Pokemon Sword and Shield Basculin | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

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.

Regular

Shiny

Basculin Galar Pokedex ID: 154

Water

Weight
39.7lbs 18kg

Category
Hostile Pokémon

Height
3'03" 1m

Exp Group
Water2

Egg Steps
10,240

Hatch Cycle
40

Ev Yield
2 Speed Point(s)

Exp Group
MediumFast

Gender
♂ 50.2% ♀ 49.8%

List of Basculin Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

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
Reckless	Normal	Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
Adaptability	Normal	Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.
Mold Breaker	Hidden	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 catchâ€” 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.

Pokedex

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.

Evolution Chart

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)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
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)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Hulbury	10%	20 - 24
Motostoke Riverbank	35%	26 - 28
North Lake Miloch	2%	14 - 16

Weather Guide

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.

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.

Damage	Types
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?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Jolteon	Electric		525
Leafeon	Grass		525
Dhelmise	Ghost	Grass	517
Tsareena	Grass		510
Vikavolt	Bug	Electric	500

What pokemon is Basculin Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Arcanine	Fire		555
Gyarados	Water	Flying	540
Milotic	Water		540
Vanilluxe	Ice		535
Lapras	Water	Ice	535

View Type Chart

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

Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Water Gun	Special	60	100	25
01	Tail Whip	Status	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
04	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35
08	Flail	Physical	—	100	15	The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
12	Aqua Jet	Physical	60	100	20	User attacks first.
16	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
20	Scary Face	Status	—	100	10	Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
24	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	May cause flinching.
28	Soak	Status	—	100	20	Changes the target's type to water.
32	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
36	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
40	Final Gambit	Special	—	100	5	Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
44	Aqua Tail	Physical	135	90	10
48	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
52	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
56	Head Smash	Physical	150	80	5	User receives recoil damage.

TM Moves Basculin can learn

TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
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	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
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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