#550

Basculin Red Striped

water

Abilities

AdaptabilityRecklessMold Breaker(Hidden)

Height: 1.0 m (3'03")

Weight: 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)

Base Exp: 161

Base Stats

HP70

Atk92

Def65

SpA80

SpD55

Spe98

BST460

EV Yield: 2 Spe

Stat Ranges at Lv. 100

Stat

Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)

250344

Atk

170311

Def

121251

SpA

148284

SpD

103229

Spe

180324

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info

Generation: V (Unova)
Color: Green
Shape: Fish
Habitat: Unknown
Growth Rate: Medium
Capture Rate: 25 (9.8%)
Gender Ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups: Water2
Hatch Counter: 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
Base Experience: 161
EV Yield: 2 Spe
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)

Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—

fir½

wat½

ele2

gra2

ice½

fig—

poi—

gro—

fly—

psy—

bug—

roc—

gho—

dra—

dar—

ste½

fai—

Weak to: Electric, Grass

Resists: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Abilities

Adaptability

Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

Reckless

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Mold BreakerHidden Ability

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Evolution Chain

Basculin

Basculegion

Pokedex Entries10 entries

Generation VII

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.

Generation VIII

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.

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.

Show older entries (Gen V, VI)

Generation V

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, White 2

Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other’s school.

Moves (Gen 9)68 moves

Level Up

16 moves

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Tail Whip	nor	N	—	100%	30
1	Water GunSTAB	wat	S	40	100%	25
4	Tackle	nor	P	40	100%	35
13	Aqua JetSTAB	wat	P	40	100%	20
16	Bite	dar	P	60	100%	25
24	Headbutt	nor	P	70	100%	15
32	Crunch	dar	P	80	100%	15
32	Soak	wat	N	—	100%	20
36	Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
41	Scary Face	nor	N	—	100%	10
44	Wave CrashSTAB	wat	P	120	100%	10
46	Flail	nor	P	—	100%	15
51	Final Gambit	fig	S	—	100%	5
52	Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
56	Thrash	nor	P	120	100%	10
56	Head Smash	roc	P	150	80%	5

TM / HM

37 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Agility	psy	N	—	—	30
Blizzard	ice	S	110	70%	5
Chilling WaterSTAB	wat	S	50	100%	20
Crunch	dar	P	80	100%	15
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Facade	nor	P	70	100%	20
Flip TurnSTAB	wat	P	60	100%	20
Giga Impact	nor	P	150	90%	5
Hydro PumpSTAB	wat	S	110	80%	5
Hyper Beam	nor	S	150	90%	5
Ice Beam	ice	S	90	100%	10
Ice Fang	ice	P	65	95%	15
Icy Wind	ice	S	55	95%	15
LiquidationSTAB	wat	P	85	100%	10
Mud Shot	gro	S	55	95%	15
Muddy WaterSTAB	wat	S	90	85%	10
Protect	nor	N	—	—	10
Psychic Fangs	psy	P	85	100%	10
Rain Dance	wat	N	—	—	5
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
Reversal	fig	P	—	100%	15
Scale Shot	dra	P	25	90%	20
Scary Face	nor	N	—	100%	10
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Snowscape	ice	N	0	—	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
SurfSTAB	wat	S	90	100%	15
Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
Taunt	dar	N	—	100%	20
Tera Blast	nor	S	80	100%	10
Water PulseSTAB	wat	S	60	100%	20
WaterfallSTAB	wat	P	80	100%	15
WhirlpoolSTAB	wat	S	35	85%	15
Zen Headbutt	psy	P	80	90%	15

Egg Moves

8 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Agility	psy	N	—	—	30
Bubble BeamSTAB	wat	S	65	100%	20
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Head Smash	roc	P	150	80%	5
Mud Shot	gro	S	55	95%	15
Muddy WaterSTAB	wat	S	90	85%	10
Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
WhirlpoolSTAB	wat	S	35	85%	15

Move Tutor

7 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Flip TurnSTAB	wat	P	60	100%	20
Icy Wind	ice	S	55	95%	15
LiquidationSTAB	wat	P	85	100%	10
Scale Shot	dra	P	25	90%	20
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Zen Headbutt	psy	P	80	90%	15

Wild Held Items

Items that wild Basculin Red Striped may be holding when encountered.

Deep Sea Tooth

5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Pokedex Numbers

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Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

watWave Crash120 powP

watHydro Pump110 powS

watMuddy Water90 powS

watSurf90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

rocHead Smash150 powP

norGiga Impact150 powP

norHyper Beam150 powS

norDouble Edge120 powP

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About Basculin Red Striped

Basculin Red Striped is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). 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. Basculin Red Striped stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Basculin Red Striped Base Stats

Basculin Red Striped has a base stat total of 460, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 98 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 55 (below average). Basculin Red Striped excels as a physical attacker. Basculin Red Striped is moderately fast with a base Speed of 98.

Basculin Red Striped Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water-type, Basculin Red Striped is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Basculin Red Striped 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Basculin Red Striped Abilities

Basculin Red Striped's abilities include Adaptability, Reckless, Mold Breaker. Adaptability increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.. Reckless strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power. Its Hidden Ability is Mold Breaker, which bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Basculin Red Striped Moves & Learnset

Basculin Red Striped can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Wave Crash (Water, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Basculin Red Striped can learn Head Smash (Rock), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Basculin Red Striped

With a capture rate of 25 (9.8%), Basculin Red Striped can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Basculin Red Striped yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Basculin Red Striped belongs to the Water2 egg group. Basculin Red Striped is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Basculin → Basculegion). Wild Basculin Red Striped may be found holding Deep Sea Tooth.

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