550: Basculin

Essentials

Basculin

Red-Striped Form

Abilities

Reckless: Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Adaptability: Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

Hidden Ability

Mold Breaker: Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 550
Original Unova: 56
Updated Unova: 104
Mountain Kalos: 60
Updated Alola: 188
Galar: 154
Crown Tundra: 64

Names

Japanese: バスラオ (basurao)
: バスラオ
Korean: 배쓰나이
Chinese: 野蠻鱸魚
: 野蛮鲈鱼
French: Bargantua
German: Barschuft
Spanish: Basculin
Italian: Basculin

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 2

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

161

Effort points

2 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Deep Sea Tooth
	5%	Deep Sea Tooth
	5%	Deep Sea Tooth
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Basculin

Basculin Forms

Forms have one different ability and different wild held items. Blue-Striped Basculin are rarer in Black Version and Black Version 2, and Red-Striped Basculin in White Version and White Version 2.

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	70	56.0	313	344
Attack	92	66.9	252	283
Defense	65	43.2	198	229
Special Attack	80	62.7	228	259
Special Defense	55	30.2	178	209
Speed	98	81.9	264	295
Total	460	50.9

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory.
: When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, everything else disappears, except for Corphish and Crawdaunt. That’s how violent Basculin are.

: Anglers love the fight this Pokémon puts up on the hook. And there are always more to catch— many people release them into lakes illicitly.
: In 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Hostile Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Ichthyic

Height

3'3.4"
1.0 m

Weight

180

39.7 lb
18.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Black

White

Black 2

White 2

X

Route 21

Y

Route 21

Moves

Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Basculin's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
	—	—				Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
	—	—	—	—		Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—		Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
4	4	4	3	3		Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
7	7	7	5	5		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
10	10	10	7	7		Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
13	13	13	9	9		Aqua Jet			20	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
16	16	16	11	11		Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
20	20	20	14	14		Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
24	24	24	17	17		Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
28	28	28	20	20		Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
32	32	32	23	23		Soak			20	—	100%		Changes the target's type to Water.
36	36	36	26	26		Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
					4	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					8	Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
					12	Aqua Jet			20	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					16	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
41	41	41	30	30	20	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
46	46	46	34	34		Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
					24	Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					28	Soak			20	—	100%		Changes the target's type to Water.
					32	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					36	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
51	50	50	38	38	40	Final Gambit			5	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
					44	Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
56	56	56	42	42	48	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
					52	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
			46	46	56	Head Smash			5	150	80%		User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
						Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
						Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
						Bubble Beam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
						Head Smash			5	150	80%		User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
						Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
						Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
						Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
	•	•				Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
						Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
						Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
						Flip Turn			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						Liquidation			10	85	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						Scale Shot			20	25	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
						Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
						Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
					21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
					24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
06	06	06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	07	07		Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
12	12	12	12	12		Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
13	13	13	13	13		Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
17	17	17	17	17	25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
					26	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
					27	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
					31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
18	18	18	18	18	33	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
					35	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
					36	Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
					39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
					40	Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
					42	Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
					45	Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
					52	Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
					53	Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
					55	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
					58	Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
					67	Ice Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
21	21	21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
27	27	27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
42	42	42	42	42		Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
48	48	48	48	48	76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
					R03	Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
55	55	55	55	55		Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
87	87	87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	88	88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	90		Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			94	94	R04	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
					R05	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
					R12	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			98	98	R16	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					R21	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
					R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					R32	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					R35	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					R37	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
					R39	Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
					R45	Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					R69	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					R84	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
					R97	Psychic Fangs			10	85	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
					R98	Liquidation			10	85	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
		94				Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	100	100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1				Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H3	H3	H3				Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H5	H5	H5				Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
H6		H7				Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.