Suicune Best Moveset
115/115 balanced defenses at 100 HP with 90 Sp. Atk on Water. AbilityPressure forces opponents to burn double PP on every move. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureModest runs a bulky offensive set that MoveCalm Mind boosts into a special threat. The moveset outlasts opponents through raw durability and passive recovery. Tera Water amplifies the Water TermStab further.
115 Defense, 115 Sp. Def, and RestTalk made Suicune nearly impossible to take down in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Roar shuffled threats. A perfect wall.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Surf
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Calm Mind turned Suicune from a wall into a win condition in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Boost Sp. Atk and Sp. Def, Rest off damage, sweep with Surf.
Wall Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
CroCune (Calm Mind, Rest, Sleep Talk, Surf) won games by itself in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Three straight gens at the top. One of competitive history's most reliable win conditions.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Electric
Recommended Teammates
Power creep made Calm Mind sweeps harder in Gen V (Black & White). Strong wallbreakers could overwhelm Suicune before it stacked enough boosts.
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Same issues in Gen VI (X & Y). Still bulky but the format had stronger answers to Calm Mind stacking than previous gens.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Rest
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of consistent A-Tier in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Suicune functioned as a reliable defensive Water-type even when CroCune sweeps didn't happen.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Substitute
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Newer bulky Water-types with Regenerator or better utility moves were preferred in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Suicune's formula was aging.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Substitute
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Same level in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Raw 115/115 defenses couldn't carry alone in a format that had evolved past Calm Mind stacking.
Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Suicune Weakness
Electric and Grass moves hit Suicune for super-effective damage. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Suicune's overall bulk (100/115/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Suicune Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Suicune
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Suicune View Moltres builds →Flamethrower8-10% U Turn10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Suicune View Incineroar builds →Knock Off16-19% Flare Blitz14-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Suicune View Pelipper builds →Hurricane17-20% U Turn7-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
A Water-type legendary, Suicune doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Suicune
Suicune doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Suicune is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Suicune in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Suicune is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Suicune in Sword & Shield. It's available in Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Suicune is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
You'll find Suicune at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Suicune in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
Suicune's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the slow 1.25M XP grind means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind.
Suicune Guide
At 580 BST, Suicune is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a support.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Suicune. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Suicune is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
Run Scald, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, and Substitute on Suicune. Scald is the most common pick at 0% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Gold & Silver, Suicune has appeared in 17 games. Legendary Pokemon like Suicune are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves