Relicanth (Pokémon)

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Relicanth ジーランス Glanth #369
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Water Rock Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Longevity Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim or Rock Head Rock Head Blue-Striped ----- Sturdy Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #179 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-248
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 51.6 lbs. Imperial 23.4 kg Metric 51.6 lbs./23.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 25 (3.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Water 1 and Water 2 groups 41 cycles (10455 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 198 Battle Exp.: 1981*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Relicanth (Japanese: ジーランス Glanth) is a dual-type Water/Rock Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Relicanth are stocky fish-like Pokémon with features that resemble coelacanths. They seem ancient and primitive. It is mostly brown with patches of tan on its body and a tan skull-like head. It has a red spot on each side of its body. Its scales are as craggy as rock. It also possesses many pairs of fins which it can use to punt itself along the sea bottom.

Gender differences

Female Relicanth have smaller cheek bones.

Special abilities

Relicanth's tough, rock-like scales allows it to survive intense pressure and most physical attacks. It's one of the few Pokémon capable of learning the move Head Smash.

Behavior

Relicanth feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth, and walks on the seafloor using its pectoral fins.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

Relicanth reside deep within the sea abyss. Due to its rock-like scales, it can withstand the immense hydrostatic pressure that can be found at such extreme depths.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Relicanth is a filter feeder.

In the anime

File:Wazoo Island.jpg

Relicanth in the anime

Major appearances

A group of Relicanth appeared in The Relicanth Really Can!.

Minor appearances

It was first shown in the episode A Ruin With a View!

A Relicanth appeared in a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty! as one of the Pokémon J had stolen.

Several Relicanth appeared in Enter Galactic!.

A Relicanth appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

A Relicanth appeared at the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG094 Relicanth Ash's Pokédex Relicanth, the Longevity Pokémon. Relicanth is covered in stone-like scales, which allow it to extend the pressure of the deep ocean.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures

Sapphire owns a Relicanth. Nicknamed Relo, it was instrumental in the battle against Kyogre and Groudon by unlocking the ruins holding the Legendary Golems.

Pokédex entry

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS236 This species lives at the bottom of the sea for thousands of years. It only feeds on microorganisms.

In the TCG

Main article: Relicanth (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Underwater Emerald Rare Underwater FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 226 (Super Rod) Platinum Rare Route 226 (Super Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Swarm Route 12 Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Common Route 4 (Rippling Water) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Ocean
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 11 Endless Level 20 Forever Level 20 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Silver Trench (80F-89F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Miracle Sea (B1-B18) Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Canal Ruins

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Green Shard (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	DeepSeaScale (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	DeepSeaScale (5%)
Black	White	DeepSeaScale (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 485	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 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 088 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 1515 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 08080% 10 2222 Yawn Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2929 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3636 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 4343 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 5050 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 5757 Dive Water Physical 08080 100100% 10 6464 Rest Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 7171 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5 7878 Head Smash Rock Physical 150150 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
	Brine	Water	Special	60	100%	20
	Magnitude	Ground	Physical	—	100%	30
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
	Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85%	10
	Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100%	15
	Sleep Talk*	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Relicanth in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Relicanth in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Relicanth can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Relicanth cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
Dream World	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
A superscript level indicates that Relicanth can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Relicanth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Relicanth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 369.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.9% Friend Area: Deep-Sea Floor Phrases 51%-100% HP The world is awash in change--but not everything changes. 26%-50% HP Hm? Is my health down by about half, would you say? 1%-25% HP I've reached the end... Am I truly too far behind the times? Level up I've leveled up! But some things will never change... Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! But some things will never change...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Relicanth  Water  Rock

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Relicanth images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Relicanth is one of the essential two Pokémon to unlock the caves of the legendary golems; the other is Wailord.
• Relicanth, along with Zigzagoon, are the two Pokémon left out of the Hoenn Pokérap.
• Relicanth shares its types with four of the five original fossil Pokémon, Kabuto, Kabutops, Omanyte, and Omastar, furthering its link to them as a living fossil.
• Relicanth's regular and Shiny form colorations are the same as those observed in its real-life counterpart.
• Relicanth's EV yield (1 HP and 1 Defense) is unique.

Origin

Relicanth are based on the modern Latimeria chalumnae, a coelacanth species that was thought to be extinct. They are considered living fossils, because they are virtually unchanged from their prehistoric forms. Like in real life, Relicanth was thought to be extinct 100 million years ago, until it was recently rediscovered in a submarine exploration.

Name origin

Relicanth's name seems to be a combination of "relic", meaning "something old that has survived the passage of time," and "coelacanth". "Glanth" is based on 爺 jī, old man, and "coelacanth".

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Relicanth French Relicanth Korean 시라칸 Coeracan Chinese (Taiwan) 古空棘魚 Gǔ Kōng Jí Yú 古 means ancient. 空棘魚 may be derived from 腔棘魚 Qiāngjíyú. Brazilian Portuguese (anime only) Relicário From reliquary.

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