Suicune (Japanese: スイクン Suicune) is a Water-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon. Along with Raikou and Entei, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower. 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. Contents [hide] 1 Biology 2 In the anime 2.1 In the main series 2.1.1 Major appearances 2.1.2 Suicune (anime) 2.1.2.1 Suicune (M04) 2.1.2.2 Suicune (M13) 2.1.2.3 Other 2.1.3 Minor appearances 2.1.4 Pokédex entries 2.2 In Pokémon Generations 3 In the manga 3.1 In the movie adaptations 3.2 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Pokkén Tournament 5.2 Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U 5.2.1 Melee trophy information 5.2.2 Brawl trophy information 5.2.3 3DS/Wii U trophy information 6 Game data 6.1 NPC appearances 6.2 Pokédex entries 6.3 Game locations 6.3.1 In side games 6.3.2 In events 6.4 Held items 6.5 Stats 6.5.1 Base stats 6.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.6 Type effectiveness 6.7 Learnset 6.7.1 By leveling up 6.7.2 By TM/HM 6.7.3 By breeding 6.7.4 By tutoring 6.8 Side game data 6.9 Evolution 6.10 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 Notes 11 External links Biology Suicune is a slim, quadruped, 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 that resembles the antlers of a Qilin 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. 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. In the anime, Suicune is shown to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations. In the anime In the main series Major appearances Suicune in the anime Sugimori reference sheet for the anime Suicune (anime) Suicune's first appearance is in the episode Don't Touch That 'dile when Ash, Misty, and Brock spot Suicune in the middle of a lake near New Bark Town. When it spots the group, it runs off. Its first significant appearance is in the episode For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, where it appeared in Ecruteak City after one of the Crystal Bells from the Bell Tower was destroyed. Suicune (M04) The first lengthy appearance of Suicune is in Celebi: Voice of the Forest. In the course of the movie, it demonstrated its ability to purify water, as well as doing battle with Dark Celebi. Suicune (M13) A Shiny Suicune appeared alongside Celebi and the other members of its trio in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Other A Shiny Suicune in the anime Suicune also appears in Sinnoh in Drifloon on the Wind!. It was a friend to two young Joys named Marnie and Paige. Suicune saved Ash and Paige's lives. Minor appearances Suicune also has a small cameo at the opening of Destiny Deoxys, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai and Arceus and the Jewel of Life. Pokédex entries Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP028 Suicune Ash's Pokédex Suicune, the Aurora Pokémon. It travels the world and purifies water wherever it goes, sailing on the North Wind. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series. Suicune in Pokémon Generations In Pokémon Generations A wild Suicune appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening. In the manga Suicune in Pokémon Adventures In the movie adaptations Main article: Suicune (M04) and Suicune (M13) Two different Suicune appeared in the manga adaptations of the fourth and thirteenth Pokémon movies. In the Pokémon Adventures manga Main article: Suicune (Adventures) Suicune appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. It wasn't officially seen until Querulous Qwilfish where it had cured the baby Qwilfish Crystal had rescued and cleansed the sea water. It appeared in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, joining Raikou and Entei against Falkner and afterwards discussed with them about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in Hello, Lickitung, where it was awakened by Yellow along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for Trainers to help them defeat the Masked Man to free Ho-Oh. Suicune, in particular, personally challenges many of the Gym Leaders in the two regions. During its travels, it encounters both Eusine and Crystal, both of which become obsessed with capturing it. Eusine acquires the Crystal Bell from the Rocket trio he defeats, but he and Crystal are still unable to capture Suicune. Crystal has her confidence shattered by this (and by the guilt of interrupting Suicune's attempt to contact its old master) and has to retreat back to her old training grounds to regain her confidence, which she does by reacquiring her catching skills capturing a wild Larvitar. Suicune later chooses Misty as its partner and fights alongside her, but then pairs up with Crystal anyways after Misty becomes injured (much to the dismay of Eusine). A Ditto transformed into a Suicune to distract Crystal and Eusine in Miltank Melee, while Ken, Al and Harry surrounded the real one. Ditto's stretchiness was able to grab both of them, but Crystal managed to escaped with her Monlee and defeated the Ditto. An ice sculpture of a Suicune appeared in Mahogany Gym in Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa, where it started to move and battled against Whitney and Pryce. It was later destroyed in Savvy Swinub, were it was revealed to Whitney and the Radio Crew that Pryce uses it for battle practice. In the TCG Main article: Suicune (TCG) Other appearances Suicune in Pokkén Tournament Pokkén Tournament Suicune is a Standard-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include Aurora Beam, Hydro Pump, Mirror Coat, and Blizzard. In Burst Form, it can use the Burst Attack True Sheer Cold. Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U When released from a Poké Ball, Suicune unleashes a blast of Blizzard that causes high levels of damage. Suicune returns in Brawl but with a different attack, Aurora Beam. Suicune reappears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, functioning the same as in Brawl. In these games, it can also be summoned from a Master Ball. Melee trophy information This mystical aurora Pokémon constantly journeys in search of places with pure flowing water. Suicune wields the power to instantly purify 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. Brawl trophy information "An Aurora Pokémon. It has the power to instantly purify even the filthiest water. Suicune is said to be the reincarnation of the northern wind, so when it shows up, so does that wind. Suicune uses the move Aurora Beam--aurora light focused into a powerful beam. Along with inflicting damage, this attack also lowers the target's attack power." 3DS/Wii U trophy information NA: 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! PAL: Suicune is one of the Legendary Pokémon from the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City. Its mane is said to resemble an aurora floating over it. If summoned in battle, it'll make its way straight for a nearby fighter and unleash its Aurora Beam. The target, frozen in place, is unable to resist as it's blown off the stage. Game data NPC appearances Pokémon Crystal: It is possible to see Suicune multiple times on the overworld before the actual battle in Bell Tower. In these occasions, it will always hop away on being spotted. Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: As in Crystal, Suicune will roam Johto and Kanto before finally battling the player. After being first seen in the Burned Tower, it runs to Cianwood City, Mt. Mortar, Vermilion Harbor, and Route 14 before giving itself up at the end of Route 25 after defeating Misty. If it is not caught, Suicune can be found in the Burned Tower after defeating the Elite Four again. 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. Pokédex entries This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation II Gold Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. Silver This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. Crystal This divine Pokémon blows around the world, always in search of a pure reservoir. Stadium 2 Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. Generation III 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. Sapphire 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. FireRed This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. LeafGreen Said to be the reincarnation of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. Generation IV Diamond It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. Pearl It travels around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Platinum It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. HeartGold Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. SoulSilver This Pokémon races across the land. It is said that north winds will somehow blow whenever it appears. Generation V Black It travels across the world to purify polluted water. It moves together with the north wind. White Black 2 It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. White 2 Generation VI X It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. Y Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water. 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. Alpha Sapphire Game locations This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation II Gold Silver Roaming Johto Crystal Tin Tower Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Roaming Kanto (if the player chose Charmander) (only one) Colosseum The Under Subway (Shadow) XD Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Route 25 Burned Tower* Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Relocator (Shiny event Suicune only) Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trackless Forest (requires Ho-Oh or Lugia in the party) (only one) Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank In side games This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. Generation III Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Northwind Field (30F) Ranger Fiore Temple Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Final Maze (B29F) MD Sky Treacherous Waters (B10F-B19F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter) PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone Ranger: GS Canal Ruins, Rand's House Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: World Axle - B2F (Post-ending) Rumble U Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time, Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song (Reward), Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 4 Shuffle Expert Stages: Stage EX15 Event: Suicune Appears! Rumble World Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Special Boss) Picross Area 21: Stage 10 In events Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune English United States 40Shiny November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002 GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Suicune English United States ?? October 18 to 24, 2002 RSEFRLG Journey Across America Suicune English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006 RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Suicune English United Kingdom 70 June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006 RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Suicune Italian Italy 70 June 23 to 25, 2006 RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Suicune Spanish Spain 70 June 27 to August 27, 2006 RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Suicune English United States 70 August 8, 2006 RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Suicune German Germany 70 September 24 to November 5, 2006 RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Suicune French France 70 September 26, 2006 DPPtHGSS Crown Suicune Japanese Japan 30Shiny June 18 to August 31, 2010 DPPtHGSS Crown City Suicune Korean South Korea 30Shiny December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011 DPPtHGSS GameStop Suicune English North America 30Shiny January 31 to February 6, 2011 DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune English Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011 DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune French Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011 DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune German Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011 DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune Italian Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011 DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Suicune Spanish Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 21 to 27, 2011 Held items Game Held Item(s) Events* Rowap Berry Rowap Berry (100%) Stats Base stats Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 HP: 100 160 - 207 310 - 404 Attack: 75 72 - 139 139 - 273 Defense: 115 108 - 183 211 - 361 Sp.Atk: 90 85 - 156 166 - 306 Sp.Def: 115 108 - 183 211 - 361 Speed: 85 81 - 150 157 - 295 Total: 580 Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable. Pokéathlon stats Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆ Power 3/4 ★★★☆ Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆ Stamina 3/3 ★★★ Jump 4/4 ★★★★ Total 18/21 ★★★☆ Type effectiveness Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is: Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Psychic 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× Weak to: Grass 2× Electric 2× Immune to: None Resistant to: Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Ice ½× Learnset By leveling up Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP 1 Sheer Cold Ice Special — —% 5 1 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 1 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 1 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 8 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 15 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 22 Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35 29 Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20 36 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 43 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 50 Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 95% 15 57 Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 64 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 71 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5 78 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20 85 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations By TM/HM Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status — —% 20 Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10 Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status — —% 10 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10 Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 80 100% 15 Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM60 Quash Dark Status — 100% 15 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status — —% 10 Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM94 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15 Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15 Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15 Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status — —% 20 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations By breeding Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI Parent Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Suicune in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Suicune in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations By tutoring Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Suicune can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Suicune cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Suicune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Suicune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations Side game data Pokémon Trozei! Trozeiani245.png Rarity: Rare Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team MDP245.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.1% Friend Area: Sacred Field Phrases 51%-100% HP Let us go! The north wind will be our ally! 26%-50% HP This is serious... Half my HP has been expended already... 1%-25% HP This is it... The power of the north wind fails to reach me... Level up I've leveled up! May the north wind empower me! Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky MDP245.png Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: D Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water PA.png Water Field move: Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png (Soak ×3) Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 550 Max. exp.: 600 Browser entry Suicune moves so fast it leaves images of itself. Its real form is said to be unseen. Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Assist.png Water Field move: (present) None - field move.png (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry It uses pillars of water and whirlpools to attack. Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●● PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PPW245.png PokéPark Pad entry: Suicune sought out the PokéPark in order to see the aurora. Suicune is awesome at Empoleon's Snow Slide. Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★ BT245.png True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less. Pokémon Shuffle None.png Water None.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5 #154 Shuffle245.png Power of 5 Attacks do more damage when you make a match of five. Skill Swapper: Block Smash+ Pokémon GO 80px Base Stamina: 200 Base Attack: 180 Base Defense: 235 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Snarl Special Attacks: Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse Evolution 245Suicune.png Unevolved Suicune Water Sprites This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Spr 2g 245.png Spr b 2g 245.png Spr 2s 245.png Spr b 2g 245.png Spr 2c 245.png Spr b 2g 245.png Spr 2g 245 s.png Spr b 2g 245 s.png Spr 2s 245 s.png Spr b 2g 245 s.png Spr 2c 245 s.png Spr b 2g 245 s.png Front Back Front Back Front Back Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Spr 3r 245.png Spr b 3r 245.png Spr 3e 245.png Spr b 3r 245.png Spr 3r 245.png Spr b 3r 245.png Spr 3r 245 s.png Spr b 3r 245 s.png Spr 3e 245 s.png Spr b 3r 245 s.png Spr 3r 245 s.png Spr b 3r 245 s.png Front Back Front Back Front Back Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Spr 4d 245.png Spr b 4d 245.png Spr 4d 245.png Spr b 4p 245.png Spr 4h 245.png Spr b 4h 245.png Spr 4d 245 s.png Spr b 4d 245 s.png Spr 4d 245 s.png Spr b 4p 245 s.png Spr 4h 245 s.png Spr b 4p 245 s.png Front Back Front Back Front Back Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Spr 5b 245.png Spr b 5b 245.png Spr 5b 245.png Spr b 5b 245.png Spr 5b 245 s.png Spr b 5b 245 s.png Spr 5b 245 s.png Spr b 5b 245 s.png Front Back Front Back Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Spr 6x 245.png Spr b 6x 245.png Spr 6x 245.png Spr b 6x 245.png Spr 6x 245 s.png Spr b 6x 245 s.png Spr 6x 245 s.png Spr b 6x 245 s.png Front Back Front Back Generation VII Sun Moon Spr 7s 245.png Spr b 7s 245.png Spr 7s 245 s.png Spr b 7s 245 s.png Front Back 245MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Suicune images on the Bulbagarden Archives. Trivia Suicune, along with Raikou and Entei, was designed by Muneo Saitō.[1] Suicune's number in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are the same: 245. Suicune is the only game mascot part of a Legendary trio whose fellow members are not game mascots. Origin Suicune is thought to be based on numerous creatures and mythological deities, mainly the Qilin or "Kirin", an Eastern legend that has traits of chinese dragons, unicorns, deer, big cats, and other beasts. The Qilin was said to be able to walk on water and is known to be a powerful and peaceful creature. The crest on Suicune's head roughly matches the description of the beast's antlers. The spots of Suicune are also significant, seeming to combine the spots of a leopard, taking homage from Fūjin, the Shinto god of The North Wind, who wears leopard skin. Leopards themselves are found in Asia and are featured in myths that show it is a widely respected sacred animal like the Qilin. The way it runs and roars in the anime may also relate to the leopard. Being a Pokémon that represents the wind and rain, Suicune may also be based on some of the world's numerous myths of wind deities. Suicune's mane is meant to resemble a northern aurora. Name origin Suicune may be a combination of 水 sui (water) and 君 kun (monarch). The game title it is the mascot of suggests that it may derive from 水晶 suishō (crystal). In other languages Language Title Meaning Japan Flag.png Japanese スイクン Suicune From 水 sui, 水晶 suishō, and 君 kun France Flag.png French Suicune Same as Japanese name Spain Flag.png Spanish Suicune Same as Japanese name Germany Flag.png German Suicune Same as Japanese name Italy Flag.png Italian Suicune Same as Japanese name South Korea Flag.png Korean 스이쿤 Suicune Transliteration of its Japanese name Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 水君 Shuǐjūn From 水君 Suikun.