No. 0418
Buizel
Sea Weasel Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Buizel is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 330. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.7 m 2′04″
- Weight
- 29.5 kg 65.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 330 Higher than 26% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
It moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
2×
ElectricGrass
Resists
½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300
At max Speed, Buizel outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
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Most common build
- Item
Choice Band- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.0%
- 1500 weighting1.4%
- 1630 weighting0.6%
- 1760 weighting0.6%
Usage by month
Oct 20250.6%
Moves
- Wave Crash69.1%
- Ice Spinner66.0%
- Aqua Jet44.7%
- Tera Blast30.1%
- Flip Turn30.0%
- Surf27.4%
- Hydro Pump25.7%
- Blizzard25.7%
- Bulk Up24.6%
- Brick Break19.9%
Items
- Choice Band31.7%
Eviolite28.4%
Oran Berry16.8%
Life Orb11.0%
Choice Scarf9.1%
Expert Belt3.0%
Abilities
- 53.6%
- 46.4%
EV spreads
- Adamant 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe36.4%
- Jolly 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe29.7%
- Bold 76 Def / 196 SpA / 236 Spe25.7%
- Adamant 236 Atk / 236 Spe3.0%
- Impish 156 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 236 Spe2.6%
Tera types
- Water66.3%
- Grass26.0%
- Psychic4.2%
- Bug3.1%
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Moves
Scarlet & Violet
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun & Moon
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
X & Y
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Black & White
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All types
Bug
Dark
Fighting
Ground
Ice
Normal
Psychic
Rock
Water
Level up 15
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 7 | SoakChanges the target's type to Water. | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 11 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | Bite30% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| 24 | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | Double HitHits 2 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 31 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 35 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 38 | Aqua TailNo additional effect. | Water | Phys | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 41 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 45 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 49 | Wave CrashHas 33% recoil. | Water | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 40
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch. | Ice | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM39 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM108 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM124 | Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain. | Ice | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM196 | Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Water | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM208 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg moves 8
| Egg | Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn. | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| Egg | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Egg | Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| Egg | Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Egg | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
It has a sac on its neck that it inflates to float on water, or deflates to dive. It spins its tails like a propeller to swim faster and slice through seaweed that clings to its body.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#264 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Sea Weasel Pokémon
- Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
- Color
- Brown
- —
- Pal Park area
- Forest
Original Sinnoh#056Extended Sinnoh#056Updated Unova#149Mountain Kalos#058Hisui#041Paldea#051
It moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental.
Legends: ArceusIt inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha SapphireIt inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.
HeartGold · SoulSilverIt spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
Platinum · Black · WhiteIt swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses.
Pearl · X · Omega RubyIt has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.
Diamond
Names around the world
- English
- Buizel
- Japanese
- ブイゼル
- Japanese (romaji)
- Buoysel
- Korean
- 브이젤
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 泳圈鼬
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 泳圈鼬
- French
- Mustébouée
- German
- Bamelin
- Spanish
- Buizel
- Italian
- Buizel
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Training
- 1 Spe
- 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 66
- Medium
Breeding
- Water 1Field
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Males and females look different
Where to find
White 2 7 areas
- Lostlorn ForestSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
- Nature SanctuarySurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–60
- Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
- Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
- Road 23Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–55
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
Black 2 7 areas
- Lostlorn ForestSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
- Nature SanctuarySurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–60
- Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
- Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40
- Road 23Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–55
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
White 2 areas
- Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
- Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
Black 2 areas
- Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
- Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
SoulSilver 25 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
- Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
- Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
- Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
- Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
- Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
- Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
- Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
- Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
- Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
HeartGold 25 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
- Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
- Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
- Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
- Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
- Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
- Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
- Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
Platinum 4 areas
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
- Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
- Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–11
Pearl 5 areas
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
- Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–9
Diamond 5 areas
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
- Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–9
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.