Relicanth are based on the coelacanth, an order of fish that was thought to be extinct. They are considered living fossils because they are virtually unchanged from their prehistoric forms. Like their real-life counterpart, Relicanth were thought to have gone extinct 100 million years ago until they were recently rediscovered in a submarine exploration. Relicanth matches the Indonesian coelacanth in color, but its Shiny coloration is like that of the more well-known West Indian Ocean coelacanth. It may also take inspiration from placoderms, an extinct class of fish with armored heads.
Relicanth is a combination of relic (something old that has survived the passage of time) and coelacanth.
Glanth is a combination of 爺 jī (old man) and coelacanth.
No: 369
English Name: Relicanth
Japanese Name: Jiransu
Generation: 3
Type: Water, Rock
Species: Longevity Pokémon
Abilities: Rock Head, Swift Swim, Sturdy (hidden ability)
Evolution:-
Relicanth is a Pokémon that is heavily based on the coelacanth. It is covered with hard, brown scales that are similar to craggy rocks. The composition of its scales allow it to withstand the intense pressure of the ocean depths. Its tan head has protruding cheekbones, which are smaller on a female. A triangular spike protrudes from the back of its head. Tan patches cover its body and there is a red spot located on both sides. It possesses two pairs of pectoral fins, which it uses to push itself along the sea bottom. Additionally, it has dorsal and pelvic fins near its tail. Its tail fin has a wavy outline. Relicanth is a filter feeder, and it feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth. It has remained unchanged for 100 million years.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: Relicanth is a Pokémon species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient Pokémon feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.
Pokemon Sapphire: Relicanth is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This Pokémon’s body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks.
Pokemon Emerald: A Pokémon that was once believed to have been extinct. The species has not changed its form for 100 million years. It walks on the seafloor using its pectoral fins.
Pokemon FireRed: It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
Pokemon Diamond: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pokemon Pearl: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pokemon Platinum: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pokemon HeartGold: Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.
Pokemon Black: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pokemon White: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pokemon Black 2: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
pokemon White 2: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pokemon X: It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.
Pokemon Y: A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Relicanth is a Pokémon species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient Pokémon feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Relicanth is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This Pokémon’s body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks.
Pokemon SUN: Its form has remained the same for one hundred million years. Its body is filled with fat, so it can withstand the water pressure of the deep sea.
Pokemon MOON: It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up.
