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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.
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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 meet Suicune after spotting Suicune in the overworld. In the end, it can be caught in the Tin Tower when the player has the Clear Bell.
Pokkén Tournament
Suicune is a standard character for Pokkén Tournament.
Other Pokémon games
Super Smash Bros. series
Suicune shows up in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a Poké Ball Pokémon and is quite rare. Once released, Suicune will use Icy Wind 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 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."
In the anime
Origin and inspiration
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. |
Game locations
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| Pokémon Silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Crystal | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon FireRed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon HeartGold | Burned Tower* | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Burned Tower* | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Base Stats
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Attack | 90 |
| Sp. Defense | 115 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 580 |
