The Essentials on Relicanth
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Grass · ×2 Electric, Fighting, Ground Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Fire · ×½ Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying
- Evolution
- Relicanth does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 485 · top stat: Defense (130) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, regional exclusive
- Other Names
- Relicanth in French · ジーランス, Glanth in Japanese · Relicanth in German All Languages
Overview
Relicanth is a Water and Rock-type Pokémon, No. 369 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 3. Category: Longevity Pokémon. Height: 1 m, weight: 23.4 kg.
Abilities: Swift Swim and Rock Head. Hidden Ability: Sturdy. Relicanth is weak to Electric, Fighting and Ground-type moves (×2 damage). Relicanth is very weak to Grass-type moves (×4 damage).
Generation
Generation 3
Ruby / Sapphire
National No.
#369
National Pokédex
Category
Longevity Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
100
255
Attack
90
255
Defense
130
255
Special Attack
45
255
Special Defense
65
255
Speed
55
255
Total
485
Min HP (Lv. 100)
310
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
404
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Water / Rock). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 1 type
Grass
×4
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Electric
×2
Fighting
×2
Ground
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Water
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Normal
×½
Ice
×½
Poison
×½
Flying
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 1 type
Fire
×¼
Abilities
Ability 1
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
Ability 2
Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.
Relicanth Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Relicanth Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Water · Rock
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Relicanth Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Harden
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Mud Sport
Ground
Stat
—
—
15
5
Water Gun
Water
Spec.
100%
40
25
10
Ancient Power
Rock
Spec.
100%
60
5
15
Yawn
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
15
Rock Tomb
Rock
Phys.
95%
60
15
20
Dive
Water
Phys.
100%
80
10
25
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
30
Aqua Tail
Water
Phys.
90%
90
10
35
Rest
Psychic
Stat
—
—
5
40
Flail
Normal
Phys.
100%
—
15
45
Hydro Pump
Water
Spec.
80%
110
5
50
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
55
Head Smash
Rock
Phys.
80%
150
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 · Water 2
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Relicanth
Available in 20 games, 55 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Emerald
Ruby
Sapphire
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
X
Y
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Generation III
Emerald 4 encounters
Available
▼
Seaweed
(4)
Route 124
Lv. 30-35 4%
Route 126
Lv. 30-35 4%
Route 124
Lv. 30-35 1%
Route 126
Lv. 30-35 1%
Ruby 4 encounters
Available
▼
Seaweed
(4)
Route 124
Lv. 30-35 4%
Route 126
Lv. 30-35 4%
Route 124
Lv. 30-35 1%
Route 126
Lv. 30-35 1%
Sapphire 4 encounters
Available
▼
Seaweed
(4)
Route 126
Lv. 30-35 4%
Route 124
Lv. 30-35 4%
Route 124
Lv. 30-35 1%
Route 126
Lv. 30-35 1%
Generation IV
Diamond 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super Rod
(1)
Sea Route 226
Lv. 40-50 15%
HeartGold 9 encounters
Available
▼
Good Rod
(3)
Route 12
Lv. 20 10%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 20 40%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 20 15%
Swarm active
Old Rod
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 10 15%
Swarm active
Super Rod
(5)
Route 12
Lv. 40 30%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 10%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 40%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 15%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 5%
Swarm active
Pearl 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super Rod
(1)
Sea Route 226
Lv. 40-50 15%
Platinum 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super Rod
(1)
Sea Route 226
Lv. 20-50 15%
SoulSilver 9 encounters
Available
▼
Good Rod
(3)
Route 12
Lv. 20 15%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 20 40%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 20 10%
Swarm active
Old Rod
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 10 15%
Swarm active
Super Rod
(5)
Route 12
Lv. 40 15%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 5%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 40%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 10%
Swarm active
Route 12
Lv. 40 30%
Swarm active
Generation V
Black 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(1)
Route 4
Lv. 35-60 40%
Black 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(1)
Route 4
Lv. 50-70 15%
White 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(1)
Route 4
Lv. 35-60 40%
White 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(1)
Route 4
Lv. 50-70 15%
Generation VI
X 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(2)
Cyllage City
Lv. 35 60%
Ambrette Town
Lv. 35 60%
Y 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(2)
Cyllage City
Lv. 35 60%
Ambrette Town
Lv. 35 60%
Generation VII
Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Poni Wilds
Lv. 10-43 10%
Super Rod
(1)
Poni Wilds
Lv. 10-43 1%
Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Poni Wilds
Lv. 10-43 10%
Super Rod
(1)
Poni Wilds
Lv. 10-43 1%
Ultra Moon 4 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(2)
Poni Breaker Coast
Lv. 10-49 10%
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 10-49 10%
Super Rod
(2)
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 10-44 1%
Poni Breaker Coast
Lv. 10-44 1%
Ultra Sun 4 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(2)
Poni Breaker Coast
Lv. 10-49 10%
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 10-49 10%
Super Rod
(2)
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 10-44 1%
Poni Breaker Coast
Lv. 10-44 1%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Relicanth in Pokémon GO
- 2,528Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,444Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Ruby
“RELICANTH is a POKéMON species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient POKéMON feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.”
Sapphire
“RELICANTH is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This POKéMON’s body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks.”
Emerald
“A POKéMON that was once believed to have been extinct. The species has not changed its form for 100 million years. It walks on the seafloor using its pectoral fins.”
FireRed
“It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.”
LeafGreen
“It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.”
Diamond
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
Pearl
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
Platinum
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
HeartGold
“Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.”
SoulSilver
“Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.”
Black
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
White
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
Black 2
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
White 2
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
X
“It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.”
Y
“A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.”
Omega Ruby
“Relicanth is a Pokémon species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient Pokémon feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.”
Alpha Sapphire
“Relicanth is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This Pokémon’s body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks.”
Sun
“Its form has remained the same for one hundred million years. Its body is filled with fat, so it can withstand the water pressure of the deep sea.”
Moon
“It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up.”
Ultra Sun
“Thought to have gone extinct, Relicanth was given a name that is a variation of the name of the person who discovered it.”
Ultra Moon
“The reason it hasn’t changed at all in a hundred million years is that it’s apparently already a perfect life-form.”
Sword
“Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.”
Shield
“This Pokémon was discovered during deep-sea exploration. Its appearance hasn’t changed in 100,000,000 years, so it’s called a living fossil.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Relicanth
🇬🇧 English
Relicanth
🇯🇵 漢字
ジーランス
🇯🇵 Kana
ジーランス
🇯🇵 Romaji
Glanth
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Relicanth
🇪🇸 Español
Relicanth
🇮🇹 Italiano
Relicanth
🇰🇷 한국어
시라칸
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
古空棘鱼
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
古空棘魚
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Longévité
🇬🇧 EN
Longevity Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ちょうじゅポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Bestand-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Relicanth
What type is Relicanth?
Relicanth is a Water and Rock-type Pokémon.
What are Relicanth's weaknesses?
Relicanth is weak to Electric, Fighting and Ground-type moves (×2 damage). Relicanth is very weak to Grass-type moves (×4 damage).
What is Relicanth's Hidden Ability?
Relicanth's Hidden Ability is Sturdy. Its regular Abilities are Swift Swim and Rock Head.
Can you get a Shiny Relicanth in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Relicanth is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
