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.
Legends Arceus
Though it differs from other Basculin in several respects, including demeanor—this one is gentle—I have categorized it as a regional form given the vast array of shared qualities.
Pokédex Data
Classification
Hostile Pokémon
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)
Abilities
- Reckless
- Adaptability
- Mold Breaker (Hidden)
Held Items
None in this generation.
Training
EV Yield
+2 speed
Catch Rate
25
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Water2
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Sword/Shield
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 4 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 8 | Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | |
| 12 | Aqua Jet | 40 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 16 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 20 | Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. | |
| 24 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 28 | Soak | — | 100% | 20 | Changes the target's type to Water. | |
| 32 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 36 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| 40 | Final Gambit | — | 100% | 5 | Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints. | |
| 44 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 48 | Thrash | 120 | 100% | 10 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | |
| 52 | Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| 56 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
TM/HM Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM24 Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM25 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM26 Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. | |
| TM27 Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM31 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM33 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM35 Hail | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | |
| TM36 Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| TM39 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM40 Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| TM42 Revenge | 60 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn. | |
| TM45 Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM52 Bounce | 85 | 85% | 5 | User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM53 Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM55 Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | |
| TM58 Assurance | 60 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. | |
| TM67 Ice Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM76 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | |
| TR03 Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TR04 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| TR05 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TR12 Agility | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| TR16 Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TR20 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TR21 Reversal | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | |
| TR26 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TR27 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TR32 Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| TR35 Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | |
| TR37 Taunt | — | 100% | 20 | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | |
| TR39 Superpower | 120 | 100% | 5 | Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. | |
| TR45 Muddy Water | 90 | 85% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| TR69 Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TR84 Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. | |
| TR97 Psychic Fangs | 85 | 100% | 10 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | |
| TR98 Liquidation | 85 | 100% | 10 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. |
Tutor Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flip Turn | 60 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Scale Shot | 25 | 90% | 20 | Boosts the user's Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row. |
Egg Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. |
Base Stats
Hp
70
Attack
92
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
55
Speed
98
Total
460
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)
Blue Striped Basculin
This form is cosmetic and shares its base stats with the standard form.