As a Water/Rock type, Relicanth has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 10 other Pokémon share the Water/Rock typing.

Base stats

HP: 100
Attack: 90
Defense: 130
Sp. Atk: 45
Sp. Def: 65
Speed: 55
Total: 485

Relicanth has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (130). With Attack (90) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 100 HP, 130 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Relicanth can have the abilities Swift Swim, Rock Head and Sturdy.

How to beat Relicanth

The best way to beat Relicanth is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Ground and Electric moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire and Ice moves are resisted.

Good counters: Virizion hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Rock moves. Kartana hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Rock moves. Chesnaught hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Rock moves.