Suicune: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk7585–139139–273

Def115121–183211–361

SpA9099–156166–306

SpD115121–183211–361

Spe8594–150157–295

Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

ElectricGrass

Resists

½×

FireIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Suicune outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
Everything about Pressure →
Other Pokémon with Pressure 28
Aerodactyl Articuno Zapdos Moltres Mewtwo Raikou Entei Lugia Ho-Oh Wailmer Wailord Dusclops Absol Deoxys Vespiquen Spiritomb Weavile Dusknoir Dialga Palkia Giratina Pawniard Bisharp Kyurem Corviknight Eternatus Sneasler Kingambit
This Pokémon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
Everything about Inner Focus →
Other Pokémon with Inner Focus 35
Zubat Golbat Abra Kadabra Alakazam Farfetch’d Drowzee Hypno Hitmonchan Kangaskhan Dragonite Crobat Umbreon Girafarig Sneasel Raikou Entei Snorunt Glalie Riolu Lucario Mega Gallade Throh Sawk Darumaka Mienfoo Mienshao Pawniard Bisharp Mudbray Mudsdale Oranguru Indeedee Kubfu Annihilape

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

6.45% of teams · rank #34 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Scald
Calm Mind
Substitute
Roar

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players5.24%
Rated 1500+5.72%
Rated 1630+6.45%
Rated 1760+6.09%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.45%

Moves

Scald99.8%
Calm Mind99.1%
Substitute60.9%
Roar43.5%
Rest36.9%
Protect32.1%
Ice Beam16.5%
Sleep Talk8.3%
Shadow Ball2.1%
Mirror Coat0.3%

Items

Abilities

98.9%
1.1%

EV spreads

Timid 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe28.6%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD14.1%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe12.8%
Bold 252 HP / 236 Def / 4 SpD / 16 Spe5.4%
Timid 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 Spe5%

Tera types

Dark33.6%
Fairy24%
Poison16.4%
Ghost13.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Cyclizar36.2%
Jirachi23.5%
Noivern25.3%
Entei18.7%

Evolution

Suicune does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30

1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

6Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

12Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

18Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

24RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

30Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

36TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

42Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

48Extrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

54SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

60Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20

66Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

72Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

78Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10

TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15

TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

Egg moves 2

EggExtreme SpeedNearly always goes first.NormalPhys80100%5

EggSheer ColdOHKOs non-Ice targets. Fails if user's lower level.IceSpec—30%5

Biology

Raikou, Entei, and Suicune make up a group of Legendary Pokémon known as the Legendary Beasts, which represent the elements of electricity, fire, and water, respectively. The three were a group of Pokémon who died when a tower they were in caught on fire.

The Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh revived them from death in their current forms, with their types representing the lightning that caused the fire, the fire itself, and the rain that eventually quelled the tower fire. Suicune has been described as both a feline-like and dog-like Pokémon, and is capable of purifying water.

Design & origin

The Legendary Beasts were designed by manga artist Muneo Saito. They are also known as the Legendary Dogs, though the latter title has been debated, as their designs are primarily based around big cats. Suicune's name comes from "sui", the Japanese word for water, and "kun", a suffix denoting respect in Japanese.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Aurora Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#240Updated Johto#245

Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
HeartGold · Y
It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir.
Crystal
This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Suicune
Japanese: スイクン
Japanese (romaji): Suicune
Korean: 스이쿤
Chinese (Traditional): 水君
Chinese (Simplified): 水君
French: Suicune
German: Suicune
Spanish: Suicune
Italian: Suicune

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 Def, 2 SpD
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 261
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Trackless ForestStatic encounter · Lv 50

Omega Ruby 1 area

Trackless ForestStatic encounter · Lv 50

Colosseum 3 areas

Realgam TowerSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 40
The Under (Deep Colosseum)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 40
The Under (TV Studio)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 40

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 25Static encounter · Lv 40

HeartGold 1 area

Road 25Static encounter · Lv 40

LeafGreen 1 area

Roaming KantoOn any overworld patch of grass · Lv 50

FireRed 1 area

Roaming KantoOn any overworld patch of grass · Lv 50

Crystal 1 area

Bell Tower (1F)Static encounter · Lv 40

Silver 1 area

Wandert durch JohtoOn any overworld patch of grass · Lv 40

Gold 1 area

Wandert durch JohtoOn any overworld patch of grass · Lv 40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.