Basculin

Basculin is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Basculin has a maximum CP of 2,363. It is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Basculin is Water Gun and Aqua Tail.

Basculin Stats and Max CP

189 ATK

129 DEF

172 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2363 CP

Lvl 40

2090 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1493 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1194 CP

Lvl 15 Research

896 CP

Basculin's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#118

Great League

#829

Ultra League

#739

Basculin Type Chart

Basculin takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Grass160.0%

Basculin takes reduced damage from:

Fire62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Water62.5%

Basculin best moveset

Water Gun + Aqua Tail

Water Gun

Aqua Tail

The best moveset for Basculin in raids is Water Gun and Aqua Tail (9.90 DPS, 140.4 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Water Gun	Aqua Tail	8.43	9.90	140.4
2.	Tackle	Aqua Tail	7.95	9.34	132.4
3.	Water Gun	Muddy Water	7.94	9.32	132.1
4.	Tackle	Muddy Water	7.45	8.75	124.1
5.	Water Gun	Aqua Jet	7.21	8.47	120.1
6.	Tackle	Aqua Jet	6.78	7.96	112.8

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Fast Attacks

Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Water Gun has no special effects.
See Water Gun details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Muddy Water45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Muddy Water has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Muddy Water details page ↗
Aqua Jet45332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Aqua Jet has no special effects.
See Aqua Jet details page ↗
Aqua Tail50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Aqua Tail has no special effects.
See Aqua Tail details page ↗

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.7s

Damage	35
Energy	35

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	55
Energy	35

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Basculin can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Basculin can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Basculin CP Chart

At Level 50, Basculin maxes out at 2,363 CP. Raid catches are 1,129 to 1,194 CP, or 1,412 to 1,493 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 847 to 896 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2363 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	847 CP - 896 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1129 CP - 1194 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1129 CP - 1194 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1412 CP - 1493 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Basculin’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	29 CP	2	92 CP	3	155 CP
4	218 CP	5	282 CP	6	345 CP
7	408 CP	8	471 CP	9	534 CP
10	597 CP	11	657 CP	12	716 CP
13	776 CP	14	836 CP	15	896 CP
16	955 CP	17	1015 CP	18	1075 CP
19	1134 CP	20	1194 CP	21	1254 CP
22	1314 CP	23	1373 CP	24	1433 CP
25	1493 CP	26	1553 CP	27	1612 CP
28	1672 CP	29	1732 CP	30	1792 CP
31	1822 CP	32	1851 CP	33	1881 CP
34	1911 CP	35	1941 CP	36	1971 CP
37	2001 CP	38	2031 CP	39	2060 CP
40	2090 CP	41	2117 CP	42	2144 CP
43	2170 CP	44	2197 CP	45	2225 CP
46	2252 CP	47	2280 CP	48	2307 CP
49	2335 CP	50	2363 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Basculin

Mega Pokémon that boost Basculin’s Water-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Basculin.

Water

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#550
Height	1 m
Weight	18 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Basculin family

Basculin’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Basculin

Basculegion

Basculin (Blue Striped)

Basculin (Red Striped)

Basculin (White Striped)

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	2 m

Size bounds

Basculin's height ranges from 0.49 m to 2 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	2 m6′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Hovering
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 0.5
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Basculin from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Basculin

Basculin high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Basculin. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Basculin Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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, White 2	Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.
X, Omega Ruby	Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other’s school.
Ultra Sun	Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory.
Ultra Moon	When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, everything else disappears, except for Corphish and Crawdaunt. That’s how violent Basculin are.
Sword	Anglers love the fight this Pokémon puts up on the hook. And there are always more to catch— many people release them into lakes illicitly.
Shield	In the past, it often appeared on the dinner table. The meat of red-striped Basculin is on the fatty side, and it’s more popular with the youth.
Legends: Arceus	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Basculin in Pokémon GO?

Basculin’s best moves are Water Gun and Aqua Tail, for 9.9 DPS and 140.4 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Basculin’s strengths and weaknesses?

Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.

What is Basculin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Basculin tops out at 2,090 CP at Level 40 and 2,363 CP at Level 50.

Can Basculin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Basculin can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Basculin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Basculin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Basculin?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Basculin: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Water Gun

Aqua Tail

8.43

9.90

140.4

Tackle

Aqua Tail

7.95

9.34

132.4

Water Gun

Muddy Water

7.94

9.32

132.1

Tackle

Muddy Water

7.45

8.75

124.1

Water Gun

Aqua Jet

7.21

8.47

120.1

Tackle

Aqua Jet

6.78

7.96

112.8

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.7s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s - 1.7s

Damage	35
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage

Energy

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Max CP

2363 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

847 CP - 896 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

1129 CP - 1194 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

1129 CP - 1194 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1412 CP - 1493 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

29 CP

92 CP

155 CP

218 CP

282 CP

345 CP

408 CP

471 CP

534 CP

597 CP

657 CP

716 CP

776 CP

836 CP

896 CP

955 CP

1015 CP

1075 CP

1134 CP

1194 CP

1254 CP

1314 CP

1373 CP

1433 CP

1493 CP

1553 CP

1612 CP

1672 CP

1732 CP

1792 CP

1822 CP

1851 CP

1881 CP

1911 CP

1941 CP

1971 CP

2001 CP

2031 CP

2060 CP

2090 CP

2117 CP

2144 CP

2170 CP

2197 CP

2225 CP

2252 CP

2280 CP

2307 CP

2335 CP

2363 CP

Pokédex Number

#550

Height

1 m

Weight

18 kg

Region

Generation 5

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

10000

XXS

XXL

0.49 m

0.5 m

1 m

1.5 m

2 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.49 m1′07″

0.5 m1′08″

0.75 m2′06″

1.25 m4′01″

1.5 m4′11″

XXL

1.5 m4′11″

2 m6′07″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

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, White 2

Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

X, Omega Ruby

Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other’s school.

Ultra Sun

Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory.

Ultra Moon

When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, everything else disappears, except for Corphish and Crawdaunt. That’s how violent Basculin are.

Sword

Anglers love the fight this Pokémon puts up on the hook. And there are always more to catch— many people release them into lakes illicitly.

Shield

In the past, it often appeared on the dinner table. The meat of red-striped Basculin is on the fatty side, and it’s more popular with the youth.

Legends: Arceus

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.

Basculin Stats and Max CP

Basculin's Tier Ranking

Basculin Type Chart

Basculin takes increased damage from:

Basculin takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Basculin family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Basculin

Basculin high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Basculin in Pokémon GO?

What are Basculin’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Basculin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Basculin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Basculin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Basculin?

Overview and stats

Basculin Stats and Max CP

Basculin's Tier Ranking

Basculin Type Chart

Basculin takes increased damage from:

Basculin takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Basculin family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Basculin

Basculin high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Basculin in Pokémon GO?

What are Basculin’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Basculin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Basculin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Basculin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Basculin?