in places where the water is clean. When it wakes, it races once more around the world with the north wind to purify fouled water.
Sleep Style 0245-1.png Sleep Style 0245-2.png Sleep Style 0245-3.png
Energy-Storing Sleep Meditative Sleep Northern-Wind Sleep
★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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
Spr b 7s 245.png
Spr 7s 245.png
Spr b 7s 245.png
Spr 7s 245 s.png
Spr b 7s 245 s.png
Spr 7s 245 s.png
Spr b 7s 245 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0245.png HOME0245 s.png
245MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Suicune images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Suicune (recurring)

Suicune debuted 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

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)
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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: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Suicune first appeared in GDZ58.

Pokémon Journeys

Main article: Goh's Suicune

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

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 Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include Aurora Beam, Hydro Pump, Mirror Coat, and Blizzard. During Synergy Burst, 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

Concept and development

Suicune, along with Raikou and Entei, was designed by Muneo Saitō.[2][3]

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".[4] This design is more clearly seen in its design from the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, where its build is thinner and more cat-like. This design also features a more unshaven, dishevelled Suicune, with bangs covering the eyes and tail fur tied together by an orb. In the final game, Suicune is seen with a purple faceplate and more serious expression, which would be changed to the more familiar design in Pokémon Crystal.

Origin

Suicune may be partially based on a leopard. The concept of a leopard, combined with the idea of Suicune representing the north wind, may have been derived from Fūjin, the Shinto god of the wind, who wears leopard skin; additionally, numerous Shinto themes are seen across Johto, such as Mediums (known as Itako in Japanese). 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. Of the legendary POKéMON, SUICUNE is said to be the closest to HO-OH. I hear there may also be a link to POKéMON known as UNOWN. The POKéMON UNOWN must be sharing a cooperative bond with SUICUNE."

    Wise Trio, Pokecrystal Disassembly

  2. 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.
  3. (January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori (@SUPER_32X) on Twitter. (archive)
  4. (January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō (@muneondo) on Twitter. (archive)

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