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Relicanth (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water/Rock Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third Pokémon generation in the Ruby and Sapphire games.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Relicanth is a Pokémon that is heavily based on the coelacanth. It is covered with hard, brown scales that are similar to craggy rocks. Its tan head has protruding cheekbones, which are smaller on a female. A triangular spike protrudes from the back of its head. Tan patches cover its body and there is a red spot located on both sides. It possesses two pairs of pectoral fins, which it uses to push itself along the sea bottom. Additionally, it has dorsal and pelvic fins near its tail. Its tail fin has a wavy outline.
The composition of its scales, along with its fatty body and oil-filled swim bladders, allow it to withstand the intense pressure of the ocean depths. Relicanth once had teeth, but they have long since atrophied; as such, Relicanth is a filter feeder, feeding on microscopic organisms that it sucks up with its toothless mouth. It has remained unchanged for 100 million years and stays as such because it is already a perfect life-form. It was discovered during a deep-sea expedition. Relicanth's name comes from an explorer whose name served as a variation of it.
Appearances[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | 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. |
| Pokémon Emerald | 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pokémon Pearl | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pokémon Platinum | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pokémon White | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pokémon White 2 | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. |
| Pokémon Y | A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Its form has remained the same for one hundred million years. Its body is filled with fat, so it can withstand the water pressure of the deep sea. |
| Pokémon Moon | It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | ||
| Pokémon Moon | ||
Base Stats[]
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Attack | 45 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 55 |
| Total | 485 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Relicanth is one of the two Pokémon left out of the Hoenn PokéRap; the other is Zigzagoon.
- Relicanth shares many similarities with Fossil Pokémon, in the sense that it is also part-Rock-type, has a gender ratio of seven males to one female, and it is referred as an ancient Pokémon in some Pokédex entries.