Competitive Information for Suicune [Ruby/Sapphire]
Water
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Suicune? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Suicune, a sick Pokémon known for its Water typing! Suicune is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Want to master Suicune's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 188 SpA / 68 Spe
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Surf / Hydro Pump
- Calm Mind
- Rest
In single battles, Suicune is known as a mythical Special Tank. It's designed to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Suicune last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Pressure, if Suicune is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Water-type move that deals a notable amount of damage.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Suicune's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rest is a status move (Suicune sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Gust
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Rock Smash
Suicune is a famous Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. It's goal is to crush rivals using formidable physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Suicune's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Suicune recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Pressure, if Suicune is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Gust is a physical 40-base power Flying-type move (power doubles during bounce and fly).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Bite
- Mirror Coat
Dominating single battles, Suicune is a iconic Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using intense special moves. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Pressure, if Suicune is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Suicune's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Mirror Coat is a special 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Suicune? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Gust
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Rock Smash
Suicune is a exalted Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with lethal physical attacks. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Suicune's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Suicune recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Pressure, if Suicune is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Gust is a physical 40-base power Flying-type move (power doubles during bounce and fly).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Bite
- Mirror Coat
Suicune proves to be a heroic Special Sweeper for double battles. It is designed to overwhelm foes with potent special power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Pressure, if Suicune is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Suicune's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Mirror Coat is a special 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Suicune can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Suicune.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Suicune can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Suicune
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Suicune's stats
- Calm Mind
Most notable and possible best moves for Suicune
- Calm Mind
- Hidden Power Grass
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rain Dance
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roar
- Sleep Talk
- Substitute
- Surf
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Suicune in Ruby and Sapphire
- Modest Nature ( 252/0/0/188/0/68/ )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/240/0/8/8/ )
- Optimize Suicune's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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