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Reckless Rock Head Adaptability Mold BreakerDW |
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Basculin (Japanese: バスラオ Basslao) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V and is set to appear in Pokémon Black and White. Its classification is the Violent Pokémon. It has two forms which are dependent on the version. It is basically another Magikarp except Basculin can learn TMs and Basculin doesn't evolve.
Appearance[]
Basculin is a fish-like Pokémon. In its red form, two parts of its body are separated by a bright red-orange stripe and has spiky white fins. Its blue form, however, will replace the red-orange stripe with a blue one, and its fins and eyes have a sleeker design.
Evolution[]
Basculin does not evolve.
Game Info[]
Game Locations[]
Version(s) | Location |
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Black/White | Surf or fish |
Pokédex Entries[]
Generations I - IV | |
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Basculin did not appear during the Generation I - IV games. | |
Black | |
Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they'll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile. | |
White | |
Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school. | |
Black 2 | |
Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. | |
White 2 | |
Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. | |
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Omega Ruby | |
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Alpha Sapphire | |
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Learnset[]
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Damage Type | Contest Type | Appeal | Jam | |||||
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | Normal | Physical
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1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Water | Special
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4 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special
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7 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical
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10 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark | Physical
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13 | Aqua Jet | 40 | 100% | 20 | Water | Physical
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16 | Chip Away | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical
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20 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal | Physical
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24 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Physical
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28 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water | Physical
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32 | Soak | - | 100% | 20 | Water | Status
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36 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical
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41 | Scary Face | - | 100% | 10 | Normal | Status
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46 | Flail | - | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical
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51 | Final Gambit | - | 100% | 5 | Fighting | Physical
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56 | Thrash | 120 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Physical
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Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites[]
I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (JP) | Green (JP) | Back | |
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Basculin did not appear in Generation I | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
Basculin did not appear in Generation II | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
Basculin did not appear in Generation III | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
Basculin did not appear in Generation IV | |||||||
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
File:Basculin BW Back.gif | |||||||
File:Shiny Basculin BW.gif | File:Shiny Basculin BW Back.gif |
Forms[]
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Origins[]
Design origins[]
Basculin appears to be based on a piranha.
Etymology[]
Basculin's name is probably a combination of the words bass and masculine.
Trivia[]
- Basculin's Red-Stripe Forme is exclusive to Pokémon Black while its Blue-Stripe Forme is exclusive to Pokémon White. Since it cannot change freely between the formes, each forme is more of a variant.
- Though with the use of the Super Rod or surf on a Rare Pokémon spot will always yield the opposite form.
- While most Pokémon can have up to 3 abilities legitimately (two primary abilities and and a hidden ability), Basculin can legitimately have four: a Blue-Striped Basculin has the ability Rock Head while the Red-Striped Basculin can have Reckless.
- Basculin and Zweilous are both known as the Hostile Pokémon.
References[]