Relicanth Evolution
Relicanth Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Protects against recoil damage.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Relicanth Moves
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Relicanth Sprites
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.
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.
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.
It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Relicanth's Japanese name is Glanth (ジーランス). Here are all the official names for Relicanth across different languages:
Relicanth Breeding
How to Get Relicanth
Relicanth is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Relicanth in every game where it is available:
About Relicanth
Relicanth is a Water/Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 485, Relicanth is classified as a Longevity Pokémon and is part of the Relicanth evolution line.
In competitive play, Relicanth is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swift Swim and Rock Head and Sturdy, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a rain sweeper. Relicanth is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Relicanth can learn 78 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 1m tall and weighing 23.4kg, Relicanth has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.