About
Though it differs from other Basculin in several respects, including demeanor—this one is gentle—I have categorized it as a regional form given the vast array of shared qualities.
- Abilities
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Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
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Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
Mold Breaker Hidden ability
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
- Height
- 1.0 m 3′03″
- Weight
- 18.0 kg 39.7 lb
- Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Distribution | Range at level 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 250–344 | |
| Attack | 92 | 170–311 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121–251 | |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 148–284 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103–229 | |
| Speed | 98 | 180–324 | |
| Total | 460 | ||
Ranges assume 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature at the low end, and 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a helpful nature at the high end.
Type matchups
Multipliers use the current type chart. Abilities that change damage taken can be applied.
Taking hits
- Weak 2×
- ElectricGrass
- Resists ½×
- FireWaterIceSteel
Same-type attacks
- Super effective 2×
- FireGroundRock
- Not very effective ½×
- WaterGrassDragon
Evolution
- Take recoil damage after taking 294 damage (male)Take recoil damage after taking 294 damage (female)
Forms
Alternate forms have their own types, stats and abilities.
Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn in the selected game. STAB marks attacks that share its type.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 4 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 8 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Aqua Jet STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Changes the target’s type to Water. | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 40 | Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | Wave Crash STAB The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot. | Water | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 56 | User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
Chilling Water STAB The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. | Water | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Flip Turn STAB User must switch out after attacking. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Hydro Pump STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch. | Ice | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Liquidation STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Muddy Water STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | Psychic | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Boosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row. | Dragon | Physical | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| The user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types. | Ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Surf STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Never misses. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Water Pulse STAB Has a chance to confuse the target. | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Waterfall STAB Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Whirlpool STAB Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power. | Ghost | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Training and breeding
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Speed
- Catch rate
- 25
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 161
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water2
- Egg cycles
- 40 (about 10,280 steps)