Blue Basculin • Unova Pokédex
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Blue Basculin

Blue Basculin's Type
Basculin's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 550
- Galar #
- 154
- Armor #
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- Crown #
- 64
Blue 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
Blue Basculin's Abilities
Here are what abilities Blue Basculin can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Rock Head
- Prevents all recoil damage Basculin takes from moves that cause recoil damage.
- 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 Alternate Forms
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.
Blue Basculin's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Blue 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 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
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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 Blue Basculin
If you're looking for where to find Blue 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 Shield
Blue Basculin is exclusive to Pokémon Shield, so if you are playing Pokémon Sword, you will need to trade with someone playing Pokémon Shield in order to obtain it for your Pokédex.
Special Ways to Get Blue Basculin
Catchable during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65. (Both forms are available in Dynamax Adventures, regardless of version.)
Blue Basculin in the Wild
Hulbury
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Notes About Blue Basculin
Blue-Striped Basculin is generally exclusive to Pokémon Shield. If you're playing Pokémon Sword, you'll find Red-Striped Basculin instead.