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- Surfing
- Level Range
- Lv. 5-15
- Conditions
- Any
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#550
POKÉDEX No. #550
Basculin
Hostile Pokémon
Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height1.0 m
Weight18.0 kg
AbilitiesReckless
Varieties3
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack92170–311
- Defense65121–251
- Sp. Atk80148–284
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed98180–324
Total460
/ 720
BST460
55 percentile (1025)+39 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Green
Shape
Fish
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #550 |
| Crown Tundra | #64 |
| Galar | #154 |
| Hisui | #166 |
| Kalos Mountain | #60 |
| Kitakami | #194 |
| Original Unova | #56 |
| Paldea | #138 |
| Updated Akala | #89 |
| Updated Alola | #188 |
| Updated Poni | #75 |
| Updated Ulaula | #80 |
| Updated Unova | #104 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
161
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Deep Sea Tooth
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
→
Level up
#902
Basculegion
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Basculin's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
In-Depth Analysis
Basculin's 460 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (98) carries most matchups, but a low Special Defense stat of 55 means careful positioning matters.
Its Water typing leaves Basculin with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 25 makes Basculin a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
18.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 2
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
10,200
Hatch Counter: 40
⚪
Capture Rate
25
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Basculin?
Basculin is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Basculin's weaknesses?
Basculin takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Basculin evolve?
Basculin evolves into Basculegion under specific conditions. Full evolution line: Basculin → Basculegion.
What are Basculin's base stats?
Basculin has a base stat total of 460: HP 70, Attack 92, Defense 65, Sp. Atk 80, Sp. Def 55, Speed 98. Its highest stat is Speed (98).
