Relicanth

Relicanth Pokémon GOWater Rock
  • rain
  • partlyCloudy
Relicanth is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Relicanth is a Water and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water and Rock-type Pokémon, Relicanth is especially weak against Grass-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves.

Relicanth's maximum Combat Power stat is 2858 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Pump. Relicanth encounters are boosted during Rain and Partly Cloudy weather. Shiny Relicanth is available! ✨

Relicanth Stats and Max CP

162 ATK
203 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2858 CP
Lvl 40
2528 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1806 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1444 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1083 CP

Relicanth's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
WaterWater-type
RockRock-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Relicanth Type Chart

Relicanth takes increased damage from:Relicanth takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass256.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Relicanth takes reduced damage from:Relicanth takes reduced damage from:

FireFire39.1%
FlyingFlying62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Relicanth best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Hydro Pump

Relicanth's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Pump, with 9.54 DPS and 262.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Relicanth ranks #112 (F Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
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    Opponent
    A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
    Selected opponent
    Dummy boss
    #
    Fast Attack
    Charged Attack
    DPS
    TDO
    Score 🔽
    1.WaterWater Gun WaterHydro Pump 9.54262.38.75
    2.WaterWater Gun WaterAqua Tail 8.94245.68.20
    3.PsychicZen Headbutt WaterHydro Pump 8.53234.37.82
    4.WaterWater Gun RockAncient Power 8.45232.27.75
    5.PsychicZen Headbutt WaterAqua Tail 8.24226.57.56
    6.PsychicZen Headbutt RockAncient Power 7.96218.97.30

    Fast Attacks

    • PsychicZen HeadbuttDamage11Energy9Duration1.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • FightingFighting
        • PoisonPoison
      • 62.5%
        • SteelSteel
        • PsychicPsychic
      • 39.1%
        • DarkDark
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage11
      Energy9
      Weather boost
      • windyWindy
      Duration1.0s
      Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage8
      Energy6

      Effects
      Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
      See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
    • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage5
      Energy5
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration0.5s
      Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage3
      Energy3

      Effects
      Water Gun has no special effects.
      See Water Gun details page ↗

    Charged Attacks

    • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • FlyingFlying
        • BugBug
        • FireFire
        • IceIce
      • 62.5%
        • FightingFighting
        • GroundGround
        • SteelSteel
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage70
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Duration3.5s
      Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage60
      Energy45

      Effects
      Special effectsSpecial

      Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

      • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
      • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
      See Ancient Power details page ↗
    • WaterHydro PumpDamage135Energy100Duration3.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage135
      Energy100
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration3.5s
      Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage130
      Energy75

      Effects
      Hydro Pump has no special effects.
      See Hydro Pump details page ↗
    • WaterAqua TailDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage50
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration2.0s
      Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage55
      Energy35

      Effects
      Aqua Tail has no special effects.
      See Aqua Tail details page ↗
    Pokédex informationMore information

    The following chart shows Relicanth's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Relicanth's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

    Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Relicanth has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

    Relicanth in the meta

    Relicanth in the meta

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    Recommended moves

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    Pokédex information

    Hoenn
    Pokédex Number#369
    Height0.99 m
    Weight23.4 kg
    RegionGeneration 3
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Buddy distance5 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    Candy3
    Stardust100
    Additional Move Cost
    Candy75
    Stardust75000

    Evolution Chart

    Relicanth has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

    More information

    Relicanth family

    A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Relicanth in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

    Relicanth Pokémon GORelicanth
    Size information
    XXSXSMXLXXL
    Relicanth scaled to 0.5353529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Relicanth scaled to 0.5411764705882354x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Relicanth scaled to 0.8323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmRelicanth scaled to 1.1235294117647059x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Relicanth scaled to 1.4147058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
    0.49 m0.5 m0.99 m1.49 m1.98 m

    Relicanth's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.98 m, with the average being 0.99 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

    Size bounds

    This table shows the size bounds of Relicanth in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

    SizeLower boundUpper bound
    XXS0.4851 m0.495 m
    1′07″1′07″
    XS0.495 m0.99 m
    1′07″3′03″
    M0.7425 m1.2375 m
    2′05″4′01″
    XL1.2375 m1.485 m
    4′01″4′10″
    XXL1.485 m1.98 m
    4′10″6′06″
    Encounter data
    Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
    Movement Timer11s
    Jump Time2s
    Attack Probability5.0%
    Attack Timer20s
    Dodge Probability5.0%
    Dodge Duration0.0s
    Dodge Distance1
    Min Action Frequency1s
    Max Action Frequency2s

    Relicanth CP Chart

    CP Chart

    Relicanth's has 2858 max CP (at Level 50). A Relicanth obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1373 CP to 1444 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1716 CP to 1806 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Relicanth can be found in the 1030 CP to 1083 CP range.

    Max CPMax CP2858 CP
    Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
    Field ResearchResearch1030 CP - 1083 CP
    Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Pokémon EggEggs1373 CP - 1444 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Raid catchRaids1373 CP - 1444 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    1716 CP - 1806 CP
    Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    InfoMore information
    • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
    • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

    Max Combat Power per Level chart

    Relicanth Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

    LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
    135 CP2112 CP3188 CP
    4264 CP5341 CP6417 CP
    7493 CP8570 CP9646 CP
    10722 CP11794 CP12867 CP
    13939 CP141011 CP151083 CP
    161156 CP171228 CP181300 CP
    191372 CP201444 CP211517 CP
    221589 CP231661 CP241733 CP
    251806 CP261878 CP271950 CP
    282023 CP292095 CP302167 CP
    312203 CP322239 CP332275 CP
    342312 CP352348 CP362384 CP
    372420 CP382456 CP392492 CP
    402528 CP412560 CP422593 CP
    432625 CP442658 CP452691 CP
    462724 CP472757 CP482791 CP
    492824 CP502858 CP

    Mega Pokémon that boost Relicanth

    Photobomb

    A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Relicanth's Water and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Relicanth.

    Water Water

    Rock Rock

    Pokédex informationMore information

    Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

    Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

    Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
    • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

    Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

    Catch Rates

    Relicanth Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

    StardustCandyCandy XL
    LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Relicanth Candy296 Relicanth Candy XL
    LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Relicanth Candy10 Relicanth Candy XL
    LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Relicanth Candy-
    LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Relicanth Candy-
    LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Relicanth Candy-
    LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Relicanth Candy-
    LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Relicanth Candy-
    LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Relicanth Candy-
    LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Relicanth Candy-

    Relicanth Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Relicanth from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Relicanth in Pokémon GO.

    Complete Relicanth Power Up Costs Table
    LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
    112001 Candy- 2001 Relicanth Candy-
    1.522001 Candy- 4002 Relicanth Candy-
    232001 Candy- 6003 Relicanth Candy-
    2.542001 Candy- 8004 Relicanth Candy-
    354001 Candy- 1,2005 Relicanth Candy-
    3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Relicanth Candy-
    474001 Candy- 2,0007 Relicanth Candy-
    4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Relicanth Candy-
    596001 Candy- 3,0009 Relicanth Candy-
    5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Relicanth Candy-
    6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Relicanth Candy-
    6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Relicanth Candy-
    7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Relicanth Candy-
    7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Relicanth Candy-
    8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Relicanth Candy-
    8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Relicanth Candy-
    9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Relicanth Candy-
    9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Relicanth Candy-
    10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Relicanth Candy-
    10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Relicanth Candy-
    11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Relicanth Candy-
    11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Relicanth Candy-
    12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Relicanth Candy-
    12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Relicanth Candy-
    13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Relicanth Candy-
    13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Relicanth Candy-
    14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Relicanth Candy-
    14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Relicanth Candy-
    15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Relicanth Candy-
    15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Relicanth Candy-
    16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Relicanth Candy-
    16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Relicanth Candy-
    17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Relicanth Candy-
    17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Relicanth Candy-
    18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Relicanth Candy-
    18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Relicanth Candy-
    19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Relicanth Candy-
    19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Relicanth Candy-
    20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Relicanth Candy-
    20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Relicanth Candy-
    21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Relicanth Candy-
    21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Relicanth Candy-
    22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Relicanth Candy-
    22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Relicanth Candy-
    23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Relicanth Candy-
    23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Relicanth Candy-
    24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Relicanth Candy-
    24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Relicanth Candy-
    25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Relicanth Candy-
    25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Relicanth Candy-
    26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Relicanth Candy-
    26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Relicanth Candy-
    27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Relicanth Candy-
    27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Relicanth Candy-
    28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Relicanth Candy-
    28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Relicanth Candy-
    29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Relicanth Candy-
    29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Relicanth Candy-
    30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Relicanth Candy-
    30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Relicanth Candy-
    31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Relicanth Candy-
    31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Relicanth Candy-
    32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Relicanth Candy-
    32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Relicanth Candy-
    33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Relicanth Candy-
    33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Relicanth Candy-
    34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Relicanth Candy-
    34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Relicanth Candy-
    35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Relicanth Candy-
    35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Relicanth Candy-
    36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Relicanth Candy-
    36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Relicanth Candy-
    37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Relicanth Candy-
    37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Relicanth Candy-
    38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Relicanth Candy-
    38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Relicanth Candy-
    397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Relicanth Candy-
    39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Relicanth Candy-
    407910,000- 10 Relicanth Candy XL280,000304 Relicanth Candy10 Relicanth Candy XL
    40.58010,000- 10 Relicanth Candy XL290,000304 Relicanth Candy20 Relicanth Candy XL
    418111,000- 10 Relicanth Candy XL301,000304 Relicanth Candy30 Relicanth Candy XL
    41.58211,000- 10 Relicanth Candy XL312,000304 Relicanth Candy40 Relicanth Candy XL
    428311,000- 12 Relicanth Candy XL323,000304 Relicanth Candy52 Relicanth Candy XL
    42.58411,000- 12 Relicanth Candy XL334,000304 Relicanth Candy64 Relicanth Candy XL
    438512,000- 12 Relicanth Candy XL346,000304 Relicanth Candy76 Relicanth Candy XL
    43.58612,000- 12 Relicanth Candy XL358,000304 Relicanth Candy88 Relicanth Candy XL
    448712,000- 15 Relicanth Candy XL370,000304 Relicanth Candy103 Relicanth Candy XL
    44.58812,000- 15 Relicanth Candy XL382,000304 Relicanth Candy118 Relicanth Candy XL
    458913,000- 15 Relicanth Candy XL395,000304 Relicanth Candy133 Relicanth Candy XL
    45.59013,000- 15 Relicanth Candy XL408,000304 Relicanth Candy148 Relicanth Candy XL
    469113,000- 17 Relicanth Candy XL421,000304 Relicanth Candy165 Relicanth Candy XL
    46.59213,000- 17 Relicanth Candy XL434,000304 Relicanth Candy182 Relicanth Candy XL
    479314,000- 17 Relicanth Candy XL448,000304 Relicanth Candy199 Relicanth Candy XL
    47.59414,000- 17 Relicanth Candy XL462,000304 Relicanth Candy216 Relicanth Candy XL
    489514,000- 20 Relicanth Candy XL476,000304 Relicanth Candy236 Relicanth Candy XL
    48.59614,000- 20 Relicanth Candy XL490,000304 Relicanth Candy256 Relicanth Candy XL
    499715,000- 20 Relicanth Candy XL505,000304 Relicanth Candy276 Relicanth Candy XL
    49.59815,000- 20 Relicanth Candy XL520,000304 Relicanth Candy296 Relicanth Candy XL

    Sprites

    Photobomb

    Regular and Shiny Relicanth

    Relicanth high resolution sprites

    Relicanth Pokédex entries

    Hoenn

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are Relicanth’s strengths and weaknesses?

    As a Water and Rock-type Pokémon, Relicanth is especially weak against Grass-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves.

    What are the best moves for Relicanth in Pokémon GO?

    The best moves for Relicanth in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.544 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 262.256.

    How does Relicanth perform in Raids?

    Relicanth's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    How does Relicanth rank as a Water-type attacker?

    Relicanth is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

    How does Relicanth rank as a Rock-type attacker?

    Relicanth is an F-Tier Rock-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

    What Mega Pokémon boost Relicanth?

    The following Mega Pokémon boost Relicanth: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.

    What is Relicanth’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

    Relicanth’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2528 CP and 2858 CP at Level 50.

    Can Relicanth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

    Relicanth can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

    Can Relicanth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

    Relicanth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.