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Basculin

The Hostile Pokémon

Height: 3'3" (1m) Weight: 39.6lbs (18kg)

#550

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  • N: #550
  • U: #104
  • K(Mntn): #060

  • Basculin's Damage Multipliers

  • Basculin's Base Stats

    • HP
      70
      54.7%
      C+
    • Attack
      92
      73.1%
      B+
    • Defense
      65
      45.5%
      C
    • Sp. Attack
      80
      65.3%
      B
    • Sp. Defense
      55
      30.4%
      D
    • Speed
      98
      85.2%
      A-
    • Total:
      460
      57.7%
      B-

  • Basculin Evolution Chart

    Basculin does not evolve.

  • Basculin's Abilities

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    Reckless Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
    Adaptability Powers up moves of the same type.
    Hidden Mold Breaker Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
    Reckless Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
    Adaptability Powers up moves of the same type.
    Hidden Mold Breaker Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.

  • Basculin Level Up Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    56 Thrash nor 10 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
    7 Headbutt nor 15 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that may make foe flinch.
    46 Flail nor 15 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Stronger if the user's HP is low.
    - Water Gun wat 25 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
    36 Double-Edge nor 15 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
    20 Take Down nor 20 90 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A tackle that also hurts the user.
    - Tackle nor 35 50 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
    16 Chip Away nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
    28 Aqua Tail wat 10 90 90% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
    32 Soak wat 20 - 100% No Damage. The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target's type to Water.
    24 Crunch dar 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    13 Aqua Jet wat 20 40 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
    41 Scary Face nor 10 - 100% No Damage. Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
    4 Uproar nor 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
    51 Final Gambit fig 5 - 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user's HP.
    10 Bite dar 25 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that may cause flinching.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    56 Thrash nor 10 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
    7 Headbutt nor 15 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that may make foe flinch.
    46 Flail nor 15 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Stronger if the user's HP is low.
    - Water Gun wat 25 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
    36 Double-Edge nor 15 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
    20 Take Down nor 20 90 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A tackle that also hurts the user.
    - Tackle nor 35 50 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
    16 Chip Away nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
    28 Aqua Tail wat 10 90 90% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
    32 Soak wat 20 - 100% No Damage. The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target's type to Water.
    24 Crunch dar 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    13 Aqua Jet wat 20 40 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
    41 Scary Face nor 10 - 100% No Damage. Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
    4 Uproar nor 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
    51 Final Gambit fig 5 - 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user's HP.
    10 Bite dar 25 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that may cause flinching.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    13 Aqua Jet wat 20 40 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
    41 Scary Face nor 10 - 100% No Damage. Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
    36 Double-Edge nor 15 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
    10 Bite dar 25 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that may cause flinching.
    - Flail nor 15 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Stronger if the user's HP is low.
    24 Crunch dar 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    7 Headbutt nor 15 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that may make foe flinch.
    - Tackle nor 35 50 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
    - Tail Whip nor 30 - 100% No Damage. The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
    - Thrash nor 10 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
    - Water Gun wat 25 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
    32 Soak wat 20 - 100% No Damage. The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target's type to Water.
    4 Uproar nor 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
    16 Chip Away nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
    28 Aqua Tail wat 10 90 90% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
    50 Final Gambit fig 5 - 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user's HP.
    20 Take Down nor 20 90 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A tackle that also hurts the user.
    56 Thrash nor 10 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
    46 Flail nor 15 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Stronger if the user's HP is low.

  • Basculin TM Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
    TM042 Facade nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
    TM021 Frustration nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
    TM007 Hail ice 10 - - No Damage. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The effectiveness varies with the user.
    TM013 Ice Beam ice 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
    TM018 Rain Dance wat 5 - - No Damage. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that increases in power with friendship.
    TM048 Round nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
    TM055 Scald wat 15 80 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    TM090 Substitute nor 10 - - No Damage. The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
    TM087 Swagger nor 15 - 90% No Damage. The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
    TM012 Taunt dar 20 - 100% No Damage. The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
    TM042 Facade nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
    TM021 Frustration nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
    TM007 Hail ice 10 - - No Damage. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The effectiveness varies with the user.
    TM013 Ice Beam ice 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
    TM018 Rain Dance wat 5 - - No Damage. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that increases in power with friendship.
    TM048 Round nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
    TM055 Scald wat 15 80 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    TM090 Substitute nor 10 - - No Damage. The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
    TM087 Swagger nor 15 - 90% No Damage. The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
    TM012 Taunt dar 20 - 100% No Damage. The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
    TM100 Confide nor 20 - - No Damage. The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
    TM042 Facade nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
    TM021 Frustration nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
    TM007 Hail ice 10 - - No Damage. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The effectiveness varies with the user.
    TM013 Ice Beam ice 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
    TM018 Rain Dance wat 5 - - No Damage. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that increases in power with friendship.
    TM048 Round nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
    TM055 Scald wat 15 80 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    TM088 Sleep Talk nor 10 - - No Damage. While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
    TM090 Substitute nor 10 - - No Damage. The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
    TM087 Swagger nor 15 - 90% No Damage. The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
    TM012 Taunt dar 20 - 100% No Damage. The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

  • Basculin HM Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    HM01 Cut nor 30 50 95% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
    HM06 Dive wat 10 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def -
    HM03 Surf wat 15 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
    HM05 Waterfall wat 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    HM01 Cut nor 30 50 95% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
    HM06 Dive wat 10 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def -
    HM03 Surf wat 15 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
    HM05 Waterfall wat 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    HM01 Cut nor 30 50 95% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
    HM03 Surf wat 15 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
    HM05 Waterfall wat 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

  • Basculin Tutor Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Basculin does learn any moves by tutoring.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Aqua Tail wat 10 90 90% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
    Bounce fly 5 85 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Endeavor nor 5 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack move that cuts down the foe's HP to equal the user's HP.
    Icy Wind ice 15 55 95% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
    Sleep Talk nor 10 - - No Damage. While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
    Snore nor 15 50 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
    Superpower fig 5 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.
    Uproar nor 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
    Zen Headbutt psy 15 80 90% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def -
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Basculin does learn any moves by tutoring.

  • Basculin Egg Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Agility psy 30 - - No Damage. The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
    Brine wat 10 65 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
    Bubble Beam wat 20 65 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
    Mud Shot gro 15 55 95% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
    Muddy Water wat 10 90 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
    Rage nor 20 20 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
    Revenge fig 10 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
    Swift nor 20 60 - Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
    Whirlpool wat 15 35 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Agility psy 30 - - No Damage. The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
    Brine wat 10 65 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
    Bubble Beam wat 20 65 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
    Mud Shot gro 15 55 95% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
    Muddy Water wat 10 90 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
    Rage nor 20 20 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
    Revenge fig 10 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
    Swift nor 20 60 - Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
    Whirlpool wat 15 35 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Agility psy 30 - - No Damage. The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
    Brine wat 10 65 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
    Bubble Beam wat 20 65 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
    Mud Shot gro 15 55 95% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
    Muddy Water wat 10 90 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
    Rage nor 20 20 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
    Revenge fig 10 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
    Swift nor 20 60 - Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
    Whirlpool wat 15 35 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

  • Basculin's Egg Group