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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 The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
    - Water Gun wat 25 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Squirts water to attack.
    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. It is sure to strike 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 three 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 Bites with vicious fangs. 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 The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
    - Water Gun wat 25 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Squirts water to attack.
    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. It is sure to strike 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 three 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 Bites with vicious fangs. 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. It is sure to strike 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 Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
    - Flail nor 15 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
    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. Wags the tail to lower the foe's DEFENSE.
    - 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 Squirts water to attack.
    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 three 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 The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

  • 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 infatuated.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. Heightens evasive-ness.
    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 based on lack of loyalty.
    TM007 Hail ice 10 - - No Damage. Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The power varies with the POKéMON.
    TM013 Ice Beam ice 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that may freeze the foe.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
    TM018 Rain Dance wat 5 - - No Damage. Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that is based on loyalty.
    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. It 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. Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
    TM012 Taunt dar 20 - 100% No Damage. Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. A poison move with increasing damage.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. Heightens evasive-ness.
    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 based on lack of loyalty.
    TM007 Hail ice 10 - - No Damage. Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The power varies with the POKéMON.
    TM013 Ice Beam ice 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that may freeze the foe.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
    TM018 Rain Dance wat 5 - - No Damage. Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that is based on loyalty.
    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. It 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. Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
    TM012 Taunt dar 20 - 100% No Damage. Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. A poison move with increasing damage.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
    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. Heightens evasive-ness.
    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 based on lack of loyalty.
    TM007 Hail ice 10 - - No Damage. Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The power varies with the POKéMON.
    TM013 Ice Beam ice 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that may freeze the foe.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
    TM018 Rain Dance wat 5 - - No Damage. Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack that is based on loyalty.
    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. It may also leave the target with a burn.
    TM088 Sleep Talk nor 10 - - No Damage. Randomly attacks while asleep.
    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. Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
    TM012 Taunt dar 20 - 100% No Damage. Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. A poison move with increasing damage.

  • 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 Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.
    HM03 Surf wat 15 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A strong water- type attack.
    HM05 Waterfall wat 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
    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 Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.
    HM03 Surf wat 15 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A strong water- type attack.
    HM05 Waterfall wat 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
    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 A strong water- type attack.
    HM05 Waterfall wat 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

  • 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. Randomly attacks while asleep.
    Snore nor 15 50 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack useable 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 three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
    Zen Headbutt psy 15 80 90% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.
    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. This sharply raises 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 opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
    Mud Shot gro 15 55 95% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed.
    Muddy Water wat 10 90 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets' 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 foe in the same turn.
    Swift nor 20 60 - Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that 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. This sharply raises 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 opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
    Mud Shot gro 15 55 95% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed.
    Muddy Water wat 10 90 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets' 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 foe in the same turn.
    Swift nor 20 60 - Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that 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. This sharply raises 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 opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
    Mud Shot gro 15 55 95% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed.
    Muddy Water wat 10 90 85% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets' 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 foe in the same turn.
    Swift nor 20 60 - Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that 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