Relicanth in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Relicanth’s X/Y locations, Water/Rock typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Relicanth is Kalos Coastal #042 and National #369. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Water / Rock.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 55 |
| Total | 485 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrette Town | X and Y | Super Rod | 35 | — |
| Cyllage City | X and Y | Super Rod | 35 | — |
Evolution family
Relicanth does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Swift Swim | Regular ability |
| Rock Head | Regular ability |
| Sturdy | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 12.5% female / 87.5% male |
| Egg group(s) | Water 1 / Water 2 |
| Base hatch cycles | 40 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 25 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | HP +1, Defense +1 |
| Height / weight | 1 m / 23.4 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Ancient Power |
| 1 / start | Harden |
| 1 / start | Head Smash |
| 1 / start | Hydro Pump |
| 1 / start | Mud Sport |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 8 | Water Gun |
| 15 | Rock Tomb |
| 22 | Yawn |
| 29 | Take Down |
| 36 | Mud Sport |
| 43 | Ancient Power |
| 50 | Double-Edge |
| 57 | Dive |
| 64 | Rest |
| 71 | Hydro Pump |
| 78 | Head Smash |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM23 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Amnesia, Aqua Tail, Brine, Magnitude, Mud Shot, Mud-Slap, Muddy Water, Skull Bash, Sleep Talk, Snore, Water Sport, Zen Headbutt.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Relicanth in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Relicanth’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.
