
Relicanth
#369 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Relicanth
The best moves for Relicanth are Water Gun and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
Defense
Evolution
Relicanth currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Where to find Relicanth
Relicanth will only normally appear in the wild in New Zealand and the surrounding islands.

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Summary
Relicanth is a regional Water & Rock Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Grass, Fighting, Ground and Electric moves. Relicanth's strongest moveset is Water Gun & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 2,858. This Pokémon is only found in New Zealand and the surrounding islands.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Quick move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
Zen Headbutt | 11 | 11 |
Main move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Aqua Tail | 50 | 30 |
Ancient Power | 70 | 24 |
Hydro Pump | 135 | 46.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
---|---|---|---|
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 dps
|
20.5 | 100% |
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Aqua Tail
30 dps
|
18.6 | 91% |
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 dps
|
18.5 | 90% |
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Ancient Power
24 dps
|
18.2 | 89% |
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Aqua Tail
30 dps
|
17.5 | 86% |
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Ancient Power
24 dps
|
17.3 | 85% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Relicanth?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Relicanth are:
- Kartana,
- Shaymin (Sky),
- Xurkitree,
- Roserade,
- Zarude.
Relicanth is a Water/Rock type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground and Electric moves, and especially weak against Grass moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
Attack |
|
162 |
Defense |
|
203 |
Stamina |
|
225 |
Max HP
Level 40 | 189 |
Size
Height | 0.99 m |
Weight | 23.4 kg |
Other
Base capture rate | 0% |
Base flee rate | 0% |
Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,083 |
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,444 |
Level 30 Max wild |
2,167 |
Level 40 |
2,528 |
Level 50 |
2,858 |
Max CP with weather boost
Level 25 (raids) | 1,806 |
Level 35 (wild) | 2,348 |