Buizel pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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

Name origin

buoy: floating marker in the sea (usually orange)
weasel: small mammal with a long body

Pokedex data

National №	418
Type	Water
Species	Sea Weasel Pokémon
Height	2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight	65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Abilities	Swift Swim Water Veil (Dream World)
Local №	056 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Buizeru

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field and Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	75
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

Buizel stats

The base stats for Buizel 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	55	220 - 314
Attack	65	121 - 251
Defense	35	67 - 185
Sp. Atk	60	112 - 240
Sp. Def	30	58 - 174
Speed	85	157 - 295
Total	330

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	It has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.
Pearl	It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses.
Platinum Black White	It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.

Evolution chart

#418
Buizel
Water →
(Level 26)

#419
Floatzel
Water

Buizel learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	SonicBoom	Normal	Special	-	90
1	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
3	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
6	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
10	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
15	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
21	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100
28	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
36	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
45	Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
55	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90

Buizel learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	SonicBoom	Normal	Special	-	90
1	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
3	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
6	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
10	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
15	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
21	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100
28	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
36	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
45	Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
DoubleSlap	Normal	Physical	15	85
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Me First	Normal	Status	-	-
Odor Sleuth	Normal	Status	-	-
Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
Switcheroo	Dark	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Tail Slap	Normal	Physical	25	85

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
DoubleSlap	Normal	Physical	15	85
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Odor Sleuth	Normal	Status	-	-
Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Buizel is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

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

Buizel is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Buizel is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Buizel is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
8	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Buizel is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
8	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
55	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Buizel sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Buizel

Diamond Pearl	Route 205, 213, 224, Valley Windworks
Platinum	Route 205, 212, 213, Valley Windworks
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, more 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph
Black White	Route 11, 14

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Buizel

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Buizel stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Buizel sprites

Where to find Buizel

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