Competitive Information for Suicune [X/Y]
Water
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Suicune? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Suicune, the outstanding Water-typed Pokémon! Suicune is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Want to master Suicune's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Waterfall / Dive
- Double-Edge / Return
- Iron Head
- Ice Fang / Avalanche
Suicune proves to be a venerated Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Suicune's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Suicune recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Suicune heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Fang is a physical 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Avalanche is a physical 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Suicune is damaged by the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball
Suicune is a exalted Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Suicune's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Suicune's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Suicune heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 222 Hp / 66 SpA / 222 SpD
Moveset:
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Signal Beam
- Ice Beam
Taking on single battles? Suicune is a esteemed Special Wall. This approach seeks to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Suicune last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Pressure, if Suicune is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Suicune's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Waterfall / Dive
- Ice Fang / Double-Edge
- Bulldoze / Dig
- Iron Head
Ready for double battles? Suicune is a powerful Physical Sweeper. It tries to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Suicune's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Suicune heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Ice Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Ice Fang is a physical 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Snarl
- Extrasensory
Suicune is a unforgettable Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with lethal special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Suicune's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Suicune's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Suicune heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Suicune can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Suicune can perform in X/Y. 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 XY 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, Extreme Speed
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Suicune's stats
- Calm Mind
- Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Suicune
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Scald
- Snarl
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Suicune in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Suicune's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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