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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, it is one of the [[legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower.
Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Suicune is said to represent the rains that quenched the flames of the burning Brass Tower.


Suicune is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Crystal}}, appearing on the boxart.
Suicune is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Crystal}}, appearing on the boxart.
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Suicune is a slim, quadruped, blue, mammalian Pokémon with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the {{wp|aurora borealis}} and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead that resembles the antlers of a {{wp|Qilin}} with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a small tuft of fur under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.
Suicune is a slim, quadruped, blue, mammalian Pokémon with white, diamond-shaped markings. Its face and underside are white as well. Suicune has a thick, purple mane that resembles the {{wp|aurora borealis}} and two white, streamer-like tails that wave forward. It has a long, white snout. Suicune has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead that resembles the antlers of a {{wp|Qilin}} with two prongs on either side of the base. It has red eyes, a small tuft of fur under its chin, and small paws with white paw pads.


Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} in search of water to purify. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In {{game|Crystal}}, Suicune is said to be the closest of the [[legendary beasts]] to {{p|Ho-Oh}}. It is also said to have a link to the {{p|Unown}}. [[DP028|In the anime]], Suicune is shown to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations.
Suicune has the power to walk across water and purify dirty water with one touch. It travels across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} in search of water to purify. Northern winds always seem to blow stronger in its presence. In {{game|Crystal}}, Suicune is said to be the closest of the [[Legendary beasts]] to {{p|Ho-Oh}}. It is also said to have a link to the {{p|Unown}}. [[DP028|In the anime]], Suicune is shown to be heroic, serious, and calm during dangerous situations.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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The first lengthy appearance of Suicune is in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. In the course of the movie, it demonstrated its ability to purify water, as well as doing battle with Dark {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|04}}.
The first lengthy appearance of Suicune is in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. In the course of the movie, it demonstrated its ability to purify water, as well as doing battle with Dark {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|04}}.


====[[legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune (M13)]]====
====[[Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune (M13)]]====
A [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Shiny Suicune]] appeared alongside {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|13}} and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
A [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Shiny Suicune]] appeared alongside {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|13}} and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Suicune, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>http://kai-you.net/article/5034</ref>
* Suicune, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>http://kai-you.net/article/5034</ref>
* Suicune is the only member of the legendary beast trio that does not require the [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] to appear to the player in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] as items cannot be taken into the [[Final Maze]].
* Suicune is the only member of the Legendary beast trio that does not require the [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] to appear to the player in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] as items cannot be taken into the [[Final Maze]].
* Suicune's moveset was changed between {{2v|Gold|Silver}} and {{v2|Crystal}} to remove {{m|Roar}}, as it became a stationary Pokémon. This change carried over into later games, making Suicune the only one of [[Legendary beasts|the roaming trio]] that cannot Roar its opponent away in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. It returned to its Crystal status as a stationary Pokémon in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* Suicune's moveset was changed between {{2v|Gold|Silver}} and {{v2|Crystal}} to remove {{m|Roar}}, as it became a stationary Pokémon. This change carried over into later games, making Suicune the only one of [[Legendary beasts|the roaming trio]] that cannot Roar its opponent away in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. It returned to its Crystal status as a stationary Pokémon in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* Although Suicune is part of Johto's [[legendary trio]], it is battled in Kanto in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. {{p|Moltres}} has a similar situation, but in reverse.
* Although Suicune is part of Johto's [[Legendary trio]], it is battled in Kanto in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. {{p|Moltres}} has a similar situation, but in reverse.
** However, unlike Moltres, if Suicune is knocked out on {{rt|25|Kanto}}, it will return to the [[Burned Tower]] in Johto where it can be re-challenged.
** However, unlike Moltres, if Suicune is knocked out on {{rt|25|Kanto}}, it will return to the [[Burned Tower]] in Johto where it can be re-challenged.
* Suicune's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are the same: 245.
* Suicune's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are the same: 245.
* Suicune is the only game mascot part of a legendary trio whose fellow members are not game mascots.
* Suicune is the only game mascot part of a Legendary trio whose fellow members are not game mascots.


===Origin===
===Origin===
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[[Category:Legendary trio Pokémon]]
[[Category:Legendary trio Pokémon]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]]
[[Category:Kanto legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Kanto Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Johto legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Johto Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Orre legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Orre Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Roaming Pokémon]]
[[Category:Roaming Pokémon]]