Buizel.
BST 330 · water
Buizel is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Buizel base stats
BST 330 · ranges at level 100Buizel weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeBuizel abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenBuizel evolution line
2 stagesBuizel evolves into Floatzel: level it up to 26 or higher. How to evolve Buizel, every game
Best Buizel moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerBuizel moves
gen 9 · 77 moves · 17 level-up · 40 TM/HM · 10 egg · 10 tutorBuizel Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstIt moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental.
It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses.
It inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on.
It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
It inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on.
It has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.
It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses.
It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.
Buizel species data
gen IV species · breeding and trainingAbout Buizel
Buizel is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental. Buizel stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Buizel base stats
Buizel has a base stat total of 330, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 85 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 30 (poor). Buizel is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Buizel weaknesses and resistances
As a Water-type, Buizel is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Buizel 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Buizel abilities
Buizel's abilities include Swift Swim, Water Veil. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Water Veil, which prevents burns.
Buizel moves and learnset
Buizel can learn 77 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Wave Crash (Water, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Buizel can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice).
Training Buizel
Buizel has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Buizel yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Buizel belongs to the Water1 and Ground egg groups. Buizel is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Buizel → Floatzel). Wild Buizel may be found holding Wacan Berry.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Buizel. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Buizel, or use the team builder to see how Buizel fits into your squad.
