Pokemon Guide
Suicune is a Legendary Water-type Pokemon known for its graceful design, strong defensive profile and ability to purify water. This guide covers Suicune stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Suicune guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Build |
| Quick Facts | Stats |
| Best Moves | All Moves |
| Weaknesses | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Suicune is a Legendary Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. It is one of the Legendary beasts alongside Raikou and Entei and is known for its connection to clean water, speed and calm defensive strength.
Competitive Overview
Suicune can be useful in competitive formats because of its strong bulk, pure Water typing, setup options and access to moves that let it pressure teams over time.
Its strengths are defensive staying power, Calm Mind sets and useful Water coverage. Its biggest issues are vulnerability to Grass and Electric-type moves and competition from other bulky Water-type Pokemon.
Here are the key facts to know about Suicune, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Suicune
National Dex
#0245
Type
Water
Species
Aurora Pokemon
Height
6’07” / 2.0 m
200 cm
Weight
412.3 lbs / 187.0 kg
187.0 kg
Abilities
Pressure, Inner Focus
Suicune has strong defensive stats, solid HP and enough Speed and Special Attack to support bulky setup or utility roles across many Pokemon games.
Suicune can use Water-type attacks, Ice coverage and setup or recovery options. These are some of Suicune’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
![]()
A useful Water-type attack that can pressure physical attackers with a burn chance.
![]()
A reliable Water-type attack with steady power and broad availability.
![]()
A high-power Water-type attack for maximum damage.
![]()
Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense, helping Suicune become harder to stop.
![]()
Useful coverage against Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.
![]()
Coverage that can help Suicune hit Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
![]()
A support move that boosts team Speed for several turns.
![]()
Recovery that can keep Suicune healthy in long battles.
Suicune can learn Water, Ice, Psychic, Flying, Normal and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Suicune’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Suicune is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves, but weaknesses to Grass and Electric-type attacks.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Grass, Electric
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immunity
None
None
Suicune’s abilities support its role as a durable Legendary Pokemon that can pressure opponents and avoid disruption in some formats.
Makes opposing Pokemon use extra PP when they target Suicune with a move.
Prevents Suicune from flinching. This can help it stay active against Fake Out and other flinch pressure.
Suicune does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. It is a standalone Legendary Pokemon in the National Pokedex.
Legendary Pokemon
![]()
Does not evolve
Suicune availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Suicune is encountered as a Legendary Pokemon, found through a special area or obtained by trade, transfer or migration.
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Suicune had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Suicune had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Suicune had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Roaming Johto. |
Pokemon Silver |
Roaming Johto. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Tin Tower. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Roaming Kanto. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Roaming Kanto. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Route 25. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Route 25. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Max Lair in The Crown Tundra. |
Pokemon Shield |
Max Lair in The Crown Tundra. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
The Indigo Disk through Snacksworth after completing Blueberry Quests. |
Pokemon Violet |
The Indigo Disk through Snacksworth after completing Blueberry Quests. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Suicune |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Suicune is part of The Game Haus Pokemon coverage, including Pokemon guides, Pokemon Champions coverage and future Pokemon game updates.
| Pokemon Hub | Pokemon Champions Hub |
| Full Pokemon Pokedex | Best Pokemon Champions Builds and Guides |
Pokemon Pokedex
Looking for another Pokemon? Visit the full The Game Haus Pokedex to browse every Pokemon by National Dex number.
Stay up to date with the latest Pokemon news, guides, updates and coverage from The Game Haus.
Here are quick answers to common questions about Suicune. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Suicune is a Water-type Pokemon.
Suicune is weak to Grass and Electric-type moves.
No, Suicune does not evolve from or into another Pokemon.
Suicune’s abilities are Pressure and Inner Focus.
Suicune’s best moves often include Scald, Surf, Hydro Pump, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Extrasensory, Tailwind and Rest.
Yes, Suicune can be strong because of its bulk, pure Water typing, setup potential and utility options.
Depending on the game, Suicune can be found as a roaming or stationary Legendary Pokemon, through special areas, Max Lair, The Indigo Disk or transfer.
Current location data for Suicune in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.