Buizel Best Moveset
Water at 65 Attack and 85 Speed with AbilitySwift Swim doubling Speed under rain. The Attack is pre-evolution level. The moveset builds toward Floatzel. Evolve for 105 Attack and the Swift Swim engine that creates a fast physical Water threat under rain.
Buizel saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Buizel's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Buizel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Water Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Buizel saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Buizel maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Choice Band, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Return
- Switcheroo
Recommended Teammates
Buizel saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Buizel maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Brick Break
- Ice Beam
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Buizel saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Buizel maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Sonic Boom
- Water Pulse
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Buizel saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Buizel maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Buizel Weakness
Type-wise, Buizel takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Buizel Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Buizel
Kartana's Knock Off hits Buizel for 41-49%. Mienfoo deals 53-62% with High Jump Kick.
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Buizel View Kartana builds →Knock Off41-49% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Buizel View Glimmet builds →Sludge Bomb32-37% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Buizel View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off27-31% U Turn29-34% High Jump Kick53-62% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Buizel View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x113-133%KO Shadow Ball64-76% Thunderbolt 2x144-170%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Buizel grows into Floatzel through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Buizel
moderate rates across 92 locations for Buizel in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Buizel in SV
The path to Buizel starts with Buizel at Lv. 2-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Buizel ✓Asado Desert - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FloatzelCasseroya Lake - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%Glaseado MountainLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%Asado Desert - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Glaseado MountainLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 5 locations for Buizel in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Buizel in PLA
The path to Buizel starts with Buizel at Lv. 2-32 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Buizel ✓Horseshoe PlainsLv.2-4GrassRate 15%Windswept RunLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Worn BridgeLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.22-25GrassRate 15%Bathers' LagoonLv.22-25GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FloatzelWorn BridgeLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Bathers' LagoonLv.29-32GrassRate 15%or evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
Buizel is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Buizel in BDSP
To get Buizel, start by catching Buizel through walking encounters at Lv. 7-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Buizel ✓Valley WindworksLv.7-9FloorRate 35%Route 205 - SouthLv.8-10GrassRate 35%Route 205 - NorthLv.10-12GrassRate 35%Route 213Lv.20-21GrassRate 30%Fountainspring CaveLv.16-20CaveRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveRoute 224Lv.23GrassRate 4%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FloatzelRoute 218Lv.28-30GrassRate 35%Route 221Lv.28-30GrassRate 25%Fuego IronworksLv.29-30FloorRate 25%Route 213Lv.22GrassRate 10%Route 222Lv.40-42GrassRate 35%NightVictory Road - B1FLv.44-45CaveRate 30%Route 222Lv.40-42GrassRate 25%Morning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.50-51CaveRate 30%Route 224Lv.53-54GrassRate 30%NightRoute 224Lv.53GrassRate 20%Morning/dayRoute 230Lv.50-52GrassRate 13%or evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
Buizel doesn't appear wild. Catch Buizel instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 26 to get Buizel. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Buizel in USUM
- Step 1Buizel ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FloatzelUltra Space Wilds - WaterfallLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
Base Stats
Speed and Attack carry most of Buizel's stat budget. Sp. Def's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.
Buizel Guide
You can run Buizel through the first few routes without issues. 330 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Floatzel as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Buizel spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves