
| Max CP | 3,412 |
| Generation | Johto (Gen 2) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
Suicune is a Water-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,412 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Suicune has base stats of 180 Attack, 235 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 640.
With a strong Defense stat of 235, Suicune is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Suicune is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Rainy weather, Suicune receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Suicune is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrasensory | Psychic | 12 | +12 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
| Snarl | Dark | 12 | +12 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
| Ice Fang STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hidden Power ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bubble Beam STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Water Pulse STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Scald STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Suicune takes increased damage from these types:
Suicune takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Suicune in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 5 |
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 6 |
| Electric Fairy | 250 | 181 | 172 | 3,625 |
| 7 |
| Electric | 250 | 125 | 190 | 3,207 |
| 8 |
| Electric | 249 | 163 | 181 | 3,523 |
| 9 |
| Grass Fairy | 249 | 215 | 172 | 3,912 |
| 10 |
| Grass Poison | 243 | 185 | 155 | 3,399 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,491 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,494 |
| 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 8 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 1,493 |
| 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 1,498 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 34 | 2,497 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 34 | 2,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 34 | 2,497 |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 2,492 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 34 | 2,497 |
| 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 34 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 2,495 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,557 | 1,278 | 1,704 | 2,130 | 2,983 | 3,382 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,551 | 1,275 | 1,701 | 2,126 | 2,977 | 3,375 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,552 | 1,276 | 1,701 | 2,126 | 2,977 | 3,375 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,533 | 1,266 | 1,689 | 2,111 | 2,955 | 3,351 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,536 | 1,268 | 1,690 | 2,113 | 2,958 | 3,354 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,510 | 1,255 | 1,673 | 2,091 | 2,928 | 3,320 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,487 | 1,243 | 1,657 | 2,072 | 2,901 | 3,289 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,491 | 1,245 | 1,660 | 2,076 | 2,906 | 3,295 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,440 | 1,220 | 1,627 | 2,033 | 2,847 | 3,228 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,215 | 1,107 | 1,477 | 1,846 | 2,585 | 2,931 |
Important CP values for Suicune with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,382 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,983 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,627 - 1,704 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,033 - 2,130 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,627 - 1,704 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,220 - 1,278 CP |
Maximum CP for Suicune with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 26 | 2,983 |
| 2 | 2,983 | 27 | 2,983 |
| 3 | 2,983 | 28 | 2,983 |
| 4 | 2,983 | 29 | 2,983 |
| 5 | 402 | 30 | 2,557 |
| 6 | 2,983 | 31 | 2,983 |
| 7 | 2,983 | 32 | 2,983 |
| 8 | 2,983 | 33 | 2,983 |
| 9 | 2,983 | 34 | 2,983 |
| 10 | 852 | 35 | 2,770 |
| 11 | 2,983 | 36 | 2,983 |
| 12 | 2,983 | 37 | 2,983 |
| 13 | 2,983 | 38 | 2,983 |
| 14 | 2,983 | 39 | 2,983 |
| 15 | 1,278 | 40 | 2,983 |
| 16 | 2,983 | 41 | 2,983 |
| 17 | 2,983 | 42 | 2,983 |
| 18 | 2,983 | 43 | 2,983 |
| 19 | 2,983 | 44 | 2,983 |
| 20 | 1,704 | 45 | 3,190 |
| 21 | 2,983 | 46 | 2,983 |
| 22 | 2,983 | 47 | 2,983 |
| 23 | 2,983 | 48 | 2,983 |
| 24 | 2,983 | 49 | 2,983 |
| 25 | 2,130 | 50 | 3,382 |
Suicune (#245) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,412 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Suicune is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Suicune in 2026.
Suicune's Attack stat is 180 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Suicune to contribute meaningful damage.
With 235 Defense (Elite) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 640. This excellent bulk makes Suicune very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Suicune's stat distribution favors defense.
The best moveset for Suicune depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Extrasensory (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Suicune has 4 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Suicune has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
In Great League, Suicune can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.
In Master League, Suicune faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Suicune appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Suicune at Level 20 (1,627 - 1,704 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,033 - 2,130 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,704 CP.
Suicune can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shadow Suicune is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Suicune's effective Attack becomes ~216. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
Shiny Suicune is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Suicune gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,033 - 2,130 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Suicune's max CP?
A: 3,382 CP at Level 50, or 2,983 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Suicune good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Suicune be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Suicune is available.
Q: What is Suicune weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Extrasensory + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.