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Relicanth — Supreme Victors Pokémon card

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RelicanthSupreme Victors #sh8 Pokémon Card

Supreme Victors·#sh8·2009

Relicanth, the ancient Water/Rock type Longevity Pokémon from Generation III, holds significant cultural importance as a living fossil in the Pokémon world. This specific Relicanth SH8 card from the 2009 Supreme Victors set is a rare Shiny variant, immediately recognizable by its alternate coloring and holographic shimmer. Here, you'll discover its fascinating Pokédex lore, detailed descriptions of its attacks, energy costs, and weaknesses, alongside a comprehensive history of this particular edition.

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Card Number
#sh8
Release Date
August 18, 2009
Language
EN
Set Code
sv

Relicanth is a unique Water/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Known as the "Longevity Pokémon," it is a living fossil, having remained virtually unchanged for over 100 million years, a fact deeply embedded in its Pokédex lore. This ancient fish is found in deep-sea environments, preferring the crushing pressures and darkness of the ocean floor, where its robust body and unique fins allow it to navigate its challenging habitat. Its diet likely consists of small organisms found in these abyssal zones. Relicanth does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species representing a bygone era of marine life. In the games, it plays a crucial role in unlocking the Regi trio (Regirock, Regice, and Registeel) in the Hoenn region, requiring players to catch both Relicanth and Wailord and then solve an underwater puzzle. Its distinctive appearance, resembling a coelacanth, gives it significant cultural and scientific appeal, symbolizing perseverance and ancient mystery within the Pokémon world.

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