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Suicune (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It is a member of the Legendary beasts with Raikou and Entei. Suicune is the game mascot of Pokémon Crystal, appearing on the boxart. Suicune is pursued in the anime, manga, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver by Eusine. Its ancient Pardox counterpart is Walking Wake.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Suicune is a slim, quadrupedal, blue, mammalian Pokémon with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the aurora borealis and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a small tuft of fur under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.
Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across grasslands in search of water to purify by following the north wind. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In Pokémon Crystal, Suicune is said to be the closest of the Legendary beasts to Ho-Oh. It is also said to have a link to the Unown. Suicune is believed to be both the embodiment of the north winds and compassion of pure spring waters.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Suicune can be caught roaming about Johto but it has a much bigger role in Crystal. After encountering in the Burned Tower, the player will encounter Eusine who engages with him each time the player meets Suicune after spotting Suicune in the overworld. In the end, it can be caught in the Bell Tower when the player has the Clear Bell.
InPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Suicune will roam Johto and Kanto before finally battling the player. After being first seen in the Burned Tower, it runs to Cianwood City, Route 42, Vermilion City Harbor, and Route 14 before becoming battleable at the end of Route 25 after defeating Misty. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after entering the Hall of Fame again.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Suicune and the other legendary beasts returned to the Indigo Disk DLC. It has an ancient Paradox Pokémon counterpart in the form of Walking Wake.
Pokkén Tournament[]
Suicune is a standard character for Pokkén Tournament.
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Suicune first appears alongside Raikou up on Revelation Mountain where they confronted Krookodile believing he turned Entei to stone but discovered Nuzleaf was responsible and was turned to stone. Suicune later helped the player and partner escape from the Voidlands.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Suicune in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Suicune shows up in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a Poké Ball Pokémon and is quite rare. Once released, Suicune will use Blizzard causing a cloud of wind to surround it. Any character that touches it will get damaged and characters that are already heavily damaged may get frozen.
Suicune makes a return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with a new attack. Suicune will use Aurora Beam when released which will send a beam of ice across the stage which strikes anyone in front of it. This attack will usually K.O anybody it hits.
Trophy descriptions[]
The following are Suicune's trophy descriptions in Brawl and Melee:
Super Smash Bros. Melee
- This mystical aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to purify instantly any contaminated water it finds. Some say Suicune is the north wind reborn. Its strange and dramatic story is told over the course of the Crystal version of the Pokémon game.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- This mystical Aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to purify instantly any contaminated water it finds. Some say Suicune is the north wind reborn. Its strange and dramatic story is told over the course of the Crystal version of the Pokémon game.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
- A Legendary Pokémon that emerged from the ashes of the Burned Tower, Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon easily identified by its long, purple mane. In battle, it'll head toward a nearby fighter and fire an Aurora Beam all the way to the edge of the screen. If you get hit, you'll be frozen solid!
In the anime[]
Suicune in Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi: Voice of the Forest
Suicune starred alongside Celebi in Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi: Voice of the Forest and appeared alongside its fellow trio members, Raikou and Entei in Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (as a Shiny Pokémon).
In Pokémon Generations, Suicune appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening. It first appeared during a flashback about the creation of the Legendary beasts, then it briefly appeared before Eusine in the present day.
Origin and inspiration[]
When asked if Suicune was based on any particular animal, Muneo Saitō described its creation process to come together easily and fell into a motif that felt "leopard-like". This motif may have been a homage from Fūjin, the Shinto god of the wind, who wears leopard skin. Its mane also looks similar to the northern aurora. Its build, crest, and ability to walk on water bear similarities to the Qilin.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. |
| Pokémon Silver | This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. |
| Pokémon Crystal | This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gliding elegance. It has the power to purify dirty water. |
| Pokémon FireRed | This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It travels around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
| Pokémon White | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. |
| Pokémon Y | Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. |
Game locations[]
Base Stats[]
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Attack | 90 |
| Sp. Defense | 115 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 580 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Suicune/gallery |
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Suicune is the only member of a Legendary trio to also be a game mascot while its fellow members are not.
- Suicune is the first non-major Legendary Pokémon to be a game mascot, the others are Urshifu and Ogerpon.
See also[]
| Legendary Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| Generation I | Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Mewtwo |
| Generation II | Raikou • Entei • Suicune • Lugia • Ho-Oh |
| Generation III | Regirock • Regice • Registeel • Latias • Latios • Kyogre • Groudon • Rayquaza |
| Generation IV | Uxie • Mesprit • Azelf • Dialga • Palkia • Heatran • Regigigas • Giratina • Cresselia |
| Generation V | Cobalion • Terrakion • Virizion • Tornadus • Thundurus • Reshiram • Zekrom • Landorus • Kyurem |
| Generation VI | Xerneas • Yveltal • Zygarde |
| Generation VII | Type: Null • Silvally • Tapu Koko • Tapu Lele • Tapu Bulu • Tapu Fini • Cosmog • Cosmoem • Solgaleo • Lunala • Necrozma |
| Generation VIII | Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Kubfu • Urshifu • Regieleki • Regidrago • Glastrier • Spectrier • Calyrex • Enamorus |
| Generation IX | Wo-Chien • Chien-Pao • Ting-Lu • Chi-Yu • Koraidon • Miraidon • Okidogi • Munkidori • Fezandipiti • Ogerpon • Terapagos |