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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Shiny release
Shiny Suicune first appeared on August 17, 2019, during Global Research Challenge 2019 reward.
- Suicune
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 11, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Nov 4 to Nov 9, 2025 | 5-star | Enchanted Hollow |
| Aug 21 to Aug 22, 2025 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
| May 10 to May 11, 2025 | Shadow 5-star | Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend · Dynamax debut |
| Nov 2 to Dec 1, 2024 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
Suicune in competitive play.
Suicune is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #521 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Suicune's ability change its weaknesses?
No. Pressure and Inner Focus do not change its type matchups. In Generations V and VI, Suicune’s Hidden Ability was Water Absorb, which made it immune to Water moves. From Generation VII it is Inner Focus.
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.
In Generations V and VI, Suicune’s Hidden Ability was Water Absorb, which made it immune to Water moves. From Generation VII it is Inner Focus.
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
How to get Suicune.
Every main-series game Suicune is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- One-time encounterCasseroya Lake, after receiving the Suicune Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- One-time encounterRamanas Park (requires Johto Slate) (Only one)
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Water World) (requires Raikou and Entei in party) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterTrackless Forest (requires Ho-Oh or Lugia in the party) (Only one)
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · WhiteTransfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- TransferRelocator (Shiny event Suicune only)
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- Event
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterRoute 25 (Only one)
- WildBurned Tower (Rematch if Suicune faints or the player runs away)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Kanto (if the chose Charmander) (Only one)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Johto (Only one)
- CrystalObtainable
- One-time encounterTin Tower (Only one)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Scarlet, Violet, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Suicune appears in 4 episodes.
From EP119 (1999-10-14) 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
Suicune in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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