Buizel is technically a pre-evolution of Floatzel, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Swift Swim doubles its Speed in rain, adding extra value. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Sea Weasel Pokemon.
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 spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.
Buizel Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Buizel easily with 195 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Ring, Baton Pass, Fury Cutter and 5 more to offspring.
Icespinner is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Buizel into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Adamant nature and a spread EV build EVs maximize that first hit. Swiftswim helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Buizel Moveset
- Ice Spinner
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
- Wave Crash
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Aqua Ring and Baton Pass aren't available any other way for Buizel, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Wave Crash and Hydro Pump for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
Buizel appears in 92 walking locations at Lv. 2-30 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Buizel is meant to evolve into Floatzel. At 330 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Buizel evolves into Floatzel at level 26. Buizel is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Swift Swim is what you want on Buizel. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Veil) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Buizel worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Buizel is a physical attacker with base 65 Attack. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Buizel appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Buizel spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A