Pokemon Sword and Shield Basculin is a Water Type Hostile Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Basculin in Motostoke Riverbank with a 65% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Basculin are 70 HP, 92 Attack, 80 SP Attack, 65 Defense, 55 SP Defense, and 98 Speed.


List of Basculin Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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Total | 460 | |
HP | 70 | |
Attack | 92 | |
Defense | 65 | |
Special Attack | 80 | |
Special Defense | 55 | |
Speed | 98 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Basculin to have is Naive, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Sp. Def stats.
Basculin Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Reckless | Normal | |
Adaptability | Normal | |
Mold Breaker | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
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 Pokedex Entry
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.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Basculin Evolutions
How do i evolve Basculin in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Basculin does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.
Basculin Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Basculin?
A popular spawn location you can find Basculin is in the Motostoke Riverbank area with a 65% chance to spawn during Normal weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 65% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 50% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 55% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 30% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 70% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 30% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 10% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 35% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 50% | 40 - 43 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Basculin Raids
Where do i find Basculin Raids?
You can find Basculin raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Basculin Weakness
Basculin is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Basculin Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Basculin Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Basculin Moves List
What moves can Basculin learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Basculin can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.
Basculin Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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01 | [] Water Gun | — | |||||
01 | [] Tail Whip | — | |||||
04 | [] Tackle | — | |||||
08 | [] Flail | — | |||||
12 | [] Aqua Jet | — | |||||
16 | [] Bite | — | |||||
20 | [] Scary Face | — | |||||
24 | [] Headbutt | — | |||||
28 | [] Soak | — | |||||
32 | [] Crunch | — | |||||
36 | [] Take Down | — | |||||
40 | [] Final Gambit | — | |||||
44 | [] Aqua Tail | — | |||||
48 | [] Thrash | — | |||||
52 | [] Double-Edge | — | |||||
56 | [] Head Smash | — |
TM Moves Basculin can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM26 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Sharply lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM35 | Hail | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Power increases if user was hit first. |
TM45 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM52 | Bounce | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent. |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM58 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn. |
TM67 | Ice Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
Basculin TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR03 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | |
TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TR12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Sharply raises user's Speed. |
TR16 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR21 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR32 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Opponent can only use moves that attack. |
TR39 | Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Lowers user's Attack and Defense. |
TR45 | Muddy Water | ![]() | Special | 135 | 85 | 10 | May lower opponent's Accuracy. |
TR69 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
TR84 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
TR97 | Psychic Fangs | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect. |
TR98 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
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