Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Relicanth
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Relicanth is the Longevity Pokémon — Water and Rock. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Rock attacker with Water Gun + Aqua Tail / Ancient Power. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Rock helps against Fire, Flying, Ice, and Bug. Grass hits it for 4×; Electric, Fighting, and Ground punish it. Catch from the wild, research, or events when featured.
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Relicanth (#369) is a Water / Rock Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Water/Rock attacker with Water Gun / Zen Headbutt + Ancient Power / Aqua Tail / Hydro Pump. Against Relicanth, lead with Grass (best), or Electric, Fighting, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Relicanth is a Water / Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0369. Use the Water/Rock type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Water Gun + Aqua Tail / Ancient Power is the dual kit. Shadow Relicanth is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
When Relicanth is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 162
- Defense
- 203
- Stamina
- 225
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Relicanth’s always-available TM pool. Water Gun + Aqua Tail covers Water needs.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB / default
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic damage
Charged
- Aqua Tail · Standard
Water / PvP
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock coverage
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
- zen headbutt
Charged
- ancient power
- aqua tail
- hydro pump
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #490 of 954 · CP 1481
Zen Headbutt + Hydro Pump
- Ultra League · rank #301 of 747 · CP 2492
Zen Headbutt + Hydro Pump
- Master League · rank #469 of 1023 · CP 2858
Zen Headbutt + Hydro Pump
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.