#369 Relicanth (The Longevity Pokemon), Water/Rock Type
Average weight: 51.6 lbs
Average height: 3'03"
Intro
Relicanth is an ancient fish Pokemon sometimes called a "living fossil". It has remained unchanged for at least 100 million years. It is a very rare Pokemon sometimes fished up by fisherman or found by divers. It also has a mysterious connection to the Legendary Golems.
Diet
Relicanth is a filter feeder. It eats microscopic organisms while swimming along.
Habitat
Relicanth live in the depths of the oceans and are rarely seen by people.
Biology
Relicanth have brown scales that are as hard as stone. It uses these scales to weather the extreme pressures it lives in. Most of its body is a dark-brown color that has light-brown patches. There is a small, red dot on either side of it's body. The purpose of this dot is not fully understood but may help Relicanth locate others of its kind in the darkness. Its head is a light-brown color like the patches. Its head has cheek bones jutting out from each side and slits for eyes since it lives in the dark depths of the oceans. Relicanth has several fins like most other fish. Notably, it has two pairs of pectoral fins that it uses to push itself along the sea bottom. Relicanth has few natural predators because of its elusive nature and hard scales. Because of its water typing, it is able to use many Water and Ice-type attacks. Because of its rock-hard scales, it is also capable of using many Rock and Ground-type attacks. Relicanth is unable to leave the water for an extended period of time because it requires water to breathe.
Pokemon League Commission Notes
Because this Pokemon is rarely seen by humans and seems to have a very small population the PLC has classified Relicanth as a Class B Pokemon; limited capture but no restrictions on use for battle. Fishing for Relicanth on purpose for food is strictly forbidden and is punishable by a 1000 goldz fine.