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Pokemon Ratings

PvE Attacker Rating 2 / 5
Great League PVP Rating See all 2 / 5
Ultra League PVP Rating See all 1 / 5
Master League PVP Rating See all 0 / 5

Pokemon Stats

Type
23.40 kg Weight
1.00 m Height
Pokemon Max CP
Level 50: 2,858
Level 40: 2,528
Level 25: 1,806 (Raid + Weather)
Level 20: 1,444 (Raid)
Level 15: 1,083 (Research Tasks)
ATK 162
DEF 203
STA 225

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK DEF
Water Gun
Hydro Pump
A
X
Water Gun
Aqua Tail
A-
X
Zen Headbutt
Hydro Pump
X
A
Zen Headbutt
Aqua Tail
X
A-
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PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

  • Water Gun should be paired with Hydro Pump as Relicanth’s primary Water-type set.

  • Aqua Tail is a more maneuverable albeit weaker alternative.

  • Zen Headbutt provides no meaningful coverage and lacks STAB.

  • Ancient Power is underwhelming in every aspect.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

  • Zen Headbutt is superior to Water Gun due to the massive power difference.

  • Hydro Pump is preferred for its raw power and very early dodge window.

  • Aqua Tail is a viable alternative that hits more frequently.

  • Ancient Power has good coverage, but is too slow to be considered a threat.

PVE Overview

Though its typing instilled the hype of an Omastar-like presence, Relicanth is sorely missing a meaningful Rock-type identity. Its stats are like Lapras; a bulky oddball with passable damage, yet the lack of a useful second type is lamentable. This means the only avenue Relicanth can pursue is the Water-type route, which it’s sadly 2 generations too late to.

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK
Water Gun
Aqua Tail
Ancient Power
A

PvP Moveset Explanation

Water Gun + Aqua Tail and Ancient Power or Hydro Pump

Water Gun is generally a good move and also benefits from STAB.

Aqual Tail is preferred for its low 35 energy cost which lets it be spammed frequently, is good for baiting shields, and also takes advantage of STAB. Ancient Power also receives STAB, but the nerf from the April 2020 rebalance has decreased its damage output significantly. 

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 2 / 5

Relicanth is an interesting Pokemon in Great League, featuring great bulk, and a good moveset. A Water/Rock typing however, does give it some major issues against common picks, including a double weakness to Grass-types. Unfortunately for Relicanth, Great League is comprised of a large variety of Water-types that compete with each other for roster slots, which makes it difficult for Relicanth to stand out. Overall still a decent pick that can catch unprepared opponents by surprise, with its regional exclusivity being the primary concern surrounding its use. 

Ultra League: 1 / 5

With a max CP of 2528 Relicanth can be somewhat expensive to use in Ultra League, as it would need to be powered up a lot to reach its full potential. The numerous Dragon and Fighting-types in this league do pose significant problems for Relicanth though, which makes it difficult to use in the current Giratina meta. 

Master League: 0 / 5

Relicanth doesn't have adequate stats to do well in Master League. 

Fast Moves

5
Water Gun
More Info

Water

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
0.50
0.20
10.00
10.00
12.50
12
Zen Headbutt
More Info

Psychic

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.10
0.20
9.09
10.91
13.64

Charge Moves

130
Hydro Pump
More Info

Water

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.30
2.10
0.00
 1.30
39.39
49.24
 51.21
50
Aqua Tail
More Info

Water

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
1.90
0.45
0.00
 1.52
26.32
32.89
 39.87
70
Ancient Power
More Info

Rock

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.50
0.25
0.00
 2.12
20.00
25.00
 42.42

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Candy 75
Stardust 75,000

Other

Female Ratio 12.5 %
Male Ratio 87.5 %
Flee Rate 1.0 %
Buddy Distance 5 km
Capture Rate90.0 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

160% damage
160% damage
256% damage
160% damage

Resistant

39.1% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage

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Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

StardustLevelMin CPMax CP
20013035
2001.56373
200295112
2002.5128150
4003161188
4003.5193226
4004226264
4004.5259302
6005291341
6005.5324379
6006356417
6006.5389455
8007422493
8007.5454531
8008487570
8008.5520608
10009552646
10009.5585684
100010618722
100010.5648758
130011679794
130011.5710831
130012741867
130012.5772903
160013803939
160013.5834975
1600148651011
160014.58951047
1900159261083
190015.59571119
1900169881156
190016.510191192
22001710501228
220017.510811264
22001811121300
220018.511421336
25001911731372
250019.512041408
25002012351444
250020.512661481
30002112971517
300021.513281553
30002213591589
300022.513901625
35002314211661
350023.514511697
35002414821733
350024.515131770
40002515441806
400025.515751842
40002616061878
400026.516371914
45002716681950
450027.516991986
45002817302023
450028.517602059
50002917912095
500029.518222131
50003018532167
500030.518692185
60003118842203
600031.518992221
60003219152239
600032.519302257
70003319462275
700033.519612293
70003419772312
700034.519922330
80003520082348
800035.520232366
80003620382384
800036.520542402
90003720692420
900037.520852438
90003821002456
900038.521162474
100003921312492
1000039.521462510
100004021622528
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