Basculin pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

bass: a species of fish
masculine: tough, bold

Pokedex data

National №	550
Type	Water
Species	Hostile Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	39.7 lbs (18.0 kg)
Abilities	Adaptability Reckless Mold Breaker (Dream World)
Local №	056 (Black, White) 104 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese	Basurao

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	161
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

Basculin stats

The base stats for Basculin are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	70	250 - 344
Attack	92	170 - 311
Defense	65	121 - 251
Sp. Atk	80	148 - 284
Sp. Def	55	103 - 229
Speed	98	180 - 324
Total	460

Pokedex descriptions

Black	Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.
White	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	Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

Evolution chart

Basculin does not evolve.

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black

Basculin learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
4	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
7	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
10	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
13	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100
16	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100
20	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
24	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
28	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
32	Soak	Water	Status	-	100
36	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
41	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
51	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	-	100
56	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100

Other generations: V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black

Basculin learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Basculin egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Brine	Water	Special	65	100

Other generations: V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2

Basculin can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Other generations: V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black

Basculin is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black

Basculin is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: V

Basculin sprites

NORMAL
Blue-striped form
Black/White
NORMAL
Red-striped form
Black/White
SHINY
Blue-striped form
Black/White
SHINY
Red-striped form
Black/White

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Where to find Basculin

White Black	Route 1, 3, 6, 11, 14, Dragonspiral Tower, Abundant Shrine, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Striaton City, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Pinwheel Forest
Black 2 White 2	Route 1, 3, 6, 11, 13, 14, Dragonspiral Tower, Abundant Shrine, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Striaton City, Undella Town, Victory Road, Village Bridge, more Pinwheel Forest, Aspertia City, Floccesy Ranch, Humilau City, Clay Tunnel, Nature Sanctuary, Relic Passage, 19, 20, 22, 23

Basculin

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Basculin stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Basculin sprites

Where to find Basculin

Answers to Basculin questions

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