Basculin
Water · Hostile Pokémon — first seen in Generation V.
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Base stats
| Stat | Base | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
| Attack | 92 | 170 | 311 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 98 | 180 | 324 | |
| Total | 460 |
Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.
Type defences
Damage Basculin takes from each attacking type.
×2
GrassElectric
×½
SteelFireWaterIce
×1
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy
Evolution
Basculin
BasculegionMethods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.
In the ROM hacks it evolves differently
Each guide's own line, in the words its creator published.
In Radical Red
In Elite Redux
Moves by official game
Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon18 level-up · 21 TM/HM · 9 tutor · 10 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 3 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 5 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 7 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 9 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 11 | Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 14 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 17 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 20 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 23 | Soak | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 26 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 38 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | — | 100% | 5 |
| 42 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | |
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | |
| Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 | |
| Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 |
Sun / Moon18 level-up · 21 TM/HM · 9 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 3 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 5 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 7 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 9 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 11 | Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 14 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 17 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 20 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 23 | Soak | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 26 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 38 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | — | 100% | 5 |
| 42 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire19 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 8 tutor · 9 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 4 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 7 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 32 | Soak | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | — | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM07 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | |
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
X / Y19 level-up · 22 TM/HM · 9 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 4 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 7 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 32 | Soak | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | — | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
Black 2 / White 216 level-up · 21 TM/HM · 9 tutor · 9 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 4 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 7 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 32 | Soak | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 51 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | — | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | |
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
Black / White16 level-up · 21 TM/HM · 9 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 4 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 7 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 32 | Soak | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 51 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | — | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
Where to find it in the official games
Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.
In the wild
| Game | Area | Method | Levels | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black / White | Abundant Shrine | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Abundant Shrine | Surf rippling water | 25-60 | 70% |
| Black / White | Challenger's Cave | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Challenger's Cave | Surf rippling water | 25-70 | 100% |
| Black / White | Dragonspiral Tower | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Dragonspiral Tower | Surf rippling water | 15-40 | 100% |
| Black / White | Giant Chasm | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Giant Chasm | Surf rippling water | 25-60 | 70% |
| Black / White | Lostlorn Forest | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Lostlorn Forest | Surf rippling water | 5-20 | 100% |
| Black / White | Pinwheel Forest | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Pinwheel Forest | Surf rippling water | 5-20 | 100% |
| Black / White | Route 1 | Super Rod rippling water | 35-70 | 95% |
| Black / White | Route 1 | Surf rippling water | 5-20 | 100% |
| Black / White | Route 11 | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Route 11 | Surf rippling water | 25-60 | 70% |
| Black / White | Route 14 | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Route 14 | Surf rippling water | 25-60 | 70% |
| Black / White | Route 3 | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Route 3 | Surf rippling water | 5-20 | 100% |
| Black / White | Route 6 | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Route 6 | Surf rippling water | 10-30 | 100% |
| Black / White | Striaton City | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Striaton City | Surf rippling water | 5-20 | 100% |
| Black / White | Victory Road | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Victory Road | Surf rippling water | 20-50 | 100% |
| Black / White | Village Bridge | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Village Bridge | Surf rippling water | 25-70 | 100% |
| Black / White | Wellspring Cave | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black / White | Wellspring Cave | Surf rippling water | 5-20 | 100% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Abundant Shrine | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Abundant Shrine | Surf rippling water | 25-40 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Aspertia City | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Aspertia City | Surf rippling water | 5-15 | 100% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Clay Tunnel | Super Rod rippling water | 50-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Clay Tunnel | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 100% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Dragonspiral Tower | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Dragonspiral Tower | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 100% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Floccesy Ranch | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Floccesy Ranch | Surf rippling water | 5-15 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Giant Chasm | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Giant Chasm | Surf rippling water | 35-50 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Humilau City rare | Surf rippling water | 35-45 | 5% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Lostlorn Forest | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Lostlorn Forest | Surf rippling water | 10-30 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Nature Sanctuary | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Nature Sanctuary | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Pinwheel Forest | Super Rod rippling water | 35-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Pinwheel Forest | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Relic Passage | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Relic Passage | Surf rippling water | 10-30 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 1 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-70 | 95% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 1 | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 100% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 11 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 11 | Surf rippling water | 25-40 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 13 rare | Surf rippling water | 30-40 | 5% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 14 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 14 | Surf rippling water | 15-40 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 19 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 19 | Surf rippling water | 5-15 | 100% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 20 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 20 | Surf rippling water | 5-15 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 22 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 22 | Surf rippling water | 15-45 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 23 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 23 | Surf rippling water | 40-55 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 3 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 3 | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 6 | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 6 | Surf rippling water | 10-35 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Striaton City | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Striaton City | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 90% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Undella Town rare | Surf rippling water | 30-40 | 5% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Victory Road | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Victory Road | Surf rippling water | 35-70 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Village Bridge | Super Rod rippling water | 40-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Village Bridge | Surf rippling water | 25-40 | 70% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Wellspring Cave | Super Rod rippling water | 50-60 | 40% |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Wellspring Cave | Surf rippling water | 45-60 | 100% |
| X / Y | Couriway Town | Good Rod | 35 | 65% |
| X / Y | Couriway Town | Super Rod | 45 | 35% |
| X / Y | Frost Cavern | Good Rod | 30 | 65% |
| X / Y | Frost Cavern | Super Rod | 40 | 35% |
| X / Y | Laverre City | Good Rod | 25 | 65% |
| X / Y | Laverre City | Super Rod | 35 | 35% |
| X / Y | Pokémon Village | Good Rod | 40 | 65% |
| X / Y | Pokémon Village | Super Rod | 50 | 35% |
| X / Y | Route 15 | Good Rod | 25 | 65% |
| X / Y | Route 15 | Super Rod | 35 | 35% |
| X / Y | Route 16 | Good Rod | 25 | 65% |
| X / Y | Route 16 | Super Rod | 35 | 35% |
| X / Y | Route 21 | Good Rod | 40 | 60% |
| X / Y | Route 21 | Super Rod | 50 | 35% |
| X / Y | Victory Road | Good Rod | 45 | 65% |
| X / Y | Victory Road | Super Rod | 55 | 35% |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Brooklet Hill | Bubbling spots | 10-21 | 25% |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Brooklet Hill | Super Rod | 10-16 | 25% |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Malie Garden | Bubbling spots | 10-33 | 15% |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Malie Garden | Super Rod | 10-28 | 25% |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Vast Poni Canyon | Bubbling spots | 10-51 | 20% |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Vast Poni Canyon | Super Rod | 10-46 | 25% |
Where to find it in the ROM hacks
27 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.
| Guide | Where |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Too Many Types 2 | Lilycove CitySurf · Lv — · 60% Lilycove CitySuper Rod · Lv — · 40% Route 121Surf · Lv — · 60% and 25 more areas |
| Pokémon Soulgold | Mt. Silver OutsideOld Rod · Lv 10 · 70% Mt. Silver OutsideGood Rod · Lv 20 · 20% |
| Pokémon Soulgold Basculin Blue Striped | Cherrygrove CityGood Rod · Lv 20 · 60% Cherrygrove CitySuper Rod · Lv 20 · 15% and 6 more areas |
| Pokémon Soulgold Basculin White Striped | Route 47Super Rod · Lv 40 · 40% Whirl Islands B1FSurf · Lv 33-40 · 90% and 12 more areas |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E | Petalburg WoodsGood Rod · Lv Scales · 20% Petalburg WoodsSuper Rod · Lv Scales · 40% and 2 more areas |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E Blue Striped | Oldale TownGood Rod · Lv Scales · 60% Oldale TownOld Rod · Lv Scales · 70% and 2 more areas |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus | Route 2Super Rod · Lv 25-30 · 20% Isle Of Armor 10Surf · Lv 40 · 100% |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus Blue Striped | Route 2Super Rod · Lv 25-30 · 20% Galar Mine 1Super Rod · Lv 30-40 · 20% |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Route 19Super Rod · Lv 5 · 90% Route 19Super Rod Ripple · Lv 5-15 · 70% Route 20 - SpringSuper Rod · Lv 5-15 · 60% and 73 more areas |
| Radical Red | Route 6Good Rod · Lv 27-29 · 20% Safari Zone Area 1Super Rod · Lv 53-55 · 30% and 2 more areas |
| Radical Red Blue Striped | and 1 more area |
| Elite Redux | Route 111Good Rod · Lv — · 20% Route 118Good Rod · Lv — · 20% Route 118Super Rod · Lv — · 70% and 2 more areas |
| Inclement Emerald | Route 111Good Rod · Lv Scales · 40% Route 111Super Rod · Lv Scales · 70% Route 118Good Rod · Lv Scales · 20% and 3 more areas |
| Pokémon Crystal Inheritance | Route Ka-JoSurf · Lv 20 · 10% Shimmering SaddleSurf · Lv 20 · 10% Tranquil TarnSurf · Lv 30 · 30% |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition | Lavaridge TownGood Rod · Lv 29-34 · 20% |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition Blue Striped | Lavaridge TownGood Rod · Lv 29-34 · 20% |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Safari Zone SouthwestOld Rod · Lv ? · 30% Safari Zone SouthwestGood Rod · Lv ? · 60% Safari Zone SouthwestSuper Rod · Lv ? · 40% and 3 more areas |
| Blinding White Plus | Route 20 — West SideFishing (Spring) · Lv 7-9 · 40% Route 20 — West SideFishing (Summer) · Lv 7-9 · 40% Route 20 — West SideFishing (Autumn) · Lv 7-9 · 40% and 2 more areas |
| Gaia | Nemesis CaveFishing · Lv — · Good Rod 40% Nemesis CaveFishing · Lv — · Super Rod 80% Telmurk OutskirtsWater · Lv — · 10% and 3 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium | Route 104Surf · Lv 10-30 · 66% Route 128Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 33% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium Blue Striped | Route 104Surf · Lv 15-25 · 30% Route 128Good Rod · Lv 10-30 · 34% |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow | Munen LakeSuper Rod · Lv 14-16 · 40% National ParkGood Rod · Lv 5 · 20% |
| Pokémon Exceeded | Route 118Good Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% Route 118Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Route 118Super Rod · Lv 30-35 · 40% and 9 more areas |
| Pokémon Exceeded Blue Striped | Route 118Good Rod · Lv 10-30 · 20% Route 118Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 30% Route 118Super Rod · Lv 30-35 · 40% and 9 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared | Route 105Water · Lv 25-33 · 11.1% Route 107Water · Lv 20-30 · 11.1% Route 120Water · Lv 30-40 · 11.1% |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared Blue Striped | Route 105Water · Lv 25-33 · 11.1% Route 107Water · Lv 20-30 · 11.1% Route 120Water · Lv 30-40 · 11.1% |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared White Striped | Route 105Water · Lv 25-33 · 11.1% Route 107Water · Lv 20-30 · 11.1% Route 120Water · Lv 30-40 · 11.1% and 1 more area |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Aspertia CitySurf · Lv 30-40 · 30% Aspertia CitySurf Ripple · Lv 30-40 · 60% and 80 more areas |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Route 104 NorthSurfing · Lv 25 - 35 Route 104 NorthOld Rod · Lv 15 Route 104 NorthGood Rod · Lv 35 and 11 more areas |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Route 1Surf · Lv — · 60% Route 1Surf Ripple · Lv — · 60% Route 1Super Rod Ripple · Lv — · 60% and 15 more areas |
| Poke47 | Route 103Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 30% Route 103Good Rod · Lv 20-25 · 20% and 64 more areas |
| Poke47 Blue Striped | Gauntlet Island NortheastSurf (Flood) · Lv 30-35 · 30% Route 118Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 100% Route 118Good Rod · Lv 20-30 · 60% and 74 more areas |
| Poke47 White-Striped | Route 119Rare fishing spot · Lv 20-25 · 100% |
| HeartGold Generations | |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 | Lake FalahteFishing · Lv 10-15 · 15% Sabbio Desert (West)Water · Lv 15-20 · 5% and 4 more areas |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald | Route 126Old Rod · Lv ? · 70% Route 126Good Rod · Lv ? · 60% Route 126Surf · Lv ? · 60% and 2 more areas |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald | Dewford TownOld Rod · Lv 11-17 · 30% Pacifidlog TownOld Rod · Lv 56-62 · 30% Petalburg CitySurf · Lv 47-53 · 30% and 6 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette | and 3 more areas |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold | Cerulean Cave B1FGood Rod · Lv 60-65 · 40% Cerulean Cave B1FOld Rod · Lv 55-60 · 30% Cerulean Cave B1FRod (night swarm) · Lv ? and 9 more areas |
| Unbound | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Emerald Rogue | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Spirits of the Storm | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
Compare official Basculin with the ROM hacks →
In the 32 guides that include it
Changed in 14 of 32 guides: retyped in 1, stats in 7, abilities in 5, evolution in 8.
Every ROM hack on this site that has Basculin, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.
| Guide | Type | Total | Abilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbound Evolves into Basculegon Evolves into Basculegon | Changed | Water | 460 | Rattled, Adaptability, Moldbreaker + Rattled, Moldbreaker − Reckless, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 2 | Changed | Water→HaterWaterFood | 460 | — |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus | Changed | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability − Mold Breaker |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Changed | Water | 490 +30 +20 HP, +10 Sp. Atk | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Radical Red Evolves into Basculegion at Level 44 (Male) Evolves into Basculegion (F) at Level 44 (Female) | Changed | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Elite Redux Evolves into Basculegion at level 45 (male) Evolves into Basculegion (F) at level 45 (female) | Changed | Water | 480 +20 +20 Speed | Mold Breaker, Strong Jaw, Predator |
| Pokémon Crystal Inheritance Evolves into Basculegion by levelling up in a particular place | Changed | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition | Changed | 0 -460 -70 HP, -92 Attack, -65 Defense, -80 Sp. Atk, -55 Sp. Def, -98 Speed | — | |
| Blinding White Plus Evolves at Level 45 | Changed | Water | 410 -50 -7 Attack, -25 Sp. Atk, -18 Speed | Reckless, Adaptability − Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium Evolves into Basculegion at level 44 (male) Evolves into Basculegion (F) at level 44 (female) | Changed | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Changed | Water | 480 +20 +10 Attack, +10 Speed | Reckless (Red) / Rock Head (Blue), Adaptability, Mold Breaker + Reckless (Red) / Rock Head (Blue) − Reckless |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 Evolves into Basculegion at level 42, at night | Changed | 0 -460 -70 HP, -92 Attack, -65 Defense, -80 Sp. Atk, -55 Sp. Def, -98 Speed | — | |
| Pokémon Spirits of the Storm | Changed | 0 -460 -70 HP, -92 Attack, -65 Defense, -80 Sp. Atk, -55 Sp. Def, -98 Speed | Adaptability | |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold Evolves into Basculegion — at level 32, if male | Changed | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability − Mold Breaker |
| Emerald Rogue | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Soulgold | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Inclement Emerald | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Unchanged | Water | 460 | — |
| Gaia | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Exceeded | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Poke47 | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| HeartGold Generations | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Fairy Absorb |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette | Unchanged | Water | 460 | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
Pokédex entries
What each game says about it, in the games' own words.
| Black | Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile. |
| White / Y / Alpha Sapphire | Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other’s school. |
| Black 2 / White 2 / X / Omega Ruby | Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. |
| Ultra Sun | Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory. |
| Ultra Moon | When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, everything else disappears, except for Corphish and Crawdaunt. That’s how violent Basculin are. |
Names in other languages
| Japanese | バスラオ |
| Japanese (Rōmaji) | Bassrao |
| German | Barschuft |
| French | Bargantua |
| Spanish | Basculin |
| Italian | Basculin |
| Korean | 배쓰나이 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 野蛮鲈鱼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 野蠻鱸魚 |
Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.