Basculinin Pokémon Heart & Soul
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.
Basculin in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Whitestriped Basculin is #550 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Raises Speed when scared.
Boosts same type attacks.
Moves hit through abilities.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (7)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Aqua JetLevel: 6Aqua Jet | water | 40 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 11Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 18Zen Headbutt | psychic | 80 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 25Crunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Wave CrashLevel: 34Wave Crash | water | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 43Double Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
Egg Moves (2)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EndeavorEndeavor | normal | 1 | 100 | 5 | |
| Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. | |||||
| Last RespectsLast Respects | ghost | 50 | 100 | 10 | |
| This move deals more damage for each defeated ally. |
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (7)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Aqua JetLevel: 6Aqua Jet | water | 40 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 11Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 18Zen Headbutt | psychic | 80 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 25Crunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Wave CrashLevel: 34Wave Crash | water | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 43Double Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
TM/HM Moves (18)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 0 | 0 | 15 | HM08HM08 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Basculin. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Basculin resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Basculin, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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