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Relicanth

WaterRock

Longevity Pokémon

HoennShiny obtainable

Characteristics

Height
1.0 m · 3′ 3″
Weight
23.4 kg · 51.6 lb
Gender
12.5% female · 87.5% male
Abilities
Swift Swim · Rock Head · Sturdy (Hidden)
Egg Groups
Water1 · Water2
Growth Rate
Slow
Catch Rate
25
Base Friendship
70

Base Stats

HP
100
Attack
90
Defense
130
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
65
Speed
55
Base Stat Total485

Forms

Persistent forms share this canonical species record. Use the Normal / Shiny control above to inspect the exact HOME artwork for each legally available Shiny form. Mega Evolutions and Gigantamax appearances are linked here for reference without becoming ordinary Collection form choices.

Evolutionary Line

Pokédex Numbers

Main-series regional Pokédexes only. DLC and local Pokédexes are nested beneath their parent region.

Hoenn

Hoenn#188

Kalos

Coastal Kalos#42

Alola

Alola#343

Galar

Crown Tundra#187

Location Data

Native encounter and acquisition records are organized in release order. Downloadable expansions are nested beneath the base game that is required to use them. Transfer-only compatibility and untracked side games are intentionally excluded.

Pokémon Ruby2 locations

Hoenn Route 124 Underwater

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 4%

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 1%

Hoenn Route 126 Underwater

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 4%

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 1%

Pokémon Sapphire2 locations

Hoenn Route 124 Underwater

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 4%

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 1%

Hoenn Route 126 Underwater

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 4%

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 1%

Pokémon Emerald2 locations

Hoenn Route 124 Underwater

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 4%

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 1%

Hoenn Route 126 Underwater

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 4%

Seaweed · Lv. 30–35 · 1%

Pokémon Diamond1 location

Sinnoh Sea Route 226

Super Rod · Lv. 40–50 · 15%

Pokémon Pearl1 location

Sinnoh Sea Route 226

Super Rod · Lv. 40–50 · 15%

Pokémon Platinum1 location

Sinnoh Sea Route 226

Super Rod · Lv. 20–50 · 15%

Pokémon HeartGold1 location

Kanto Route 12

Old Rod · Lv. 10 · 15%

Good Rod · Lv. 20 · 40%

Good Rod · Lv. 20 · 15%

Good Rod · Lv. 20 · 10%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 40%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 30%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 10%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%

Pokémon SoulSilver1 location

Kanto Route 12

Old Rod · Lv. 10 · 15%

Good Rod · Lv. 20 · 40%

Good Rod · Lv. 20 · 15%

Good Rod · Lv. 20 · 10%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 40%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 30%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 10%

Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%

Pokémon Black1 location

Unova Route 4

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 35–60 · 40%

Pokémon White1 location

Unova Route 4

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 35–60 · 40%

Pokémon Black 21 location

Unova Route 4

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 15%

Pokémon White 21 location

Unova Route 4

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 15%

Pokémon X2 locations

Ambrette Town

Super Rod · Lv. 35 · 60%

Cyllage City

Super Rod · Lv. 35 · 60%

Pokémon Y2 locations

Ambrette Town

Super Rod · Lv. 35 · 60%

Cyllage City

Super Rod · Lv. 35 · 60%

Pokémon Sun1 location

Poni Wilds

Super Rod · Lv. 10–43 · 1%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 10–43 · 10%

Pokémon Moon1 location

Poni Wilds

Super Rod · Lv. 10–43 · 1%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 10–43 · 10%

Pokémon Ultra Sun2 locations

Ancient Poni Path

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 10–49 · 10%

Super Rod · Lv. 10–44 · 1%

Poni Breaker Coast

Super Rod · Lv. 10–44 · 1%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 10–49 · 10%

Pokémon Ultra Moon2 locations

Ancient Poni Path

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 10–49 · 10%

Super Rod · Lv. 10–44 · 1%

Poni Breaker Coast

Super Rod · Lv. 10–44 · 1%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 10–49 · 10%

Pokémon Sword & Shield7 locations

The Crown Tundra

Pokémon Sword

Ballimere Lake

Wanderer Water · Lv. 65 · 100%

Overworld Water · Lv. 60–65 · 5%

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventure · Lv. 65 · 100%

Giants Bed Max Den F

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Giants Bed Max Den P

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Giants Foot Max Den B

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Frigid Sea Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Ballimere Lake Max Den N

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Pokémon Shield

Ballimere Lake

Wanderer Water · Lv. 65 · 100%

Overworld Water · Lv. 60–65 · 5%

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventure · Lv. 65 · 100%

Giants Bed Max Den F

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Giants Bed Max Den P

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Giants Foot Max Den B

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Frigid Sea Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Ballimere Lake Max Den N

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Masterdex acquisition notes

RSE ORAS
  • ♂: ♂
  • ♀: ♀

Pokédex Entries

Pokémon RubyView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon SapphireView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen & XView entryHide entry

It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.

Pokémon EmeraldView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 & YView entryHide entry

A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilverView entryHide entry

Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.

Pokémon Omega RubyView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon Alpha SapphireView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon SunView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon MoonView entryHide entry

It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up.

Pokémon Ultra SunView entryHide entry

Thought to have gone extinct, Relicanth was given a name that is a variation of the name of the person who discovered it.

Pokémon Ultra MoonView entryHide entry

The reason it hasn’t changed at all in a hundred million years is that it’s apparently already a perfect life-form.

Pokémon SwordView entryHide entry

Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.

Pokémon ShieldView entryHide entry

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.

My Collection

0 individuals recorded for this species.

No owned individuals are recorded yet.