Suicune Pokemon Guide

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Suicune 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.

Water type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Suicune

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Shiny Form

Shiny Suicune

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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.


Suicune Description

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

Is Suicune Good in Competitive?

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.

Suicune Quick Facts

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 type Pokemon icon

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 Stats

Suicune has strong defensive stats, solid HP and enough Speed and Special Attack to support bulky setup or utility roles across many Pokemon games.

Hp
100
Attack
75
Defense
115
Special Attack
90
Special Defense
115
Speed
85

Suicune Best Moves Across 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.

Water type Pokemon icon

Scald

A useful Water-type attack that can pressure physical attackers with a burn chance.

Water type Pokemon icon

Surf

A reliable Water-type attack with steady power and broad availability.

Water type Pokemon icon

Hydro Pump

A high-power Water-type attack for maximum damage.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Calm Mind

Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense, helping Suicune become harder to stop.

Ice type Pokemon icon

Ice Beam

Useful coverage against Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Extrasensory

Coverage that can help Suicune hit Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Tailwind

A support move that boosts team Speed for several turns.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Rest

Recovery that can keep Suicune healthy in long battles.

Suicune All Moves

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

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Gust Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special40100
1Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
1Mist Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status
1Water Gun Water type Pokemon icon Water Special40100
6Water Pulse Water type Pokemon icon Water Special60100
12Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
18Calm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
24Roar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
30Ice Fang Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical6595
36Tailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
42Crunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
48Extrasensory Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
54Surf Water type Pokemon icon Water Special90100
60Mirror Coat Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special100
66Rain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
72Hydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
78Blizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMAvalanche Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical60100
TMBlizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMChilling Water Water type Pokemon icon Water Special50100
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
TMIce Fang Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical6595
TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMLiquidation Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical85100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRoar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMScald Water type Pokemon icon Water Special80100
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
TMSnowscape Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status0
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSurf Water type Pokemon icon Water Special90100
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
TMWater Pulse Water type Pokemon icon Water Special60100
TMWaterfall Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical80100
TMWeather Ball Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMWhirlpool Water type Pokemon icon Water Special3585
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Extreme Speed Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical80100
Sheer Cold Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special30

Suicune Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

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 type Pokemon icon

Water

Weaknesses

Grass type Pokemon icon
Electric type Pokemon icon

Grass, Electric

Resistances

Fire type Pokemon icon
Water type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon

Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Immunity

None

None

Suicune Abilities

Suicune’s abilities support its role as a durable Legendary Pokemon that can pressure opponents and avoid disruption in some formats.

Pressure

Makes opposing Pokemon use extra PP when they target Suicune with a move.

Inner Focus

Prevents Suicune from flinching. This can help it stay active against Fake Out and other flinch pressure.

Suicune Evolution

Suicune does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. It is a standalone Legendary Pokemon in the National Pokedex.

Legendary Pokemon

Suicune

Water type Pokemon icon

suicune

Does not evolve

Where to Find Suicune in Pokemon Games

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.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Suicune had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Suicune had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Suicune had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Roaming Johto.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Roaming Johto.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Tin Tower.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Roaming Kanto.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Roaming Kanto.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Route 25.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Route 25.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Max Lair in The Crown Tundra.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Max Lair in The Crown Tundra.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet The Indigo Disk through Snacksworth after completing Blueberry Quests.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet The Indigo Disk through Snacksworth after completing Blueberry Quests.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Suicune
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Suicune FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Suicune. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Suicune?

Suicune is a Water-type Pokemon.

What is Suicune weak against?

Suicune is weak to Grass and Electric-type moves.

Does Suicune evolve?

No, Suicune does not evolve from or into another Pokemon.

What are Suicune’s abilities?

Suicune’s abilities are Pressure and Inner Focus.

What are Suicune’s best moves?

Suicune’s best moves often include Scald, Surf, Hydro Pump, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Extrasensory, Tailwind and Rest.

Is Suicune good in Pokemon?

Yes, Suicune can be strong because of its bulk, pure Water typing, setup potential and utility options.

How do you get Suicune?

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.

Is Suicune in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Suicune in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.





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