Suicune (Pokémon)

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Suicune スイクン Suikun #245
Artwork from G/S/C
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Aurora Pokémon
Ability Pressure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #240 Hoenn #380 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 6'07" Imperial 2.0 m Metric 6'07"/2.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 412.3 lbs. Imperial 187.0 kg Metric 412.3 lbs./187.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 81 cycles* (20655 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 215 Battle Exp.: 2151*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Suicune (Japanese: スイクン Suikun) is a Template:Type2 legendary Pokémon.

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

It is, along with Raikou and Entei, one of the legendary beasts created by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower.

Suicune is pursued, both in the anime and Pokémon Crystal, by Eusine.

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

Suicune was a major character in the movie Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

Biology

Physiology

Suicune is a blue leopard-like creature with white rhombus-shaped spots and a white underside. Suicune has two white streamer-like tails and a purple cape that resembles a northern aurora or a flowing river. It has a hexagon-shaped crest on its forehead and has cat-like paws.

Gender differences

Suicune is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Suicune has the power to purify dirty water and can walk across water. Northern winds always seems to blow where ever it shows up. Because Suicune is the embodiment of the north winds, it is able to learn and use almost every attack with relation to the wind (such as Gust, Icy Wind, Blizzard, and even Tailwind, making it the only non-Flying type to do so). Suicune, like the other Legendary Beasts, is also extremely fast, but, interestingly, it does not learn ExtremeSpeed naturally. It also sports limited mental powers.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Since Suicune is a member of the Legendary Beast Trio, Suicune races around the land. Some say it searches for a pure reservoir. Many speculate that Suicune and the rest of the Legendary Beasts are indeed not unique species because in Celebi: Voice of the Forest, Professor Oak speaks as if the Suicune in question was a specific Pokémon of that species.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Pokemon Movie 4 - Celebi A Timeless Encounter 0016.png

Suicune in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

File:For Ho-oh the Bells Toll.jpg

Suicune in the anime

Its first appearance is in the episode Don't Touch That 'dile when Ash, Misty, and Brock spot Suicune in the middle of a lake near New Bark Town. When it spots the group, it runs off.

The first significant and lengthy appearance of Suicune is in Celebi: Voice of the Forest. In the course of the movie, it demonstrated its ability to purify water, as well as doing battle with Dark Celebi.

Another significant appearance is in the episode For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll, where it appeared in Ecruteak City after one of the Crystal Bells from the Tin Tower was destroyed.

Suicune also appears in Sinnoh in Drifloon on the Wind!.

It was a friend to two young Joys named Marnie and Paige. Suicune saved Ash and Paige.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP028 Suicune Ash's Pokédex Suicune, the Aurora Pokémon. It travels the world and and purifies water wherever it goes, sailing on the North Wind.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Suicune was awakened by Yellow along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for Trainers to help them defeat the Mask of Ice to free Ho-Oh. Suicune, in particular, personally challenges nearly every single Gym Leader in the two regions. During its travels, it encounters both Eusine and Crystal, both of which become obsessed with capturing it. Crystal acquires the Crystal Bell, but is still unable to capture Suicune. She has her confidence shattered by this and has to retreat back to her old training grounds to regain her confidence. Suicune later chooses Misty as its partner, but then pairs up with Crystal anyway after Misty becomes injured.

Suicune can communicate with Raikou and Entei telepathically.

In the TCG

Main article: Suicune (TCG)

Other appearances

File:Suicune Brawl.jpg

Suicune in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl

When released from a Poké Ball, Suicune unleashes a blast of Icy Wind that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different attack, Aurora Beam.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Crystal: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld before the actual battle in Tin Tower. In these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
Generation III 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 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. 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 Diamond It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. Pearl It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. Platinum It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver One Roaming Johto Crystal One Tin Tower
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen One Roaming Kanto (with Charmander as starter) Colosseum One The Under (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Northwind Field (30F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Final Maze (B29F)
Pokémon Ranger	Fiore Temple

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Speed: 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.

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By breeding

None.

By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 40+	Purified moves
Shadow Rush	File:Box colo 245.png	Rain Dance	Water
--		Leer	Normal
--		Gust	Flying
--		Surf	Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
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 Suicune images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Suicune's sprite in Gold and Silver had a purple head piece, but was permanently changed to blue in Crystal.
• Suicune's Crystal sprite depicts a blue lower jaw, even though it is white in all other sprites.
• Despite being a sole Template:Type2, Suicune displays many Template:Type2 features, as well as being the only non-Template:Type2 Pokémon to learn Blizzard via level-up.
• In the anime, Suicune's body color and headpiece are more of a bluish-green color, while its in-game sprites and Ken Sugimori's official artwork show Suicune's body being more of a sky blue color.
• Suicune is the only Generation II legendary Pokémon to appear in a Diamond & Pearl series episode so far.
• Prior to the release of Crystal, a special battle music was composed when Suicune is encountered at the Tin Tower. Likewise, the same music is played when Raikou and Entei are encountered anywhere in Johto, with the exception of caves, dungeons, cities and towns, thus alerting the player that he or she is encountering any of the two.
• Suicune is the only member of the legendary beast trio that does not require the Mystery Part or Secret Slab to appear to the player in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 as items cannot be taken into the Final Maze.
• In Crystal Version, Suicune does not know Roar like it does in Gold and Silver, due to it being a stationary boss. This change carried over to FireRed and LeafGreen, making Suicune the only one of the roaming trio that cannot Roar its opponent away. Thus, it is the easiest to catch.
• Suicune, along with Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza, are the only legendary Pokémon who are the version mascot of a main game, but lack a signature move.
• Suicune, along with Raikou and Entei, had its back sprite changed during the transition from Diamond and Pearl to Platinum.

Origin

Suicune resembles a maned wolf or a leopard. Its ability to purify water is also reminiscent of a unicorn. Suicune may also resemble Fujin, the Shinto god of wind, who wears leopard skin.

Name origin

Suicune's name is probably based off its Japanese name, Suikun. Suikun is likely a combination of 水 sui, water, and 君 kun, monarch.

In other languages

• German: Suicune
• French: Suicune
• Korean: 스이쿤 Suikun

Related articles

• Suicune (Celebi: Voice of the Forest)
• Suicune (anime)
• Legendary beasts

Notes

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation VII

Generation VIII

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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