Basculinin Pokémon SoulGold
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 SoulGold
Whitestriped Basculin is #550 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. 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
Level Up Moves (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun | water | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 4Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| FlailLevel: 8Flail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | ||||||
| Aqua JetLevel: 12Aqua Jet | water | 40 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 16Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 24Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| SoakLevel: 28Soak | water | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 32Crunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 36Take Down | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | ||
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| UproarLevel: 40Uproar | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep. | ||||||
| Wave CrashLevel: 44Wave Crash | water | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user. | ||||||
| ThrashLevel: 48Thrash | normal | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 52Double Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Head SmashLevel: 56Head Smash | rock | 150 | 80 | 5 | ||
| A life-risking headbutt that seriously 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. |
TM/HM Moves (14)
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 0 | 0 | 15 | HM10HM10 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
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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