Basculin
Hostile Pokémon |
バスラオ
Bassrao |
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#550 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Reckless or Adaptability
Red-Striped Form |
Rock Head or Adaptability
Blue-Striped Form |
Mold Breaker
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
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Sp.Def |
2
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Basculin (Japanese: バスラオ Bassrao) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Basculin has two different appearances: Red-Striped Form, which has a red stripe and irises, with a round eye and spiky fins; and Blue-Striped Form, which has a blue stripe and irises, with a slit eye and smooth fins.
Biology
Basculin is a green aquatic Pokémon that comes in two forms. The bodies of both the Red- and Blue-Striped Forms are the same. They have a green, ovoid body, tapering off in the rear to a trapezoidal tail fin. A thick black stripe covers the top of their body from mouth to tail and a white, dorsal fin with four protrusions resembling spikes. Their lower jaw juts ahead of their upper jaw, with a small indent near the edges of their mouth. Both forms have three black dots on both sides of their body, behind their pectoral fins.
The main difference between the two forms of Basculin is the color of the stripe that separates the black and green on their body. Both forms of Basculin have fins in the same places, with one on top of their body ahead of the tail fin, one below the body ahead of the tail fin, and two side fins. The Red-Striped Form has jagged fins that resemble tridents, whereas the Blue-Striped Form has smooth fins all around. The Red-Striped Form have circular, red eyes, while the Blue-Striped Form have narrower, blue eyes.
Both forms of Basculin are extremely hostile, especially towards their opposite form. Red- and Blue-Striped Basculin generally start fighting each other on sight for territory. However, on rare occasions, one form may swim with the other's school. When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, Pokémon other than Corphish and Crawdaunt flee. Basculin has often been referred to as "the thug of the lake". Basculin uses its jaws to devour everything in its way. However, despite their fierce reputation, they become prey to stronger organisms. Basculin are also consumed by humans and considered very delicious. The Blue-Striped Form is a common food source with an inoffensive, light flavor. The Red-Striped Form was often placed on dinner plates in the past, and it is more popular with the youth. The meat of the Red-Striped Form is said to be fatty. Basculin is a popular Pokémon that anglers enjoy fighting while fishing, and they often release it back into the lake illegally due to how abundant the Basculin are. It competes with Carvanha for food.
In the anime
Main series
A Blue-Striped Basculin in the
anime
A Red-Striped Basculin in the anime
Major appearances
Both forms of Basculin debuted in A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!. Cilan managed to capture a Blue-Striped one during a fishing competition, but a wild Frillish released it. A Red-Striped and a Blue-Striped one were seen being reeled in by two Trainers. Iris managed to fish another Blue-Striped one with her bare hands but was penalized for it.
A Red-Striped Basculin appeared in PK22, where it played a major role.
Minor appearances
Both forms of Basculin appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram; the Blue-Striped form was exclusive to the former movie and the Red-Striped form was exclusive to the latter.
Multiple Basculin appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Part 2.
Multiple Blue-Striped Basculin appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.
Multiple Red-Striped Basculin appeared in The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, a Blue-Striped Basculin was living at Pokémon Hills. It tried to attack Ash and Pikachu while they were riding the Douse Drive Genesect over a pond.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Red-Striped Basculin and one Blue-Striped Basculin were seen in the Ambrette Aquarium.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW037 |
Basculin |
Ash's Pokédex |
Basculin, the Hostile Pokémon. Basculin can be very violent, and red and blue Basculin do not get along well, frequently resulting in battles. |
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Early-Evening Waves, multiple Red-Striped and Blue-Striped Basculin were living in a lake where Nessa was doing a photoshoot.
In the manga
Red-striped Basculin in
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
In The Key to Triple Battles, Cheren uses a Red-Striped Basculin against Monta in a Triple Battle.
Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners
Two Basculin, each of a different form, appeared in BWGP04.
Pokémon Adventures
Red-striped Basculin in
Pokémon Adventures
Blue-striped Basculin in
Pokémon Adventures
A Red-Striped Basculin was first seen in Underground Showdown at Route 6, jumping out of the water as Black and Clay traveled to Chargestone Cave.
A Red-Striped Basculin appeared in Dream a Little Dream.
A Blue-Striped Basculin is owned by one of the Shadow Triad. It was used to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. It first appeared in The Battle Within.
Two Basculin, each of a different form, appeared in Pink Slip.
In the TCG
- Main article: Basculin (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #056 |
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Unova
B2W2: #104 |
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 |
Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #060 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. |
Y |
Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school. |
Omega Ruby |
Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #188 |
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Kanto
#— |
Red-Striped Form |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Ultra Sun |
Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory. |
Ultra Moon |
When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, everything else disappears, except for Corphish and Crawdaunt. That's how violent Basculin are. |
Blue-Striped Form |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Ultra Sun |
Even Basculin, which devours everything it can with its huge jaws, is nothing more than food to organisms stronger than itself. |
Ultra Moon |
Some people call it “the thug of the lake.” Whether the differences in color are meaningful is not yet known. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#154 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #064 |
Red-Striped Form |
Sword |
Anglers love the fight this Pokémon puts up on the hook. And there are always more to catch— many people release them into lakes illicitly. |
Shield |
In the past, it often appeared on the dinner table. The meat of red-striped Basculin is on the fatty side, and it's more popular with the youth. |
Blue-Striped Form |
Sword |
Blue-striped Basculin used to be a common food source. They apparently have an inoffensive, light flavor. |
Shield |
Known for their violence, these Pokémon have the most fights with schools of red-striped Basculin. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
Routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 14, Striaton City, Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Dragonspiral Tower, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest (Surfing or fishing; Red-Striped Form) (Rippling water; Blue-Striped Form)
Trade Minccino in Driftveil City (Red-Striped Form) |
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White |
Routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 14, Striaton City, Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Dragonspiral Tower, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest (Surfing or fishing; Blue-Striped Form) (Rippling water; Red-Striped Form)
Trade Minccino in Driftveil City (Blue-Striped Form) |
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Black 2 |
Routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 23, Aspertia City, Floccesy Ranch, Relic Passage, Clay Tunnel, Dragonspiral Tower, Striaton City, Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Undella Town, Humilau City, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Nature Preserve, Lostlorn Forest (Surfing or fishing; Red-Striped Form) (Rippling water; Blue-Striped Form) |
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White 2 |
Routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 23, Aspertia City, Floccesy Ranch, Relic Passage, Clay Tunnel, Dragonspiral Tower, Striaton City, Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Undella Town, Humilau City, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Nature Preserve, Lostlorn Forest (Surfing or fishing; Blue-Striped Form) (Rippling water; Red-Striped Form) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Routes 15 and 16, Laverre City, Couriway Town, Frost Cavern, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Good Rod; Blue-Striped Form)
Routes 15 and 16, Laverre City, Couriway Town, Frost Cavern, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Super Rod; Red-Striped Form)
Route 21 (Good Rod or Super Rod; Red-Striped Form only) |
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Y |
Routes 15 and 16, Laverre City, Couriway Town, Frost Cavern, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Good Rod; Red-Striped Form)
Routes 15 and 16, Laverre City, Couriway Town, Frost Cavern, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Super Rod; Blue-Striped Form)
Route 21 (Good Rod or Super Rod; Red-Striped Form only) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Vast Poni Canyon (Fishing; Red-Striped Form)
Trade (Blue-Striped Form) |
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Ultra Moon |
Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Vast Poni Canyon (Fishing; Blue-Striped Form)
Trade (Red-Striped Form) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Trade (Blue-Striped Form)
Hulbury, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (fishing; Red-Striped Form)
Motostoke Riverbank (Surfing; Red-Striped Form)
Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle; Red-Striped Form) |
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Shield |
Trade (Red-Striped Form)
Hulbury, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (fishing; Blue-Striped Form)
Motostoke Riverbank (Surfing; Blue-Striped Form)
Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle; Blue-Striped Form) |
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Sword Expansion Pass |
Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea (fishing; Red-Striped Form)
Roaring-Sea Caves (Surfing; Red-Striped Form)
Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Surfing and fishing; Red-Striped Form)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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Shield Expansion Pass |
Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea (fishing; Blue-Striped Form)
Roaring-Sea Caves (Surfing; Blue-Striped Form)
Giant's Bed Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Surfing and fishing; Blue-Striped Form)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Lake: Soothing Shore (Blue-Striped)
Lake: Shimmering Lake (Red-Striped) |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Rumble U |
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash! (both fins) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Infinite Ruins: Stage 2 (Red fin)
Island of Haste: Stage 4 (Blue fin) |
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Shuffle |
Prasino Woods: Stage 594 (Red-Striped Form)
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 607 (Blue-Striped Form) |
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Rumble World |
Black Realm: Soothing Shore (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Snorlax Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Black |
White |
DeepSeaTooth (5%)* |
DeepSeaScale (5%)* |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
DeepSeaTooth (5%)* |
DeepSeaScale (5%)* |
X |
Y |
Deep Sea Tooth (5%)* |
Deep Sea Scale (5%)* |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Deep Sea Tooth (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Deep Sea Scale (5%) |
In-game trades
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Black |
White |
Sitrus Berry (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
70
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
92
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87 - 158 |
170 - 311 |
Defense:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Sp. Atk:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Sp. Def:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Speed:
98
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92 - 165 |
180 - 324 |
Total:
460
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
4 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
8 |
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
12 |
Aqua Jet |
Water |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
16 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
20 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
24 |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
28 |
Soak |
Water |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
36 |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
40 |
Final Gambit |
Fighting |
Special |
— |
100% |
5 |
44 |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
48 |
Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
52 |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
56 |
Head Smash |
Rock |
Physical |
150 |
80% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Basculin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Basculin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM42 |
Revenge |
Fighting |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM67 |
Ice Fang |
Ice |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR39 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR97 |
Psychic Fangs |
Psychic |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR98 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Basculin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Basculin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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Bubble Beam |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Endeavor |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Basculin in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Basculin in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Basculin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Basculin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Flip Turn |
Water |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Basculin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Basculin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Basculin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Basculin
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Red-Striped Form
Blue-Striped Form
Evolution
Red-Striped
Red-Striped |
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Does not evolve |
Basculin
Water |
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Blue-Striped
Blue-Striped |
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Does not evolve |
Basculin
Water |
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Basculin images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In Pokémon Black and White, blue-striped Basculin have the same two standard possible Abilities as red-striped Basculin—Reckless and Adaptability (and is listed as such in Pokédex 3D); however, the blue-striped Basculin that can be obtained via in-game trade in White has the Ability Rock Head. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, wild blue-striped Basculin's two standard possible Abilities are Rock Head and Adaptability, while red-striped Basculin's stay the same (and are listed as such in Pokédex 3D Pro). However, blue-striped Basculin bred in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 have Reckless and Adaptability as their two standard Abilities. When a blue-striped Basculin with Reckless is transferred from Generation V to Generation VI, its Ability is changed to Rock Head.
- Basculin shares its category with Zweilous. They are both known as the Hostile Pokémon.
- Basculin's Pokédex entries in Pokémon Black 2, White 2, X, and Omega Ruby describe the species as being very tasty, one of the rare instances that hint at Pokémon being used for food.
Origin
Basculin were most likely inspired by a bass or piranha, the latter of which has historically been viewed as violent.
According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Basculin was made up late in development when they realized there were few new "standard" fishlike Pokémon in Unova, the only others being Alomomola, Stunfisk, Frillish, and Jellicent. It was given two forms to make up for the small amount of fish in the region, and it was also based on a bass since there are wild bass in New York.
Name origin
Basculin is a combination of bass and masculine.
Bassrao may be a combination of bass and 丈夫 masurao (warrior, referring to its bold, violent nature) or バカラオ bakarao (bacalhau).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
バスラオ Bassrao |
From bass and 丈夫 masurao or バカラオ bakarao |
French |
Bargantua |
From bar and Gargantua, a powerful giant in French literature |
Spanish |
Basculin |
Same as English name |
German |
Barschuft |
From Barsch and Schuft |
Italian |
Basculin |
Same as English name |
Korean |
배쓰나이 Bessnai |
From bass and 사나이 sana'i |
Cantonese Chinese |
野蠻鱸魚 Yéhmàahnlòuhyú*
勇士鱸魚 Yúhngsihlòuhyú* |
From 野蠻 yéhmàahn and 鱸魚 lòuhyú
From 勇士 yúhngsih and 鱸魚 lòuhyú |
Mandarin Chinese |
野蠻鱸魚 / 野蛮鲈鱼 Yěmánlúyú*
勇士鱸魚 / 勇士鲈鱼 Yǒngshìlúyú* |
From 野蠻 yěmán and 鱸魚 lúyú
From 勇士 yǒngshì and 鱸魚 lúyú |
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Russian |
Баскулин Baskulin |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
บาสราโอ Basrao |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- List of Pokémon with form differences
External links
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