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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Basculin

    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.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield BasculinPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Basculin
    Regular
    Shiny
    Basculin Galar Pokedex ID: 154
    Water
    39.7lbs 18kg
    Weight
    Hostile Pokémon
    Category
    3'03" 1m
    Height
    Water2
    Exp Group
    10,240
    Egg Steps
    40
    Hatch Cycle
    2 Speed Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    MediumFast
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50.2%
    ♀ 49.8%
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Basculin Guide.

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    List of Basculin Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total460
    HP70
    Attack92
    Defense65
    Special Attack80
    Special Defense55
    Speed98

    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

    AbilityTypeEffect
    RecklessNormal Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
    AdaptabilityNormal Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.
    Mold BreakerHidden Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

    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)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Motostoke Riverbank
    65%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    50%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    55%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    30%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    70%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    30%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    10%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    35%40 - 43
    Motostoke Riverbank
    50%40 - 43

    Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Hulbury
    10%20 - 24
    Motostoke Riverbank
    35%26 - 28
    North Lake Miloch
    2%14 - 16
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    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.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Basculin Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Bridge Field
    • East Lake Axewell
    • Giant's Cap
    • Giant's Mirror
    • Lake of Outrage
    • North Lake Miloch
    • South Lake Miloch
    • West Lake Axewell
    • 3-Star Basculin
    • Lv. 35-40
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 2-Star Desired: 20%
    • 3-Star Desired: 30%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 100% TR84 Scald
    • 100% TR98 Liquidation
    • 30% Big Pearl
    • 30% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 1% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 5% Exp. Candy M
    • 1% Dynamax Candy
    • 1% Exp. Candy L
    • 3-Star Basculin
    • Lv. 35-40
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 2-Star Desired: 20%
    • 3-Star Desired: 30%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 100% TR84 Scald
    • 100% TR98 Liquidation
    • 30% Big Pearl
    • 30% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 1% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 5% Exp. Candy M
    • 1% Dynamax Candy
    • 1% Exp. Candy L
    • 3-Star Basculin
    • Lv. 35-40
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 2-Star Desired: 20%
    • 3-Star Desired: 40%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 100% TR84 Scald
    • 100% TR98 Liquidation
    • 30% Big Pearl
    • 30% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 1% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 7% Exp. Candy M
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy L
    • 3-Star Basculin
    • Lv. 35-40
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 2-Star Desired: 20%
    • 3-Star Desired: 40%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 100% TR84 Scald
    • 100% TR98 Liquidation
    • 30% Big Pearl
    • 30% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 1% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 7% Exp. Candy M
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy L
    • 5-Star Basculin
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 3-Star Desired: 20%
    • 4-Star Desired: 20%
    • 5-Star Desired: 10%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR03 Hydro Pump
    • 100% TR04 Surf
    • 100% TR16 Waterfall
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 50% Big Pearl
    • 50% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 3% Dynamax Candy
    • 3% Exp. Candy L
    • 3% Exp. Candy XL

    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.

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Grass
    Electric
    0.5x
    Damage
    Steel
    Fire
    Water
    Ice
    0.25x
    Damage
    Immune to Damage

    What pokemon is Basculin Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Jolteon Electric525
    Leafeon Grass525
    Dhelmise Ghost Grass517
    Tsareena Grass510
    Vikavolt Bug Electric500

    What pokemon is Basculin Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Arcanine Fire555
    Gyarados Water Flying540
    Milotic Water540
    Vanilluxe Ice535
    Lapras Water Ice535
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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 rock type move Head Smash at level 56. This Physical move User receives recoil damage. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Basculin Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    01Water GunSpecial6010025
    01Tail WhipStatus—10030Lowers opponent's Defense.
    04TacklePhysical4010035
    08FlailPhysical—10015The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
    12Aqua JetPhysical6010020User attacks first.
    16BitePhysical6010025May cause flinching.
    20Scary FaceStatus—10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
    24HeadbuttPhysical7010015May cause flinching.
    28SoakStatus—10020Changes the target's type to water.
    32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
    36Take DownPhysical908520User receives recoil damage.
    40Final GambitSpecial—1005Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
    44Aqua TailPhysical1359010
    48ThrashPhysical12010010User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
    52Double-EdgePhysical12010015User receives recoil damage.
    56Head SmashPhysical150805User receives recoil damage.

    TM Moves Basculin can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM26Scary FaceStatus—10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
    TM33Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    TM35HailStatus——10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
    TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM40SwiftSpecial60—20Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
    TM42RevengePhysical6010010Power increases if user was hit first.
    TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
    TM52BouncePhysical85855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
    TM53Mud ShotSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM55BrineSpecial97.510010Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
    TM58AssurancePhysical6010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
    TM67Ice FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.

    Basculin TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
    TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
    TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
    TR12AgilityStatus——30Sharply raises user's Speed.
    TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR21ReversalPhysical—10015The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
    TR35UproarSpecial9010010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
    TR37TauntStatus—10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
    TR39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
    TR45Muddy WaterSpecial1358510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
    TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
    TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.
    TR97Psychic FangsPhysical8510010The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
    TR98LiquidationPhysical127.510010The 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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