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Suicune Release Date	Suicune Best Builds
Get Suicune's UNITE License here: Suicune's Glacial Stream Challenge

Suicune Latest Nerfs & Buffs (3/18)

Version 1.18.1.4 Patch Notes

Suicune Changes
Whirlpool	• Cooldown increased from 6.5s to 7.5s.
Ice Beam	• Charge cooldown increased from 5s to 6s.

Suicune Basic Info

Suicune
	Tier Rating: Role: All-Rounder Attack Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Difficulty: Intermediate Cost: 15000 / 840
"Drench opponents and freeze the battlefield with this chilling All-Rounder!"

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Suicune Best Lanes

Top	Jungle	Bottom

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Suicune Price and Cost

UNITE License: Suicune	15,000 840

As of March 27, 2025, Suicune is now purchasable for 15,000 Aeos Coins or 840 Aeos Gems! This comes about four weeks after the Pokemon was released and was only obtainable through the Suicune's Glacial Stream Challenge event.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Best Builds for Suicune

Suicune Builds
Icy-Surf Build
Whirlpool-Beam Build	-

Icy-Surf Build

Icy-Surf Build
Moveset			Held Items
Surf Icy Wind			Wise Glasses Choice Specs Slick Spoon
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108 HP: +210			Top Lane Jungle Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 Black x7			Positive Stats: • HP • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Icy-Surf Build Explanation

This build is centered around quickly breaking the ice pillar created by Icy Wind using Surf to deal high amounts of damage.

• Wise Glasses provides Suicune a decent amount of Sp. Atk., increasing its overall damage output.
• Slick Spoon gives Suicune HP and more Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of the opponent's Sp. Def.
• Choice Specs gives Suicune more Sp. Atk. and adds a nice flat amount of damage to its moves.
• Sp. Atk. Specs can be a replacement for Wise Glasses or Choice Specs for more flat amount of Sp. Atk.
• Eject Button allows Suicune to quickly reposition for offensive and defensive means.
• The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems additional cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by having at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
• Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. or HP to further boost Suicune's damage and durability.
• Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Icy-Surf Build Damage Test

Since the build is centered on Surf and Icy Wind, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. Although it did not generate the highest results, it still does decent damage without requiring Suicune to fully stack an item.

As for alternatives, replacing Wise Glasses with Sp. Atk. Specs would be the ideal choice. The item combination deals the most damage, but it requires Suicune to stack the item first to get the full benefit.

Whirlpool-Beam Build

Whirlpool-Beam Build
Moveset			Held Items
Whirlpool Ice Beam			Wise Glasses Choice Specs Slick Spoon
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108 HP: +210			Top Lane Jungle Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 Black x7			Positive Stats: • HP • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Whirlpool-Beam Build Explanation

This build revolves around dealing damage to opponents using Whirlpool and Ice Beam.

• Wise Glasses provides Suicune a decent amount of Sp. Atk., increasing its overall damage output.
• Slick Spoon gives Suicune HP and more Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of the opponent's Sp. Def.
• Choice Specs gives Suicune more Sp. Atk. and adds a nice flat amount of damage to its moves.
• Sp. Atk. Specs can be a replacement for Wise Glasses or Choice Specs for more flat amount of Sp. Atk.
• Eject Button allows Suicune to quickly reposition for offensive and defensive means.
• The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems additional cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by having at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
• Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. or HP to further boost Suicune's damage and durability.
• Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Whirlpool-Beam Build Damage Test

Since the build is centered on Surf and Icy Wind, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. Although it did not generate the highest results, it still does decent damage without requiring Suicune to fully stack an item.

As for alternatives, replacing Wise Glasses with Sp. Atk. Specs would be the ideal choice. The item combination deals the most Ice Beam damage, which is more favorable given it has two (2) charges and is easy to hit, and is more benefitial for Suicune thanks to Slick Spoon's HP stat and effect.

Suicune Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item	Explanation
Sp. Atk. Specs	Sp. Atk. Specs provides Suicune a large flat amount of Sp. Atk., increasing its overall damage output.
Wise Glasses	Wise Glasses provides Suicune with a large amount of Sp. Atk. thanks to its percentage bonus.
Choice Specs	Choice Specs gives Suicune a decent amount of Sp. Atk. and increases its minimum move damage.
Slick Spoon	Slick Spoon gives Suicune HP and Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of the opponent's Sp. Def, leading to more damage as a result.

Held Item Tier List

Best Battle Items

Item	Explanation
Eject Button	Eject Button allows Suicune to quickly reposition for offensive and defensive means.
X Speed	X Speed improves Suicune's overall mobility, allowing it to travel the map faster.

Battle Item Tier List

Best Moveset

Move	Explanation
Surf	Surf can break the pillar of ice created by Icy Wind upon collision, dealing additional damage to opponents.
Icy Wind	Icy Wind is a versatile crowd control move that has a special interaction with Surf.

This moveset deals the most damage and has a strong synergy.

Icy Wind can deal damage and slow opponents, and can also be used to block paths. Surf is a great crowd control move and has a special interaction with Icy Wind. Hitting a pillar of ice created by Icy Wind using Surf breaks it immediately, dealing additional damage.

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How to Play Suicune

• Get Aggressive in the Early Game
• Play Around Pressure's Effects
• Use Surf to Break Icy Wind's Ice Pillars
• Utilize Whirlpool's Second Activation
• Instantly Freeze Targets with Endless Ice Spikes

Get Aggressive in the Early Game

Suicune can get aggressive early on as soon as it gets both of its initial moveset. The combination of Avalanche and Water Pulse on top of its boosted attack and passive makes Suicune extremely strong in the early game.

One effective strategy to do is to use Avalanche first, then use Water Pulse to shove opponents back to Avalanche's area of effect.

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Avalanche	Water Pulse

Play Around Pressure's Effects

Suicune's strength and core gameplay come mostly from Pressure's effects. Playing around these effects is the key to using Suicune effectively.

Pressure: Suicune Passive Effect and Cooldown

Keep Freezing Targets

Pressure's best effect is enabling Suicune to instantly knock out frozen opponents whose HP is below a set percentage. In order to take full advantage of this effect, Suicune must constantly freeze opponents using its moves.

To do this, just take note that Suicune must drench opponents first using Surf or Whirlpool, then follow up with Ice Beam or Icy Wind to freeze them.

Maintain the Shield and Fill Up the Crystal Gauge

Whenever Suicune hits targets with its moves, it generates a shield and fills up its crystal gauge. The shield can stack up to 2 times, allowing it to tank more damage and prolong its life during fights. Meanwhile, filling up the crystal gauge allows Suicune to perform a boosted attack, which deals additional damage to frozen targets.

Use Surf to Break Icy Wind's Ice Pillars

Icy Wind and Surf have a special interaction with each other. If Surf collides with ice pillars created by Icy Wind, it instantly breaks it, dealing damage to nearby enemies.

Making use of this special interaction should be Suicune's gameplay when its using Surf and Icy Wind since it will deal more damage.

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Icy Wind	Surf

Utilize Whirlpool's Second Activation

When using Whirlpool, make sure to always recast the move. Doing so allows Whirlpool to be relocated to a new position and also deal more damage as it passes through the same targets.

The move is also great for zoning out opponents from certain areas, especially when trying to secure objectives.

Whirlpool: Suicune Move Effect and Cooldown

Instantly Freeze Targets with Endless Ice Spikes

Unlike Suicune's other moves, Endless Ice Spikes can instantly freeze targets even without them being drenched first and also deals a decent amount of damage, making it a great move for setting up a fight.

Endless Ice Spikes: Suicune Move Effect and Cooldown

Use to Remove Status Effects

One unique effect of Endless Ice Spikes is that it can be used even if Suicune is stunned or unable to move. Using the move while stunned will remove all the status effects from Suicune.

Take note of this mechanic during fights as it renders the opponents' disables useless and turn the tides against them.

Suicune Progression and Leveling Guide

Top and Bottom Guide

Level 1 to 5

• Learn Avalanche first to quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
• Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 5 and learn Whirlpool or Surf.
• At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.

Level 6 to 9

• Upon reaching level 7, get either Ice Beam or Icy Wind and push the aggression.
• Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
• Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns at bottom lane, otherwise secure Regieleki at top lane.
• Upon reaching level 9, learn Endless Ice Spikes.

Level 9+

• Roam around and assist allies in hunting down targets, securing objectives, and pushing lanes.
• Reach level 13 before or when Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset
• Make sure to have Endless Ice Spikes available when Rayquaza spawns.
• Help allies win a teamfight and secure Rayquaza.

Jungle Guide

Level 1 to 5

• Learn Avalanche first to quickly defeat Xatu.
• Clear the first wave of jungle camps and reach level 5 to learn Whirlpool or Surf.
• Help the top lane first or whatever lane needs help the most by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting knockouts, and scoring points.

Level 6 to 9

• Clear the second wave of jungle camps and reach at least level 7 to learn Ice Beam or Icy Wind.
• Help the bottom lane by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points.
• If possible, reach level 9 and learn Triad Blitz before or when Regice, Registeel, or Regirock spawns.
• Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock at the bottom lane, with Registeel being the highest priority since it gives a damage buff to the party.

Level 10+

• Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
• Reach at least level 13 or max level if possible before or when Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
• Make sure that Endless Ice Spikes is available when Rayquaza spawns.
• Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Rayquaza.

Suicune Combos

Early Game Combo

Early Game Combo
► ►
Avalanche ► Water Pulse ► Standard Attack
Start the combo by using Avalanche on top of the target's position. When they try to get away from the move's area, shove them back toward it using Water Pulse, then end the combo with a boosted attack.

Ice Breaker Combo

Ice Breaker Combo
► ► ► (Boosted Attack) (Optional)
Icy Wind ► Surf ► Icy Wind ► Standard Attack (Boosted Attack) (Optional)
Start by placing one ice pillar beside the target using Icy Wind, then immediately follow up with Surf to quickly break the ice pillar and deal additional damage. Once the ground is drenched, place another ice pillar on top of that area to freeze it, then perform a boosted attack if possible.

Freezing Waters Combo

Freezing Waters Combo
► ► (Second Activation) ► ► (Boosted Attack) (Optional)
Whirlpool ► Ice Beam ► Whirlpool (Second Activation) ► Ice Beam ► Standard Attack (Boosted Attack) (Optional)
Start by casting Whirlpool on top of the target, then immediately following up with Ice Beam to freeze it. Use Whirlpool again to relocate it and flood the area, then use Ice Beam on the flooded area to freeze it. If possible, perform boosted attack for more damage.

Matchups & Counters for Suicune

Suicune Matchups

Matchup Notes
Hard Counter	Even Matchup	Easy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Suicune. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Counter with Disables and Hindrance Immunity

Suicune's gameplay revolves around triggering the effects of its passive, especially the freeze effect, by hitting opponents with its moves. Pokemon that have immunity against status effects and/or can disable Suicune will make it hard for the Pokemon to execute its gameplay.

Best Counters

Pokemon	Explanation
Talonflame	Rating: ★★★★★ • Can deal burst damage while avoiding Suicune's moves using Brave Bird or Fly, forcing it to play defensively.
Blastoise	Rating: ★★★★★ • Has immunity to hindrances and can disable Suicune when using Surf or Rapid Spin and Hydro Typhoon.
Machamp	Rating: ★★★★ • Has immunity to hindrances and can disable Suicune when using Submission or Dynamic Punch.

Even Matchups

Making sure to keep triggering Pressure's effects while fighting will allow Suicune to get the upper hand against these Pokemon.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Suicune. • Strike first using Surf or Whirlpool and Ice Beam or Icy Wind, making sure to freeze them. • Utilize the shield generated from Pressure to tank their damage. • Alternatively, start with Endless Ice Spikes to quickly freeze them and chip away their HP, then follow up with the other moves to finish them off.

Keep Freezing Them

All-Rounders
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Suicune's damage. • Keep freezing them using Surf or Whirlpool, Icy Wind or Ice Beam, and Endless Ice Spikes. • Utilize the shield generated from Pressure to tank their damage.

Strike First and Freeze Them

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, they become vulnerable when they miss their burst damage attempt or are disabled before they can attempt to attack. • Stop their burst attempt by striking first and freezing them using Surf or Whirlpool, Icy Wind or Ice Beam, and Endless Ice Spikes. • Utilize the shield generated from Pressure to tank their damage.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it hard for Suicune to take them out alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Suicune. • Keep freezing them using Surf or Whirlpool, Icy Wind or Ice Beam, and Endless Ice Spikes. • Utilize the shield generated from Pressure to tank their damage.

Easy Matchups

These Pokemon aren't a threat to Suicune and can easily fall to the Pokemon's damage.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have damage potential that can be somewhat dangerous for Suicune. • Strike first using Surf or Whirlpool and Ice Beam or Icy Wind, making sure to freeze them. • Utilize the shield generated from Pressure to tank their damage. • Alternatively, start with Endless Ice Spikes to quickly freeze them and chip away their HP, then follow up with the other moves to finish them off.

Take them Out First

Supporters
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Suicune, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights. • Take them out first by freezing and bursting them down using Surf or Whirlpool, Icy Wind or Ice Beam, and Endless Ice Spikes.

Best Teammates for Suicune

Pokemon	Explanation
Slowbro Wigglytuff	Pokemon with Strong Disables
	Strong disabling moves like Sing and Slowbeam makes it easier for Suicune to set up its moves. Morever, those Pokemon can take the frontlines, allowing Suicune to safely use its moves from the backlines.
Venusaur Leafeon	Pokemon with High Burst Damage
	Since Suicune can execute frozen targets whose HP is below a set percentage, Pokemon that have high burst damage can quickly bring targets' HP low enough for Suicune to finish them off.

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Suicune Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Water Pulse (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Ranged, Hindrance Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 352 Final Damage: 396
Has the user fire a pulse of water in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and shoving them. Also marks the opposing Pokemon by leaving them drenched.
Whirlpool (Lv. 5) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7.5s Starting Damage: 560 Damage per instance: 140, Number of instances: 4, Collision damage: 402 Final Damage: 1100 Damage per instance: 275, Number of instances: 4, Collision damage: 776
Has the user generate a vortex of water at the designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon, pulling them toward its center, and leaving them drenched. If this move is used again, the vortex is moved in the designated direction, flooding the area it passes through. Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown.
Surf (Lv. 5) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Ranged, Hindrance Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 5s Starting Damage: 393 Final Damage: 908
Has the user create a big wave in the designated direction, dealing damage to and shoving opposing Pokemon it hits and leaving them drenched. The area the wave passes through becomes flooded. If the wave hits a pillar of ice created by Icy Wind, the pillar breaks, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. Upgrade: Increases the damage dealt by this move.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Avalanche (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Area, Hindrance Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 792 Damage per instance: 176, Number of instances: 3, Snow damage: 264 Final Damage: 972 Damage per instance: 216, Number of instances: 3, Snow damage: 324
Has the user make snow continuously fall at the designated location, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits. At the end of the move, the user drops a clump of snow, leaving flooded areas frozen. Also, if opposing Pokemon are drenched when hit, they are left frozen.
Ice Beam (Lv. 7) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 613 Final Damage: 1035
Has the user fire an icy-cold beam of energy in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits. If the opposing Pokemon are drenched when hit, they are left frozen. If this move hits a flooded area, that area becomes frozen. A maximum of 2 uses can be kept in reserve for this move. Upgrade: Strengthens the slowing effect applied to opposing Pokemon hit by this move.
Icy Wind (Lv. 7) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 0.5s Starting Damage: 878 Initial damage: 581, Explosion damage: 297 Final Damage: 1485 Initial damage: 987, Explosion damage: 498
Has the user blow a gust of freezing air at the designated location, applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits. Once the freezing air builds up, it creates a pillar of ice, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits. After a short time, the pillar of ice breaks, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokemon. If a pillar of ice is created in a flooded area, that area becomes frozen. A maximum of 2 uses can be kept in reserve for this move. Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Endless Ice Spikes (Lv. 9)	Move Type: Ranged, Hindrance Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 112s Starting Damage: 1,824 Initial damage: 912, Explosion damage: 912 Final Damage: 2,728 Initial damage: 1364, Explosion damage: 1364
This move can be used while the user is unable to act, and when it is, all status conditions on the user are removed. Has the user create ice spikes in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon they hit and leaving them frozen. After a short time, the spikes explode, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon they hit.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack	When the crystal gauge is full, the user's next basic attack becomes a boosted attack. Boosted attacks shoot water continuously and deal additional damage to frozen opposing Pokemon.

Ability (Passive)

Pressure

Suicune When this Pokemon deals damage to a frozen Pokemon on the opposing team whose HP is below a set percentage, that Pokemon is instantly knocked out. When this Pokemon hits opposing Pokemon with moves, the Pokemon is granted a shield, and its crystal gauge increases. This shield can stack up to 2 times. When this Pokemon uses Whirlpool or Surf, the area the move passes through will become flooded. If the Pokemon freezes a flooded area, opposing Pokemon in the flooded area will also be frozen.

Suicune Stats & Evolutions

Suicune Evolutions

Suicune This Pokemon does not evolve.

Suicune Stats

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

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Suicune Achievements

Pressure Achievement

Pressure
Pokemon	Move
Suicune	Pressure
Mission: Knock out Pokemon from the opposing team with the effects of Pressure (20 times total).
Medals & Points	Rewards
Beginner 5	Aeos Ticket x100
Expert 5	Aeos Coin x300
Master 10	Holowear Ticket x3

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