Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 72
Sword Shield
Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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POKÉDEX No. #245
Suicune
Aurora Pokémon
It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height2.0 m
Weight187.0 kg
AbilitiesPressure
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP100310–404
- Attack75139–273
- Defense115211–361
- Sp. Atk90166–306
- Sp. Def115211–361
- Speed85157–295
Total580
/ 720
BST580
88 percentile (1025)+164 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Legendary
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Blue
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #245 |
| Original Johto | #240 |
| Updated Johto | #245 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
261
EV Yield
+1 Defense+2 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Suicune's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Naive
+Speed−Sp. Def
Bold
+Defense−Attack
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Suicune totals 580 across its base stats, profiling as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. Lean on its Defense (115) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (75).
Defensively, the Water combination gives Suicune 4 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Suicune a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1, Special Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.0 m
Weight
187.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Prevents flinching.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
20,400
Hatch Counter: 80
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Suicune?
Suicune is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Suicune's weaknesses?
Suicune takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Suicune evolve?
Suicune does not evolve.
What are Suicune's base stats?
Suicune has a base stat total of 580: HP 100, Attack 75, Defense 115, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 115, Speed 85. Its highest stat is Defense (115).
What abilities does Suicune have?
Suicune can have the Pressure ability. Its hidden ability is Inner Focus.