Where can I find Basculin in SoulGold?

Basculin can be found in 44 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Basculin?

Basculin is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Basculin learn in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold

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 can be found very common in Mt. Silver 1F Waterfall Room while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Mt. Silver Outside while fishing with Old Rod or fishing with Good Rod, and very common in Safari Zone Gate while surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among eight other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 56.

Wild Encounters (26)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
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.
4	TackleLevel: 4Tackle	normal	35	0	35
4	TackleLevel: 4Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
8	FlailLevel: 8Flail	normal	1	100	15
8	FlailLevel: 8Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
12	Aqua JetLevel: 12Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
12	Aqua JetLevel: 12Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	dark	60	100	25
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
24	HeadbuttLevel: 24Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
24	HeadbuttLevel: 24Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
28	SoakLevel: 28Soak	water	0	100	20
28	SoakLevel: 28Soak	Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type.
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	dark	80	100	15
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	normal	90	85	20
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
40	Final GambitLevel: 40Final Gambit	fighting	1	100	5
40	Final GambitLevel: 40Final Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.
44	Wave CrashLevel: 44Wave Crash	water	0	100	10
44	Wave CrashLevel: 44Wave Crash	A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user.
48	ThrashLevel: 48Thrash	normal	0	100	0
48	ThrashLevel: 48Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
52	Double EdgeLevel: 52Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
52	Double EdgeLevel: 52Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
56	Head SmashLevel: 56Head Smash	rock	150	80	5
56	Head SmashLevel: 56Head Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.

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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	An 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.

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TM/HM Moves (25)

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.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
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.
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	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Basculin. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Basculin resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Basculin, either offensively or defensively.

Basculinin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry