#226 · Pokémon Crystal Inheritance · unchanged from the official games
Basculin
WaterReckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker (hidden)
In Crystal Inheritance: First found in Route Ka-Jo (Surf, Lv 20), and in 2 more areas. Its type (Water), base stats (total 460) and abilities are the same as in the official games.
Level-up moves 12
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer A move that lowers the foe's Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun Squirts water to attack. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 4 | Tackle A full-body charge attack. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 8 | Reversal Stronger if the user's HP is low. | Fighting | Phys | 1 | 100 | 15 |
| 12 | Aqua Jet A speedy lunge. Always goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Bite An attack that may cause flinching. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 21 | Scary Face Sharply lowers the foe's Speed. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 10 |
| 24 | Headbutt An attack that may cause flinching. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 30 | Crunch An attack that may lower Defense. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 38 | Double-Edge A tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 44 | Aqua Tail Swings tail like a wave in a storm. | Water | Phys | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 51 | Outrage Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 21
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Curse Ecruteak City | Ghost | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Route 38 | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Ruins of Alph, Celebi puzzle item room | Normal | 60 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam Trader's Landing Tavern, or the Goldenrod Game Corner | Ice | 90 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Goldenrod TM Mart | Ice | 110 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam Goldenrod TM Mart | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Light Screen Goldenrod TM Mart | Psychic | — |
| TM17 | Protect Goldenrod TM Mart | Normal | — |
| TM20 | Safeguard Ilex Forest | Normal | — |
| TM27 | Return Pryce, in Tinder Garden | Normal | 1 |
| TM32 | Double Team Not available in this version | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect Goldenrod TM Mart | Psychic | — |
| TM41 | Substitute Kimono Cabin, part 5 | Normal | — |
| TM42 | Facade Goldenrod Gym, after Whitney | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest Whirl Islands B1F | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Radio Tower, Whitney's room | Normal | — |
| TM63 | Water Pulse Misty Basin | Water | 60 |
| TM70 | Flash Trader's Landing house | Normal | — |
| HM03 | Surf Western Capital | Water | 90 |
| HM05 | Vortex Whirl Islands B1F, after the historic puzzle is solved | Psychic | 65 |
| HM06 | Waterfall Grottoed Glacier | Water | 80 |
Where to find Basculin
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route Ka-Jo | Surf | 20 | |
| Shimmering Saddle | Surf | 20-25 | |
| Tranquil Tarn | Surf | 25-35 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Basculegion by levelling up in a particular place
- Egg moves: Bubble Beam, Agility, Rage, Swift
- Catch rate 25
- Base experience 161
- EV yield: 2 Speed
- Egg groups: Water 2
- Growth rate: Medium Fast
- Move tutors: Agility, Aqua Tail, Double-Edge, Endure, Headbutt, Iron Head, Sleep Talk, Swagger