#550 Basculin

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
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This Pokédex entry is for Generation VIII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Basculin Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
Picture
Normal Sprite
Red-Striped Form Blue-Striped Form White-Striped Form
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Basculin
Japan: Bassrao
バスラオ
French: Bargantua
German: Barschuft
Korean: 배쓰나이
National: #550
Galar: #154
Isle of Armor: #---
Crown Tundra: #064
Sinnoh: #---
Hisui: #166
Male :50.2%
Female :49.8%
Water-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Hostile Pokémon
Standard3'03"
1.0m
Min2'07"
0.8m
Max3'11"
1.2m
Alpha0'00"
0m
Standard39.7lbs
18.0kg
Min25.4lbs
11.52kg
Max57.1lbs
25.92kg
Alpha0.0lbs
0kg
25
Legends
5,120 (SWSH)
10,240 (BDSP)
Abilities: Reckless (Red-Striped Form) - Rock Head (Blue-Striped Form) - Rattled (White-Striped Form) - Adaptability - Mold Breaker (Hidden)
Reckless (Red Striped Form): The power of moves that have recoil damage is increased by 20%.
Rock Head (Blue-Striped Form): Does not receive recoil damage from recoil-causing damages.
Rattled (White-Striped Form): Speed is raised by one stage when the Pokémon is hit by a Bug-type, Ghost-type or Dark-type move or is Intimidated
Adaptability (All Forms): Increases the Same Type Attack Bonus from *1.5 to *2.
Hidden Ability:
Mold Breaker (All Forms): The Pokémon's moves are not affected by foe’s abilities during battle
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Dynamax Capable?
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
50 2 Speed Point(s)
Basculin can Dynamax

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
*1 *0.5 *0.5 *2 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Legends: Arceus
Pop Pod
Pop Pod
- 35%
Ball of Mud
Ball of Mud
- 15%

Alpha
Exp. Candy S
Exp. Candy S
- 100%
Seed of Mastery
Seed of Mastery
- 10%
Water 2
Evolutionary Chain
Gain a total 294 damage in recoil from your moves without fainting
Alternate Forms
Red-Striped FormBlue-Striped FormWhite-Striped Form
Red-Striped FormBlue-Striped FormWhite-Striped Form
Basculin's form cannot be changed and is dependent on how it was when it appeared. Its Red-Striped Form is found in Sword while its Blue-Striped Form is found in Shield and its White-Striped Form in Hisui.

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sword Hulbury, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch
Max Raid Battles: Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell
Details
Shield Hulbury, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch
Max Raid Battles: Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell
Details
Isle of Armor Sword Max Raid Battles: Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern
Shield Max Raid Battles: Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern
Crown Tundra Sword Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake,
Dynamax Adventures
Max Raid Battles: Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake
Details
Shield Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake,
Dynamax Adventures
Max Raid Battles: Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake
Details
Legends: Arceus Cobalt Coastlands: Tranquility Cove (Female Only)
Cobalt Coastlands: Islespy Shore (Male Only)
Coronet Highlands: Fabled Spring or nearby
Alabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity, Heart's Crag or nearby
Cobalt Coastlands: Massive Mass Outbreak
Flavor Text
Basculin SpriteSwordAnglers love the fight this Pokémon puts up on the hook. And there are always more to catch— many people release them into lakes illicitly.
ShieldIn the past, it often appeared on the dinner table. The meat of red-striped Basculin is on the fatty side, and it's more popular with the youth.
Basculin SpriteSwordBlue-striped Basculin used to be a common food source. They apparently have an inoffensive, light flavor.
ShieldKnown for their violence, these Pokémon have the most fights with schools of red- striped Basculin.
Legends: Arceus Though it differs from other Basculin in several respects, including demeanor—this one is gentle—I have categorized it as a regional form given the vast array of shared qualities.



Attacks

Level UpTM & HMEgg Moves

Standard Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Water Gun Water Gun - Water-type Water Gun: Special Move 40 100 25 --
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Tail Whip Tail Whip - Normal-type Tail Whip: Other Move -- 100 30 --
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.
4 Tackle Tackle - Normal-type Tackle: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
8 Flail Flail - Normal-type Flail: Physical Move ?? 100 15 --
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
12 Aqua Jet Aqua Jet - Water-type Aqua Jet: Physical Move 40 100 20 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
16 Bite Bite - Dark-type Bite: Physical Move 60 100 25 30
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
20 Scary Face Scary Face - Normal-type Scary Face: Other Move -- 100 10 --
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
24 Headbutt Headbutt - Normal-type Headbutt: Physical Move 70 100 15 30
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
28 Soak Soak - Water-type Soak: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target's type to Water.
32 Crunch Crunch - Dark-type Crunch: Physical Move 80 100 15 20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
36 Take Down Take Down - Normal-type Take Down: Physical Move 90 85 20 --
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
40 Final Gambit Final Gambit - Fighting-type Final Gambit: Special Move ?? 100 5 --
The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
44 Aqua Tail Aqua Tail - Water-type Aqua Tail: Physical Move 90 90 10 --
The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
48 Thrash Thrash - Normal-type Thrash: Physical Move 120 100 10 --
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
52 Double-Edge Double-Edge - Normal-type Double-Edge: Physical Move 120 100 15 --
A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
56 Head Smash Head Smash - Rock-type Head Smash: Physical Move 150 80 5 --
The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Technical Machine Attacks

TM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM21 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM24 Snore Snore - Normal-type Snore: Special Move 50 100 15 30
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM26 Scary Face Scary Face - Normal-type Scary Face: Other Move -- 100 10 --
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
TM27 Icy Wind Icy Wind - Ice-type Icy Wind: Special Move 55 95 15 100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
TM31 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM33 Rain Dance Rain Dance - Water-type Rain Dance: Other Move -- 101 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM35 Hail Hail - Ice-type Hail: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM36 Whirlpool Whirlpool - Water-type Whirlpool: Special Move 35 85 15 100
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
TM39 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM40 Swift Swift - Normal-type Swift: Special Move 60 101 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
TM42 Revenge Revenge - Fighting-type Revenge: Physical Move 60 100 10 --
This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
TM45 Dive Dive - Water-type Dive: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
TM52 Bounce Bounce - Flying-type Bounce: Physical Move 85 85 5 30
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM53 Mud Shot Mud Shot - Ground-type Mud Shot: Special Move 55 95 15 100
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
TM55 Brine Brine - Water-type Brine: Special Move 65 100 10 --
If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM58 Assurance Assurance - Dark-type Assurance: Physical Move 60 100 10 --
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
TM67 Ice Fang Ice Fang - Ice-type Ice Fang: Physical Move 65 95 15 10
The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
TM76 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Technical Record Attacks

TR #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TR03 Hydro Pump Hydro Pump - Water-type Hydro Pump: Special Move 110 80 5 --
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
TR04 Surf Surf - Water-type Surf: Special Move 90 100 15 --
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Beam - Ice-type Ice Beam: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TR12 Agility Agility - Psychic-type Agility: Other Move -- 101 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
TR16 Waterfall Waterfall - Water-type Waterfall: Physical Move 80 100 15 20
The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
TR20 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TR21 Reversal Reversal - Fighting-type Reversal: Physical Move ?? 100 15 --
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
TR26 Endure Endure - Normal-type Endure: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- 101 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR32 Crunch Crunch - Dark-type Crunch: Physical Move 80 100 15 20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR35 Uproar Uproar - Normal-type Uproar: Special Move 90 100 10 --
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
TR37 Taunt Taunt - Dark-type Taunt: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TR39 Superpower Superpower - Fighting-type Superpower: Physical Move 120 100 5 100
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
TR45 Muddy Water Muddy Water - Water-type Muddy Water: Special Move 90 85 10 30
The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
TR69 Zen Headbutt Zen Headbutt - Psychic-type Zen Headbutt: Physical Move 80 90 15 20
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
TR84 Scald Scald - Water-type Scald: Special Move 80 100 15 30
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TR97 Psychic Fangs Psychic Fangs - Psychic-type Psychic Fangs: Physical Move 85 100 10 --
The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
TR98 Liquidation Liquidation - Water-type Liquidation: Physical Move 85 100 10 20
The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Egg Moves

(Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Bubble Beam Bubble Beam - Water-type Bubble Beam: Special Move 65 100 20 10 Details
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Endeavor Endeavor - Normal-type Endeavor: Physical Move ?? 100 5 -- Details
This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.

Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Flip TurnFlip Turn - Water-typeFlip Turn: Physical Move6010020--
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Scale ShotScale Shot - Dragon-typeScale Shot: Physical Move259020100
The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.

Usable Max Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Max Strike Max Strike - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/130(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Knuckle Max Knuckle - Fighting-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 100(Phy)/100(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats.
Max Hailstorm Max Hailstorm - Ice-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 120(Phy)/130(Spe) 101 10 --
This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
Max Geyser Max Geyser - Water-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 130(Phy)/140(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns.
Max Airstream Max Airstream - Flying-type Physical Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats.
Max Wyrmwind Max Wyrmwind - Dragon-type Physical Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Dragon-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Attack stat.
Max Mindstorm Max Mindstorm - Psychic-type Physical Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns.
Max Rockfall Max Rockfall - Rock-type Physical Move 150 101 10 --
This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns.
Max Quake Max Quake - Ground-type Special Move 110 101 10 --
This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats.
Max Darkness Max Darkness - Dark-type Physical Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Max Guard Max Guard - Normal-type 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Transfer Only Moves
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Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 460 70 92 65 80 55 98
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 87 - 129 63 - 105 76 - 118 54 - 96 92 - 135
Lv. 100 250 - 344 170 - 254 121 - 206 148 - 233 103 - 188 180 - 265
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 97 - 144 70 - 117 85 - 132 60 - 107 103 - 150
Lv. 100 250 - 344 189 - 283 135 - 229 165 - 259 115 - 209 201 - 295
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 106 - 158 77 - 128 93 - 145 66 - 117 113 - 165
Lv. 100 250 - 344 207 - 311 148 - 251 181 - 284 126 - 229 221 - 324
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92
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98
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