Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Basculin Location and Learnset

Basculin in Other Pokemon Games
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Basculin is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Basculin has no known evolutions and is in the Water 2 Egg Groups. Learn how to get Basculin and all locations, Shiny Basculin's appearance, and the stats, abilities, Gen 9 learnset of all moves, best Tera Type and Nature, and weaknesses of Basculin here.

Paldea Dex
Barraskewda ImageBarraskewda
(#137)
Basculin ImageBasculin
(#138)
Gulpin ImageGulpin
(#139)

Basculin Evolution

Basculin Evolution Line
Basculin ImageBasculin
There are no known evolutions for this Pokemon.

White Stripe Basculin in Teal Mask DLC

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Teal Mask Title Screen
The White Stripe Form of Basculin has been added to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet upon the release of The Teal Mask DLC, and will be registered in the Kitakami Pokedex instead of the Paldea Pokedex.

It can now also be transfered from Pokemon HOME into the game, alongside Basculegion from Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

The Teal Mask Part 1 DLC Front Page

Basculin Type, Abilities, and Weakness

Regular
Shiny
No. 138 Type
Basculin ImageBasculin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Abilities
Reckless
Adaptability
Mold Breaker (Hidden)
No. 138 Type
Basculin ImageBasculin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Abilities
Reckless
Adaptability
Mold Breaker (Hidden)
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Ability Name Description
Reckless Increases the damage of moves that have recoil damage by 20%.
Adaptability Increases the user's STAB multiplier from 1.5x to 2.0x instead.
Mold Breaker
(Hidden)
The user can use moves without getting affected by the opponent's Abilities.

Basculin Location

Habitat and Locations

Basculin Location Map
Time Any
Biome Lake (Very Common), River (Very Common)
Habitat
Dalizapa Passage East Province (Area One)
East Province (Area Three) East Province (Area Two)
South Province (Area Five) South Province (Area Four)
South Province (Area One) South Province (Area Three)
South Province (Area Two) West Province (Area One)
West Province (Area Three) West Province (Area Two)

Map of All Pokemon Locations

Found in Tera Raids

Stars Level Region
3★ Lv. 35 Paldea

Basculin Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
383
Atk
92
278
Def
65
454
SpAtk
80
301
SpDef
55
564
Speed
98
149
Total
460
425
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 158 144 112 100 87
Def 128 117 85 76 63
SpAtk 145 132 100 90 76
SpDef 117 107 75 67 54
Spd 165 150 118 106 92
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Basculin Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
★★ ★★ ★★ - -
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
★★ - ★★ - - -
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
- ★★ - -
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Weakness Protection
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Basculin?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Basculin Best Nature

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Basculin Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups
EV Yield Spd +2
Category Hostile Pokemon JP Name バスラオ(Basurao)
Height 1.0 m Weight 18.0 kg
Generation 5 Gender Ratio 50%/50%

Basculin Dropped Items

Dropped Item (TM Material)

TM Material TMs Used For (Req. Amount)
Basculin Fang Psychic Fangs (3)
Waterfall (3)
Flip Turn (2)

Basculin Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
Base Tail Whip Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Lowers the opponent's Defense by one stage.
Base Water Gun Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 40/100
No additional effect.
4 Tackle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40/100
No additional effect.
8 Flail Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves -/100
Increases damage the less HP the user has left.
12 Aqua Jet Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40/100
Has an increased Speed priority of 1, allowing it to go faster than most moves. If multiple Pokemon use a move with the same Speed priority, the one with higher Speed will go first.
16 Bite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/100
Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
20 Scary Face Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Lowers the opponent's Speed by two stages.
24 Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
28 Soak Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
The user changes the opponent's type to Water type instead.
32 Crunch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
Has a 20% chance to lower the opponent's Defense by one stage.
36 Take Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90/85
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 25% of the damage inflicted.
40 Final Gambit Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves -/100
The user faints and damages the opponent equal to the amount of HP it had when it used this move. The user does not faint if the attack misses.
44 Wave Crash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.
48 Thrash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user uses the same attack for 2-3 turns and then becomes confused.
52 Double-Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage inflicted.
56 Head Smash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150/80
The user also takes recoil damage equal to half of the damage inflicted.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
1 Take Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90/85
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 25% of the damage inflicted.
4 Agility Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the user's Speed by two stages.
6 Scary Face Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Lowers the opponent's Speed by two stages.
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Protects the user from attacks. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively. Moves such as Acupressure, Doom Desire, Future Sight, Feint, Imprison, No Guard, Perish Song, Phantom Force, Play Nice, Psych Up, Shadow Force, and Transform bypass this move.
10 Ice Fang Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65/95
Has a 10% chance causing the opponent to flinch or freeze.
11 Water Pulse Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60/100
Has a 20% chance to confuse the opponent.
22 Chilling Water Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 50/100
Lowers the opponent's Attack by one stage.
25 Facade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
Doubles the damage if the user is afflicted with Paralysis, Burn, Poison, or Toxic Poison.
32 Swift Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60/-
This attack will never miss.
34 Icy Wind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 55/95
Lowers the opponents Speed by one stage.
35 Mud Shot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 55/95
Lowers the opponent's Speed by one stage.
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user survives any attack for a turn, leaving them with at least 1 HP. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively.
50 Rain Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Activates Rain for five turns.
52 Snowscape Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Activates a snowstorm for five turns and boosts Defense of Ice types while active.
59 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/90
Has a 20% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
63 Psychic Fangs Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85/100
This attack destroys protective barriers in play.
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user uses a random move it knows while asleep.
77 Waterfall Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
Has a 20% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user restores health and heals any status conditions, then falls asleep.
87 Taunt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
The opponent can only use moves that do damage for three turns.
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user creates a decoy by sacrificing 25% of the user's max HP.
108 Crunch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
Has a 20% chance to lower the opponent's Defense by one stage.
110 Liquidation Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85/100
Has a 20% chance to lower the opponent's Defense by one stage.
123 Surf Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90/100
This attack damages opponents currently using Dive.
134 Reversal Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves -/100
Increases damage based on how much HP the user is missing. The lower the user's HP, the greater the base power.
135 Ice Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90/100
Has a 10% chance to freeze the opponent.
142 Hydro Pump Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110/80
No additional effect.
143 Blizzard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110/70
Has a 10% chance to freeze the opponent. Has increased accuracy during a Snowstorm.
152 Giga Impact Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150/90
The user can't attack on the next turn.
163 Hyper Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 150/90
The user will be unable to attack next turn.
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80/100
When used while the user is Terastallized, this move's type changes depending on the its Tera Type. Tera Blast becomes a physical move if the user's Attack stat is higher, while it becomes a special move if the user's Special Attack stat is higher.
196 Flip Turn Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/100
The user switches out from battle with another Pokemon in the party.
200 Scale Shot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 25/90
Increases the user's Speed by one stage and lowers the user's Defense by one stage.
204 Double-Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage inflicted.
205 Endeavor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves -/100
Reduces the opponent's HP to match the current HP of the user.
208 Whirlpool Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 35/85
Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of the opponent's max HP each turn and prevents them from fleeing and switching out for 4-5 turns, or until the user switches out or faints.
209 Muddy Water Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90/85
Has a 30% chance to lower the opponent's Accuracy by one stage.

Learnset via Egg Moves

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
- Bubble Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 65/100
Has a 10% chance to lower the opponent's Speed by one stage.
- Endeavor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves -/100
Reduces the opponent's HP to match the current HP of the user.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

Basculin in Other Pokemon Games

Basculin in Other Pokemon Games
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokedex

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All DLC Pokemon

New DLC Pokemon and Legendaries
The Indigo Disk
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All Returning DLC Pokemon

Paldea Pokemon

Starter Pokemon
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Legendary Pokemon
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The Four Treasures of Ruin
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Paradox Pokemon
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Paldea Dex
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(#137)
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(#138)
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(#139)

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1 Magnusover 1 year

2023-06-29: Needs update, since Basculegion is now clearly in the dex.

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