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relicanth
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Relicanth

Longevity Pokémon

WaterRock

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

Base Stats

HP 100
Attack 90
Defense 130
Sp. Atk 45
Sp. Def 65
Speed 55
Total 485

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Longevity Pokémon
Height 1.0 m
Weight 23.4 kg
Base Exp 170
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 25
Base Happiness 70
Gender 87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
Habitat Sea
Egg Groups Water1 ,Water2

Sprites

relicanth Front Front
relicanth Back Back
relicanth Front Shiny Front Shiny
relicanth Back Shiny Back Shiny
relicanth Front ♀ Front ♀
relicanth Back ♀ Back ♀
relicanth Front Shiny ♀ Front Shiny ♀
relicanth Back Shiny ♀ Back Shiny ♀
relicanth Official Art Official Art
relicanth Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu
Choice Band
Item
Choice Band
Ability
Rock Head
Nature
Jolly / Adamant
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252
Rock Polish
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Rock Head
Nature
Adamant / Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252
Rain Dance Physical Attacker
Moves
Aqua Tail / Waterfall
Rain Dance / Stone Edge
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 72
Atk 252
Spe 184

Strategy Overview

Although it's seen as "just another Rock-type" by many, Relicanth has several positive niches that make it a strong Pokemon. It is faster than most other Rock-type Pokemon, has usable Attack, and has splendid physical bulk. In comparison to Aggron, its Water sub-typing makes it less susceptible to Ground-type Pokemon. Relicanth's Water / Rock typing also grants it a useful dual resistance to Fire, along with resistances to Normal, Flying, Ice, and Poison. Movepool-wise, Relicanth has access to a variety of moves that offer great coverage and support. However, the main selling point of using Relicanth is its access to Head Smash, which, when combined with Rock Head, makes for a deadly sweeper.

It's not all sunshine for Relicanth though. Relicanth's horrible Special Defense stat makes it unlikely to live through several neutral special attacks. That poor Speed in comparison to the rest of the metagame makes you want to gouge your eyes out. It also comes with a dual weakness to Grass, as well as weaknesses to Fighting, Ground, and Electric. Nevertheless, Relicanth can be one of the most devastating Pokemon in a blink of an eye.

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc