Suicune
TL;DR. Suicune is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 580. Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Suicune in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Suicune reaches 2,983 CP at level 40 and 3,412 CP as a best buddy.
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Suicune in competitive play.
Suicune is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #444 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Suicune.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Suicune, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Suicune?
Suicune is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Suicune weak to?
Suicune takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Suicune resistant to?
Suicune resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Suicune evolve?
Suicune does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Suicune from?
Suicune was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0245.
What are Suicune's base stats?
Suicune has HP 100, Attack 75, Defense 115, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 115, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Suicune's abilities?
Suicune can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.
Is Suicune legendary or mythical?
Yes. Suicune is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Suicune's best stat?
Suicune's highest base stat is Defense at 115, which ranks 9th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Suicune good?
Suicune has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 6th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Suicune as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Suicune is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Suicune vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Suicune | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 70 | +30 |
| Attack | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Defense | 115 | 72 | +43 |
| Special Attack | 90 | 71 | +19 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 69 | +46 |
| Speed | 85 | 66 | +19 |
| Total | 580 | 420 | +160 |
Suicune appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Suicune is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Suicune in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 12 games have a known habitat.
Suicune appears in 4 episodes.
From EP117 (1999-09-30) through JN053 (2021-01-29).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Suicune partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Suicune partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Suicune has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Suicune sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Suicune cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Suicune
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.