Blue Basculin • Unova Pokédex

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Blue Basculin

Blue-basculin
Sprite of Blue Basculin in Pokémon HOME

Blue Basculin's Type

WATER

Basculin's Pokédex #s

National #
550
Galar #
154
Armor #
--
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.
ELECTRIC
GRASS
½
FIRE
WATER
ICE
STEEL

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.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
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

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
10%
Lv. 20-24

North Lake Miloch

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
2%
Lv. 14-16

Motostoke Riverbank

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
35%
Lv. 26-28
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
Shield
65%
Shield
50%
Shield
55%
Shield
30%
Shield
70%
Shield
30%
Shield
10%
Shield
35%
Shield
50%
Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43

Giant's Bed

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
20%
Lv. 60-65
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
25%
Shield
25%
--
Shield
33%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

Snowslide Slope

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
40%
Lv. 60-65

Giant's Foot

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
20%
Lv. 60-65
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
33%
Shield
25%
Shield
25%
--
Shield
33%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

Frigid Sea

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
30%
Lv. 60-65

Ballimere Lake

Fishing Rod Encounters
Shield
20%
Lv. 60-65
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
Shield
26%
Shield
26%
Shield
26%
Shield
26%
Shield
26%
Shield
20%
Shield
100%
Shield
100%
Shield
26%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

Roaring-Sea Caves

Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
Shield
25%
Shield
25%
Shield
25%
Shield
25%
Shield
25%
Shield
20%
Shield
20%
--
Shield
25%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

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.

Pokédex Entries for Basculin

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