Where can I find Basculin in Heart & Soul?

Basculin cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Basculin?

Basculin is a water-type Pokémon in Heart & Soul.

What moves can Basculin learn in Heart & Soul?

Basculin can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Basculinin Pokémon Heart & Soul

water

3 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Hostile Pokémon

It used to be a common food source. The meat of red Basculin is on the fatty side and it's more popular with the youth. Its temperament is vicious and aggressive.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

3 Forms Available

Type

Water

Dex

#550

Abilities

Reckless(Primary)

Boosts moves with recoil.

Adaptability(Secondary)

Boosts same type attacks.

Mold Breaker(Hidden)

Moves hit through abilities.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

161

EV Yield

2 Speed

Wild Held Items

Deepseatooth(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Bluestriped,Whitestriped

Evolution Chain

This Pokémon does not evolve.

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How to Obtain

Basculin isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
3	UproarLevel: 3Uproar	normal	0	100	10
3	UproarLevel: 3Uproar	Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
5	HeadbuttLevel: 5Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
5	HeadbuttLevel: 5Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
7	BiteLevel: 7Bite	dark	60	100	25
7	BiteLevel: 7Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
9	Aqua JetLevel: 9Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
9	Aqua JetLevel: 9Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
11	Chip AwayLevel: 11Chip Away	normal	70	100	20
11	Chip AwayLevel: 11Chip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
14	Take DownLevel: 14Take Down	normal	90	85	20
14	Take DownLevel: 14Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
17	CrunchLevel: 17Crunch	dark	80	100	15
17	CrunchLevel: 17Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
20	Aqua TailLevel: 20Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
20	Aqua TailLevel: 20Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
23	SoakLevel: 23Soak	water	0	100	20
23	SoakLevel: 23Soak	Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type.
26	Double EdgeLevel: 26Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
26	Double EdgeLevel: 26Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
30	Scary FaceLevel: 30Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
30	Scary FaceLevel: 30Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
34	FlailLevel: 34Flail	normal	1	100	15
34	FlailLevel: 34Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
38	Final GambitLevel: 38Final Gambit	fighting	1	100	5
38	Final GambitLevel: 38Final Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.
42	ThrashLevel: 42Thrash	normal	0	100	0
42	ThrashLevel: 42Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
46	Head SmashLevel: 46Head Smash	rock	150	80	5
46	Head SmashLevel: 46Head Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.

Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SwiftSwift	normal	60	0	20
SwiftSwift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	water	0	85	10
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	0	30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
RageRage	normal	20	100	20
RageRage	Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	60	100	10
RevengeRevenge	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Head SmashHead Smash	rock	150	80	5
Head SmashHead Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
4	UproarLevel: 4Uproar	normal	0	100	10
4	UproarLevel: 4Uproar	Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
7	HeadbuttLevel: 7Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
7	HeadbuttLevel: 7Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
10	BiteLevel: 10Bite	dark	60	100	25
10	BiteLevel: 10Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
13	Aqua JetLevel: 13Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
13	Aqua JetLevel: 13Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
16	Chip AwayLevel: 16Chip Away	normal	70	100	20
16	Chip AwayLevel: 16Chip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
20	Take DownLevel: 20Take Down	normal	90	85	20
20	Take DownLevel: 20Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
24	CrunchLevel: 24Crunch	dark	80	100	15
24	CrunchLevel: 24Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
28	Aqua TailLevel: 28Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
28	Aqua TailLevel: 28Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
32	SoakLevel: 32Soak	water	0	100	20
32	SoakLevel: 32Soak	Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type.
36	Double EdgeLevel: 36Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
36	Double EdgeLevel: 36Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
41	Scary FaceLevel: 41Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
41	Scary FaceLevel: 41Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
46	FlailLevel: 46Flail	normal	1	100	15
46	FlailLevel: 46Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
51	Final GambitLevel: 51Final Gambit	fighting	1	100	5
51	Final GambitLevel: 51Final Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.
56	ThrashLevel: 56Thrash	normal	0	100	0
56	ThrashLevel: 56Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.