Suicune (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Suicune (disambiguation).

Suicune Aurora Pokémon スイクン Suicune #0245 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Cacophony Cacophony Inner Focus Gen VII+ Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony Water Absorb Gen V-VI* Hidden Ability
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 80 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Suicune 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 412.3 lbs. 187.0 kg Suicune 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 215 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 261 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Suicune 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
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 Suicune) is a Water-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

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

Along with Raikou and Entei, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower. It is pursued in Pokémon the Series, Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver by Eusine.

The Paradox Pokémon Walking Wake is said to be an ancient relative of Suicune.

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

Biology

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire reference sheet

Suicune is a slim, quadrupedal, blue, mammalian Pokémon with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the aurora borealis and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a small tuft of fur under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.

150 years ago, Brass Tower in Johto was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpout. Three unnamed Pokémon perished in the fire, however, the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Suicune, which represents the rain that put out the fire on the now Burned Tower.

Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across grasslands in search of water to purify by following the north wind. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In Pokémon Crystal, Suicune is said to be the closest of the Legendary beasts to Ho-Oh and shares a cooperative bond with the Unown. Suicune's personality is said to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations, as depicted in Drifloon On the Wind!. Suicune is believed to be both the embodiment of the north winds and compassion of pure spring waters. Suicune loves Suicune Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and rode with it in the past. Walking Wake shares a resemblance to Suicune and is believed to be its ancient ancestor.

As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Suicune can observed sleep deeply in locations where the water is clean. When Suicune awakens, it will start racing around the world once more, following the north wind to purify fouled water. Suicune is known to enjoy eating Suicune Biscuits. Suicune can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Suicune Incense. Suicune has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called Energy-Storing Sleep, Meditative Sleep, and Northern-Wind Sleep.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Crystal: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld — specifically in Cianwood City, outside Mt. Mortar on Route 42, and on Route 36 just beside the gate to National Park, in that order — before the actual battle in the Tin Tower. On these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted, and then reset the event on the next route, creating an infinite loop that replicates its roaming status in Gold and Silver. Once Suicune is captured or defeated, it cannot be seen on those routes again.
• Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: As in Crystal, Suicune will roam Johto and Kanto before finally battling the player. After being first seen in the Burned Tower, it runs to Cianwood City, Route 42, Vermilion Port, and Route 14 before becoming battleable at the end of Route 25 after defeating Misty. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after entering the Hall of Fame again.

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Suicune first appears alongside Raikou up on Revelation Mountain, where they confront Krookodile, believing he turned Entei to stone, only to discover that Nuzleaf was the actual culprit. Suicune later helps the player and partner escape from the Voidlands. He goes by the title "Suicune the Gale".

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #240 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 incarnation of northern winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #245 Diamond It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. SoulSilver This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
Generation V Unova #— Black It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. White Black 2 It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Y Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Roaming Johto (Only one) Crystal Tin Tower (Only one)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed LeafGreen Roaming Kanto (if the player chose Charmander) (Only one) Colosseum The Under (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade, Event Platinum Trade, Event HeartGold SoulSilver Route 25 (Only one) Burned Tower*
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Relocator (Shiny event Suicune only) Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trackless Forest (requires Ho-Oh or Lugia in the party) (Only one)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (requires Raikou and Entei in party) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Ramanas Park (requires Johto Slate) (Only one) Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet) Casseroya Lake after receiving the Suicune Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet) Casseroya Lake after receiving the Suicune Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Northwind Field (30F) Ranger Fiore Temple
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Final Maze (B29F) MD Sky Treacherous Waters (B10F-B19F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter) PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone Ranger: GS Canal Ruins, Rand's House
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: World Axle - B2F (Post-ending) Rumble U Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time, Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song (Reward), Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 4 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Special Boss) Super MD Complete Suicune's Connection Orb mission Picross Area 21: Stage 10
Generation VII Rumble Rush Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Northwind Field (30F) New Snap Shiver SnowfieldsNight Level 2
Cross-Generation Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX15 Event: Suicune Appears Masters EX Master Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune Poké Fair sync pair scout: Eusine & Suicune

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune	English	United States	40	November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune	English	United States	??	October 18 to 24, 2002
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Suicune	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	English	United Kingdom	70	June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	Italian	Italy	70	June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Suicune	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	German	Germany	70	September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Suicune	French	France	70	September 26, 2006
DPPtHGSS	Crown Suicune	Japanese	Japan	30	June 18 to August 31, 2010
DPPtHGSS	Crown City Suicune	Korean	South Korea	30	December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
DPPtHGSS	GameStop Suicune	English	North America	30	January 31 to February 6, 2011
DPPtHGSS	Winter 2011 Suicune	English	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS	Winter 2011 Suicune	French	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS	Winter 2011 Suicune	German	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS	Winter 2011 Suicune	Italian	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011
DPPtHGSS	Winter 2011 Suicune	Spanish	Wi-Fi	30	February 21 to 27, 2011

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Rowap Berry (100%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 18/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

Suicune is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 Rem.Rem. Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000— 03030% 5 Rem.Rem. Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5 066 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1818 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 2424 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 3030 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 3636 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4848 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 5454 Surf Water Special 09090 100100% 15 6060 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 20 6666 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 7272 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 7878 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5

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

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM188 TM188 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Suicune Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.1% Friend Area: Sacred Field Phrases 51%-100% HP Let us go! The north wind will be our ally! 26%-50% HP This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already... 1%-25% HP This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me... Level up I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: D

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Meet up with at Clear Lake Connected to: Raikou, Entei, Celebi Connection Orb Set: 1 Phrases Normal Let us proceed with the north wind! Low HP (< 50%) We need to... turn the tide! Let's go on the offensive!

Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 550 Max. exp.: 600 Browser entry R-204 Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-249 It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack.

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 62 Base Speed: 60

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at Empoleon's Snow Slide.

Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.

Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #154 Power of 5 Increases damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Block Smash+, Chill, Freeze+

Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 180 Base Defense: 235 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Snarl*, Ice Fang*, Hidden Power† Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam*, Scald*, Frustration, Return

New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #182 Suicune is said to be the embodiment of north winds. True to its reputation, we saw it racing like wind across the snowfields. What an elegant sight to behold!

Pokémon Sleep Special Pokémon Sleep type: Slumbering Pokémon type: Water Points to befriend: 30 Specialty: Skills Berry: Oran Berry ×1 Primary ingredient: Fancy Apple ×1 Possible ingredients: Fancy Apple Pure Oil Greengrass Corn Main skill: Helper Boost (Water) Base carry limit: 17 Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect. For Special Pokémon, the first befriended individual's Nature and sub skills are identical for all researchers. Nature: Docile Level 10 sub skill: Sleep EXP Bonus Level 25 sub skill: Skill Level Up S Level 50 sub skill: Inventory Up L Level 75 sub skill: Helping Speed S Level 100 sub skill: Skill Trigger S This Pokémon embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It’s said that Suicune can only sleep deeply in places where the water is clean. When it wakes, it races once more around the world with the north wind to purify fouled water. Energy-Storing Sleep Meditative Sleep Northern-Wind Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Evolution data

Unevolved Suicune  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Suicune in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Shiny Suicune in Zoroark: Master of Illusions

Suicune (recurring)

Suicune debuted in Don't Touch That 'dile, where Ash and his friends first encountered one as they were heading towards New Bark Town. Suicune was seen standing on a small island in a lake, appearing as a mysterious silhouette of blue energy. At first, Ash did not understand what Pokémon it was and wanted to catch it. However, Suicune leaped into the fog and vanished as soon as Ash made an attempt to battle it.

The same Suicune reappeared in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!. After Team Rocket had removed the Crystal Bells from Ecruteak's Tin Tower, many Bug-type Pokémon invaded the city. They wrapped Jessie, James and Meowth in a String Shot and blocked off the entry to the Tin Tower. Suicune appeared in a mystical blue light and calmed the wild Pokémon down. Seeing the Legendary Pokémon, Jessie had Arbok launch a Poison Sting, but Suicune evaded the attack and sent Team Rocket blasting off with an Aurora Beam.

Eusine wanted to catch Suicune and sent out his Alakazam to battle it. Alakazam used Disable, but Suicune easily blocked it with a Mirror Coat. It then used Roar to send Alakazam back into its Poké Ball and fled from the area before Eusine could even react. The brief encounter led Eusine to pursue Suicune, in the hopes of seeing it again one day.

Its known moves are Aurora Beam, Mirror Coat, and Roar.

Suicune (M04)

In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Suicune participated in the battle against Dark Celebi. It also demonstrated its ability to purify water.

Suicune (M13)

A Shiny Suicune appeared with the other members of its trio in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Goh's Suicune

In Healing the Healer!, Ash and Goh encountered a Suicune that was being targeted by a group of Pokémon hunters. Goh caught Suicune in order to save and heal it. In the end, even though the hunters were arrested and Goh attempted to release Suicune, it chose to remain under his ownership while roaming the world.

Other

In Drifloon on the Wind!, a Suicune had befriended Marnie and Paige, the daughters of a Nurse Joy. It saved Ash and Paige's lives when they fell into a deep canyon.

Minor appearances

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Suicune roared and jumped off a mountain.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Suicune appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In I Choose You!, Verity spotted a Suicune.

Pokédex entries

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

Pokémon Generations

Suicune in Pokémon Generations

A wild Suicune appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening. It first appeared during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts, then it briefly appeared before Eusine in the present day when he visited the Burned Tower.

GOTCHA!

A Suicune briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Suicune in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Suicune (M04) and Suicune (M13)

Two different Suicune appeared in the manga adaptations of the fourth and thirteenth Pokémon movies.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Suicune appeared in PMHGSS04 and PMHGSS05.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Suicune appeared in JBA3.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Suicune (Adventures)

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Suicune first appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first proper appearance was in Querulous Qwilfish. It was revealed in Hello, Lickitung that Yellow had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the Burned Tower, from which they then left to roam Johto and Kanto in search for a Trainer to team up with in the battle against the Masked Man. Despite both Eusine and Crystal pursuing Suicune and attempting to catch it, Suicune eventually chose Misty as its Trainer after battling her at Tohjo Falls. After the Masked Man was defeated, Suicune returned to the wild.

	Spoilers end here.

In Miltank Melee, a Ditto transformed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine while Ken, Al, and Harry surrounded the real one. Ditto's flexibility was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escape after her Monlee defeated the Ditto.

In Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa, an ice sculpture of a Suicune started to move in Mahogany Gym and battled Whitney and Pryce. In Savvy Swinub, Pryce revealed that he had been using the sculpture for battle training.

Suicune in Pokémon Journeys

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Suicune appeared in Gold and Black VS Team Rocket and The Legendary Pokémon.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Suicune first appeared in GDZ58.

Pokémon Journeys

Main article: Goh's Suicune

Goh caught a Suicune in Healing the Healer!, just like in the animated series.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Suicune appeared in Find the Legendary Pokémon!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Suicune (TCG)

Other appearances

Suicune in Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Suicune (Pokkén)

Suicune is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include Aurora Beam, Hydro Pump, Mirror Coat, and Blizzard. During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack True Sheer Cold.

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U/Ultimate

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

Suicune reappears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, functioning the same as in Brawl. In these games, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball.

Suicune reappears again in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, functioning the same as in previous games. In this game, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball.

Melee trophy information

This mystical aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to instantly purify any contaminated water it finds. Some say Suicune is the north wind reborn. Its strange and dramatic story is told over the course of the Crystal version of the Pokémon game.

Brawl trophy information

"An Aurora Pokémon. It has the power to instantly purify even the filthiest water. Suicune is said to be the reincarnation of the northern wind, so when it shows up, so does that wind. Suicune uses the move Aurora Beam--aurora light focused into a powerful beam. Along with inflicting damage, this attack also lowers the target's attack power."

3DS/Wii U trophy information

Suicune trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

NA: A Legendary Pokémon that emerged from the ashes of the Burned Tower, Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon easily identified by its long, purple mane. In battle, it'll head toward a nearby fighter and fire an Aurora Beam all the way to the edge of the screen. If you get hit, you'll be frozen solid!

PAL: Suicune is one of the Legendary Pokémon from the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City. Its mane is said to resemble an aurora floating over it. If summoned in battle, it'll make its way straight for a nearby fighter and unleash its Aurora Beam. The target, frozen in place, is unable to resist as it's blown off the stage.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Suicune appears as a Spirit alongside Entei and Raikou.

Trivia

• Suicune's numbers in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are identical: 0245 and 245, respectively.
• Suicune is the only member of a Legendary trio to also be a game mascot while its fellow members are not.
• Suicune is the only Shadow Pokémon that can have a varying moveset. Normally knowing Surf if snagged in The Under or Realgam Tower, Suicune instead knows Hydro Pump if it is snagged in Deep Colosseum.

Concept and development

Suicune, along with Raikou and Entei, was designed by Muneo Saitō.

When asked if Suicune was based on any particular animal, Muneo Saitō described its creation process to come together easily and fell into a motif that felt "leopard-like". This design is more clearly seen in its design from the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, where its build is thinner and more cat-like. This design also features a more unshaven, dishevelled Suicune, with bangs covering the eyes and tail fur tied together by an orb. In the final game, Suicune is seen with a purple faceplate and more serious expression, which would be changed to the more familiar design in Pokémon Crystal.

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  Spaceworld '97 demo sprite

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  Gold and Silver sprite

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  Crystal sprite

Origin

Suicune may be partially based on a leopard. The concept of a leopard, combined with the idea of Suicune representing the north wind, may have been derived from Fūjin, the Shinto god of the wind, who wears leopard skin; additionally, numerous Shinto themes are seen across Johto, such as Mediums (known as Itako in Japanese). Its mane also looks similar to aurora. Its build, crest, and ability to walk on water bear similarities to the Qilin.

Water-type Suicune corresponds to the rain that put out the Brass Tower according to its legend; at the same time Raikou represents the lightning that struck it, and Entei represents the fire that burned it.

Name origin

Suicune may be a combination of 水 sui (water), 水晶 suishō (crystal), and 君 kun (monarch).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese スイクン Suicune From 水 sui, 水晶 suishō, and 君 kun French Suicune Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Suicune Same as English/Japanese name German Suicune Same as English/Japanese name Italian Suicune Same as English/Japanese name Korean 스이쿤 Suicune Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 水君 Shuǐjūn From 水 shuǐ and 君 jūn Cantonese Chinese 水君 Séuigwān From 水 séui and 君 gwān

More languages Hindi सुइकून Suicune Transcription of English name Russian Суикун Suikun Transcription of English name Thai ซุยคูน Suicune Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Legendary beasts
• Suicune (M04)
• Legendary beasts (M13)
• Goh's Suicune
• Suicune (Adventures)
• Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)
• Suicune (Pokkén)
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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