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#550 Basculin

Classification: Violent Pokemon

Height: 1m | Weight: 18kg

Male: 50% | Female: 50%

Egg Groups: Water 2

Ability:

Reckless: Increases the power of recoil moves by 20%.
Adaptability: Increases STAB to x2.

Dream World Ability:

Mold Breaker: Moves can be used regardless of abilities.

Japanese name: Basurao

Basculin is a pure water type Pokemon, with two forms. The form depends on the version you have.

Pokédex

Black: Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they'll start fighting instantly. These Pokemon 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.

Reveal

Knowledge of this Pokemon came from the Black and White Tour.

Capture Details

Black: Route 1, Route 3, Route 6, Route 11, Route 14, Striaton City, Pinwheel Forest, Dragonspiral Tower, Victory Road, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest (Fishing and Surf)
White: Route 1, Route 3, Route 6, Route 11, Route 14, Striaton City, Pinwheel Forest, Dragonspiral Tower, Victory Road, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest (Fishing and Surf)

Base Stats

HP:	70
Attack:	92
Defense:	65
Sp Attack:	80
Sp Defense:	55
Speed:	98

Family Tree


Basculin

Known Attacks

"Level Up Moves"
Move Name	Method	Type	Class	Power	Accuracy	PP
Tackle	---			50	100	35
A basic attack.
Water Gun	---			40	100	25
Fires a blast of water at the foe.
Uproar	Lv.4			90	100	10
Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns, preventing sleep.
Headbutt	Lv.7			70	100	15
An attack that may cause the opponent to flinch.
Bite	Lv.10			60	100	25
This attack may cause the opponent to flinch.
Aqua Jet	Lv.3			40	100	20
This attack always strikes first.
Chip Away	Lv.16			70	100	20
An attack that deals damage without regard for any of the opponent's stat changes.
Take Down	Lv.20			90	85	20
An attack that causes recoil damage.
Crunch	Lv.24			80	100	15
An attack that may lower the foe's Defence.
Aqua Tail	Lv.28			90	90	10
A powerful tail attack.
Soak	Lv.32			---	100	20
It bathes the opponent in water and makes them a Water-type.
Double Edge	Lv.36			120	100	15
A powerful attack that causes recoil damage.
Scary Face	Lv.41			---	100	10
An attack that sharply reduces the foe's Speed.
Flail	Lv.46			---	100	15
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is low.
Final Gambit	Lv.51			---	100	5
Does a lot of damage, but the user is on the verge of fainting afterwards.
Thrash	Lv.56			120	100	10
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

"TM/HM Compatibility"
Move Name	Method	Type	Class	Power	Accuracy	PP
Toxic	TM06			---	85	10
Badly poisons the opponent.
Hail	TM07			---	---	10
Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden Power	TM10			???	100	15
Power and Type depend on the user's IVs.
Taunt	TM12			---	100	20
The opponent can only use attack moves for 2-4 turns.
Ice Beam	TM13			95	100	10
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
Protect	TM17			---	---	10
Enables user to evade an attack. Its accuracy drops when used in succession.
Rain Dance	TM18			---	---	5
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
Frustration	TM21			???	100	20
The attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its trainer.
Return	TM27			???	100	20
The attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its trainer.
Double Team	TM32			---	---	15
Raises the user's Evasiveness one stage.
Facade	TM42			70	100	20
The attack's power is doubled when the user is burned, poisoned or paralyzed.
Rest	TM44			---	---	10
Sleep for two turns to recover HP and cure status problems.
Attract	TM45			---	100	15
Makes the opposite Gender less likely to attack.
Round	TM48			60	100	15
Uses song to attack the enemy. Attack power increases if everyone sings together.
Scald	TM55			80	100	15
Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
Swagger	TM87			---	90	15
Raises the opponent's attack two stages, and confuses it.
Substitute	TM90			---	---	10
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Cut	HM01			50	95	30
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Surf	HM03			95	100	15
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
Waterfall	HM05			80	100	15
Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
Dive	HM06			80	100	10
A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

"Egg Moves"
Move Name	Method	Type	Class	Power	Accuracy	PP
Swift	Breeding			60	---	20
An attack that does not miss.
Bubblebeam	Breeding			65	100	20
May lower the foe's Speed.
Mud Shot	Breeding			55	95	15
A move that reduces the foe's Speed stat.
Muddy Water	Breeding			95	85	10
An attack that may lower the foe's Accuracy.
Agility	Breeding			---	---	30
Sharply boosts the user's Speed.
Whirlpool	Breeding			35	85	15
Traps the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
Rage	Breeding			20	100	20
Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit.
Brine	Breeding			65	100	10
The power of this attack doubles if the foe's HP is less than half.
Revenge	Breeding			60	100	10
An attack that gains power if the user was injured by the foe.

Italicised text = new attack for Black & White

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