Master League PvP guide
Relicanth Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Relicanth is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #376. Its recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Aqua Tail and Ancient Power.
Master League
#376
Situational
Type
Water/Rock
Best Fast Move
Water Gun
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,858
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RELICANTH
Is Relicanth Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Relicanth is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #376.
Relicanth is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #378 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #478.
Relicanth PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #478 | 75.7 | Water Gun, Aqua Tail, Ancient Power |
| Ultra League | #378 | 75.8 | Water Gun, Aqua Tail, Ancient Power |
| Master LeagueBest | #376 | 44.0 | Water Gun, Aqua Tail, Ancient Power |
Best Moveset for Relicanth in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Relicanth is Water Gun with Aqua Tail and Ancient Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Relicanth in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Relicanth PvP Move Counts
Water Gun → Aqua Tail
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Water Gun → Ancient Power
15 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Relicanth Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Relicanth wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Difficult Matchups
Relicanth Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Relicanth's Water/Rock typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass2.56×
- electric1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- 0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Relicanth in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Relicanth in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Relicanth's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Ratings are shown from Relicanth's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Relicanth.
Best Teammates for Relicanth in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Relicanth should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Relicanth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Relicanth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Relicanth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Relicanth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Relicanth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Relicanth
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,496 | 22.5 | 2,168,630 |
| #2 | 0/10/14 | 1,500 | 23 | 2,166,864 | |
| #3 | 0/11/13 | 1,500 | 23 | 2,162,808 | |
| #4 | 2/13/15 | 1,499 | 22.5 | 2,161,917 | |
| #5 | 0/15/8 | 1,498 | 23 | 2,159,750 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/11/15 | 2,500 | 47 | 4,675,388 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,497 | 46.5 | 4,666,890 | |
| #3 | 1/14/14 | 2,497 | 46 | 4,664,970 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,497 | 46.5 | 4,664,697 | |
| #5 | 1/15/13 | 2,498 | 46 | 4,662,557 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,858 | 50 | 5,476,392 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,852 | 50 | 5,451,271 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,852 | 50 | 5,449,146 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,842 | 50 | 5,445,452 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,845 | 50 | 5,426,150 |
Relicanth Stats in Pokémon GO
Relicanth's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Relicanth 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 103.3
- Defense
- 138.1
- HP
- 152
Ultra League
Relicanth 0/11/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 133.7
- Defense
- 176.6
- HP
- 198
Master League
Relicanth 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,858
- Attack
- 148.7
- Defense
- 183.2
- HP
- 201
Relicanth Evolution
Relicanth has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Relicanth in Pokémon GO PvP
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More PoGoCoach tools
Relicanth Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Relicanth in Pokémon GO PvP?
Relicanth's recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Aqua Tail and Ancient Power.
Is Relicanth good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Relicanth is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #376.
What counters Relicanth in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Relicanth in Master League.
What is Relicanth weak to in Pokémon GO?
Relicanth is weak to Grass (2.56×), Electric (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).