Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Buizel is a Water Type Sea Weasel Pokémon, with a 24.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Buizel can be found with Swift Swim as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Naive Nature, based on 330 combined Base Stats.
Buizel Stats and Abilities
Based on Buizel Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Buizel Highest IV Stat is Speed 85 and the Lowest being Special Defense 30.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 55 | 220 | 314 |
E | Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Defense | 35 | 67 | 185 |
E | Special Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Special Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
D | Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 |
F | Total | 330 |
Buizel | Detail |
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Best Nature | Naive
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Special Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field, Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Swift Swim Ability 1 | Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain. |
Water Veil Hidden Ability | Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn. |
How To Evolve Buizel in BDSP
Buizel requires (Level 26) to evolve into Floatzel.

Where To Find Buizel in BDSP
Buizel for Chatot "Charap" (Leppa Berry)
Location: Eterna Condominiums in Eterna City

- If you do not already have a Buizel, a great place to find one is Route 205.
- Go to Eterna City.
- Go inside the apartment building next to the Pokemart.
- Speak to the young boy named 'Norton' off to the side of the room. He will want to trade your Buizel for his Chatot. Chatot will be holding an Leppa Berry when traded to you.
Buizel has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Floatzel
Lv. 44-45
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![]() Floatzel
Lv. 40-42
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![]() Floatzel
Lv. 28-30
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Floatzel
Lv. 28-30
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Floatzel
Lv. 29-30
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Buizel
Lv. 7-9
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Buizel
Lv. 10-12
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Floatzel
Lv. 50-52
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Floatzel
Lv. 22
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Buizel
Lv. 20-21
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Buizel
Lv. 23
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() |
![]() Floatzel
Lv. 53-54
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![]() Start |
![]() Buizel
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Start |
![]() Buizel
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Start |
![]() Buizel
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Buizel Weakness
Buizel is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Buizel to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Buizel Weak Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
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Best Moves Buizel in BDSP
Best Moveset for Buizel Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 |
Hydro Pump
| ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
38 |
Aqua Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 135 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
35 |
Waterfall
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
18 |
Bite
| ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | May cause flinching. |
Best Moveset for Buizel TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM23 |
Iron Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM13 |
Ice Beam
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |



Buizel Level Up Moves
List of Moves Buizel can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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4 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
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7 |
Tail Whip
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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11 |
Quick Attack
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
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15 |
Water Gun
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 25
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18 |
Bite
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May cause flinching.
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21 |
Swift
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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24 |
Aqua Jet
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User attacks first.
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27 |
Double Hit
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Power: 35
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Hits twice in one turn.
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31 |
Whirlpool
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Power:
52.5 Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
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35 |
Waterfall
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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38 |
Aqua Tail
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Power:
135 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
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41 |
Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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45 |
Hydro Pump
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Power:
165 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
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Buizel TM Moves
List of Moves Buizel can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM07 |
Hail
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
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TM08 |
Bulk Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM49 |
Scald
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM55 |
Brine
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM95 |
Surf
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM99 |
Waterfall
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Buizel Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Buizel can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Mud-Slap
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Power: 20
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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Headbutt
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Fury Swipes
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Power: 18
Acc: 80
PP: 15
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Fury Cutter
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Power: 40
Acc: 95
PP: 20
![]() Power increases each turn.
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Baton Pass
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
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Aqua Tail
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Power:
135 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
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Aqua Ring
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Restores a little HP each turn.
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Switcheroo
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Swaps held items with the opponent.
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Soak
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Changes the target's type to water.
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Helping Hand
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
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