Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Basculin in Pokémon. Learn more about Basculin’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
| Type | Water |
| Height | 3′ 03″ |
| Weight | 39.7 lbs |
| Abilities | Reckless: Powers up moves that have recoil damage. Adaptability: Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- Anglers love the fight this Pokémon puts up on the hook. And there are always more to catch— many people release them into lakes illicitly.
- In the past, it often appeared on the dinner table. The meat of red-striped Basculin is on the fatty side, and it’s more popular with the youth.
Basculin Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Basculin |
| Japanese | バスラオ (Bassrao) |
| German | Barschuft |
| French | Bargantua |
| Origin | bass: a species of fish masculine: tough, bold |
Basculin Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Grass |
| Electric |
Basculin Evolution
Water
Basculin changes
- In Pokémon Black & White, Basculin (Blue-Striped Form) has the Reckless ability.
- In Generations 5-7, Basculin (Red-Striped Form) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 5-7, Basculin (Blue-Striped Form) has a base Friendship value of 70.
Basculin where to find for…
| Black White | Route 1, 3, 6, 11, 14, Dragonspiral Tower, Abundant Shrine, Giant Chasm, Driftveil City, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Striaton City, Challenger’s Cave, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Pinwheel Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 | Route 1, 3, 6, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 23, Dragonspiral Tower, Abundant Shrine, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Striaton City, Undella Town, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Pinwheel Forest, Aspertia City, Floccesy Ranch, Humilau City, Clay Tunnel, Nature Sanctuary, Relic Passage, Nature Preserve |
| X Y | Route 15, 16, 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Vast Poni Canyon |
| Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield | Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Hulbury, Giant’s Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant’s Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Not available in this game |
| Legends: Arceus | Fabled Spring, Heart’s Crag, Islespy Shore, Lake Acuity, Tranquility Cove |
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