Buizel
Buizel is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0418 |
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| Type | Water |
| Species | Sea Weasel Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim Water Veil (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0056 (Diamond/Pearl) 0056 (Platinum) 0149 (Black 2/White 2) 0058 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0056 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0041 (Legends: Arceus) 0051 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
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| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Water 1 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
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| Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Defense | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 330 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Buizel changes
- In Generation 4, Buizel has a base experience yield of 75.
- In Generations 4-7, Buizel has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out. |
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| Pearl | It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses. |
| Platinum | 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. |
| Black White |
It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on. |
| Brilliant Diamond | When air fills the flotation sac on its neck, the sac balloons like an inner tube. This Pokémon floats with its head out of the water. |
| Shining Pearl | It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses. |
| Legends: Arceus | It moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental. |
| Scarlet | It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed. |
| Violet | It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement. |
Moves learned by Buizel
Moves learnt by level up
Buizel does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Buizel does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Buizel cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Buizel learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Soak | Water | — | 100 | |
| 11 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 18 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 24 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 27 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| 31 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 35 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 38 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 41 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 49 | Wave Crash | Water | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Buizel learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Buizel gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Buizel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | 80 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 196 | Flip Turn | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 |
Buizel sprites
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Where to find Buizel
Other languages
| English | Buizel |
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| Japanese | ブイゼル (Buoysel) |
| German | Bamelin |
| French | Mustébouée |
| Italian | Buizel |
| Spanish | Buizel |
| Korean | 브이젤 (beuijel) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 泳圈鼬 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 泳圈鼬 |
| English |
Sea Weasel Pokémon |
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| Japanese | うみイタチポケモン |
| German | Meereswiesel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Aquabelette |
| Italian | Pokémon Maridonnola |
| Spanish | Pokémon Nutria Marina |
| Korean | 바다족제비포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海鼬宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海鼬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- buoy
- floating marker in the sea (usually orange)
- weasel
- small mammal with a long body

