DexDB.io

No. 0550

White-Striped Basculin

Hostile Pokémon

Red-StripedBlue-StripedWhite-Striped
White-Striped Basculin official artwork
Official art

White-Striped Basculin is a Water-type form of Basculin, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 460. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
18 kg 39.7 lbs
Base stat total
460 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Legends: Arceus
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
See all 8 entries

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk92100–158170–311
Def6576–128121–251
SpA8090–145148–284
SpD5567–117103–229
Spe98106–165180–324
Total460Higher than 52% of Pokémon
HP70Atk92Def65Spe98SpD55SpA80

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: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Calculate damage →

Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 98); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+165Max150No SP118Min106Scarf247Tailwind330

At max Speed, Basculin outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Basculin against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
165Basculin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150Basculin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
118Basculin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · 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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0550White-Striped BasculinWater
    1. Receive 294+ recoil without fainting
      #0902BasculegionWaterGhost
    2. Receive 294+ recoil without fainting
      #0902Female BasculegionWaterGhost

Moves

Level up 16

1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
4TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
8FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15
12Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
16Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
24Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
28SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
36Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
40Final GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5
44Wave CrashHas 33% recoil.WaterPhys120100%10
48ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
52Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
56Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 37

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 2

EggBubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Biology

Basculin has two main forms, red and blue striped. They are aggressive in demeanor.

Design & origin

Basculin are based on bass, and were added to showcase native fish of New York.

Forms

White-Striped Basculin

Water
BST 460

Basculin's white stripe form has the ability to evolve.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Hostile Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Green
—

About its forms: Forms have one different ability and different wild held items. Blue-Striped Basculin are rarer in Black Version and Black Version 2, and Red-Striped Basculin in White Version and White Version 2.

Original Unova#056Updated Unova#104Mountain Kalos#060Updated Alola#188Updated Akala#089Updated Ula’ula#080Updated Poni#075Galar#154Crown Tundra#064Hisui#166Paldea#138Kitakami#194

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. 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.

    Shield

  3. 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.

    Sword

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

    Ultra Moon

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

    Ultra Sun

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

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

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

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  8. Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Basculin
Japanese
バスラオ
Japanese (romaji)
Bassrao
Korean
배쓰나이
Chinese (Traditional)
野蠻鱸魚
Chinese (Simplified)
野蛮鲈鱼
French
Bargantua
German
Barschuft
Spanish
Basculin
Italian
Basculin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

2 Spe
25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
161
Medium

Breeding

Water 2
♂ 50%♀ 50%
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.