Red Basculin • Generation IV Pokédex
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Red Basculin

Red Basculin's Type
Basculin's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 550
- Galar #
- 154
- Armor #
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- Crown #
- 64
Red Basculin's Base Stats
- HP:
- 70
- Attack:
- 92
- Defense:
- 65
- Sp. Atk:
- 80
- Sp. Def:
- 55
- Speed:
- 98
- Total:
- 460
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'3" (1m)
- Weight:
- 39.7 lbs. (18 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 2
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Speed
- Base EXP:
- 161
- Catch Rate:
- 25
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Red Basculin's Abilities
Here are what abilities Red Basculin can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Reckless
- Moves Basculin uses that cause recoil damage, or Jump Kick and High Jump Kick, have their power increased by 20%.
- Adaptability
- Raises the damage increase from Same Type Attack Bonus to 2.0× instead of 1.5×.
- Mold Breaker
- Basculin's moves are not affected or blocked by the target's Ability.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Basculin's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Basculin's Evolution Line
Basculin does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.Basculin's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Basculin can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Red Basculin's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Red Basculin's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Basculin's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Basculin is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Basculin is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at level 100 |
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Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
HP | 250 | 281 | 313 | 344 | 70 |
Attack | 189 | 220 | 252 | 283 | 92 |
Defense | 135 | 166 | 198 | 229 | 65 |
Sp. Atk | 165 | 196 | 228 | 259 | 80 |
Sp. Def | 115 | 146 | 178 | 209 | 55 |
Speed | 201 | 232 | 264 | 295 | 98 |
Total | 460 |
Where to Find Red Basculin
If you're looking for where to find Red Basculin, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Basculin in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Exclusive to Pokémon Sword
Basculin is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, so if you are playing Pokémon Shield, you will need to trade with someone playing Pokémon Sword in order to obtain it for your Pokédex.
Special Ways to Get Red Basculin
Catchable during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65. (Both forms are available in Dynamax Adventures, regardless of version.)
Red Basculin in the Wild
Hulbury
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Notes About Red Basculin
Red-Striped Basculin is exclusive to Pokémon Sword. If you're playing Pokémon Shield, you'll find Blue-Striped Basculin instead.